So after quite a few years in my PhD program in computational biology, I'm dropping out with a Masters. Where do I go from here?
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 21, 2012 -
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I work on a small office, my stepson also works there. He is bright but for some reason his performance is poor, he makes a lot of mistakes that costs money, and doesn't care about the job at all. The office manager told me today that they don't let him go because they hope my stepson will find another job soon and leave (he just finish a MBA) but asked me not to tell anyone. The problem is that I don't think he is looking for another job. I don't want to involve my husband. I think my stepson has a great opportunity of looking for job while he has this one. What would be the best way to get him to know it without breaking my promise of not telling anyone? Thanks!
posted by 3dd
on Sep 25, 2012 -
19 answers
I have a job. It's a pretty good job and I've been around here for a while. Some recent changes (some at work, some in life) and some things that haven't panned out like I envisioned have me looking around. But in my brief survey of the landscape, I think I may be stuck here because the salary ranges in my area for the skills I have are around 30% lower than the ~$85k I make in my current situation, which would simply not work for my budget. What fields or opportunities might I be overlooking?
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 22, 2012 -
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As a recent graduate, how can I engineer my life to maximize happiness, financial security, and independence (in that order)? What choices did you make that led to suboptimal outcomes in these areas, and what would you do differently given another chance?
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posted by ecmendenhall
on Jul 2, 2012 -
58 answers
I like him, I am pretty sure he likes me, yay! Complications: we essentially work together, and he theoretically has a girlfriend. Tips/suggestions needed for navigating this situation with maturity, honesty, and a minimum of hurt feelings. Stories and anecdotes about similar situations--with good outcomes or otherwise--VERY welcome.
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posted by anonymous
on May 7, 2012 -
63 answers
I have quite a bitty CV and I want to settle down with a job I love soon (I just turned 30). Could you help me find my career sweetheart? Or to put it another way, is there any job that will pay me to sit around and read?
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posted by Encipher
on Mar 6, 2012 -
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I was just fired from my job because I didn't meet performance expectations. It's a terrible feeling. How can I best learn from this experience and attack the future?
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 26, 2011 -
19 answers
I'm a creative/analytical individual who thrives in an environment where I can tweak and testdrive many variables/things/ideas/etc in a creative way and put them to use for profit/critique/judgement/etc.
I have all the time in the world to figure this out, but I want to get it right and I want to find a career I will love the rest of my life.
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posted by sawyerrrr
on Dec 19, 2011 -
15 answers
I used to have clear goals. Now I don't. Have you been through a foggy period in which you had no clue what you wanted to do with your life while everyone around you spoke with confidence about moving abroad, writing the book or saving the world? What can I do to shake myself out of limbo before 10 or 15 years fly by?
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posted by jessca84
on Nov 26, 2011 -
25 answers
I'm having a hard time sussing out whether a recent job candidate's informality (and non-adherence to gender norms) should be a major warning sign, eye-rollingly insignificant, or somewhere in between.
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 23, 2011 -
84 answers
I persistently forget to keep my colleagues informed on my work progress. Please help me with your actionable, communication hacks!
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posted by Tall Telephone Pea
on Feb 25, 2011 -
10 answers
[Life Path/Career Advice Filter]: How can someone a person with diagnosed depression work in the field of human rights and social justice?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 12, 2011 -
5 answers
I need advice, Metafilter. I’m being bumped out of my office of 5 years to make room for a new hire and being put into a trailer 10 minutes away instead. Should I quit?
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posted by Jupiter Jones
on Sep 30, 2010 -
46 answers
I'm very close to walking out on both of my shitty jobs. What the hell can, and should I do with myself?
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posted by SansPoint
on Jan 18, 2010 -
16 answers
I was recently passed over for an interview for a great job because of (I strongly believe) my lack of references (which the ad requested, but I submitted without anyway because my other qualifications were strong). I don’t have any references. Not professional. Not personal. I’m dependable (to a fault!), hardworking, and stable (years-long resume gap notwithstanding), but I have no way of proving this. I suffered from crippling depression and anxiety for years...
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 15, 2008 -
25 answers
What might be some people for a grown man to go to for advice when his parents, spouse, and friends are... 'unavailable' for various reasons?
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posted by TheManChild2000
on Aug 30, 2008 -
13 answers
How can I reconcile two different and conflicting plans for my future? (long-ish explanation)
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posted by brynna
on Apr 28, 2008 -
11 answers
I've the office web geek, a real one-man band, with 8 years of experience. It's time to change jobs, but the web employment world is more specialized than ever. What jobs should I be applying for?
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posted by dw
on Aug 19, 2007 -
13 answers
Started a second job today - 8 hours Sat. & Sun. Not sure if I like it or if I should even go back tomorrow. It's a sales position, I hate sales people. Help!
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posted by Jaie
on Apr 28, 2007 -
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I'm in an unusual situation and it's proving extremely difficult to change things. Short version: I've been out of work for five years mostly due to severe depression, anxiety, and an abusive relationship, and have been trying to establish myself since recovering with no luck. I'm a bookworm with a degree who seeks an entry-level publishing position, but will take other (hopefully related, but not an absolute requirement right now) positions in the interest of establishing a recent job history for myself. (Extra long version inside...)
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 19, 2007 -
36 answers
Career Advice Filter: Is it worth it to get a CPA 15 years out of college?
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posted by psmealey
on Oct 13, 2004 -
2 answers
When I'm doing something really mentally taxing, like working on a difficult programming task or doing a really really tough crossword puzzle, I sometimes reach mental overload. I'm sure most of you have this. It makes me sleepy and sometimes a bit dizzy, and if I try to work more, I comprehend less and less. At this point, I generally need to do something else for a while. If I come back to the taxing work the next day, everything is fine. Probably, I can come back to it on the same day, an hour or so later. I CAN'T come back to it five minutes later. I'm interested in tactics that let me return to the mental workout as-soon-as possible. When I quit working, what sort of activity should I do to recharge? How long should I do it? Is there anything I should ingest? Is it better to quit before absolute mental burnout occurs? Are there any studies about this?
posted by grumblebee
on Jul 17, 2004 -
11 answers
I'm moving to Germany from the U.S. in six weeks, and I'm looking for advice from anyone who has done something similar.
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posted by moonbiter
on Jun 10, 2004 -
19 answers
What's the best way to approach a temp service? Walk in? Call? How to dress? etc.
posted by drezdn
on Jan 19, 2004 -
8 answers
