I drive a 1992 Toyota Camry with just over 203,000 miles on it. As far as I know, the car is in good mechanical condition except that the rear struts are in fairly desperate need of replacement. How do you calculate the payback period for repairing an old but paid-off car, and how might you use this information to help decide whether to repair the car or buy a newer used car? [more inside]
posted on Jul 18, 2008 - 20 answers

A good friend of mine just took his own life. That's not what this question is about...it's more about direction. This is long, so bear with me. [more inside]
posted on Jul 15, 2008 - 19 answers

Job dilemma. I just started job A in a field I have no passion for and I'm miserable. Do I do a u-turn and ask about the offer I previously rejected? [more inside]
posted on Jul 9, 2008 - 10 answers

My former boss contacted me out of the blue a couple of months ago, offering me a job. After some protracted negotiations the time has come to decide if I should take it or not. [more inside]
posted on Jun 28, 2008 - 13 answers

GradSchoolDecisionFilter: Help me choose between NYU and the University of Washington! [more inside]
posted on May 4, 2008 - 14 answers

This summer marks a big wedding anniversary. I wanted to surprise my wife with a car. She is now talking about wanting to travel. Since both ideas require advance planning, how do I open this dialog with my wife, while trying to keep the element of surprise? [more inside]
posted on Apr 10, 2008 - 24 answers

What are your "good," "ethical," or "moral" criteria for spending your money? Organic? Fair Trade? Made in America? No Animals Harmed in the Making Of This ____? For the dollars you spend on goods and services, what values do you consider other than the value to yourself? Explain why. [more inside]
posted on Nov 19, 2007 - 27 answers

Am I ready to buy a house? Disgusting details inside. [more inside]
posted on Oct 29, 2007 - 38 answers

How can I find, online, a decision rendered recently by my county court. [more inside]
posted on Oct 11, 2007 - 11 answers

how do YOU go about making a difficult/complex decision? [more inside]
posted on Sep 11, 2007 - 27 answers

how my perfectionism, indecisiveness, and depression are driving me mad. [more inside]
posted on Sep 10, 2007 - 17 answers

Which used car to buy: Infiniti I30 or Mazda 626? [more inside]
posted on Aug 26, 2007 - 13 answers

Decision-making strategies filter: How to make a hard decision regarding art, uncertainty, academia, a move and major fears? [more inside]
posted on Apr 26, 2007 - 10 answers

Please help a lawyer decide whether to become a police officer/detective. [more inside]
posted on Jan 23, 2007 - 35 answers

I need to ask a sort of cost-benefit analysis question about my job. Basically, I've either need to jump ship or chin up and hang on, but I can't decide how detrimental either choice might be. [more inside]
posted on Jan 9, 2007 - 8 answers

Have you ever found yourself paralyzed with indecision? How did you break through? [more inside]
posted on Dec 1, 2006 - 20 answers

When do you know that it's time to move on to a new stage in life vis-a-vis settling down with one person and starting a family? [more inside]
posted on Nov 30, 2006 - 12 answers

Which direction in my life do I take? (plenty of info inside) [more inside]
posted on Aug 22, 2006 - 26 answers

Should I get back together with my ex-fiance or try it out with this new man? [more inside]
posted on Jul 10, 2006 - 26 answers

Should I buy a luxury car or a practical car? Help me make a decision!! [more inside]
posted on Jun 1, 2006 - 65 answers

How do people decide which community of Jesus' church to go to? [more inside]
posted on Apr 15, 2006 - 21 answers

I've often noticed that when confronted by a decision, some of us err on the side of not making a decision at all. What is your personal philosophy when confronted by a decision, or how do you avoid avoiding making decisions? [more inside]
posted on Mar 10, 2006 - 18 answers

What kind of freelance work is right for me? [more inside]
posted on Nov 21, 2005 - 3 answers

I start new projects as a way of avoiding finishing things I have already begun. Why do I sabotage myself so? How do I stop? If I have seven projects partially started, which one should a bite the bullet on and just get done? [more inside]
posted on Oct 21, 2005 - 13 answers

Which job should I pick? [more inside]
posted on Sep 25, 2005 - 15 answers

Shall I leave my job tomorrow? [more inside]
posted on Jul 24, 2005 - 20 answers

I find it hard to believe that no one has asked this yet but...
How did you decide what to do with your life? What questions did you ask yourself? When you have many ideas and none are "right", what factors should weigh more heavily than others when it comes time to decide?
posted on Aug 18, 2004 - 39 answers