I'm trying to figure out what direction I should guide my future in. Problem is, when I take most personality (*cough* Myers-Briggs *cough*) or skill tests, I can never overcome the bias of what I "should" want, or what my field (the sciences) have conditioned me to. What can I do that can help me figure myself out that isn't sensitive to bias and will basically catch me "off guard" so I can figure out my strengths/weaknesses/potential truthfully?
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posted by Seeking Direction
on Mar 13, 2013 -
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What can I do to get started on my dream of creating a website that provides the tools that I believe should already exist for teachers?
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posted by melancholyplay
on Jan 26, 2013 -
6 answers
My partner just ended our relationship, what strategies can I use to get through the night and next few days?
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posted by Asherah
on Jan 19, 2013 -
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Two part question. Helping quasi-luddite parents figure out how to use their computer, and whether I should help them make the switch to VOIP.
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posted by phaedon
on Nov 14, 2012 -
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Is there somewhere I can go online to discuss relationship questions, or to ask for advice? Which forums are best for getting someone else's perspective?
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posted by Small Pockets
on Apr 16, 2011 -
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Are there guidance councilors for adults? I never learned how to find a job or advance within career paths.
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posted by lekvar
on Feb 17, 2011 -
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i grew up in a home where asking an innocent question such as, "why" resulted in verbal or physical abuse ("why are you so stupid", "don't ask why", and if I did, a hand or a fist would come at me). no surprise that i've also come to realize that I am SO much more insecure than I thought I was. now that I look back, I see that i've never asked the right questions at work, with doctors, or anything like that. My brain would shut down and I would just nod and agree to what I was being told only to think about what happened much later and realize that I should have asked this or that or responded in a certain way. My thought/response patterns have been pretty consistent throughout my life (sad, I know, as I'm nearing 40) and I desperately want to work on communicating better. I struggle to figure out how to say things "nicely" or in a way that's effective as opposed to what often times is more harsh/rude/ineffective.
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 21, 2010 -
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Please provide me with an *effective*, and statistically sound, table/chart listing suggested sample size guidance for associated population size
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posted by thankyoumuchly
on Jan 14, 2010 -
11 answers
What's an interesting aspect of Iranian society/ Shi'i Islam that would lend itself well to a 10 page expository essay? Nothing too controversial - my professor is Iranian. Just something interesting to write/ learn about.
It has to be pretty specific. Thanks for suggestions!
posted by howgenerica
on Dec 9, 2009 -
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If you wanted a stable, boring (but really only boring in scare quotes), modest life, what career paths would you take? Emphasis on path; I want to come out of this post with a course of action.
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posted by Nonce
on Aug 18, 2009 -
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Career-filter:
I have gotten myself mired in the temp/admin world, and I want to get out! What kind of positions should I be applying for to gain experience, set myself up for grad school and get started on a meaningful career? Please help me take the next step in moving my life forward!
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posted by allen8219
on Apr 23, 2008 -
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About a week ago I graduated from high school—finally. I graduated with honors and have a very large scholarship to a state university here. It's all planned for me to go to university. But I am not sure if I want this.
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posted by fjardt
on Jun 4, 2007 -
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