I quit my job teaching. Please help give me suggestions for what I should do next. [more inside]
posted by Mrs. Pterodactyl on Jan 28, 2013 - 12 answers

I am considering pursuing a lateral move to Washington, DC. I'm trying to figure out whether this is afforadable given my parameters. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 16, 2012 - 18 answers

Where in DC can I find good training course series about managing a department within a non-profit? [more inside]
posted by metajc on Sep 5, 2011 - 6 answers

Are there any cafes or common spaces in the DC area that are open tonight (new years eve)? [more inside]
posted by wooh on Dec 31, 2010 - 3 answers

What gift can I give my European colleagues that is quintessential Virginia/Washington DC, without straying into "miniature Washington Monument" territory? [more inside]
posted by cabingirl on Jun 5, 2009 - 23 answers

I want to thank an awesome friend but I am vexed by the multitude of my options! [more inside]
posted by parmanparman on Jan 28, 2009 - 9 answers

I'm 21 years old, about to graduate college, and the recession is freaking me out. I know there's no right or wrong answer to which course my life should take, but I need help focusing on realistic skills and places to live that I should be considering. [more inside]
posted by Muffpub on Jan 7, 2009 - 20 answers

Would it be way too expensive to get some minor work (installing railroad spikes) done on my banjo... in Washington, DC? (vs. 'the suburbs' ?) If not, any recommendations of general instrument guru shop guys? [more inside]
posted by tmcw on Jun 6, 2008 - 7 answers

So I'm filling out the Trade Name Registration Form for my business, and field #6 is "Applicant's Title in Business Entity." I'm a sole proprietorship -- just me at home doing freelance web design -- so what do I put on this line? Do I have leeway to be witty or irreverent? [more inside]
posted by brownpau on Feb 23, 2006 - 8 answers