The Short: I'm a single young adult with a college degree and student loan debt. I live in a sterile small city with limited job prospects. I want to move out and get an entry-level or temporary job in a coastal U.S. city (NYC, LA, SF, Seattle). Please walk me through the logistics and help me devise a plan, as well as offer any advice you have on making it on your own in a new city (essentially, how to be an independent, self-sufficient adult). [more inside]
posted by matticulate on Dec 13, 2012 - 19 answers

My girlfriend and I live in the Bay area, and she's looking for graphic design work. She'd prefer a full-time job, but would be happy with contract work for now. She's new to the industry, and would like your advice on finding work. Any tips or resources would be welcome. [more inside]
posted by apostate street preacher on Jul 16, 2012 - 14 answers

San Francisco financial district - where is a good indoor place to work for a few hours? My wife has a few hours tomorrow morning to kill before a meeting. She needs wifi, and the place should be generally quiet but still allow for occasional phone call (i.e. no library). Would prefer this not be a crowded coffee shop (i.e. no Starbucks or Peet's). [more inside]
posted by ccl6yl on Nov 20, 2011 - 8 answers

What's the best place for me in the SF Bay Area? [more inside]
posted by aloysius on the mixing boards on Oct 7, 2011 - 20 answers

Work environments in New York v San Francisco. Please help me separate fact from fiction or point out things I might have missed. [more inside]
posted by dame on Nov 21, 2010 - 8 answers

A coworker and I will be in SF from August 17-29th to meet people, look around, and in general get a feel for the area. What should we do? [more inside]
posted by polexa on Jun 18, 2010 - 6 answers

I just moved to San Francisco and I am looking for good places to work that have either free WiFi or cheap WiFi. [more inside]
posted by mto on Aug 15, 2006 - 12 answers