How do I evaluate feedback at a job interview? [more inside]
posted by Seeba at at 1:18 PM - 9 answers

I am a community college English instructor, and I am working on structuring my Comp I class around the theme of work. Can anyone recommend some thoughtful articles, websites, books (easily excerpted), etc. about work or the workplace? Most of my students have limited reading comprehension skills, so I can’t use anything that is too specialized or advanced. I’m looking for articles on the level of Time or Newsweek. Thanks!
posted by alspeigh at at 8:12 AM - 22 answers

Are there good articles/books that explain in detail the economics concept of fundamental demand vs. speculative demand, and how one might distinguish one from the other? What is the basis of this distinction in the economics literature and which famous economists, living or dead, talk about it (and in which of their works)?
posted by shivohum at at 10:57 PM - 0 answers

I've landed a trial shift at a pretty busy bar this coming Saturday night. I'm pretty comfortable with most kinds of hospitality work, whether front of house or behind the scenes, but I've never done quite this sort of thing before. What should I know before I go in? How should I gird my loins?
posted by nicolas léonard sadi carnot at at 10:23 PM - 8 answers

Where is the best place to put my $30,000 as I slowly withdraw from it over the next 2 years to pay for Grad School. [more inside]
posted by brenton at at 4:11 PM - 8 answers

Freelance writing: how to indicate that you would like compensation for your work after an article has been accepted? [more inside]
posted by Wavelet at at 9:24 AM - 13 answers

I discovered today that I have defaulted on a 401K loan in the amount of $3,896.31 ... help me figure out what the penalties will be & if the confused-sounding rep at Fidelity really knew what she was talking about. [more inside]
posted by anonymous at at 8:22 AM - 3 answers

Very worried that I screwed up a potential employment opportunity, would like some advice about my next move (long-ish) [more inside]
posted by anonymous at at 8:21 AM - 10 answers

What should a recent (unemployed) college graduate do to get health insurance in Indiana? ` [more inside]
posted by leybman at at 6:29 PM - 17 answers

I have a pretty big tuition bill, even after Stafford and Perkins loans are applied. Can't pay it in cash. Should I take out another loan or take money out of the mutual funds? [more inside]
posted by anonymous at at 1:55 PM - 6 answers

Checklist and Timeline for a moving a business. Wholesale warehouse plus retail business. [more inside]
posted by Gravitus at at 10:17 AM - 2 answers

Several years ago after her stroke, Mom moved to California to be near family. She has been very stubborn about keeping her out-of-state accountant and stock broker and bristles at the thought of changing them. She has a large portfolio of investments in the family trust. Now Mom is 87, in assisted living and getting very forgetful. Her kids feel it's time to find advisors that are closer. I've been chosen to look for: 1. A local accountant / CPA to advise us on tax issues and the trust. 2. A local financial planner (may be included with #1?). 3. A local stock broker. Local = Walnut Creek, CA area. I need advice on finding the right people, what kind of questions to ask when interviewing them and any other helpful tips or resources.
posted by anonymous at at 6:04 AM - 5 answers

A friend of mine has become involved in a new... "job" It sounds too good to be true so it must be! [more inside]
posted by PowerCat at at 8:01 PM - 58 answers

How do I get out of a career trap of my own making? [more inside]
posted by anonymous at at 1:47 PM - 8 answers

Need cash immediately (today), what's the best option? [more inside]
posted by anonymous at at 12:55 PM - 23 answers

Due to the economic crisis, the small business I’m a partner in very likely won’t last through the end of the year. After a lot of soul-searching, I’m not sure I want to continue in my current industry and am looking at a possible career change at the age of 35 – becoming a high school English teacher. [more inside]
posted by anonymous at at 10:43 AM - 11 answers

My client said the cheque was in the mail two weeks ago. The cheque has not yet shown up in my mailbox. Should I ask him about it? [more inside]
posted by wexford_arts at at 10:27 AM - 8 answers

Why doesn't Questrade let me place Limit Orders on stocks beyond two decimal points, when on these same stocks they display the price wth 4 decimal points? [more inside]
posted by Penelope at at 10:11 AM - 8 answers

A co-worker rants and raves constantly and I'm getting sick of it. What to do? [more inside]
posted by anonymous at at 9:19 AM - 22 answers

Mrs. cdmwebs and I just had our first baby. Yeah! We wanted to use a diaper service but we have none in our area. Boo! So, we're starting one soon, but we're having a bit of trouble with the name. Can you help us, AskMe? [more inside]
posted by cdmwebs at at 8:11 AM - 24 answers