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

How do I balance an accelerated hiring timeline, banked vacation time, and an upcoming bonus? I'm expecting to be offered a job, and the hiring manager wants someone in the role in days-not-weeks. The performance year at my current job is just wrapping up, and bonuses won't be paid out until mid-October. I also want to take the vacation time I've earned. How can I make this work best for me? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 10, 2009 - 8 answers

What questions should I ask myself in order to decide if I should take a new job in this economic environment? It's basically giant corporation vs. boutique consultancy. [more inside]
posted by thinkpiece on Dec 1, 2008 - 7 answers

NewJobFilter: Wrestling with new opportunities and quashed dreams. [more inside]
posted by emptyinside on Nov 10, 2008 - 7 answers

NewBossFilter: How to do go about asking my new boss if its ok for me to keep coming in around 9:30am? [more inside]
posted by Elminster24 on Oct 17, 2008 - 20 answers

Part-time job ideas that are not minimum wage? [more inside]
posted by The1andonly on Sep 18, 2008 - 19 answers

ParentingLeaveFilter: I just started my paternity leave. Unlike a previous recent question, I still want to work -- I want to accept an offer of new employment with a competitor in a different city. How do I best be responsive to the needs of my new employer while treating my (soon to be) old employer fairly? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 13, 2008 - 3 answers

How do I give notice at one job while I'm at the end of my maternity leave without burning bridges? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 10, 2008 - 11 answers

How do I move back to New Orleans? Or, in light of the economy here and elsewhere, should I stay in Baton Rouge and suck it up? [more inside]
posted by ultraultraboomerang on Jul 10, 2008 - 7 answers

Looking for kick-ass internships in the NJ/NYC area. Background is CS, design, and a little bit of everything. The tougher the better. [more inside]
posted by tmcw on Jul 13, 2007 - 11 answers

I will be starting a new job this Monday as a systems admin for a small company, and I was wondering, what are some good resources that might be helpful for someone like me? [more inside]
posted by erpava on Jul 5, 2007 - 8 answers

Beginning new teaching / training job in small-ish company. Previous trainer was there for many years and was much loved. Any suggestions / creative ideas for introducing myself to the staff / establishing good relationships in the first few weeks?
posted by iam2bz2p on Apr 2, 2007 - 3 answers

i've been offered a job doing what i love. however, there are a few downsides. i'm trying to figure out if these downsides really matter. please help me decide between the job i have now and the job i could have. [more inside]
posted by kerning on Mar 7, 2007 - 16 answers

JobFilter: How do I find a new job ? [more inside]
posted by thesiameseffect on Oct 4, 2006 - 12 answers

Which direction in my life do I take? (plenty of info inside) [more inside]
posted by crewshell on Aug 22, 2006 - 26 answers

I have recently been offered a position with a new company. I have kid issues... read on... [more inside]
posted by workinprogress on May 27, 2006 - 11 answers

Creative type slowly losing soul in my job - please help me decide what to do! [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 22, 2006 - 10 answers