Should I stay in the job I've always wanted (at the expense of a dream) or go on the trip that I've always wanted (at the expense of stability)? [more inside]
posted by liquorice on May 2, 2013 - 25 answers

After being out of the job market for two years and becoming a stay-at-home mom, should I take an entry-level job, even if it's a big step down financially? [more inside]
posted by clarequilty on Aug 25, 2012 - 10 answers

Will unemployment soar as machines do more and more of our work for us? [more inside]
posted by dontjumplarry on Feb 8, 2011 - 40 answers

I've been, for a while, what economists would call a discouraged worker; in most ways I gave up trying. Lately, I'm trying to marshal my spirit, resolve and grit together and get back out onto the job market. One of the biggest emotional problems I'm having is a fear of being let go again within a few months of this hypothetical new hire. It's really demotivating me and sapping the energy out of my efforts. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 17, 2010 - 5 answers

What do we do now that we're both unemployed? This is not a question about how to save money or spend less. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 8, 2009 - 37 answers