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What do you do if someone names you as a referee in a job application, but didn't ask you in advance, and if you really don't feel you could give them a good reference, but you have to keep working with them in the future? [more inside]
posted by lollusc on May 13, 2013 - 24 answers

I'm applying for jobs as a programmer and I'm wondering whether to list the freelance programming work I've done. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 22, 2013 - 9 answers

Do I tell my new job that I'm still obligated to do four more weeks of teaching on the weekends? [more inside]
posted by AlexanderPetros on Jun 18, 2012 - 19 answers

Conflict-of-interest-filter: I work for X as a consultant. One of our roles is advising a client A how much they should pay Y. Recently the consultant arm of Y has approached me about potentially working for them in the future. I am genuinely interested in the job and have satisfied myself that I could consider this without affecting my judgement in advising client A, but am concerned about how it could look to outsiders. Advice? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 4, 2012 - 2 answers

Stupid question: is this a real conflict of interest? [more inside]
posted by Jehan on Mar 4, 2012 - 21 answers

Is it legal for a doctor in California to be hawking weight loss and dietary supplements out of her office? [more inside]
posted by thehandsomecamel on Jun 16, 2011 - 9 answers

How can I convince my employer to promote me when there is a potential conflict of interest? Should I even try? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 1, 2010 - 11 answers

How do I successfully do freelance writing (my night job) about my industry (my day job)? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 10, 2009 - 3 answers

My mom is worried she won't be able to find a lawyer who doesn't have a conflict of interest. How can I help her? [more inside]
posted by bleary on Jan 15, 2008 - 7 answers

Satisfying my inner fashion maven: Is it possible to experiment with style & fashion without getting caught up with its superficiality? [more inside]
posted by divabat on Jan 5, 2008 - 50 answers

Need help drafting Conflict of Interest guidelines for a community radio station. Media folks, law folks, journalistas, can you help? [more inside]
posted by Miko on Dec 8, 2005 - 3 answers

I like a girl. She likes me. There's two small but big things keeping us apart, and I dunno how to solve them. The first has nothing to do with her, and the second does. Advice would be appreciated. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 15, 2005 - 23 answers