I have SO many things to do at my new job, and more things get added every day. I'm a pretty organized person in general but I feel like I have no time to even GET organized in this position. My current habits aren't helping, though. There's got to be a better way... Help!
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posted by trillian
on Jun 17, 2013 -
15 answers
[UK Job Hunting] I'm looking for a new job and my usual roster of recruitment agencies and contacts are failing to come up with anything either interesting, in London or at my level of seniority. If you were hunting for a senior position role in London right now, what places/companies/services would you be using or doing?
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 13, 2013 -
4 answers
I've mostly done generic office work but I would like to expand my job search to include more specific things. What fields (with jobs available) would be a good fit?
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posted by needs more cowbell
on Jun 12, 2013 -
17 answers
The psychological testing I recently went through as part of my therapy suggests that my would-be career path may not be a great fit after all. Part of me wants to keep trying anyway. Is this a really terrible idea? If it is, how can I make a realistic new plan?
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 12, 2013 -
20 answers
The Scenario: You were moving along in Industry A, when you switched to Industry B, something totally different. Why did you make the switch, and how? Or - Do you know of any specific stories where this has happened that you can relate?
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posted by ajax287
on Jun 9, 2013 -
13 answers
Best ways to respond to the salary question during job interviews when the experience is more valuable then the paycheck?
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posted by lpcxa0
on Jun 3, 2013 -
4 answers
I'm lacking direction in my job hunt. Can you recommend a specific tech recruiter?
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posted by zeek321
on May 28, 2013 -
5 answers
I just graduated with a MA in history. Yay! But what do I now? I'm desperate to find a new job, but I'm not sure what I'm looking for. Details within.
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posted by anonymous
on May 27, 2013 -
9 answers
I have a scattered work history and have been job hopping too much, not sure where I can go within the industry. Please read more.
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posted by jrobin276
on May 27, 2013 -
4 answers
I really can't figure out what I want to do in my life. And it's scaring the crap out of me. At many times I really thought I knew what I wanted and then when I started working... I didn't, at all! I tried really hard to figure out what to do. I majored in political science, been involved in campaigns, and I thought I would just go to law school. But felt uneasy about the whole thing like it was just something I was supposed to do cause I would be good at it. So I decided to work a bit in a medical field, which was followed by living aboard for a few years. Now I'm dabbling in film and thinking about architecture.
All amazing experiences but no closer to a conclusion. I feel super strongly about some careers and then realize I only feel strongly about those things because I admire the people in those fields and not necessarily the field itself.
Does anyone have a similar story? Any conclusions? Can anyone help?
posted by LaceyCoffee
on May 26, 2013 -
16 answers
I am utterly, terrifyingly directionless after I left grad school early for financial reasons--I'm jobless and clueless. How can I redirect myself and get back on track?
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posted by flibbertigibbet
on May 6, 2013 -
14 answers
Hey Mefites, here's my question:
My younger sister, mother, and I suffered years of abuse at the hands of an alcoholic stepfather - physical, verbal, etc. When we were younger, my sister and I were absolutely focused on getting the fuck out and did, getting scholarships to great schools, thankfully. My mom, not so much. She is no longer in a relationship with him, but they have been living together for economic reasons - she needs his disability paycheck to pay the bills (all of which are in her name, including the mortgage payment.)
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 19, 2013 -
15 answers
I'm dropping out of a PhD program in a social science with only a masters degree. I need a real job.
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 17, 2013 -
15 answers
After three and half years as a university staff member, I'm trying to figure out my next step. Tell me about your college staff career and help me decide whether the field is right for me, longterm.
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posted by serialcomma
on Apr 11, 2013 -
10 answers
I have a great job... for someone. But it's not a good fit for me, and I need to change things around to make my life a little simpler. I'm looking for advice on how to do that. Details below!
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posted by Gee, June!
on Apr 2, 2013 -
7 answers
Have you had great success working with a career counselor? Someone wise, savvy, thoughtful, and creative? I'm looking to work with such a person. Would love your suggestions!
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posted by airguitar2
on Apr 2, 2013 -
9 answers
As a counterpoint to
this question, which educational/career tracks
do offer solid job prospects and a good return on investment (both time and money), secretly or not?
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posted by pullayup
on Mar 27, 2013 -
16 answers
How frequently do you screw up at work? I'm wondering if it's "normal" to screw up at work with the frequency that I am, and I should cut myself some slack. Alternately, I'm considering the possibility that it's a big problem.
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posted by silly me
on Mar 26, 2013 -
18 answers
I am a relatively successful professional, but (like many other people), I suspect that I could be happier doing something else. I've done a lot of different things all within the same general field (software/internet/tech), and I've liked and disliked different things about each of them. I think I have some pretty awesome experience and skills in a nice variety of subjects, with some unusual combinations. What I'd like to find is someone I can sit down with, talk about what I like to do, and what I hate to do, and what I'm good at and not good at. And then have them give me advice about where I should go next in my career - what types of jobs and companies I should look at, etc.
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posted by primethyme
on Mar 20, 2013 -
3 answers
Can a change in scenery - primarily coworkers - save an otherwise uninteresting job? Or if a job sucks, then the job sucks.
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posted by windbox
on Mar 20, 2013 -
19 answers
I'm a baby Australian scientist trying to earn experience and cash prior to embarking on a PhD, but landing a relevant job is turning out to be a bit of an ordeal.
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posted by nicolas léonard sadi carnot
on Mar 19, 2013 -
13 answers
It seems like almost every job posting asks for someone who is "detail-oriented", but I'm coming to realize that I'm not actually detail-oriented, even though I fake it pretty well. I feel like a slacker and like no one will want to hire me, but I've been hearing that's not true. So, if that's the case then what sorts of jobs are actually out there for people who aren't detail-oriented?
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posted by inatizzy
on Mar 12, 2013 -
15 answers
I'm 31 years old and looking for a career change. I've come to love research and I've always loved reading nonfiction and true crime as well as the exposé articles often published by alternative weeklies. What are some careers that would fit these interests, and how do I work my way towards those careers?
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posted by averageamateur
on Mar 11, 2013 -
9 answers
I am unhappy with my professional life, but have no idea what I’d rather being doing. Does a person exist who can help me either figure out how to be happy with what I’m doing, or figure out what I really want instead? And if so, how do I find them?
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 5, 2013 -
11 answers
What is the best way to approach somebody in a career field about the possibility of arranging an informational interview? This is assuming you do not have a connection to a person.
posted by dfc5656
on Feb 26, 2013 -
7 answers
I don't know how to find a job. I made good grades in college. I've done some good internships. Usually once I get to the interview process, I get offered a job. I just don't know where to start with my job search.
Looking for anecdotal advice. How did you get your first break into the career you wanted?
posted by sunrisecoffee
on Feb 10, 2013 -
15 answers
I recently began my first job six months ago at a creative agency. Now, I'm unsure if I should continue.
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 6, 2013 -
11 answers
I hope this will be my
last job-related question for quite a while. I want to give two weeks' notice today or tomorrow at
this job and I'm not sure how to go about it.
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posted by trillian
on Jan 31, 2013 -
7 answers
Final job interview this weekend. How do I disclose the federal felony and prison time on my record?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 30, 2013 -
15 answers
I'm looking for a professional careers coach in LA to give me advice about changing careers (especially ones who are good at talking with MBA grads who don't necessarily want a typical MBA-type job). The variety of coaches available out there is a bit confusing and some of them are expensive - can anyone personally recommend one? And what criteria should I be judging them on anyway?
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posted by zresearch
on Jan 30, 2013 -
2 answers
I may be able to apply for nursing school as early as this fall. Yay! Can you help me come up with some resources to help guide me through the application process and assess the merits of different programs?
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posted by ActionPopulated
on Jan 29, 2013 -
7 answers
What qualifications (certifications, skills, volunteer experiences, etc.) can I realistically pick up, for free, without actually being employed in the field which they would qualify me for?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 29, 2013 -
9 answers
I work in a very small IT company that makes custom business applications. The owner is way too involved in the day-to-day and pushes the sales guy to schedule us back to back to back for projects. We have no dedicated support staff so support for existing clients falls back to us (me and the one other developer) in addition to building new applications - and having all the meetings etc with clients. We are like half BA, half developer with no project manager anywhere in sight. I need to develop some skills that will allow me to get another job but no one here has the time or interest in creating requirements documents or making use cases. I barely have time to get my work done and am working more than 40 most weeks without overtime (I am salaried). I am getting burned out and need to leave. But the lack of actual SDLC/Agile/documentation stuff is really killing my attempts to transition to a straight BA position.
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 21, 2013 -
9 answers
My 19-year-old-daughter is very smart, but due to her disability can't handle a school- or workday of more than 3-4 hours. Help me brainstorm career ideas for her as she completes high school.
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posted by DrMew
on Jan 19, 2013 -
51 answers
My husband and I (both in our 30s) will graduate in May and then move to a completely new-to-us part of the country for a fresh start. During our last semester, we want to work together on defining and figuring out what our new career paths will be in the next phase of our lives. Please help us design a program to help us ask the right questions and do the right work to help us figure out what we want! More about our specific situation within.
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posted by pupstocks
on Jan 13, 2013 -
1 answer
About a month ago, I accepted a job with the federal government. The salary was mutually understood to be at the GS-12 level. I just got a call that the job will now be at the GS-9 level due to fiscal cliff issues. What do I do now?
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posted by jcatus
on Dec 28, 2012 -
35 answers
How can I get a new job in IT with limited experience, no relevant education, and an unusual employment history?
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 19, 2012 -
15 answers
I'm currently in school for a 2-year degree in biomedical equipment technology (how to fix medical stuffs). While I'm going through the program, I'd like to have a part-time job that, in some way, could be a resume builder...but I also need to make semi-decent money.
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posted by SampleSize
on Dec 14, 2012 -
2 answers
I've always had communications-related jobs, but they never seem to be the right fit. I'm a great writer (although I have a love/hate relationship with writing), but I also helping enjoy helping people and interacting with people, etc., and writing is a pretty solitary job. (Well, PR isn't, but that's one area I want to stay away from, as well as fundraising). Have any other writer-types who are like me found a solution? (Oh, and I don't want to take on grad-school loans right now.)
posted by trillian
on Dec 14, 2012 -
15 answers
I have a pretty successful career but still feel like a fraud. I would like to change that, NOW.
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 11, 2012 -
11 answers
Due to my dad, I feel like I am stupid and can't do anything right. How can I rebuild my self-confidence?
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posted by stedman15
on Dec 4, 2012 -
16 answers
Nearly everything I liked about my current job has evaporated, and I am left with stress and anxiety. In addition, I've always been indecisive about what my career should be. At this point should I try to build a career at my current company or leave and try something else?
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 19, 2012 -
11 answers
