If you work (or have in recent memory) in a service position, what are the pet peeves/annoyances you remember most that people in general can fix? No matter if you're a dentist, waiter, teacher, or used car salesman, let us know (: [more inside]
posted on Jun 20, 2008 - 57 answers

How do I know when I'm being self-assertive vs. being a jerk? [more inside]
posted on Mar 11, 2008 - 11 answers

How can I encourage my talkative boss to stick to a meeting agenda? [more inside]
posted on Jan 16, 2008 - 17 answers

Social situation at work is making feel like I'm in junior high again. What is the appropriate response? [more inside]
posted on Nov 13, 2007 - 17 answers

I'm currently completing a B.A. in Psychology with the intentions of becoming a practicing therapist (mental heath, family, individual, children). Here's my question: the path to practice as a therapist diverges. I can get a Masters of Social Work in two years following my undergrad, but in order to be able to practice, I would need to get my license, which would require typically another 2 years of supervision. I could work, by at a low salary. The other path would be to following up the Undergraduate degree with a Masters in Psy and then a Ph.D. Any thoughts?
posted on Oct 30, 2007 - 8 answers

How do I deal with a super-chatty co-worker I can't afford to offend? [more inside]
posted on Oct 12, 2007 - 18 answers

What are the best social/public policy Phd programs in the country? [more inside]
posted on Oct 10, 2007 - 4 answers

A co-worker has an odd request... [more inside]
posted on Oct 6, 2007 - 44 answers

I'm presently completing a B.A. on Psychology (via distance learning) with the intentions of continuing towards a Masters in Clinical Social Work. I have a couple of questions: 1) I'm 42 years old and have done back to school as a career changer. I have a wife and daughter and need to work part time while I'm a full time student. Does anyone have any suggestions for work which might help with graduate schools looking at both my academic and work background? All of my previous work experience involves working with people, but not much similar to work a therapist would be engaged in (worked for last 8 years as a talent agent) 2) Does anyone know which cities offer the greatest potential for work as a clinical social worker as I hope to eventually open a private practice, but will work in hospital or mental health facility while gaining experience?
posted on Sep 30, 2007 - 3 answers

[IHaveAnExamTodayFilter] I am a graduate student in social work. Today I have a midterm that will include questions on a few things I just cannot understand despite lectures, notes and a glossary. They include confidence level, confidence interval, standard deviation and margin or error. Can you explain this stuff to me, preferably in relation to one another? [more inside]
posted on Jul 12, 2007 - 19 answers

What can I do to not freak out about student loan debt? [more inside]
posted on Jul 10, 2007 - 23 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

I tend to work, or think about business, a lot. I'm involved in two separate successful businesses that I started. And I have ideas for more. Even all my hobbies are 'productive' activities where you're learning something new or creating something, rather than pure recreational activities like watching TV, hanging out, or reading fiction. Consequently, I haven't put enough value on my social life and meeting new people. I sometimes see that aspect of life as unproductive and not as valuable as other things I could be doing. It's not a great way to be and it's something I'd like to change. I'm looking for suggestions on how others have overcome this.
posted on May 24, 2007 - 8 answers

Career in the social services, but my heart isn't in it. [more inside]
posted on Apr 17, 2007 - 12 answers

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

You've just been to a conference and made many new acquaintances. Now, what is the proper method / etiquette to maintain contact? [more inside]
posted on Jun 29, 2006 - 6 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

Tips on networking for the socially awkward?
posted on May 4, 2004 - 11 answers