I have a job. It's a pretty good job and I've been around here for a while. Some recent changes (some at work, some in life) and some things that haven't panned out like I envisioned have me looking around. But in my brief survey of the landscape, I think I may be stuck here because the salary ranges in my area for the skills I have are around 30% lower than the ~$85k I make in my current situation, which would simply not work for my budget. What fields or opportunities might I be overlooking?
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 22, 2012 -
4 answers
I just graduated college and have been working full-time for one month. I really don't like my job because I think I ended up in the wrong industry/type of business. I'm hoping for any suggestions, advice, or thoughts about how I can go about figuring out what industry/type of business/job would be a better fit for me. I am talented, smart, and hard working, but I feel like I am wasting my life because I'm not interested in my company or the work we do.
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posted by laffytaffy9000
on Aug 12, 2012 -
24 answers
How should I handle this tricky situation at work? My boss has taken me under her wing to guide me on the path of success. I feel she did this because I was open to her assistance. We have now developed a friendly "quid pro quo" type of agreement. She assists me by sharing her expertise on certain work-related items and vice-versa. I will in turn share with my colleagues when I feel capable of doing so. Some of my closest colleagues are feeling insecure about my friendly and close relationship with our boss. It seems like they feel threatened by it...like they think I am privy to all this "important information" that I won't share with them.
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posted by thatgirl1985
on Mar 19, 2012 -
15 answers
I'm a creative/analytical individual who thrives in an environment where I can tweak and testdrive many variables/things/ideas/etc in a creative way and put them to use for profit/critique/judgement/etc.
I have all the time in the world to figure this out, but I want to get it right and I want to find a career I will love the rest of my life.
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posted by sawyerrrr
on Dec 19, 2011 -
15 answers
I'm having a hard time sussing out whether a recent job candidate's informality (and non-adherence to gender norms) should be a major warning sign, eye-rollingly insignificant, or somewhere in between.
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 23, 2011 -
84 answers
What considerations should I make when looking for a software job in San Francisco if I want to continue living in Fresno part-time?
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posted by farmersckn
on Feb 19, 2011 -
8 answers
JobFilter: None of the advertising (boutique) agencies in my city are looking for interns. What are other internships or activities I can do that will build my resume and help me to enter the industry as a creative?
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posted by the NATURAL
on Oct 18, 2010 -
8 answers
I've been teaching for a few years, and want to use my experience in technology, professional development, and education into a new job or career path. Here are the specifics...
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posted by jander03
on Feb 2, 2010 -
6 answers
Wife is seeking job, but has unrealistic expectations. How to gently redirect without hurting her feelings?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 27, 2010 -
33 answers
Where can I fit into (and how can I find) a tech startup or small tech company, that does something I'm passionate about with my current skills/experience?
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posted by studiosonic
on Oct 12, 2009 -
2 answers
Dyslexic friend + change of career x (What options are available + how can I help) = happier friend!
How can I help a friend find and get a new job and career?
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posted by Mrevilbreakfast
on Sep 23, 2009 -
10 answers
Advice: Do I move to Colorado?
My wife and I live in Boston. She is going to change jobs. I have a good job. Almost all of our college friends live nearby. We are very happy.
However, we feel like we'd really like to move out west, where some other friends and family are, just to try something new.
I'd rate Boston an 8/10, and my Job here is an 8/10.
Colorado would be a 10/10 location. I don't know if I could find an 8/10 job out there...
So the question is: "Is it worth sacrificing a good job for perfect location?"
(I know every locale has its warts, but I've wanted to live in CO since I was about 5, and visit about 3 times/year already).
Thanks for the advice!
Rob
posted by rselover
on Apr 30, 2009 -
27 answers
Lawyer type looking for possible non-lawyer work needs advice.
Okay, you-are-not-my-career-counselor, but I am appealing to the hive mind for advice. I am looking for a job and I need a fresh set of ideas. My fact pattern is a bit odd, and I feel like I’m treading the same ground over and over again in my current search, I want to expand it and don’t know which way to go.
Lengthy fact pattern to follow:
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 12, 2008 -
7 answers
[Job Advice Filter] I applied and interviewed for an out-of-state job 8 months ago. Eventually I was offered the position, but I declined due to life circumstances that arose at the time. That same position is still open, and I'm interested. How should I proceed?
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posted by karizma
on Oct 10, 2008 -
7 answers
My first interview is tomorrow. Do you have actual, useful advice? How can I stay calm?
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posted by fogster
on Apr 3, 2008 -
21 answers
Any advice on moving to a new, far away city, renting an apartment, getting a job, and perhaps attending a college?
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 21, 2007 -
10 answers
I was fired almost 8 months ago, now I've got an interview. Help me spin this to my advantage.
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 20, 2007 -
14 answers
A job in hand... I graduated from Portland State University's School of Business a week ago, and I've had a healthy number of interviews since I graduated. I interviewed on Monday for a position I'm really interested in -- and unfortunately, they told me today that they wouldn't get back to me until after next week, since they're still talking to candidates as of today and the hiring manager is taking a vacation next week. In the meantime, I have accept/decline decisions that need to be in *before* then for other jobs that will pay just as much, but won't be as challenging, interesting, or use all of my skills. So, is a job offer in hand really worth two that are still off in the aether, or should I hold out for the one I really like?
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posted by SpecialK
on Jun 18, 2004 -
7 answers
