Can I request to be laid off? [more inside]
posted on Jun 21, 2008 - 10 answers

I've accepted a new job and I'm giving notice tomorrow. I may have low-balled myself, salary-wise. If my current employer counter-offers, can I ask my new employer to match? [more inside]
posted on Jun 1, 2008 - 10 answers

I'm 26 years old and stuck in a IT-contracting loop. Would an MBA, Masters or going back to get certified in certain hardware/software help me out? What kinds of opportunities could they open up? [more inside]
posted on May 20, 2008 - 7 answers

For couples with kids, where both of you work: how do you do it? [more inside]
posted on May 10, 2008 - 60 answers

20-something INTP, bored to death in his corporate gig, asks: What should I do with my life? [more inside]
posted on May 8, 2008 - 28 answers

Please help me with oganization of daily tasks at home and at work. [more inside]
posted on May 8, 2008 - 10 answers

I recently got promoted. Hurrah for me! But I badly need help with how to word a statement supporting my request for a payrise. [more inside]
posted on May 5, 2008 - 10 answers

What is the first question people ask when you tell them what you do? Are there common misconceptions or generalizations that people make? How do you tactfully and/or humorously correct them? [more inside]
posted on Apr 28, 2008 - 153 answers

Passed on a challenging job offer for the sake of an easy life, how do I stop kicking myself? Lengthy explanation follows... [more inside]
posted on Apr 25, 2008 - 26 answers

I am taking the Praxix II - Elementary Education (0014) this Saturday. Needless to say, I'm a bit behind in studying. The good news is that I am on vacation this week and have some time to dedicate to the cause. Also, I took my Praxis I in November and scored very well, I am looking for guidance on how to study for the inevitable history, science and theory questions that I have not thought about in the 13 years since I graduated college. I did purchase the REA book, have completed 2 practice tests and am copying the answers I got wrong onto notecards. Does it sound like I am on the right track?
posted on Apr 23, 2008 - 5 answers

My (soon to be former) employer wants me to repay a portion of my continuing education budget. What are my options? [more inside]
posted on Apr 22, 2008 - 30 answers

I have two relatively equal job offers on the table. Job A will potentially provide more personal satisfaction and job B will potentially provide more future job advancement. Which do I choose? [more inside]
posted on Apr 17, 2008 - 17 answers

This year's my final year of my degree. My psychologist asked me if I had any plans for next year. My original plan fell apart, so now I don't really have anything. Hmm. What could I look into? [more inside]
posted on Apr 15, 2008 - 8 answers

Please help me decide between staying at my current comfortable job, changing jobs and continuing my education, or going an alternative route to live a simple life. [more inside]
posted on Apr 10, 2008 - 9 answers

I'm being taken advantage of at work. My life and career need a major overhaul. I need to make a really big U-turn, but how? [more inside]
posted on Apr 8, 2008 - 20 answers

How do I say 'Thanks, no really!' after an unsuccessful job interview, without looking like the needy girl whose long-time crush has blown her out after one date? [more inside]
posted on Apr 3, 2008 - 14 answers

I noticed that Human Resources manager was on Money Magazine's "Best Jobs" list. I want to hear from people with experience in the field - is it all it's cracked up to be? [more inside]
posted on Apr 3, 2008 - 7 answers

Am I too old to go to law school? I'm 33 and . . . [more inside]
posted on Mar 24, 2008 - 19 answers

I'm expecting a promotion soon. I want to move to a better office. Should I ask to move now, or wait until my review? [more inside]
posted on Mar 18, 2008 - 7 answers

Should I go back to work for the huge corporation, or stick it out and try and work for myself? [more inside]
posted on Mar 12, 2008 - 8 answers

My job isn't all it's cracked up to be. Do I keep at it and hope it will improve or do I take another leap? [more inside]
posted on Feb 25, 2008 - 7 answers

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

What are some good job search websites/engines for Europe? I'm interested in jobs in international affairs, public relations, business and finance, advertising and marketing. I'm mostly looking for resources for Germany, Belgium, France and the UK, but pan-European websites are good too.
posted on Jan 31, 2008 - 4 answers

I find myself in the novel situation, upon being laid off, of having a large number of potential job opportunities. I'm in the tech space, so most organizations work through recruiters, and I'm getting over a dozen calls and emails a day since posting my resume. Many of the job descriptions look like a good fit, so I know I can have my pick of location, type of organization, benefits, salary, etc. It's quite early in my job hunt, and I have the leisure of about 2 months to do it in. I'm looking for tips about how to keep organized and be in control of the situation. [more inside]
posted on Jan 30, 2008 - 5 answers

Temp work 101: Is temp work just a part-time job on my own terms? [more inside]
posted on Jan 29, 2008 - 7 answers

I need help finding goals and dreams for my life [more inside]
posted on Jan 22, 2008 - 20 answers

[grownupfilter] What is the most unique job you've ever heard of - the one that made you say, "Damn, if I wasn't 5 years away from retiring, I'd TOTALLY do _________!" [more inside]
posted on Jan 22, 2008 - 67 answers

I need career advice on how to become a graphic designer when I'm already a grown up. Bonus & intertwined question: can you help me see if I am on the path toward being screwed at my current job? [more inside]
posted on Jan 3, 2008 - 6 answers

Tomorrow is my last day at my job, and I'd like to go out with my team knowing how much I have loved working with them. [more inside]
posted on Dec 6, 2007 - 10 answers

After a short encounter with my boss today I have reason to believe that I will be fired tomorrow. In this particular situation, would it be better to quit or be fired? (sorry, kids - semi-lengthy post!) [more inside]
posted on Dec 4, 2007 - 24 answers

How long is the wait list to start working at William Morris or CAA? [more inside]
posted on Dec 1, 2007 - 16 answers

Is keeping myself out of a relationship the right thing to do at this time in my life or self denial of a life pleasure? [more inside]
posted on Nov 25, 2007 - 15 answers

Boston Biking 101: Does biking in Boston for daily commute/activities make sense? [more inside]
posted on Nov 24, 2007 - 15 answers

How to deal with two offers in the same department and ensure there's no hard feelings afterward? [more inside]
posted on Nov 20, 2007 - 6 answers

What do you do to stay positive and sane while job searching? [more inside]
posted on Nov 14, 2007 - 13 answers

Reinventing myself once again at age 59, ideas please? [more inside]
posted on Oct 30, 2007 - 6 answers

Does it sound like adult ADD? Resources? [more inside]
posted on Oct 17, 2007 - 9 answers

Can I, should I, make a career change into database design? [more inside]
posted on Sep 25, 2007 - 16 answers

The Government Accountability Agency (GAO). Good guys or bureaucrats? [more inside]
posted on Sep 23, 2007 - 10 answers

Noncompete clause? Will I not be allowed to work in my field for an entire year? [more inside]
posted on Sep 15, 2007 - 16 answers

What are some good career development or vocational guidance web sites? Not looking for job postings, but advice, tests, articles, forums etc. about finding and then switching to a more rewarding career path. [more inside]
posted on Aug 23, 2007 - 9 answers

Have chance to become rich, successful, and famous, need publicist and other help! [more inside]
posted on Aug 22, 2007 - 12 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? [more inside]
posted on Aug 19, 2007 - 13 answers

Should I take a job that pays more but isn't as fulfilling, or stick with my current job that I like, but can't get more money out of? [more inside]
posted on Aug 9, 2007 - 27 answers

What is the average salary for a 27 year old college graduate? [more inside]
posted on Aug 7, 2007 - 16 answers

I need help figuring out how to shift my career into something I will love. Right now I am a technical writer, but after some deep thought I have realized that there are a few specific things that make me unsatisfied with this work. [more inside]
posted on Aug 4, 2007 - 15 answers

Should I quit my full-time job to run my side business? [more inside]
posted on Jul 25, 2007 - 14 answers

How do you tell a potential employer that you're just not that into them? [more inside]
posted on Jul 16, 2007 - 12 answers

Career Question: I am getting an MSW from Columbia and want to know what to do to be financially stable after gradutation. [more inside]
posted on Jul 10, 2007 - 3 answers

How can I prepare myself for the transition from self-employment to regular employment? [more inside]
posted on Jul 5, 2007 - 5 answers

A software development specific question regarding the age old experience vs. education argument. [more inside]
posted on Jul 4, 2007 - 16 answers

I applied for a job a couple of years, and didn't get it. I just saw another posting for the same job. How can I get it this time? [more inside]
posted on Jun 30, 2007 - 8 answers

How to weigh an appealing job offer against an unappealing organizational culture? [more inside]
posted on May 29, 2007 - 9 answers

How to decide between a better job and a more satisfying social world? [more inside]
posted on May 21, 2007 - 7 answers

How can I capitalize on a job offer I received but won't accept? [more inside]
posted on May 8, 2007 - 18 answers

Please help me figure out a career. And help me move in that direction, before I finish my degree. ...alternately, help me find a job that would will look good on a resume in a few years! [more inside]
posted on May 1, 2007 - 16 answers

I'm stuck in a contracting loop and I need career advice :( I'm about to finish up a 9 month contract at a major pharmaceutical. I was on contract for 6-months and got extended the final 3. Before that I was out of work for a few months after being laid off from my previous job. That involved supporting remote synchronization software as well as SQL work. I graduated with a major in Information Studies and I've worked help desk positions in the past. [more inside]
posted on Apr 30, 2007 - 6 answers

Help me say this to my boss more professionally and strategically: "It sounds like you're about to hire someone to do the cool projects I thought were soon going to be part of my job." [more inside]
posted on Apr 9, 2007 - 13 answers

Looking for advice on a career change: History PhD program to ? [more inside]
posted on Apr 6, 2007 - 14 answers

Should I try to leave the job I just started? [more inside]
posted on Mar 22, 2007 - 15 answers

What do you do when you've hit the wall career-wise? [more inside]
posted on Mar 18, 2007 - 13 answers

I'm looking for advice, thoughts and tips on how to break into a fairly closed industry (diving support), that I'm qualified for but have little experience in and no contacts in. Details inside.. [more inside]
posted on Feb 13, 2007 - 7 answers

What are the best ways to handle applying for jobs after graduation, which is still months away? [more inside]
posted on Feb 12, 2007 - 3 answers

Any tips for transitioning into management in I.T.? [more inside]
posted on Jan 28, 2007 - 8 answers

I'm at a crossroads, career-wise. I don't know where to go from where I'm at, or even where I *could* go. Back to school? Certifications? Keep contracting? Help! [more inside]
posted on Jan 18, 2007 - 5 answers

Is any Master's Degree better than no Master's Degree? [more inside]
posted on Jan 7, 2007 - 17 answers

Given the following choices, which would you say is the one that takes the least effort & time to complete, but still has a significant benefit to someone looking for a job? I suppose that any of these would satisfy my curiosity, but I'm looking to satisfy the above requirements I've listed too. 1) CPA 2) CFA 3) MBA 4) JD 5) MA (assume a 36 credit program) 6) Certificate in "X" - examples Graduate Certificate in Real Estate Certificate in Financial Analysis Certificate in Accounting [more inside]
posted on Jan 6, 2007 - 11 answers

Looking for work ideas that utilizes a fresh MBA that can be done from home. [more inside]
posted on Jan 2, 2007 - 5 answers

Dream job in the wrong place at the wrong time. Previously on FlamingBore's questions: You'll remember I was looking at relocating to Portland, OR for a lucrative job being tailor made for me. Then it fell through. [more inside]
posted on Dec 19, 2006 - 13 answers

I've always been a late-blooming underachiever. Is it time to get off my butt and get out of my lousy part-time job, or should I keep my lousy part-time job because it gives me time to work on my book (I'm writing a novel)? [more inside]
posted on Dec 15, 2006 - 10 answers

I'm 23 and working as a sales assistant/helpdesk support/office admin/web designer/receptionist in my hometown. How do I go about getting a paying job as a writer, without formal qualifications? [more inside]
posted on Dec 7, 2006 - 10 answers

What alternatives exist for someone with little experience looking for a more interesting job? [more inside]
posted on Nov 23, 2006 - 11 answers

My friend seeks a job as a web developer in NYC. He's gotten the impression that no one will interview him if he's not already a resident of the Big Apple. Is this accurate? [more inside]
posted on Nov 22, 2006 - 10 answers

What should a retiree do when they want to work AND travel? [more inside]
posted on Nov 22, 2006 - 9 answers

My boyfriend's fresh out of college, and is having a really hard time finding work in his field (graphic design). [more inside]
posted on Nov 13, 2006 - 24 answers

Is it OK for me to smoke marijuana every day? [more inside]
posted on Nov 12, 2006 - 59 answers

Writer, linguist, filmmaker, scientist? Help me give my friend advice about his career choice. [more inside]
posted on Oct 16, 2006 - 16 answers

What should I get an M.A. in? [more inside]
posted on Sep 19, 2006 - 19 answers

What are the warning signs that your company is a sinking ship? [more inside]
posted on Sep 15, 2006 - 34 answers

Starting over filter: how do I find out what I'm wired to do? [more inside]
posted on Aug 28, 2006 - 14 answers

I have till tomorrow to decide whether to take this job offer or not. Here's the situation. [more inside]
posted on Aug 23, 2006 - 22 answers

I've found each of the questions I have separately on MeFi, but I was hoping that someone will have a huge, big conglomerated answer to my many questions that all essentially lead to a better, happier, more productive and fulfilling life overall. [more inside]
posted on Aug 18, 2006 - 13 answers

Yesterday, I interviewed with a headhunting/creative talent agency. Should I sign up with them formally? [more inside]
posted on Aug 9, 2006 - 10 answers

Case of the Mondays Filter: if you're stuck in a corporate job, but aspire to a creative job, how do you make your time in the cubicle count? [more inside]
posted on Aug 7, 2006 - 4 answers

So that job? Yea, didn't work out. Now what? [more inside]
posted on Aug 4, 2006 - 31 answers

Dressing for the interview with a twist or two. I am flying to an interview with an Internet company in less than two weeks. I received the agenda just now and the recruiter notes "I would recommend professional attire." Help... [more inside]
posted on Jul 27, 2006 - 51 answers

I have always been very interested in education and wonder if I began teaching, if it would open up some interesting job opportunities later on that are different from being a teacher? [more inside]
posted on Jul 18, 2006 - 18 answers

I told the CEO of my company that it was time to talk "exit plan" a week ago. In the interim I'm at an industry convention... [more inside]
posted on Jul 18, 2006 - 6 answers

Should I stay or should I go now? How do I decide? [more inside]
posted on Jul 6, 2006 - 20 answers

RSS feeds for search/query results in the "careers/open jobs" section of various company websites? More inside: [more inside]
posted on Jun 12, 2006 - 7 answers

I'm looking for a piece of software that will spider the company's intranet. After looking around for a few days, I've generated a list of requirements. [more inside]
posted on May 31, 2006 - 9 answers

Tomorrow I have a telephone interview for a job at a regional metro daily newspaper. What might they ask me? And, er, how should I answer? [more inside]
posted on May 27, 2006 - 13 answers

I'm looking for companies that offer quasi-entry level jobs for professionals making a career change. [more inside]
posted on May 17, 2006 - 2 answers

Interesting summer work for a technology/IT enthusiast soon to be graduate [more inside]
posted on May 13, 2006 - 4 answers

What's a good answer in trying to avoid meetings? [more inside]
posted on May 1, 2006 - 11 answers

BurnoutFilter: Were you an IT / Help Desk / Computer Support Tech in your past and successfully switched to a different career? If so, please tell me about your career switch story. Successful and unsuccessful stories welcome! [more inside]
posted on Mar 7, 2006 - 16 answers

How important is staying at one job for a certain length of time? [more inside]
posted on Mar 1, 2006 - 17 answers

Career help needed - both short term and long term for an individual with a mixed background: international relations, IT support, and education that wants to get into international ICT content/project development. Two part question. [more inside]
posted on Feb 9, 2006 - 0 answers

How to break into science and medical freelance writing? High background in science, little background in writing [more inside]
posted on Jan 19, 2006 - 14 answers

Does anyone have any specific tips or experience with interviewing for a new position inside your own company? [more inside]
posted on Jan 13, 2006 - 12 answers

I am working as a full-time casual for a company, doing all different bits and pieces of work. I have an idea for a ongoing role for myself and would like some ideas of how to approach our manager with it and convince him. [more inside]
posted on Jan 5, 2006 - 9 answers

AdviceFilter: Help a 34 year old high school dropout start his education/career over. [more inside]
posted on Dec 28, 2005 - 10 answers

So. I quit my job. What do I tell people? [more inside]
posted on Dec 8, 2005 - 20 answers

In the U.S., we get all caught up in the decisions that adult women make and the consequences of those decisions. (To have children, not to have children, to work, to stay home with the children, not to work, to marry, to have children without marrying, etc.) Are there similar convulsions about these cultural issues in other countries, especially non-English speaking ones? How can I learn about them? I'm curious both about how women's roles in in their societies are changing and about how those societies are reacting to the changes.
posted on Nov 30, 2005 - 6 answers

What should I write about in my cover letter if there is no specific job description? [more inside]
posted on Oct 11, 2005 - 6 answers

What should I be when I grow up? [more inside]
posted on Oct 2, 2005 - 9 answers

What can a marketing consultant do to earn $500-$1000 a month from home without continuing in marketing or writing? [more inside]
posted on Sep 23, 2005 - 7 answers

How can I decide if I'm management material? [more inside]
posted on Sep 23, 2005 - 17 answers

What should I wear to work in a higher education student services setting? Interview attire is one thing - I'm all set with that. But once I get the job, what should I wear to work? I want to build up my professional wardrobe and I want to do it right. [more inside]
posted on Sep 23, 2005 - 15 answers

What's a good career move for a senior analyst with a social work background? Also, is there a nationwide organization for senior process and business analysts? [more inside]
posted on Sep 13, 2005 - 0 answers

The Fortune 500 company that I work for has been bought by a Fortune 100 company. I am in IT. "Efficiency Experts" sent from our new company will be interviewing us soon. What is the most effective way to respond during the interview to both keep my job, and advance my position? I'm not sure a Peter Gibbions 'Office Space' attitude is the right approach but... (MI) [more inside]
posted on Sep 1, 2005 - 10 answers

I signed a contract to work for six months with a local company. That job starts in mid September. Now, another company wants to interview me that pays more and is closer to home. [more inside]
posted on Aug 30, 2005 - 12 answers

Please help me better align my values with my career. [more inside]
posted on Aug 24, 2005 - 11 answers

I'm considering relocating from Albuquerque to Boston for work. I have many questions around relocation packages and expectations [more inside]
posted on Aug 18, 2005 - 17 answers

I need motivation to complete a long and arduous task with an uncertain reward, can you help me? What motivates you with such a task? (explanation inside) [more inside]
posted on Jul 7, 2005 - 4 answers

A coworker had an informal chat with our manager's boss this morning, and was told that our department should ignore anything our manager tells us to do, including direct orders, especially if it would make a customer unhappy. Help! [more inside]
posted on Jun 8, 2005 - 10 answers

CareerFilter: I have been working at an education software company for over 6 years. In this time, my responsibilities have multiplied and my pay had increased in steady (but small) increments, which is fine. But I have some concerns and need some advice from anyone with experience or perspective on "moving up". (more inside) [more inside]
posted on May 26, 2005 - 6 answers

Wanna-be librarian/archivist filter -- I'm looking for advice or personal experiences on how long library experience "lasts", if a MSI can "expire" due to immediate use, etc. (more inside)
posted on Jan 31, 2005 - 7 answers

I'm going to be taking a proofreading test on Thursday, for a job. Does anyone have any advice about this? I've never had a proofreading job before, but my own writing is usually very typo-free, and I notice spelling and grammatical errors in books all the time.
posted on Aug 3, 2004 - 25 answers