Would becoming a project manager be an opportunity for growth, or an exercise in frustration?
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posted by freya_lamb
on Feb 2, 2013 -
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Careers/jobs that combine quantitative skills, creativity, problem-solving, and big-picture thinking?
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 5, 2012 -
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My supervisor has pointed out to me that I tend to take language very literally, and it's impeding my performance at my job. Help me rewire my brain!
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posted by anotheraccount
on Jun 21, 2012 -
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What's the name for a secondary project that helps you collect your thoughts on a primary project that you're stuck on?
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posted by ella_minnow
on Mar 11, 2011 -
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I’m a former academic who would like to focus on self-driven writing and creative projects, but I’m not ready for self-employment. I’d like to find a low-stress job that will leave time and energy for my creative work, but I have some health restrictions and complicating factors. What should I do?
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posted by velvet winter
on Jul 7, 2010 -
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I regularly get bursts of creative energy and motivation to work on personal projects right smack dab in the middle of the workday, when I can't do a thing about them. But when I've got free time, I don't feel like doing anything. How can I better synchronize my motivation with my free time?
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posted by Metroid Baby
on May 1, 2009 -
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I have trouble just buckling down and getting started on projects at work. What tips, tricks, or resources are out there for stopping my analysis paralysis, silencing my inner critic, and just getting things done?
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posted by miasma
on Mar 9, 2009 -
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What would be the ideal type of work for someone with no formal education but who has amazing talents?
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posted by watercarrier
on Mar 25, 2008 -
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I'm looking for suggestions which will help me develop a more disciplined attitude toward my creative endeavors.
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posted by SinisterPurpose
on Oct 31, 2006 -
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My boss has a presentation-via-artwork to make at a managers meeting early next week and has delegated this to me. She's vetoed my first three ideas and I'm stumped. Someone help me!
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posted by ninazer0
on Oct 8, 2006 -
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