"And here's to you, Mrs. Robinson..."Can you help me become a more effective sexual mentor?
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posted by anonymous
on May 6, 2013 -
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What to get as a going-away present for my classical-music-and-science-loving mentor when I make a great deal less money than them and don't have as much knowledge as them in their interests?
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posted by schroedinger
on Nov 21, 2012 -
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I'd like to ask my boss to be a mentor for my careee development. How do I do it? Any pitfalls? What should I keep in mind?
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posted by Hellebore
on Mar 13, 2012 -
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How do I navigate this potentially dramatic work/friends situation? Snowflakes and a long backstory ahead.
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 19, 2012 -
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Schools or asylums that trained young girls in some sort of speciality skill only to later sell them off to rich men: did they really exist? Do they still?
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posted by divabat
on Dec 27, 2011 -
28 answers
Recommendations for stories about the mentor/protege dynamic that are sexy. Bonus points if both parties are female.
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posted by divabat
on Dec 2, 2011 -
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Gift Filter: Under $40 shipped, small token of appreciation for my mentor. I'd like it to be a small decoration (or the like) that he could put on his desk. Other requirements: somehow related to both golf (his favorite hobby) and the oilfield (his career for 35+ years). I'm not very crafty, so hand making something isn't an option.
posted by nokry56
on Jul 8, 2011 -
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Should I keep my interesting lower paid job with a great mentor or apply for the promotion with better title, more money?
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posted by washateria
on Nov 13, 2010 -
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Big Sister/Little Sister Program Filter: First outing with my "little sister" tonight, and I feel a little nervous or ...something.. about the whole experience so far...
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posted by foxhat10
on Jun 30, 2010 -
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Gift ideas for a mid-20s woman embarking on an adventure to India, and moving from the east coast of the US to the west coast after her return from India? Would like to mark the occasion and tell her how awesome it is that she's fearlessly following her own path.
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posted by ImproviseOrDie
on Jun 4, 2010 -
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I own a retail store, and want to open a second location in another city/state. I need help from people, but I'm not even sure what people. Help!
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posted by CommonSense
on May 20, 2010 -
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He's talented. He's just finished his cd, poured his heart and soul into this thing.
But -- he fell in love with the studio, all those toys, sucked the life right out of this record.
I've had a copy two days, I need to call him and tell him I love the record. But I don't.
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 23, 2010 -
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What would be a good present for a 30-something year old woman who just received a huge promotion in a European-related foreign affairs job?
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posted by eytanb
on Apr 7, 2010 -
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I am mentoring a college kid who wants to be a programmer. I am detail-oriented; he does the
bare minimum required to get the job done, but he gets things done. Am I right to push him toward thinking about doing project management rather than hands-dirty techie-developer type stuff? Or is he just lazy and needing to be schooled?
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posted by circular
on Feb 23, 2010 -
28 answers
What is acceptable for a mentor/mentee relationship? I feel like I'm taking mine too far...
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posted by semp
on Feb 20, 2010 -
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Do you know an amazing primary care physician in NYC? What makes them amazing? Do you think they'd be interested in mentoring a student?
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posted by abirae
on Nov 10, 2009 -
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How do I offer support for people attending/wanting to attend college, but who have very different situations from anything I knew? 2 different scenarios!
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posted by brainmouse
on Aug 8, 2009 -
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I'm going to a "speed mentoring" event in the near future, and I need some ideas for good questions to ask the mentors...
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posted by gwenzel
on May 7, 2009 -
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NYC music filter: How can I find musicians who would be willing to let my kid hang with them?
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posted by agentwills
on Mar 12, 2009 -
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There is the story of the perennial house guest who is either a distinguished mathematician or a physicist. The story goes that if this gentleman comes to stay with a young scientist it means that their future in the field is in for a sudden uptick. His tenure in their home tends to result in a few collaborative papers which in turn leads to notice in the scientific community and a rapid rise in status. Please help me find this professor's name?
posted by cm
on Dec 26, 2008 -
14 answers
How do I tell a work-assigned mentor that the relationship isn't quite working out? She's clearly too busy for me, and I don't want to participate in the program anymore. I feel that some of this is my fault, but I'm not sure how to handle going forward.
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posted by purplecurlygirl
on Oct 15, 2008 -
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What things you wish you knew or did when you got a mentor at work? Or any other advices that would maximize my opportunity with a mentor.
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posted by vocpanda
on Aug 11, 2008 -
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Can you recommend a summer program, August - Sept, for a bright 15 year old girl living in Queens, NYC? My niece is very smart, loves dance and theater and wants to excel academically. She's starting to make choices that aren't ideal, and (unrelated) do somewhat poorly in Math. I would love to find a program in Queens, or NYC for the month of August that can help her with school, inspire her and encourage her in the right direction. Help?!
posted by quiverandquill
on Jul 18, 2008 -
1 answer
When undergoing an ministerial ordination ceremony, is it customary or common for the about-to-be-ordained person to gift the minister who is conveying the ordination?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 30, 2008 -
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I've just been asked to the godfather of a 13 y.o. kid. I'd also like to present him with something which codifies the responsibilities of a godparent. What are some traditional gifts/symbols that go along with this? [caveat inside]
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posted by moonbird
on Mar 26, 2008 -
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How to find someone to be an intellectual mentor for them?
The difficulties I see in finding someone are: 1) I'm not around many new people (esp. younger) that would be interested and 2) why would they choose me?
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posted by Furious Fitness
on Dec 29, 2007 -
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Gifts for godparent-types? We've asked about a dozen people to be "mentors" to our rugrat, in an area of their choice. What do we get them to say thanks and that they have a special bond with her?
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posted by pomegranate
on Aug 6, 2007 -
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Know any performing arts-related youth mentorship programs, where artists can teach kids & teens, in the NYC area?
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posted by twistofrhyme
on May 20, 2007 -
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A woman I greatly admire gave me a pep talk about all the potential and promise I had and how I'd go out into the world and do something with myself. Being incredibly insecure and full of self-doubt, I didn't believe her. That was 10 years ago...
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posted by SoulOnIce
on May 9, 2007 -
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My mentor makes unhelpful negative comments when I ask questions, and gets snippy when I don't do as she suggests. What can I do?
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posted by cornflake
on Oct 23, 2006 -
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How appropriate is it to consider someone your mentor, when you're hoping he'll grant you with something major in the future? Is this taking advantage of him and the mentorship? Or am I just being paranoid?
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posted by divabat
on Apr 15, 2006 -
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Is there an online community or web site that mentors new programmers? One in which the student is guided through the different phases of development of a small, but not insignificant program. If one doesn't exist, would it be a worthwhile endeavor to create a mentor community?
posted by grefo
on Apr 29, 2004 -
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