I have recently acknowledged that my aimlessness has kept me trapped in retail and unable to find better for myself. My goal from several months ago - to find a double-digit hourly position by the anniversary of my graduation from college - is far from accomplished. I am not giving myself another year to mess up, but I'm having some trouble discerning where I should go.
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posted by Ashen
on Apr 27, 2013 -
16 answers
I landed a big promotion. I don't think it's been a good fit. How do I develop an exit strategy?
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posted by bombastic
on Apr 15, 2013 -
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What jobs outside of education would fit my interests and experiences (most of which are education-related)? Are there jobs related to my math major that will appeal to my need for creative outlets in my work?
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posted by violetish
on Apr 9, 2013 -
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I've been setting my goal on medicine (looks like it's not immediately, but in the next few years). However, I've been having doubts and second thoughts ever since I went into my undergraduate years. I'm graduating undergrad now, and have an entry-level job at a hospital. How and when will I know if that's what I want?
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posted by Seeking Direction
on Apr 6, 2013 -
23 answers
Dear Mefites, a long time ago I got a degree in graphic design but never worked in the industry. Along the way I somehow (don't remember how or why or when) became interested in math and I finished a
graduate diploma in maths as a distance learning course in my free time. I am considering applying for masters programmes in maths or related subjects but ... can I? Should I?
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posted by Cat Set Go
on Mar 31, 2013 -
10 answers
I'm working for a start-up and I don't think it's going to succeed. Am I right, and if so, how can I salvage something useful from this situation?
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posted by Encipher
on Feb 22, 2013 -
15 answers
I'm technically an independent contractor but essentially an employee without benefits for a small company. How do I renegotiate a higher fee when I've gone over hours on projects these past 6 months ? I am underpaid for the services I provide - my fault for not being more savvy at the start.
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posted by faraasha
on Feb 11, 2013 -
11 answers
I'm asking for one of my sons. He's looking into the psychology program in college and thinks it would be interesting. He was wondering if therapists/psychologists typically seek therapy for themselves after or before practice. He was wondering if it would cause him to burn out or need help to deal with clients. I'd like to add he's thinking of adolescent kids and young adults. He was tossing that up with another career in the health field and I have no idea how to answer this for him. We've looked online and the answers seem to be all over the place, with mostly yes, they do seek therapy - but is it because of the work or because of other issues?
posted by lasamana
on Feb 6, 2013 -
18 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
My friends are all prepping for careers, and I'm wondering how I'll balance mine with the many things I want to do that are (probably) mutually exclusive. Looking for insight.
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posted by Urban Winter
on Jan 27, 2013 -
10 answers
I am seeking professional advice from experienced investigators working on internal investigations in institutional contexts - what can I read, do, practice, etc. to be effective and successful at my new job?
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posted by zdravo
on Jan 15, 2013 -
5 answers
Straightforward question. I have the following ideas about what I would like out of job, but is there actually a career that can tie them all togther?
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posted by fishingforthewhale
on Jan 7, 2013 -
5 answers
Hi There. I am currently working in Idaho state as a PSR Worker. I do skills training in the public school system and with kids in the community. I enjoy working with children tremendously. I would do PSR forever, but it pays very little and there are no benefits (I work for a private agency) and I would like to find a career path that offers better pay, health insurance and a retirement plan. It would be a plus for a broad field. I am not disagreeable to the idea of pursuing additional education. Any suggestions for occupations with similar skills and duties that pay decently? (30K/year starting is totally acceptable) Thanks for reading this post and have a great day.
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posted by neanderloid
on Jan 5, 2013 -
7 answers
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
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 might want to do some freelance illustration, but is it possible to do so without any type of degree?
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posted by grifninetoo
on Nov 29, 2012 -
11 answers
How do I plan for or learn to cope with huge changes in my life this year that include graduating university, getting married, moving cross country? (sorry long!!)
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posted by snowysoul
on Nov 2, 2012 -
3 answers
I might be hired as a technical writer soon. I'm not sure this would be the right job for me. I need some advice.
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posted by Fillus
on Oct 24, 2012 -
9 answers
I'm going to be on the hunt for tech jobs in London soon and I'm putting together my CV. I read
here that people with foreign sounding names (me!) should put 'British Citizen' somewhere near the top. Is this actually still an issue? It feels awkward to stick it in there next to my contact details.
posted by jobby
on Oct 21, 2012 -
8 answers
I’m finishing a Ph.D. in political science. I don’t want an academic career, and I’m having trouble figuring out what to do next. Snowflake details inside.
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posted by jcatus
on Oct 8, 2012 -
20 answers
Does this job exist: new technology expert to help identify and implement cool stuff like bring your own device, cloud computing, virtualization at large organization.
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posted by Arbitrage1
on Oct 8, 2012 -
10 answers
What career path is primarily 9-5, makes $60,000+ a year, and involves a high amount of contact with other people?
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posted by Autumn
on Sep 30, 2012 -
35 answers
I have an interview this week for an assistant volunteer coordinator position at a local organization. I've done some volunteer management before but haven't had a position like this. If YOU have, or do, what's it like? Any advice for an interview?
posted by trillian
on Sep 26, 2012 -
13 answers
My long-term goal is to become the CFO of a company. Would this job be a useful step in that direction, or a detour?
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posted by wolfdreams01
on Sep 21, 2012 -
12 answers
How should I go about getting an entry-level job in a medical office? Medical assisting vs. front office stuff. (Snowflakes inside.)
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posted by aphorist
on Aug 17, 2012 -
16 answers
In the past year, a lot of networking opportunities have involved drinking. "Let's grab a drink together," "We're having drinks and reading our work at my place," "You should grab a drink with my friend so-and-so, he'll tell you the downlow on this job," etc. Which is all fine and dandy except for the drinking bit... how do I decline to drink and still take advantage of these?
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posted by iadacanavon
on Aug 9, 2012 -
52 answers
No focus, no idea about future career. What do you guys do and did you always want to do it?
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posted by Colibri
on Jul 18, 2012 -
22 answers
What are some alternative careers for a veterinary technician who doesn't want to work in a clinical setting and what are they like?
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posted by DanielleT
on Jul 2, 2012 -
15 answers
I was made redundant at my company. I've had a few interviews, but I haven't found anything I'm really excited about. What kinds of jobs should I be looking at given my work history?
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posted by toerinishuman
on Jun 26, 2012 -
7 answers
What are other cloud services I should consider as an IT admin for a small organization? Should I worry about knocking myself out of a job?
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posted by bellastarr
on Jun 15, 2012 -
7 answers
Graduating with an IT degree at 31 - how to be attractive to employers, please?
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posted by Chorus
on Jun 14, 2012 -
4 answers
When given two job offers, do you go for the job you field you want at a lower tier company or a placed job at a top tier company?
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posted by sleazy_e
on Jun 9, 2012 -
2 answers
What's more important for a future career: Personality match or potential for future growth?
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posted by qxrt
on May 29, 2012 -
10 answers
I'm starting work soon, any ideas on how I could best spend my time before it starts in one month? This is my second fulltime job since I finished my degree last year, and I'd be far away from home this time.
Just wondered if there are worthwhile things to do in this not so short, but not so long period of time.
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posted by vastopenspaces
on May 23, 2012 -
8 answers
I really need help figuring out my new career track. I want to take "the next step" and don't know where to start.
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posted by wolfdreams01
on May 20, 2012 -
2 answers
Should I forego an opportunity in a (somewhat competitive) field I am
not pursuing when I have nothing else lined up?
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posted by ichomp
on May 19, 2012 -
22 answers
