Omit passion and salary. What other aspects of a job are important? [more inside]
posted by spec on Dec 12, 2009 - 41 answers

What is a reasonable salary these days for an expert backend programmer in Boston? [more inside]
posted by bokononito on Dec 11, 2009 - 6 answers

I'm moving to Boston from San Diego in a year, but I don't know a soul there, nor do I know how to get the important stuff (job, apartment) set up from so far away. Questions follow. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 11, 2009 - 10 answers

I have a CISSP and 6 years experience in the IT Security field. Problem is, most of my experience is with policy, not technology. Where can I go from here? [more inside]
posted by zombieflanders on Dec 11, 2009 - 5 answers

Is it better to go immediately to graduate school in electrical engineering or work in the area of specialization you like and then go to graduate school? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 7, 2009 - 15 answers

Looking for a colorful/artsy name plate to sit on an office desk. Does such a thing exist? If so, where? And if not, what might be some possible substitutes? [more inside]
posted by yersinia on Dec 7, 2009 - 10 answers

What non-monetary things could I ask for in my contract re-negotiations? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 3, 2009 - 14 answers

What types of job opportunities exist for people with a skill set derived from 3-5 years as an sector trader on the international trading desk for one of the top private equity investment firms? [more inside]
posted by namewithhe1d on Dec 2, 2009 - 3 answers

Starting next summer, is there a way I can make money just by being somewhere for up to 18 months? I'll only need an internet connection. [more inside]
posted by niles on Dec 1, 2009 - 15 answers

Caught between a potentially troublesome mortgage and a bad job. How should I proceed? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 1, 2009 - 6 answers

Am I (nicely) being shown the door? I'm getting very mixed signals from my boss. [more inside]
posted by parkerama on Dec 1, 2009 - 18 answers

I'm a veteran software engineer / technical lead working for an internet company. I think I've got an opportunity to really cash in at my job, and need guidance on how best to do this. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 30, 2009 - 9 answers

I am applying for a job at a nonprofit in Europe with a rather international-seeming staff. They ask for a CV. Is the European non-academic CV pretty much equivalent to the US résumé, or is it a beast of a different nature? [more inside]
posted by threeants on Nov 29, 2009 - 9 answers

I'm applying for a programming job. I've had two steps of interviewing so far. What are they going to ask in the 3rd step? [more inside]
posted by beerbajay on Nov 26, 2009 - 11 answers

Are there any websites or online resources for people considering a career change? [more inside]
posted by reenum on Nov 24, 2009 - 6 answers

What are your tips when starting a new job as a software developer? Looking for coding, organizational approaches and social hints as well. [more inside]
posted by sidd.darko on Nov 23, 2009 - 13 answers

I need some advice about how to move my life forward. Relationship, job, and home. A simple question: should I stay here or should I go back home, but with the usual tortured backstory that I will try to keep as relevant as possible! [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 20, 2009 - 14 answers

I'm working on a project that requires at least 3 or 4 full days attention each week. What are some places in the US or world I could move to, &/or unusual living situations, that would give me a good chance of doing this? [more inside]
posted by cotesdurhone on Nov 19, 2009 - 6 answers

A wildland firefighter/fire ecologist, I have a rather unique skillset. I know most of the websites appropriate jobs are posted, but few of them have email alerts or rss feeds. Is there any way to stay abreast of new postings without going to each site every week? [more inside]
posted by RachelSmith on Nov 19, 2009 - 7 answers

Should we take the risk and buy a bigger house now or should we save up a safety net before we buy another house? I am in my early 30s. I live in St. Paul, MN. I have two young boys (4 & 2 yrs - neither is in school yet). I have a good job. However, I am worried that if I lose my job I won't be able to get another at anywhere near the same salary level. Also, We don't have a financial safety net. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 18, 2009 - 12 answers

Does my employer owe me vacation time? Does my contract make clear an intention of paying for my vacation? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 17, 2009 - 8 answers

Interview freak out: I'm concerned I may have hurt my chances with this job by being too aggressive with my follow-up. Any ideas to get me out of this hole? [more inside]
posted by Diablevert on Nov 16, 2009 - 20 answers

I missed the date to continue my state health insurance. Now my only option is to pay for the super-high-end one until 2011. Do I have any chance of fixing this? [more inside]
posted by Madamina on Nov 15, 2009 - 4 answers

On the receiving end of lots of business 'networking' for the first time. How to deal with it? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 15, 2009 - 4 answers

Help me not fail my new job as an Affiliate Manager [more inside]
posted by IndigoSkye on Nov 13, 2009 - 3 answers

How are things looking for Electrical Engineers? [more inside]
posted by lekvar on Nov 13, 2009 - 13 answers

Another resume question. For the past 4 years I've been going back and forth between freelance grip work and a self-started videography business. Where do I place these on my resume? [more inside]
posted by MPnonot3 on Nov 13, 2009 - 5 answers

Something else isnt right aside from being laid off that is... [more inside]
posted by gnash on Nov 12, 2009 - 20 answers

NYC big ad agency creative director with art background is considering quitting his job to look for another, in this economy. Would really appreciate some advice... [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 11, 2009 - 9 answers

Is there a job listing site for quirkier sorts of (part time) jobs, attracting brighter, more artsy workers? [more inside]
posted by Quisp Lover on Nov 11, 2009 - 18 answers

What should I know and what could help me in a job interview for a UK College Lab Technician? [more inside]
posted by D J Robertstein on Nov 10, 2009 - 4 answers

What metrics are sales professionals guided by? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 10, 2009 - 6 answers

I work in a major US art museum, helping to manage the database that is used to keep track of the art, exhibitions, etc. In the context of this job, I have developed, quite unintentionally, a decent working knowledge of Crystal Reports and a little bit of experience with SQL queries. Other than this museum-specific experience, I know little about the world of databases. What other jobs could I do building on these skills, what else would I need to learn to do those jobs, and how should I go about learning it? [more inside]
posted by doift on Nov 9, 2009 - 7 answers

I've just obtained a BS in Mathematics and am planning to go to grad school, but not before I work for a few years. What industries should I be looking at, and what entry level jobs should I aim for? Details inside. [more inside]
posted by alligatorman on Nov 9, 2009 - 11 answers

My son may lose the chance at a good job due to extreme impatience. [more inside]
posted by angiewriter on Nov 9, 2009 - 33 answers

Should I accept this job offer? I have an interview scheduled for another job. But it's no sure thing... [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 6, 2009 - 11 answers

What kinds of jobs exist for software engineers who want to work outdoors? Rain, wind, sunshine, sleet, yes please!! [more inside]
posted by mjg123 on Nov 6, 2009 - 10 answers

AcademicFilter: tips/hints for at-conference interviews for TT faculty positions. [more inside]
posted by k8t on Nov 6, 2009 - 11 answers

Please help me rock this informational interview. Looking for any personal tips - something you were asked or discussed that blew your mind as an interviewer, or something that worked exceptionally well for you as an interviewee. [more inside]
posted by meerkatty on Nov 3, 2009 - 11 answers

How hard, physically, is teaching? Can someone with fibromyalgia and other physical limitations do it? [more inside]
posted by patheral on Nov 2, 2009 - 23 answers

How does one get a job as a residential property appraiser for a county or local government?
posted by st starseed on Nov 1, 2009 - 3 answers

How do I ace this finance interview? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 28, 2009 - 6 answers

I feel like my life is over and I'm only 35. I feel completely stagnant and stuck, relationshipwise and jobwise. Do I need to change things or do I need to learn how to deal? Help me figure out how to be a happier person. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 28, 2009 - 34 answers

CareerFilter! Help me to "diagnose" why I'm so tired of my career and which directions will lead to more satisfaction in future! Patient history, current symptoms and potential therapies under the fold (neatly organised but very long!!!). [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 27, 2009 - 3 answers

I was 'let go' from my job last week, but I'm not sure it was entirely legal. YANML, but please lend me your ear... (warning, long) [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 27, 2009 - 33 answers

I'm changing jobs here in a few weeks, but the new one occasionally takes up much less of my time. Thus I need an extremely flexible second job to fill the time! What's out there? [more inside]
posted by Willie0248 on Oct 27, 2009 - 5 answers

Should I get out of this uncomfortable job? Complication: nepotism. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 23, 2009 - 12 answers

How to deal with unemployment + feeling like crap? Just got let go last week from crap job I hated, but now feeling more miserable than ever. [more inside]
posted by greatalleycat on Oct 22, 2009 - 11 answers

I need a new job, and I need one by the end of the year, because I'm very close to walking out of the one I have now. Help me, hive mind, as I'm at my wits end. What the hell can I do that's in Philadelphia, doesn't require a car, isn't sales, and pays around $30k? [more inside]
posted by SansPoint on Oct 20, 2009 - 22 answers

In a few days I'll be interviewing for a job providing academic support to university-level ESL students. Help me prepare! [more inside]
posted by soviet sleepover on Oct 20, 2009 - 2 answers