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We are selling the family home and using a family friend as the broker. He is asking for 6% commission. In light of the current lawsuit, do I ask him to come down? [more inside]
posted by cgs at 2:09 PM - 11 answers

I'm an empty-nester-retiree contemplating different configurations of home ownership in the next 18 months. Is there some professional role that can do the math to give me data to help with the decision? [more inside]
posted by KneeHiSocks at 8:00 AM - 4 answers

I'm an IT contractor. The consulting and recruitment agencies who set me up with the contract are billing $150/hr. I get $70/hr. Is this a typical cut? [more inside]
posted by kitcat at 10:30 AM - 11 answers

This is my sister's quote. I am experiencing some crazy things at work. [more inside]
posted by intrepid_simpleton at 10:48 AM - 18 answers

In 2009 I had a book published by Abrams. I no longer have the contract but at the time I received $9000 up front which I gradually "paid back" through book sales. I received statements every 6 months for years telling me how many had sold, and how much further I had to go before I saw any royalties from sales. Now the book is out of print (sold out) but I haven't received a sales reports in years. Is it likely they owe me anything? [more inside]
posted by Liquidwolf at 7:14 AM - 22 answers

[Asking for a friend] I've been out of the workforce for 20+ years while doing full-time parenting, and started using Glassdoor to investigate companies where I'd like to find a job. Now it's blocked me with a message that says "To restore your access, we ask that you contribute." [more inside]
posted by BlahLaLa at 9:24 AM - 7 answers

Hello. I moved back to NZ from UK in October (yay!). My replacement at work didn't work out, so I have been working for my old organisation (a small charity within a UK university) since 30 January. I am being paid through the uni "talent bank" as a temp. Boring but scary (for me) tax etc questions below the fold. [more inside]
posted by Carravanquelo at 11:14 PM - 1 answers

In the past week, I have received email notifications for orders I didn't make at Dick's, Cabela's and Academy Sports. The billing address is my previous address, the shipping addresses are local to my previous address but unknown to me, and the card numbers used are not cards I own. What's going on here, am I at risk, and can I make it stop? [more inside]
posted by my log does not judge at 3:17 AM - 7 answers

I'm an artist with an arts blog, and one of the readers generously sent a sizable donation this year. Do I have to pay taxes on that? Do they? [more inside]
posted by cotesdurhone at 12:24 PM - 9 answers

In the US we have a pretty serious lack of qualified plumbers, electricians, carpenters, machinists, auto technicians, etc. For many people who own homes and cars, safe and sustainable maintainance is price -prohibitive. I am curious if this is a problem in similarly developed countries, and if so what the causes are. Personal experience, professional reporting, marxist/labor econ analysis and scholarly economic analysis are welcome. [more inside]
posted by Summers at 8:56 AM - 28 answers

Options for family between health insurance coverage [more inside]
posted by Reasonably Everything Happens at 6:51 AM - 6 answers

So....I'm 2 months into a job. And I just got presented with a performance improvement plan today - and I kinda think they have a point. Please help me navigate the next 30 days and keep this job. [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 5:09 AM - 11 answers

I'm applying for a job with an environmentally friendly cleaning company. They say that no experience is required, but I do have a small amount of cleaning experience from other jobs that weren't primarily about cleaning. Here's what's tripping me up: they want my cover letter to describe a recent challenge or obstacle I've faced, and I can't think of any that make me look good in a workplace setting. [more inside]
posted by wheatlets at 10:26 AM - 7 answers

This weekend I was watching an old episode of Columbo. He had some car repairs done and when he went to pay the mechanic, couldn't find his checkbook. He asked if they had a Counter Check. They did and he used that to pay. [more inside]
posted by 922257033c4a0f3cecdbd819a46d626999d1af4a at 3:46 PM - 13 answers

I was laid off (amicably, due to lack of work) on Friday. If I file for unemployment on Monday April 1st, what will be my base year be? Will my filing count as an April filing, or will it count as March since the week begins March 31st? [more inside]
posted by socktopus at 10:44 AM - 2 answers

Hi there! Ask.metafilter has always helped reinvigorate my past job searches, especially during times of uncertainty and burnout. So I'm back to ask for help! [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 12:46 AM - 5 answers

My doctor suspects I have long Covid. Please help me think through the pros and cons of disclosing this to my employer, a private company in California. What are my legal protections? Have you disclosed this to your employer with positive effects? Who should I be asking about disability support? [more inside]
posted by nixtamalization at 1:30 PM - 5 answers

I'm trying to get current with my finances and I'm wondering if I can do this on my own. Covid was weird and I let some things slide but I'm trying get it all figured out now. Specifically I need to file taxes for 2022 and I also have some old uncashed government checks that would be nice to cash if possible. See below for details. [more inside]
posted by 12%juicepulp at 1:56 PM - 5 answers

I am a full stack developer in my mid-50's who is going to need a new job soon, who intends to work at least another ten years before retirement, and who is fully aware of ageism in the hiring process. I have very specific question about my resume and am looking for your feedback. [more inside]
posted by Lokheed at 7:44 AM - 11 answers

You are not my financial advisor: I’m not knowledgable about these issues, but my nephew has a chance to provide for his future—and he’s even less knowledgable than I am—but outstanding student loans could be a problem. More below the fold. [more inside]
posted by ivanthenotsoterrible at 6:13 PM - 16 answers