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Comment author: FiftyTwo 19 May 2013 10:19:08PM 0 points [-]

I've used them and liked the, but I never used normal cigarettes so don't know how the experience compares.

Comment author: FiftyTwo 14 May 2013 03:43:18PM 0 points [-]
Comment author: FiftyTwo 13 May 2013 11:51:56AM 5 points [-]

People who are currently in jobs you like, how did you get them?

Comment author: FiftyTwo 13 May 2013 11:51:32AM 0 points [-]

Has anyone used LifeRPG? It seems interesting but require a download and initial time investment to set up so I'm reluctant to try without recomendation.

Comment author: FiftyTwo 10 May 2013 10:17:38PM 21 points [-]

I would think there should be a general warning against deliberately promoting the effects of dissociative identity disorder etc, without adequate medical supervision.

Comment author: FiftyTwo 06 May 2013 12:26:13PM 3 points [-]

Clarisse Thorn's "Confessions of a pickup artist chaser" is also quite a good introduction.

Comment author: FiftyTwo 06 May 2013 12:24:35PM 4 points [-]

With the exception of natural laws that caveat applies to almost any general claim, especially in psychology and sociology. It seems a strong claim to say those fields are entirely meaningless.

Comment author: FiftyTwo 02 May 2013 02:55:13PM 1 point [-]

This seems to be effectively what universities and research groups do. Providing administrative assistance, psychological support etc. to specialist researchers. (While they don't normally provide medical care themselves they often pay for health insurance.)

What would your proposed organisation do that they don't?

Comment author: FiftyTwo 02 May 2013 02:00:39PM 4 points [-]

As a stereotypical twenty-something recent graduate I am lacking in any particular career direction. I've been considering taking various psychometric or career aptitude tests, but have found it difficult to find unbiased reports on their usefulness. Does anyone have any experience or evidence on the subject?

Comment author: FiftyTwo 27 April 2013 06:17:22PM 0 points [-]

Are there any psychometric or aptitude tests that are worth taking as an adult?

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