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

I started working at my current software engineering job in March. People have treated me well and been good to me, but the job is boring and has little chance for growth. Is it too early to apply for internal positions at the same employer (and will people be upset)? [more inside] [more inside]
posted by taojones on Aug 15, 2009 - 5 answers

For the past few months, I've been experiencing a lot of back pain during sleep and when I wake up. I've tried many solutions - sleeping on top of a bunch of blankets (to make my firm mattress softer), sleeping with a pillow between my legs (helps a little but not much, it seems), putting a towel under my hips, sleeping on my back, sleeping on my stomach, sleeping on my side. In a nutshell, I'm losing it and really could use some help. Anyone with a super-sensitive back who has found a comfortable way to sleep??? I have scoliosis, so that's one thing to keep in mind. Also, if one of the strategies I mentioned above worked for you, pleae don't hesitate to mention it - maybe you tried it in a different way than I did! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!
posted by bross12 on Aug 7, 2009 - 22 answers

Lately I sleep in the coffin or mummy position (elbows at sides, hands on chest, legs straight, ankles crossed) , no matter what size bed I'm in. How can I teach myself to relax and spread out? [more inside]
posted by bartleby on May 29, 2009 - 4 answers

How can I get a google map to display my current position automatically? [more inside]
posted by krautland on May 10, 2009 - 13 answers

Anyone know of a reliable way to quickly & accurately track position over a 200 foot range? I am trying to get a camera to follow a moving subject over medium range distances outdoors.I have seen several products on sparkfun that transmit/receive RF, but do not know if they will work for position tracking. THANKS!
posted by helltoupee on Oct 9, 2008 - 6 answers

Is there a site that will tell me the exact heading to which the sun will set for a given day and location? Obviously the sun sets in the west, but as the seasons change it sets in different locations, I need to figure out exactly where... [more inside]
posted by garethspor on Sep 28, 2008 - 5 answers

Does my dream job exist? [more inside]
posted by I_Love_Bananas on Jan 18, 2008 - 12 answers

I'm unhappy with my job, it's affect on my life, and where it's taking me. How do I find out what it is I really want in life and start doing it? [more inside]
posted by Waffle_King on Apr 24, 2007 - 21 answers

I have an interview scheduled for a new job. The company I'm interviewing with supposedly has a reputation of pigeonholing applicants into positions they either did not apply for or are unqualified for. How do I tactfully insist on being considered for the position I applied for? [more inside]
posted by Ziggy Zaga on Feb 18, 2007 - 4 answers

I ALWAYS sleep on my right side. I can't fall asleep in any other position. Anybody else have this problem? Anyone know what to do to change sleeping position?
posted by EasyLover on Nov 23, 2006 - 25 answers

Tips for woman on top position? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 22, 2006 - 21 answers

If you've ever approached a company and impressed them enough to create a postion for you, I'd love to hear how you went about it.
posted by davebush on Mar 1, 2005 - 6 answers

Javascript Help: Getting position of mouse within an element when that element is clicked on. [more inside] [more inside]
posted by weston on Sep 17, 2004 - 3 answers