My employer is impressed enough with my work that they want to promote me into a position which would ordinarily make for a great career move. I, however, am planning on leaving in a little over a year to earn a degree in a completely different field, and thus have no interest in the job (for reasons explained after the jump.) How do I diplomatically tell them no without jeopardizing my current position, and how much, if any, of my future plans do I mention to them? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 20, 2009 - 16 answers

How does one go about promoting a porn site? I do freelance work, and recently received a proposal from a client who wants me to do promotions work for a porn site; my commission would be based on increased traffic. I have to admit total cluelessness in this arena, so I'm hoping Ask MeFi can help. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 22, 2009 - 9 answers

Recently, my boss promised me a performance bonus that he did not make good on. I need help with how to both deal with and get over this tricky bonus/work situation. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 12, 2009 - 11 answers

There have been a lot of shakeups at my work lately, and now they seem to be working themselves out, leaving me with more responsibility. No word yet on more compensation or a title change, so when should I ask for it? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 10, 2009 - 3 answers

I got promoted with a raise less than six weeks into the job. I need to know what else to expect, aside from having the standards raised way up. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 9, 2009 - 8 answers

Would you apply for a job you felt underqualified for, even if it meant essentially skipping a step up the promotion ladder? Pros & cons inside. [On preview, wow, it's a day for job application questions!] [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 16, 2009 - 14 answers

Distorted info, implying I'm being dishonest, put online accidentally by totally well-meaning people. Where are the lines in terms of asking for corrections, and if I do what is the etiquette? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 2, 2009 - 12 answers

How can I smartly/safely negotiate a substantial promotion and raise? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 9, 2008 - 6 answers

After being promoted and receiving a decent raise I've been tasked with hiring my replacement. My new position is managerial so this new employee will report directly to me. While working with the recruiter I just found out that the position has a maximum salary that is larger than my current one. How do I talk to my boss about this without sounding ungrateful? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 5, 2008 - 15 answers

How do I navigate a possible pending promotion? My manager is leaving. My employer wants to promote from within. I'm "the only candidate for the job" (my manager's words), but I'm worried that I might botch the opportunity. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 6, 2008 - 3 answers

Is it worth working for a potentially toxic manager and team to take a promotion? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 15, 2008 - 22 answers

Should I be happy with my promotion, or am I getting screwed over? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 8, 2008 - 14 answers

I've got a research and thesis-based M.S. in engineering and a bachelor's degree from a very well-regarded school. What level on the corporate ladder should I be hired at? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 31, 2007 - 7 answers

How can I make my wife dress 'attractively/sexier' at work? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 27, 2006 - 57 answers

So they hired a new manager at work. In the past, this position has Always been someone promoted from within, but this time someone from outside was hired. After only three weeks with the company, the new manager is beginning to institute drastic policy changes. For example, a new schedule for all of us has been proposed, despite the fact that the new manager has never even worked the late shift, the morning shift, the swing shift, or the weekend shift. What is the best way to handle this type of situation? (Without "leave the job" as an option.)
posted by anonymous on Jan 23, 2005 - 19 answers