I am thinking about majoring in Art History, and would like to know from others that have obtained a bachelors in this area if it was worth it to them?
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posted by Lillian7
on Apr 19, 2012 -
42 answers
I quit a job without notice more than a year ago, and I still haven't fully recovered. Please help me overcome my shame and move on with my life.
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posted by constellations
on Apr 18, 2012 -
31 answers
I am interested in a career in teaching, and would love to teach abroad for some time.
Immediatly, I must find a way to live in Fiji for the next 6-12+ months (Fiancee is Fijian). ESL, Tutoring, etc. sounds like a viable option, especially if it helps my long term career goals. But currently have no teaching experience. Need advice, how might I do this?
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posted by DaftMythic
on Apr 16, 2012 -
5 answers
Classy, not-too-ugly shoes. Level of difficulty: for a lady, chem and clean room lab appropriate (no heels, foot completely covered).
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posted by tchemgrrl
on Apr 13, 2012 -
22 answers
Pay less for online classes or more for sitting in a classroom? Get clicky for career-switching details...
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posted by mild deer
on Apr 12, 2012 -
10 answers
Hello everyone! Once again I am turning to AskMeFi for advice. The gist of it is: I'm a recent UK-based graduate in a non-finance discipline, and decided to make the move into finance and accounting. So far I have completed the three foundation modules of ACCA International, and am about to start studying for the upcoming F4 exam... and I've started to look for relevant jobs. Of course, the problem is experience (lack of). I've never had a direct finance job, and most positions (including entry-level ones [don't get me wrong; I know it's a long road and I'm barely at the start!]) seem to demand at least 2 years' experience. So, what to do?
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posted by jhighmore
on Apr 11, 2012 -
5 answers
How do I begin to choose a new career / field completely different from what I do now?
I'd like to do is go back to university and get a masters in a new field. I've thought of several options (i.e. materials engineer, public policy, law) but I don't know how to choose and by looking around the internet they all seem like they could be interesting but how do i know i'd like it for the next 30yrs?? On top of spending at least 2yrs of my life back in school studying, I don't want to end up hating it like my current career.
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posted by pytar gucchy
on Apr 9, 2012 -
10 answers
I've been offered a home-based support position with a certain fruit-centric tech company we all know. Some aspects of working from home are appealing, but I'm concerned about potential limitations for advancement, as my goal is to remain at said company and move up the ladder. Should I hold out for an office-based position or jump at the chance to work for them now?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 8, 2012 -
6 answers
I've been accepted to a PHD program at the University of Maryland's
iSchool, and will likely be researching social media and social gaming for my dissertation. I'm excited, love the program, and can't wait to start publishing work as part of the academic community, however
recent discussion on Metafilter, and a smaller living stipend than I expected, have me second guessing what I thought was a great opportunity. Details inside...
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posted by codacorolla
on Apr 6, 2012 -
13 answers
I have been unmotivated to do pretty much anything outside of work for a several months now. Help me get back on the horse.
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 6, 2012 -
8 answers
How can I stay competitive? Where to look for jobs? How to work as a freelancer?
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posted by kktony
on Apr 2, 2012 -
4 answers
What are the options for going back to university once you already have a degree?
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posted by Jehan
on Apr 2, 2012 -
9 answers
Explain finding a career to me like I'm five, I mean, as if five-year-olds had to find jobs.
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posted by pullayup
on Apr 1, 2012 -
35 answers
[Career change filter, humanities edition] How can I best market my skills when I have very little experience?
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posted by Kitty Stardust
on Mar 28, 2012 -
5 answers
Precedents/ideas for molding agriculture, food/cooking, health, and psychology together into a meaningful, practical career?
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posted by trampoliningisfun
on Mar 26, 2012 -
11 answers
A bit panicky: What do I do with my life after graduation?
(A question old as time, of course, but one with its own distinct circumstances. My prospects aren't dire - I just don't know what I should be looking to do.)
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posted by LSK
on Mar 26, 2012 -
11 answers
Should I drop my profitable, very low maintenance, but unfulfilling online business, in order to get a full time job?
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posted by choppyes
on Mar 25, 2012 -
19 answers
I'm looking for career path suggestions for a family member. From debt adviser in the charity sector to ???
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 23, 2012 -
5 answers
another thirty-something with only a bachelor's degree uncertain about what to do career-wise. Also uncertain as to what transferable skill(s) to highlight, if any, were I to apply for a job. What should I do with myself? (longgggggggggggg, slightly snowflake-y post ahead)
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posted by ditto75
on Mar 20, 2012 -
17 answers
How should I handle this tricky situation at work? My boss has taken me under her wing to guide me on the path of success. I feel she did this because I was open to her assistance. We have now developed a friendly "quid pro quo" type of agreement. She assists me by sharing her expertise on certain work-related items and vice-versa. I will in turn share with my colleagues when I feel capable of doing so. Some of my closest colleagues are feeling insecure about my friendly and close relationship with our boss. It seems like they feel threatened by it...like they think I am privy to all this "important information" that I won't share with them.
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posted by thatgirl1985
on Mar 19, 2012 -
15 answers
In transition, need some ideas of what to do with my life. As a job, as a business, whatever: what can this artsy nomadic person who can't fit a boundary do for love and profit? [longpost is looooong]
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posted by divabat
on Mar 16, 2012 -
15 answers
Ad agency/career filter: I'm 24. Sometimes I love my job, sometimes it stresses me out so much that I want to leave. An opportunity to move on has presented itself and now I'm panicking.
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 15, 2012 -
8 answers
Argh. Job opportunity collision. Got pinged about a second, possibly more desirable position (position B) the same day my offer letter for a first position (position A) was put in the mail. What to do?
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 14, 2012 -
11 answers
How do I figure out what I want to do and where I want to live and move to the other side of the country at the same time? Nature, dislike of large cities, an acting career...loooots of text inside, lots of explanation. Help!
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posted by Emms
on Mar 14, 2012 -
13 answers
My girlfriend is 5 years in to a PhD program with an abusive (verbal, emotional, and mental) PI/lab. This seems to be a common theme in academia, just how common is it?
How do you go about graduating if they seem to be working against you (assuming no fault on your part)?
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 13, 2012 -
12 answers
I think I'd like to be an Oracle programmer when I graduate (soon). What are some of the upsides and downsides of this as a career?
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posted by kitcat
on Mar 13, 2012 -
21 answers
Old job was boring, so I got a new job. Turns out, the new gig is more of the same. Can I look for a new position with less than a year at the company, or transfer internally?
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 13, 2012 -
17 answers
I'd like to ask my boss to be a mentor for my careee development. How do I do it? Any pitfalls? What should I keep in mind?
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posted by Hellebore
on Mar 13, 2012 -
5 answers
Please help me narrow down my place in (international) women's health, and help me map a path to get to that place.
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posted by c'mon sea legs
on Mar 12, 2012 -
4 answers
What is the best city to find a job that utilizes my skills in writing and languages? Cost of living no object.
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 11, 2012 -
5 answers
I get data review and entry work done extremely fast with no discernible lack of quality. But, I also have a persistent feeling I'm doing things wrong or missing important details. How to fix this?
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posted by reenum
on Mar 6, 2012 -
10 answers
I have quite a bitty CV and I want to settle down with a job I love soon (I just turned 30). Could you help me find my career sweetheart? Or to put it another way, is there any job that will pay me to sit around and read?
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posted by Encipher
on Mar 6, 2012 -
10 answers
A recruiter contacted me on Linkedin. I may be interested. What's the protocol here?
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posted by windbox
on Mar 5, 2012 -
10 answers
I'm a non-profit development professional who enjoys my current job fundraising for a regional cultural organization (actually one of the largest, most stable non-profits in our area). Unfortunately, I can no longer afford the non-profit salary. Plese help direct me to the resources to find a place in the for-profit world.
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 5, 2012 -
6 answers
27 years old and in a bit of a career crisis. I've been drifting between dead-end jobs and I want to steer myself into a more satisfying position. I'm especially interested in getting into a creative industry and/or web development/design, or something else that will play to my (self-perceived) strengths of creativity and technical aptitude.
I need advice. So much advice. Perhaps some of you kind folks can help! [NB - This gets pretty long. Also, I'm in London, UK.]
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posted by Drexen
on Mar 5, 2012 -
11 answers
I have a final interview for a Project Manager position. This job is awesome. One of the questions they would like me to answer is "Why are you the best candidate for this position?". How do I blow them away with my answer? The role requires someone who is passionate about work and life, can juggle multiple projects, and can managed a range of different stakeholders. I can do all of this like nobody's business. But I am sure a lot of the other candidates can as well. How do I approach answering this question and winning this position?
posted by trinigirl
on Feb 29, 2012 -
5 answers
25-year-old SoCal native looking to make the move to NYC. Writing background with freelance web/graphic design experience, would like to work in graphic/web design or creative direction. Kind of a unique situation (read on) - any advice is much appreciated. Should I do it?
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posted by shotinthedark
on Feb 29, 2012 -
6 answers
What is the best place to go for a new computer science graduate in mobile development? General advice?
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posted by nathanm
on Feb 28, 2012 -
4 answers
