After the standard three-month probationary period, I realized that the first job in my new state wasn't right for me, so I resigned. Help me plot my next career move?
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posted by TrishaLynn
on May 6, 2013 -
12 answers
Lately I've been exploring books along the lines of "career advice for women," specifically to explore why I've been having trouble making myself heard effectively in my current work environment. I've found a couple of books that made me go "wow, I wish someone had given me this advice when I was 20" and now I'm wondering what else I'm missing.
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posted by sldownard
on Mar 22, 2013 -
8 answers
I am self-employed in the creative arts with one main client. Recently I have begun to enjoy some success for myself. My main client is unhappy. I am unhappy that they are unhappy. Career and business advice needed.
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 13, 2013 -
15 answers
In six months, I will enter a new living situation in which I will need to make an income of at minimum US$1000/month solely from online work. Before then, I will have generally two, sometimes three hours every weekday and six to eight hours every weekend day to devote to doing whatever preparation might be necessary to be able to do this. In six months, I will have unlimited time to devote to working, but I would hope to work not more than 50 hours a week. I would like suggestions as to what sort of work would fit the bill given a starting point of no skills/connections, and what sort of approach I should take during the preparatory period. Specifically wondering about web design/development, but interested in all suggestions/possibilities.
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posted by John Raskolnikov Gilson
on Feb 2, 2013 -
7 answers
I have a semi-stable dead-end job that I'm not very satisfied with and no specific career goals, and it feels like a huge void. I don't want to (and realistically can't) do what I'm doing indefinitely. Given my likes and dislikes, help me identify a field I might enjoy and the next steps to take.
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posted by Nomyte
on Jan 2, 2013 -
18 answers
I've landed in a dead-end job, but it's hard for me to overcome my anxiety about retraining or changing the direction of my career. How should I perform an objective, reasonable risk-reward analysis in the face of imperfect options and information?
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posted by pullayup
on Oct 28, 2012 -
16 answers
Advice for a mechanical engineering student who might want to pursue a career in industrial design?
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posted by btfreek
on Oct 28, 2012 -
5 answers
I desperately need to take my career in another direction, but my degree, training and experience are ridiculously specific. Is it the right time for grad school (again)… or something else? Help me think outside the box.
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 8, 2012 -
5 answers
Ka-rear? What is "ka-rear"? I graduated with a BA in 2006. I'm 28 and 30 is on the horizon. I'm still on the ground floor, which also seems to be the only floor.
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posted by Nomyte
on Sep 30, 2012 -
25 answers
How does one transition out of a career in advertising (non-creative part)? What am I qualified to do?
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posted by windbox
on Sep 12, 2012 -
5 answers
Looking for practical advice and fresh perspectives on how to get a (non-journalism) job in the Australian media / digital media / information industry.
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posted by rockpaperdynamite
on Aug 14, 2012 -
1 answer
A 20-something petroleum engineer friend of mine is thinking about switching from a major oil/gas company to a small-ish consulting firm in NYC named GlobalData. He's looking for some general advice.
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 5, 2012 -
6 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
How much is the ability to work from home, anywhere in the world with an internet connection worth? Other job related questions.
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posted by zephyr_words
on Apr 29, 2012 -
6 answers
I've been offered a position at another company. Should I leave my current comfortable job at a lowly-regarded company for a scary new one at a more well-respected company? Will you help me weigh the pros and cons?
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posted by windbox
on Apr 26, 2012 -
8 answers
Any advice on turning on turning a psychology BA into a research-related, but non-academic and non-clinical career?
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posted by H4D11
on Apr 24, 2012 -
6 answers
Please help me brainstorm creative ways to leverage my professional experience and expat status.
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posted by lovermont
on Mar 31, 2012 -
4 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 pretty stable non profit job and plenty of free time. I'm considering getting a project management certification, is this a good idea? Any other recommendations?
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posted by Tarumba
on Feb 21, 2012 -
6 answers
CareerSwitchFilter: I'm a miserable lawyer, with a bunch of hobbies and skills, but no other kind of professional experience. What career(s)/job(s) should I consider switching to?
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 3, 2011 -
23 answers
Help me decide whether or not to go to library school.
What is it like to search for jobs and work as a (special) librarian?
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posted by equivocator
on Mar 28, 2011 -
20 answers
Would you advise a lawyer with 22 undergraduate physics credits to complete the 2-3 additional physics classes necessary to qualify for the patent bar? Will I be employable as a patent attorney in Chicago with the minimum technical background or do I need an additional degree (or degrees)? Is it fun?
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posted by steinwald
on Mar 21, 2011 -
12 answers
What do I need to learn in library school before I graduate, if I'm not sure what I want to do when I'm done?
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posted by zoetrope
on Oct 20, 2010 -
10 answers
I would like to find a new job, but I think my first step should be to brush up on my job search skills. What recommendations do you have for how to do that?
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posted by orange swan
on Apr 12, 2010 -
4 answers
Professional musician going through a career change, not having much luck, what am I qualified/supposed to do? What methods do you recommend?
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posted by vilolagrl
on Oct 10, 2009 -
5 answers
Straight out of college, I stumbled into a nice job as a Content Manager/Technical Writer for a major corporation's website. What can I do to help my career in this field?
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 5, 2009 -
4 answers
My many bad decisions about education and work that have left me in dead-end jobs. What's the career of my dreams? And how do I get it?
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posted by xchmp
on Sep 18, 2008 -
13 answers
Help!! Looking for Entry Level IT position - ZERO Professional experience. Need some advice.
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posted by bsexton
on Feb 26, 2008 -
11 answers
TERROR! After 25 years in the IT industry in Ireland I feel like the 21st century equivalent of an expendable 19th century coal miner. I'm about to be made redundant (again) this afternoon and am gripped by terror. I don't even know now what I want. Any career counseling advice?
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posted by lndl
on Feb 12, 2008 -
15 answers
Project managers and delevopers, please give me advice so I can be awesome and give developers proper care.
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posted by dame
on Jul 10, 2007 -
21 answers
Librarians -- rain on my parade! What didn't they tell you in school? What are the worst parts of your job? What do you regret about your schooling/early career?
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posted by Rock Steady
on May 7, 2007 -
29 answers
What should the next step be in my career? I'm a techie who has moved into business for purposes of upward career mobility. I've excelled here, but I'm ready for the next step, and I'm not sure what I should be looking for.
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posted by twiggy
on Apr 2, 2007 -
6 answers
