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I'm working with an internal team that does a lot of creative work for the rest of the organization - and our filing system is a bit of a mess. How would you approach a comprehensive plan to improve their system? I'm looking for tips big and small, general and specific. [more inside]
posted by RajahKing at 2:09 PM - 7 answers

My wife (early 40's) is self-employed in a creative industry, and a huge part of her identity is wrapped up in her career. The slog of scraping together your own gigs, pursuing grant funding (so paltry in the U.S.), and a general sense of life having fewer "big break" opportunities for artists at her age and post-Covid is burning her out and her sense of self-worth is precarious. She's seeing a therapist she likes, but what can I do to help her regain her confidence (without getting sucked into a whirlpool of anxiety and hopelessness myself)?
posted by eunique at 1:24 PM - 7 answers

I posted here a couple of times about my previous exam, Advanced Taxation. I finally managed to just about scrape a pass, on my 3rd attempt . I now have my next one in 2 weeks and I'm finding myself procrastinating like crazy, I know this might seem like a repeat post but I need some support and encouragement [more inside]
posted by Sunflower88 at 4:25 AM - 19 answers

I would like to transition to become a Test automation engineer but need advice on how to fix my current issue? [more inside]
posted by Mountain28 at 6:13 AM - 9 answers

I feel a tension at my new workplace between being effective and appearing effective. I am a good worker with a fair bit of experience, thoughtful and detail-oriented, but there is a separate matter of being impressive where I feel like I am lacking. [more inside]
posted by unicorn chaser at 2:39 AM - 10 answers

The leader of my online gaming group just got out of the hospital with a bill he cannot pay. I suggested that he set up a GoFundMe so our group could pitch in, but Indonesia is not one of their supported countries. Is there a similar service that works in Indonesia where multiple people can send him small amounts of money without having to reveal the real names or banking details of the donors or recipients? We all only know each other by our character names in the game and most of us would like to keep it that way. [more inside]
posted by Jacqueline at 8:05 PM - 5 answers

A month ago, I had a first-round interview with an executive search firm, during which I was told "the hiring manager will interview candidates in the first week of May, then schedule onsites in late May/early June". I waited until this Tueday, a week after the first week of May ended, to reach out and ask if there is an updated timeline. No response. Is there any value in reaching out a second time, or to the other staffperson listed for the search? More details below. [more inside]
posted by rrrrrrrrrt at 4:37 PM - 8 answers

Why is my tax rate varying pay period to pay period? Already accounting for changes in tax bracket but still not understanding. My employment and tax situation has always been very simple, so please explain to me like I'm 5 if I'm missing something. Thanks! [more inside]
posted by greta simone at 10:22 AM - 12 answers

Banking app for kids, such as Spriggy or Commonwealth Bank's Kit, have a function where kids can earn pocket money from their parents' bank accounts by completing tasks from a chore list. Is there a similar app but for adults? [more inside]
posted by creatrixtiara at 9:12 PM - 1 answers

Ive done a couple of posts about mistakes at work. They have become repetitive and it's got to the point this week my manager got very annoyed with me and is now reviewing all my postings at the end of each day. She told me it's not acceptable for me to keep making the same mistakes after being in the job for just under a year. [more inside]
posted by Sunflower88 at 3:59 PM - 35 answers

The American Friends Service Committee produces this tool to aid divestment campaigns from mass incarceration, occupation and detention. Is there an analogous website/resource/program for helping organizations and individuals divest from the fossil fuel industry? Also, if there are other tools for 'ethical' investing similar to this - where you can put in various investment funds and the tool tells you which bad industries these funds are invested in - I would like to see them!
posted by latkes at 2:08 PM - 3 answers

If you are a person who has to leave work at a certain time, say 5pm, how do you remind yourself of the time? Assume you get too many phone notifications for that to be useful and that you may not be sitting in front of a computer, so email reminders might not work. I was thinking about a super low tech watch with alarm function. Something that doesn't have to be charged frequently. Any recommendations or other suggestions? Prefer something not hideous. Some of the watches google suggested were huge and bulky. Also pondering how likely it is for watch to be worn and not forgotten which is always possible.
posted by MadMadam at 2:58 PM - 20 answers

I'm leaving my job this week and am soliciting suggestions for things I may have forgotten to do, like spend my FSA money and pre-tax transit money. That's currently my entire list. What have I forgotten?
posted by hoyland at 10:16 AM - 10 answers

How can I make small deposits from my checking account to my savings account at a different bank, that happen instantly? [more inside]
posted by Serene Empress Dork at 3:15 PM - 12 answers

I currently have an LLC registered in New Mexico (USA). I will in a few months I will be located wholly in Colorado. Do I need to or is it beneficial to register an LLC in Colorado? [more inside]
posted by falsedmitri at 3:08 PM - 1 answers

The short story is that decades ago I had some stock escheated by the state of Massachusetts. I have questions about how/why the state was able to do this. I may be too late on this, but the stock has increased in value and I'd like to talk to a lawyer about how everything went down and if there's any hope of reclaiming it. So I'm looking for recommendations for either specific lawyers or types of lawyers (securities?) in Massachusetts that I could consult. [more inside]
posted by fiery.hogue at 8:36 AM - 5 answers

I received a snail mail at my home addressed to "Estate of [my dad's name]." Thing is, my dad is still very much alive. [more inside]
posted by ZenMasterThis at 9:57 AM - 11 answers

My spouse and I have never really had any money to speak of, but we recently inherited a modest sum. Our new financial advisor is recommending that we invest the bulk of the money in a mix of American Funds. However, I have concerns about the one-time fee of 3.5%. My spouse and I will be meeting with the advisor in a couple of days, and I would like to know how to approach this topic. [more inside]
posted by akk2014 at 6:45 AM - 68 answers

What are the legality issues of a teenager working for a friend's small business and getting paid in cash (i.e. under the table)? I understand no one will really care, but is it actually illegal? They would not earn enough to have to file taxes. [more inside]
posted by roaring beast at 10:07 AM - 16 answers

This is a question I’ve long wondered but haven’t found a good answer to. If the US govt spends approximately $2t more than it takes in, and the total US GDP is about $25t, then I think you can say that +/-7% of GDP is just debt creation? [more inside]
posted by karst at 9:01 AM - 9 answers