My manager carved a special niche for me... and now I’m not liking it. How can I have a productive conversation about my expectations while acknowledging that he went out on a limb for me?
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posted by anonymous
on May 15, 2013 -
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Does anyone have any information on good deals on apartments in the Mission/Potrero/Soma neighborhoods of San Fran? I need a few months this summer for an internship.
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posted by drd
on Apr 21, 2013 -
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Hello, if you are familiar with the BBC - specifically, with its Work Experience programs - I'd love to hear your thoughts on a few questions.
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posted by estlin
on Apr 5, 2013 -
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Given the choice between study abroad/double major/impressive GPA/internships/impressive extracurriculars, what would the best combination of choices?
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posted by R a c h e l
on Mar 4, 2013 -
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I'm working at an unpaid internship two days a week and I've been asked to commit to a one-time, extra stint of work, including actually traveling to another location and staying there (overnight, including the weekend) for a four day period. I think this is too much to ask of someone who is not being compensated, but I don't want to burn any bridges. How can I tactfully tell them I need to either get paid or pass on this commitment?
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posted by johnnybeggs
on Feb 25, 2013 -
26 answers
My son had a phone interview for an internship at a STEM center a couple of weeks ago. It went well and the person told him she would follow up with an email about setting up an in person meeting.
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posted by jvilter
on Feb 20, 2013 -
7 answers
Can / how can a US American get a visa to work a specific paid internship in Germany?
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posted by threeants
on Feb 13, 2013 -
2 answers
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
Asking for a friend:
I have the opportunity to have an intern work part time (sixteen hours or about twice a week) for me and I need to figure out how compensation might work here. We're a very small business and this is the first time we've dealt with internships.
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posted by Kitty Stardust
on Jan 10, 2013 -
19 answers
I'm willing to work an internship for little or no pay. Should I mention this fact or would it come off as desperate and unprofessional?
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posted by WCF
on Jan 5, 2013 -
10 answers
How do I get a software internship? I feel like I have too little experience and won't be "good enough"
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posted by WCF
on Oct 13, 2012 -
19 answers
Help me increase my metacognition. How can I best guess when my understanding of a task is adequate to the task?
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posted by LogicalDash
on Sep 4, 2012 -
15 answers
Visa requirements for Turkey: For a 2-Month internship, do I need to get a visa as a German citizen? I only found information on 3+ month internships on the internet..
posted by freddymetz
on Sep 1, 2012 -
4 answers
I'm finishing up at a co-op internship in two weeks. I'm a bit nervous about the wrap-up.
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posted by kitcat
on Aug 13, 2012 -
13 answers
What projects could I work on and tactics could I employ to make myself a compelling internship candidate in consulting? I have little relevant experience but significant passion and interest.
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posted by R a c h e l
on Aug 11, 2012 -
10 answers
My girlfriend and I live in the Bay area, and she's looking for graphic design work. She'd prefer a full-time job, but would be happy with contract work for now. She's new to the industry, and would like your advice on finding work. Any tips or resources would be welcome.
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posted by apostate street preacher
on Jul 16, 2012 -
14 answers
Starting therapy... where to look? And the catch... I'm only here for the summer? Then what? More inside.
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posted by anonymous
on May 23, 2012 -
4 answers
I haven't gotten an offer yet, but if I do, would it be a bad idea to pass it up for something with less benefits?
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posted by dean_deen
on May 17, 2012 -
11 answers
I just landed a dream internship (part time, unpaid) that will probably last about 6-8 months. Please help me avoid self sabotage so I can turn it into a job/career.
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posted by anonymous
on May 17, 2012 -
7 answers
[US work visa issue] starting as an (unpaid) internship for a month and moving on to a full-time position?
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posted by perkinite
on Apr 22, 2012 -
10 answers
Can I- a college student- work for the Obama campaign (in dc, in chicago, in a swing state) this summer and not starve? Or are there other wacky, do-it-while-you're-young-live-out-of-your-car summer experiences Askmefi would suggest?
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posted by 221bbs
on Apr 16, 2012 -
14 answers
I'm an engineering student that's been applying for internships since the start of the year but with no offers. Can any MeFi members give me any advice on landing one and how to keep my motivation?
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posted by This Is Reality
on Apr 13, 2012 -
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I'm a post-bacc pre-med student, and I'm trying to find a research position (paid, unpaid, whatever) for this summer so I can start to get some research experience. My school's listings for research positions in medicine-related fields (or even basic science) are really not useful, nor is the pre-med advising office. Where can I find listings for such positions? Who else should I talk to?
posted by ocherdraco
on Mar 27, 2012 -
15 answers
My younger brother, a high-school sophomore, is asking about internships and other interesting opportunities for people his age in Rochester, NY.
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posted by Nomyte
on Mar 12, 2012 -
11 answers
As a 2nd year Ph.D student in biotech/engineering, how can I find/create an internship opportunity at a start-up or established company that I find interesting? How can I prove my possible value to a company, and when is too early to start trying to build connections?
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posted by permiechickie
on Mar 5, 2012 -
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I am looking for an internship with the United Nations, or a UN agency (UNDP, UNAIDS, UNESCO, UNICEF etc) in sub-Saharan Africa for a period of 10-20 weeks from September 2012. I have tried emailing application forms to country offices, with my CV and cover letter, but no luck with responses. Any tips or tricks or other help that you can provide? Thanks!
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posted by ManOfPlans
on Mar 1, 2012 -
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I was approached by a teacher of mine, who says a friend of a friend is looking for a graphic artist, and he thinks I'm more than capable and wants to give me the opportunity to try and get some professional work into my portfolio. I'm a freshman, and have no idea how to navigate this situation, or what to expect. Help?
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posted by FirstMateKate
on Feb 23, 2012 -
18 answers
I would like to apply for this internship, but I am uncertain of how to address some of the qualifications listed in the ad in my cover letter.
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posted by dean_deen
on Feb 3, 2012 -
5 answers
Where can I get a technical writing internship, preferably in the area of software documentation, in or around Memphis, TN? Level of difficulty: it must be paid.
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posted by woodvine
on Jan 11, 2012 -
7 answers
J-1 visa advice! Help me get from the UK to the US for an internship without spending ALL my funding before I reach American soil…
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posted by dumdidumdum
on Jan 7, 2012 -
6 answers
What are some awesome non-profits/other social change organizations based in Chicago or the surrounding areas (northern suburbs would actually be ideal)?
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posted by kylej
on Jan 4, 2012 -
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I am currently interning at a company and yesterday I was offered a job at another company. My problem is they would like me to start immediately next week and I have yet to tell my supervisor, where I am interning, that I decided to take the job. The internship had no set time or commitment and it is unpaid. How and what should I say to my supervisor by email? I intern three days a week and will not be able to see him today or tomorrow.
posted by anonymous
on Oct 27, 2011 -
20 answers
How can I continue doing occasional work for a company without having to interact with my brother who also works there?
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posted by oceanview
on Sep 8, 2011 -
7 answers
Help me find a new job title and job description and defend my cause when asking for a raise at what is an undeniably screwed up organization.
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posted by moshimosh
on Sep 1, 2011 -
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Internship filter: I've recently started a several-month internship. There is really no work for me yet-- I've been told that in the next few weeks, it will pick up, but as of now I'm basically being given busy-work that doesn't need to be done. How can I deal with this situation? Can I leave for a better job?
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posted by lockstitch
on Aug 24, 2011 -
20 answers
In a job interview, the interviewer asks the interviewee questions. But what questions should the interviewee ask the interviewer?
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posted by lockstitch
on Jun 17, 2011 -
31 answers
I may be starting an internship in the Transactional Advisory Services of a Big4 Accounting firm in a week's time and am extremely nervous due to lack of finance knowledge. What should I study in this week?
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posted by libbrichus
on Jun 15, 2011 -
6 answers
have you done an internship despite not being fresh out of college? in fact, very far out of college?
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posted by violetk
on Mar 19, 2011 -
6 answers
Interned with publication. Didn't follow through after internship ended. How do I mend this possibly fractured relationship with my former employer?
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posted by gypsyhymns
on Mar 10, 2011 -
4 answers
I'm starting an unpaid internship (software/engineering-related) and I've been asked to pick my own hours. I get the impression that I'm expected to work less than full time. Can I say I'll work less than full time just because I feel like it?
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 4, 2011 -
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