Where can I find colorful, whimsical socks that will make me happy every time I look at my feet?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by bookmammal at 5:02 AM on February 27, 2018 (26 comments)

Those of you who choose to work at a large corporation and are generally content with your situation, what is it about your job that makes it work well for you and your life? Everywhere I look it's "corporate jobs suck" so I'm hoping to learn from people who don't hate their corporate jobs. Teach me your ways!
posted to Ask MetaFilter by inatizzy at 6:51 PM on February 20, 2018 (43 comments)

I’m a white collar 'digital professional' facing a middle-life work crisis. I don't like what the tech world has become. Where can I go from here?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by socksister at 5:49 AM on February 4, 2018 (10 comments)

I've always wondered how do people find writers for magazines and online sites other than job listings. Are there writing contests? Do writers just submit articles for review?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by chrono_rabbit at 12:32 PM on February 5, 2018 (9 comments)

Female plus-size exerciser here, trying to figure out what to wear that leaves me free to move + covers my body enough to keep me psychologically comfortable + keeps me warm + is breathable so I don't overheat. Halp.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Anonymous at 11:40 PM on February 4, 2018 (24 comments)

I'm looking for an app, available for both iphone and android, that can communicate between users, to manage household chores, errands, and notes.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by gloriouslyincandescent at 7:06 PM on December 8, 2017 (6 comments)

I suffer from severe anxiety and depression with OCD. I have been getting treatment for most of my adult life with little success. I am currently trying to manage it with exercise, therapy and marijuana/alcohol. Details inside
posted to Ask MetaFilter by kbbbo at 6:32 AM on November 14, 2017 (12 comments)

Fellow health-anxiety sufferers, can you share some successful thinking techniques or self-talk that helped ease your anxiety to do with health and doctors?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Ziggy500 at 4:49 AM on November 14, 2017 (10 comments)

Hello! I spend several hours a week giving PowerPoint presentations to an audience that is mostly elderly. The context varies from lectures to trainings to group forums, but each time involves a set of slides shown on a projector in a fairly large room. Because several people in my audience are hearing or vision impaired, or both, I am trying to design my slides to be as accessible as possible. Are you an expert or differently-abled person who can help our nonprofit do a better job?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by skookumsaurus rex at 4:26 PM on October 23, 2017 (9 comments)

We need a more powerful router---what brand is best?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by ragtimepiano at 9:00 AM on October 18, 2017 (7 comments)

I have thousands of digital photos, and I'm very unorganized. So pictures are in various folders, in various cloud services, etc. I'm sure there are many duplicates, even on my laptop alone. Is there software available (for pc) that helps me organize my pictures, which also points out and helps me deal with duplicate images?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Ms. Next at 2:12 AM on October 19, 2017 (2 comments)

Looking for closed-back, over-ear headphones that have a good passive noise isolation seal, and good active noice cancelling to help attenuate what gets past the seal. Bonus points for iPhone mic and remote. More points still for Bluetooth, since phone manufacturers seem to be dropping the headphone jack left and right. More details inside...
posted to Ask MetaFilter by D.Billy at 10:00 PM on October 18, 2017 (16 comments)

Seeking movies where women work together and win!
posted to Ask MetaFilter by phunniemee at 12:40 PM on June 12, 2017 (32 comments)

"Women Aren't Nags—We're Just Fed Up: emotional labor is the unpaid job men still don't understand."
posted to MetaFilter by zarq at 9:20 AM on September 28, 2017 (276 comments)

I'm wondering what are people thinking about as they fall asleep. Do they play any mental games? Or do they picture themselves painting a wall? This is primarily a question for those who don't have trouble falling asleep.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Coffeetyme at 4:55 PM on September 29, 2017 (76 comments)

I have been told by many that my current search for career growth and development is limited by my lack of self-awareness about my own goals and desires. Please tell me how a 32-year-old american can improve his practical introspection.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by rebent at 11:56 AM on September 28, 2017 (6 comments)

I had a panic attack at work today and started crying at my desk and I want to quit more than anything else, but I also know the whole "you're more employable when you're still employed." Still, it's making me miserable and my mental and physical health are suffering as a result. I need to make a decision and flesh things out and would greatly appreciate this community's advice.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Anonymous at 7:02 PM on September 26, 2017 (20 comments)

My husband passed away recently and I am trying to coordinate his headstone. Basically question about how you would interpret language or any other ideas for language.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by magnetsphere at 3:56 PM on September 26, 2017 (29 comments)

Working Parents Who Hate To Cook: what should be on our list of easy family dinners?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by aabbbiee at 9:53 AM on August 22, 2017 (66 comments)

I've recently moved into a role that's supposed to be 50% project management/client relations and 50% project work (from a role that was basically just an individual contributor). The project management side of things is going well, but I'm finding it hard to carve out the time and space for actual project work. Does anyone have tips for wearing multiple hats and still being effective in diverse aspects of a job?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by firechicago at 12:35 PM on August 14, 2017 (11 comments)

I'm looking for perspective on how bad or good of an idea it is to quit my current job without another job lined up.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by monologish at 2:21 PM on August 13, 2017 (15 comments)

We currently pay $450/month for afterschool care for our two boys, 7 and 10. They mostly color or play boardgames in the cafeteria, and they like it OK. We can afford this, though of course it would be nice to have that money freed up for savings or family trips. We already let the kids walk to and from school together (about a 20-minute walk). If we were to stop using afterschool care, the kids would walk home and be home alone for about 45 minutes to an hour before a parent arrived. They are generally pretty responsible and get along with each other OK. They don't seem to have strong feelings about this idea one way or the other. We have experimented with letting them stay home alone for short periods (for instance 20 minutes while I run out to get milk) and it's gone just fine. I can't figure out if this idea is empowering, free-range parenting or short-sighted miserliness! I'm totally torn and would love additional perspectives!
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Anonymous at 1:43 PM on August 4, 2017 (48 comments)

My five-year-old complains of headaches only while in the car. We are taking a long road trip next month. Have you dealt with this? How can we minimize the level of miserableness for everyone involved?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by SeedStitch at 7:39 AM on July 27, 2017 (38 comments)

Can you recommend any great resources to help self-taught graphic designers push their work up a level? So assume a level of competence that doesn't require 101-style 'this is the difference between a sans-serif and a serif' style instruction, but it's a bit rough around the edges. How to improve work that often gets feedback along the lines of 'it's fine but could be slicker'... ? Books, online tutorials etc all welcome. Thanks!
posted to Ask MetaFilter by KateViolet at 1:50 AM on July 1, 2017 (5 comments)

I have been designing for 15 years now, using Illustrator and PowerPoint, and I have a lot of reusable stuff but I don't always remember what it was, or where I saved it, or even that it exists. I need a process (rather than a software solution) to collect these useful things and create an easily browsable and accessible collection.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by b33j at 3:54 PM on June 18, 2017 (2 comments)

In the Amazon eating Whole Foods thread there are a lot of negative responses to the buyout. I agree. But after some discussing it in real life, I'm not sure why, besides being raised to distrust big companies and monopolies. Everyone I talked to was dismissive of the buyout. Who cares if a luxury grocery store is purchased by a retail giant with great customer service but poor labor history?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by kittensofthenight at 5:13 PM on June 18, 2017 (21 comments)

Trying to re-find a website: minimalist design (black text on white, only a few lines of text displaying at a time), simple questions about depression, first one being something like, "Did you drink enough water?"
posted to Ask MetaFilter by HeroZero at 10:53 AM on June 6, 2017 (4 comments)

I need some suggestions for super quick, super low effort meals to keep in the house at all times. Things that don't take much longer to make than a spoonful of peanut butter straight out of the jar. Things that don't spoil, because I never know when the demon of epic exhaustion is going to strike. Things that I can feel good about feeding to my kid, nutritionally. I have fallen into this trap where it has to be either empanadas from scratch or takeout, and it is unsustainable.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by missrachael at 5:31 AM on May 3, 2017 (36 comments)

Journalist Jancee Dunn examines the inequality in her own family and does something about it. She documented it for everyone. Dunn, mostly known for her work in Rolling Stone, has a new book How Not to Hate Your Husband After Kids. This is a "self-help" book, but better because it is funny and well-researched.
posted to MetaFilter by k8t at 1:30 PM on March 26, 2017 (41 comments)

My manager fairly frequently sends me email praising me for my work. I think I'm just doing my job. How should I respond?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Anonymous at 1:39 PM on March 12, 2012 (28 comments)

My boss is a people pleaser, and true to form, she does not want to tell her boss anything they don't want to hear. My team has been bleeding people (one person has left each year I've been there) and is overloaded with work, but the grandboss is not responsive. Any tips on dealing with my boss in an ethical manner while still showing her that there is no real way to get everything requested completed?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by knitcrazybooknut at 5:10 PM on March 20, 2017 (5 comments)

This discussion on the blue has got me thinking about how much anxiety seems to be a factor in the behaviour and performance of many of the people I work with these days.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by rpfields at 5:41 PM on March 18, 2017 (30 comments)

I'm bored at work and get restless, but I'm stuck. How do I get myself to concentrate when I don't like what I do?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by kingdead at 9:40 PM on March 12, 2017 (8 comments)

I'm just about to have laser eye surgery and I will be out of commission for over a week, holed up in the dark and pretty much unable to see anything..... My husband is not a bad cook, he just really doesn't cook and I need to give him some easy and flavourful meals to cook while I am out of action.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by JenThePro at 2:15 PM on March 8, 2017 (19 comments)

I have an iPhone 6S with 16 gigs of storage and an iCloud account with 200 gigs of storage. I have a bunch of pictures stored on the cloud, over 60 gigs. My phone constantly has the 'storage almost full' alert. This happens no matter what I delete. How do I fix this?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by MisantropicPainforest at 5:35 AM on March 7, 2017 (12 comments)

I am trying to get into to the IT field but my main priority is work life balance. Working no more than 40 hours a week with weekends off would be ideal and bonus would be holidays off ( especially Christmas and new years). The job title doesn't matter to me nor how entry level or how much the pay is. Does such a job exist in tech where you can work 8:00am to 4:30pm M-F with very little to no overtime? Reason: Family and Boyfriend time on the weekend is important to me.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by iwantworklifebalance101 at 8:23 AM on March 7, 2017 (41 comments)

How do I get motivated and start moving with a new job search? I am quite tired of my job and ready to do something else - I'm tired because there is too much to do, and I've been in my role for awhile, and I don't see a future at my confusing jumble of a company. But I'm dragging my feet, for two main reasons: 1) I'm afraid of change (what if every place is like this??) 2) the possibilities are daunting because I could move anywhere (where do I go, how do I even search when I think I'm open to many locales??) How do I calmly, effectively focus efforts on finding something new?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by watrlily at 8:44 PM on March 6, 2017 (8 comments)

I have a few ideas for posting (and sorting) my photos online. I'm not looking to set up a brand or get a ton of likes/ upvotes, but at the same time, I want my "collections" to be cohesive, partially for personal reasons of browsing my own older photos. What's the best: Instagram, Tumblr, Blogger, or Flicker? POSSE (Post [on your] Own Site, Syndicate Elsewhere) or IFTTT?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by filthy light thief at 10:00 PM on February 28, 2017 (11 comments)

My boyfriend reacts badly to very common everyday frustrations. I'm a sensitive person and his negativity really weighs on me. His hot temper also makes me very uncomfortable. How do I talk to him about this?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Anonymous at 11:44 PM on February 21, 2017 (36 comments)

I'm a manager of things, and that works for me. My next step up the corporate ladder is to manage people, and I don't want to do that. I have ambition, just not in that direction. Have I hit my ceiling?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Anonymous at 8:53 AM on February 19, 2017 (14 comments)

So, around 2pm today (Friday) the HR manager for the division of the company I work for sent me a meeting invite for Thursday of next week. She included a staff lawyer and HR manager that comes from another division. Neither my manager, nor anyone from the business unit I work for was invited to the meeting. The meeting will be conducted over the phone (all parties work in different locations). I should note that I manage a small team and have 5 direct reports.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Anonymous at 5:53 AM on February 18, 2017 (33 comments)

After having replaced my coffeemaker(s) (various styles & brands) too many times in too few years, I finally settled on a stainless steel, old-school stovetop percolator and I love it because it just works, there is little waste and the coffee is wonderful and hot.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Klaxon Aoooogah at 8:05 AM on February 12, 2017 (13 comments)

I am in a new relationship, and it is going well. I am a talker, and if we want to go there, my "love languages" are words of affection and quality time. He is more reserved, and speaks more through action than words. I am enjoying learning new ways to show and receive affection, but I also need words to feel secure...How do I learn to navigate this new communication landscape without sacrificing my needs?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Anonymous at 2:53 AM on February 9, 2017 (15 comments)

I'm trying to find a replacement for the old Sticky Notes widget -- something that I can just type stuff in (mainly a to-do list), and it sits on my desktop all the time. Of course, snowflakes inside.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by themissy at 11:06 AM on February 8, 2017 (3 comments)

The Mr and I are down for the count with the Martian Death Plague. While I do like watching him play RPGs and FPSes, we have discovered there is indeed a limit to the number of hours of video games he can play in a week without going bug-eyed. Looking for YouTube channels and playlists with funny/entertaining/non-depressing brain candy.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by telophase at 9:16 AM on February 4, 2017 (29 comments)

Who are the best gurus and best resources for "freeing yourself from the 9 to 5 grind"? Everybody and his brother has a book on how to set up an online business and/or multiple streams of income that will allow you to work from anywhere on your own schedule. Who are the best?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Serene Empress Dork at 8:29 AM on January 17, 2017 (18 comments)

There's a recurring theme of frustration between my husband and I and I don't know how to tell if I have unrealistic expectations, if I'm being unfair, or if this is actually OK to be frustrated about. Or how, practically, to start on making any of it better.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by a sock with a monkey on it at 9:31 PM on January 12, 2017 (68 comments)

I've been running Windows 10 on a Lenovo B590 for about a year, and have always used a second monitor without any problem... until now.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by the return of the thin white sock at 11:12 PM on December 28, 2016 (10 comments)

A family member needs to be told more than once, but then gets angry at me for 'nagging.' How can we get out of this dynamic?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by ficbot at 6:40 PM on December 17, 2016 (32 comments)

So my husband has decided to take our four year old on a roadtrip to see some family this Thursday - Sunday leaving me with the house to myself for four days with no one to worry about but myself! SCORE! Except it's been so long since I have had that length of alone time (other than work trips where I am not home) that I'm not totally sure how to take advantage of it. Looking for ideas!
posted to Ask MetaFilter by polkadot at 3:09 PM on December 12, 2016 (23 comments)