How to deal with a boss who might have Asperger's? I'm the new nanny for a 4-year-old child on the Autism spectrum. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 24, 2009 - 25 answers

Almost every job I have ever received came from responding to a Craigslist/Monster/Indeed.com ad. This strategy doesn't seem to work as well anymore, likely due to astounding increases in online application volume. Besides simply knowing someone at the company, what are other ways you've had success in getting interviews?
posted by kelechv on Dec 22, 2009 - 16 answers

How do I actually get the documentation that I have been asking for at work? [more inside]
posted by soelo on Dec 20, 2009 - 6 answers

I'm a young 60 yr old woman aged out of my career of 30 yrs.--creating advertising for pharmaceuticals. Is paying for help worth it? I'm lost and must keep earning!! Suggestions? [more inside]
posted by Summer05 on Dec 19, 2009 - 9 answers

Have you, or someone you know, ever actually quit your job and convinced your employer to hire you back as a vendor or consultant, producing great happiness? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 18, 2009 - 9 answers

What's it like being an account coordinator at a PR firm? I've read some job profiles online, but I'd like to hear personal experiences. What's the day-to-day work like, and what sort of person would be good for the job? I see there's a past question that touches on being an account exec, but this is the rung below, right?
posted by trillian on Dec 18, 2009 - 6 answers

Will my husband qualify for unemployment in California after a long-term temp/contract position is over? [more inside]
posted by otherwordlyglow on Dec 18, 2009 - 5 answers

I have been put on a 1 month probationary period at work. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 18, 2009 - 24 answers

I've been unemployed for a year and have had an unsuccessful job hunt. I've recently discovered (happily) that I'm pregnant. This changes everything. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 17, 2009 - 14 answers

I have a near-pathological fear of talking to strangers on the phone. My expanded job duties will soon include calling clients. How do I get past this fear? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 17, 2009 - 27 answers

I need help finding citations for a story about programmer's inspirations. A giant whiteboard asks for the spark that interested people in computers and the answers are all video games. [more inside]
posted by pwnguin on Dec 17, 2009 - 2 answers

Should I resign to finish graduate work and so I can find a position I can again succeed at? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 15, 2009 - 2 answers

Suggestions for getting the most out of BarBri while staying employed full-time? [more inside]
posted by greekphilosophy on Dec 14, 2009 - 16 answers

Boss Left + (My Strategy Plan*Your Help) = Promotion [more inside]
posted by doorsfan on Dec 14, 2009 - 7 answers

How can I resist the temptation to despair as I get older and still find myself unable to break consistent patterns of frustration in my work and personal life? (long) [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 12, 2009 - 14 answers

I have some ideas I want to bring to fruition. Is it best to focus on each one at a time until I either complete it or go as far as I can go with it? Or is it better to schedule my time so I work on each of them a little each day and move them all forward at once?
posted by CollectiveMind on Dec 12, 2009 - 7 answers

I'm going to have a confrontation with my boss. Help me prepare! [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 12, 2009 - 27 answers

I went from possibly being unemployed to being offered two jobs I only sort of want. I need to take one of them in order to live, which should I take? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 11, 2009 - 16 answers

Looking for a colorful/artsy name plate to sit on an office desk. Does such a thing exist? If so, where? And if not, what might be some possible substitutes? [more inside]
posted by yersinia on Dec 7, 2009 - 10 answers

I apologize in advance for complaining about job choices when so many people would love to have that problem. That said, should I take this job that is an improvement but still not what I want? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 5, 2009 - 3 answers

Help me make specific suggestions to someone who needs to become more proactive and collaborative, and less reactive and emotional. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 1, 2009 - 8 answers

'Best car for the money' questions have been asked over and over, but now it's my turn! I'm young, single, and fast... [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 30, 2009 - 50 answers

I'm a veteran software engineer / technical lead working for an internet company. I think I've got an opportunity to really cash in at my job, and need guidance on how best to do this. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 30, 2009 - 9 answers

Starting fall 2010, I'll be going to grad school (Master's) in a pretty esoteric field (studying texts from late antiquity, written in an obscure language). If I decide not to go on to the PhD, what can I do now and during my Master's to maximize my job opportunities when I get out? Are there any skills you would really strongly recommend that I pick up? [more inside]
posted by flibbertigibbet on Nov 29, 2009 - 13 answers

I would like your suggestions for something I could place on my desk or computer which would clearly and visibly indicate to me and others my work status. The status I wish to illustrate is either a) Working on project X or b) not working on project X. [more inside]
posted by therubettes on Nov 26, 2009 - 14 answers

I'm in a sticky situation at work, as, I am sure most of us are these days. Please read my LONG story about my boss and tell me what you would do and what crap you put up with at work. [more inside]
posted by Oireachtac on Nov 25, 2009 - 31 answers

Are there any websites or online resources for people considering a career change? [more inside]
posted by reenum on Nov 24, 2009 - 6 answers

Help me figure out unique ways to get some activity during a work day to keep me healthy and occupied as I quit smoking [more inside]
posted by phrakture on Nov 23, 2009 - 12 answers

CareerFilter: I enjoy user experience design, and have a successful career at a top agency. Now I want to work fewer hours, have less stress/slower pace, and try something new. Suggestions? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 22, 2009 - 4 answers

Sticky work situation, advice needed. [more inside]
posted by Cosine on Nov 20, 2009 - 17 answers

When your best actually isn’t good enough: What could a supervisor do to help you if you were under-performing at work? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 20, 2009 - 5 answers

I'm working on a project that requires at least 3 or 4 full days attention each week. What are some places in the US or world I could move to, &/or unusual living situations, that would give me a good chance of doing this? [more inside]
posted by cotesdurhone on Nov 19, 2009 - 6 answers

How much notice do I have to give at work? I'm in France, and my contract lasts 1 year. [more inside]
posted by handee on Nov 18, 2009 - 3 answers

Quick advice about handling possibly douchy remark made by friend. [more inside]
posted by mpls2 on Nov 17, 2009 - 41 answers

Please help me analyse this workplace drama. I feel betrayed by my friends and discriminated against for being pregnant. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 17, 2009 - 34 answers

Serious mistakes made months ago at work have been uncovered. Facing possible discipline (even termination), I'm wondering how (or if) I should disclose mental health issues that likely contributed. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 16, 2009 - 18 answers

What can I do with an business degree if I don't want to work in a typical business setting? [more inside]
posted by bobber on Nov 16, 2009 - 2 answers

I missed the date to continue my state health insurance. Now my only option is to pay for the super-high-end one until 2011. Do I have any chance of fixing this? [more inside]
posted by Madamina on Nov 15, 2009 - 4 answers

Help! I need creative ideas on how a professional Jazz musician can pay the bills in Brooklyn, NYC. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 15, 2009 - 5 answers

How are things looking for Electrical Engineers? [more inside]
posted by lekvar on Nov 13, 2009 - 13 answers

I'm in a relationship of a few months old with a wonderful girl. We have great times together, but there's the catch. We're hardly together. How can we change that, or work around it? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 10, 2009 - 9 answers

What metrics are sales professionals guided by? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 10, 2009 - 6 answers

How do I lie to my boss and everyone that I work with? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 9, 2009 - 39 answers

So, know of any good work boots? [more inside]
posted by brandman on Nov 9, 2009 - 27 answers

Arts programming in the workplace? Tell me what you know. [more inside]
posted by hworth on Nov 9, 2009 - 5 answers

Which is the best European country to move to, for a software engineer? [more inside]
posted by raghuram on Nov 7, 2009 - 6 answers

Someplace to read, write, relax alone at night in NYC. [more inside]
posted by laptolain on Nov 7, 2009 - 6 answers

Corporate policy and bumper stickers. I've been asked to remove a sticker in order to qualify for a job. [more inside]
posted by odinsdream on Nov 6, 2009 - 78 answers

You: Would you be willing to write me a letter of recommendation/professional reference letter? Boss: Sure! Hell, you write it, I'll sign it. You: ??? You: [Profit] [more inside]
posted by Methylviolet on Nov 5, 2009 - 34 answers

Long commute: should I take this job? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 5, 2009 - 32 answers