How do I find a professional paid internship or temporary position in London? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 15, 2009 - 3 answers

I'm relocating to the US (from the UK) in a couple of weeks and having concerns about health insurance. My husband's employer covers health insurance for him, but to cover me as well we must take out the 'family policy' for $500 per month (if we had 4 kids this would be a great deal, but apparently it's the same price for the whole 'family' even if that's just me. This seems crazy to me, not sure if it is normal!). Is my alternative plan crazy? Health insurance companies confuse and scare me! [more inside]
posted by hibbersk on Oct 1, 2009 - 14 answers

Best cheap, temporary Internet access by dial-up or cell? (In Kittery, ME.) [more inside]
posted by pbh on Sep 14, 2009 - 6 answers

Wacky ear question: Sometimes when I speak out loud one or both of my ears will pOp and I can't hear anything but my own voice. What the heck is going on and how can I get it to stop? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 31, 2009 - 7 answers

Flat-out asking for a government contract during a cold call: feasible or terrible? [more inside]
posted by cranberrymonger on Jun 11, 2009 - 3 answers

Should I bother applying to this employment agency? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 27, 2009 - 3 answers

USPS mail forwarding: Can I have permanent and temporary change of address requests at the same time? [more inside]
posted by DiscourseMarker on May 5, 2009 - 6 answers

I have a portable usb hard drive that I use for keeping all my documents / backups on. Windows seems to love using this drive for everything, for example I am installing IE7 from windows update, and it is using the drive to hold all the temporary files during the install. Because of this the drive is always in use and I can never eject it. [more inside]
posted by Syntoad on Feb 17, 2009 - 5 answers

Is anyone familiar with Tecnológico de Monterrey in Chihuahua? [more inside]
posted by KTrujillo on Feb 6, 2009 - 6 answers

So I'd like to make my hair temporarily white (or maybe gray, bright white would be odd, but whatever) for Halloween. I need tips, including whether or not it's a good idea. My hair is naturally dirty blond, and quite long. I don't mind if it's white for a few weeks, but I would like it to eventually wash out. What kind of color should I buy, or should I just go with a wig? Any tips are welcome.
posted by wierdo on Oct 20, 2008 - 11 answers

Permanent hair color atop temporary hair color: please discuss. [more inside]
posted by iguanapolitico on Sep 5, 2008 - 11 answers

[New Grad Filter] Is it worth it to pay for one month of interim health insurance? [more inside]
posted by samthemander on Aug 12, 2008 - 9 answers

What jobs are (relatively) okay to leave after a short time? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 22, 2008 - 13 answers

I'm a student in the UK and have decided to take a job in the U.S. starting in the autumn. Is there any hope for me to be in a romantic relationship until then? [more inside]
posted by rwatson on Apr 20, 2008 - 7 answers

How should I build temporary, attractive walls/dividers on the cheap in my basement? These paper soft walls look great, are flexible and temporary, but cost a small fortune. Looking for an alternative I could simply and cheaply set up myself to block off a 13'x13' section as a "room". The basement is unfinished, dry, with concrete outer walls and wood joists in the ceiling.
posted by drinkspiller on Mar 30, 2008 - 8 answers

How can my husband collect unemployment benefits for temporary layoffs, in Illinois? [more inside]
posted by Joleta on Jan 23, 2008 - 7 answers

I've just moved to L.A. and need immediate employment to provide some short-term financial security. Locals, who (or what) would you recommend? (e.g., What are the least insane and/or most humane temp agencies? What are some cool places to do menial, customer-facing work that actually pay a living wage?) [more inside]
posted by mykescipark on Jan 3, 2008 - 13 answers

In Northern Virginia, for temporary office work through an agency, how much should I ask the agency for, per hour, in USD? How much will I actually reasonably get? [more inside]
posted by anaelith on Sep 3, 2007 - 9 answers

Does Windows create temp files on the local disc when copying a large file from an external drive to a network share? [more inside]
posted by DZ-015 on Jul 9, 2007 - 2 answers

Minor-Panic Filter. NYC apartment won't be ready for move-in until at least two weeks after lease's start date (which is next Thursday), and I found this out LAST NIGHT. I still have to vacate my current place on Thursday. What are my options, and what creative solutions might keep me from having to move all my stuff twice in the space of two weeks (during an ultra-busy month for me)? [more inside]
posted by lorimer on Feb 24, 2007 - 32 answers

Help me vandalize my wife's car! [more inside]
posted by M.C. Lo-Carb! on Oct 12, 2006 - 24 answers

In search of temporaryish legal career opportunities in Wichita, Kansas. [more inside]
posted by ibmcginty on Aug 2, 2006 - 3 answers

There's a job I really want and I think I have a good shot of getting hired for it. The problem? They're looking for someone permanent and I know I'll only be able to stay for 10 weeks. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 27, 2006 - 31 answers

How can I get a short-term job in NYC? [more inside]
posted by names are hard on Jul 12, 2006 - 5 answers

How do search engines react when you change a 301 redirect? [more inside]
posted by HAMFIST on Jun 10, 2006 - 2 answers

I need advice on temping in Atlanta. I relocated to Atlanta from Boston a week ago and would like to start working as soon as possible. I've been sending out resumes, but haven't had any bites yet. I have a lot of professional administrative experience and have previously worked for colleges and public television. I've had experience with less than great temp offices (Office Team) and would like to know if anyone could suggest a good place to try. [more inside]
posted by Constant Reader on May 11, 2006 - 4 answers

Is there such a think as a temporary credit card that works like a visa, but only has a certain value to it? Like a gift card, but works wherever a Visa or mastercard is accepted? [more inside]
posted by GernBlandston on May 3, 2006 - 12 answers

My friend just arrived from overseas on a visa after having completed medical school. He is applying to get into a residency program. Meanwhile, he wants to stay with a family here in the SE Michigan area. Have you had good experiences/heard good things about any organizations that might be able to match him up with a family to live with for a temporary period of time?
posted by parma on Jul 5, 2005 - 13 answers

What is the reasoning behind temporary positions, and is "Temp to Hire "usually a line of bullshit to get you excited about a job? [more inside]
posted by angry modem on Mar 6, 2005 - 15 answers

Earlier today I had an accident and my permanent tooth got knocked out. Is there any temporary quick fix that I can buy at a drug store or the like, that will be able to mask the gap until my dentist can fashion a permanent solution? The tooth that I'm missing is my "fang" tooth, second from the right and I have to tend bar tomorrow night and do not feel like explaining the story to each and every customer
posted by JFunk2800 on Nov 14, 2004 - 5 answers

Is there any way to recover files saved under a temporary profile in Windows XP? (MI) [more inside]
posted by brookedel on Oct 21, 2004 - 4 answers

Free temporary anonymous ftp storage?-----> [more inside]
posted by stupidsexyFlanders on Mar 26, 2004 - 11 answers

I can't find my Temporary Internet Files in Windows XP! [more inside] [more inside]
posted by precocious on Jan 24, 2004 - 3 answers

Low cost temporary internet access in Arizona? My parents are snowbirds, as in, they spend most of the year in Canada, but choose to live the last few months of winter in AZ. They left last week with a laptop and promises of emailing often, if they can find not-too-expensive-only-for-a-few-months-easy-to-hook-up-ISP. [More Inside] [more inside]
posted by kelrae3 on Jan 15, 2004 - 3 answers