Below is what I have so far. Just for reference: SKILL = desired use of one of your skills ENVIRON = desired environment/situation at work LOCATION = location of the workplace INTEREST = particular professional interests SECTOR = sector in which the employer is VALUE = values of the people in the workplace MONEY = pay, benefits, retirement, etc. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- positive negative -------- -------- SKILL: Moderate coding SKILL: Too much medical records coding SKILL: Medical records handling ENVIRON: Walking around during day ENVIRON: Isolated desk ENVIRON: No coworker access ENVIRON: Too much computer interaction ENVIRON: Only 1 worker ENVIRON: Interacting with doctors LOCATION: < 45 min public transit LOCATION: Driving around hour commute LOCATION: Working at home LOCATION: Walk to work RESP: Disorganized management INTEREST: Healthcare?? SECTOR: Nonprofit SECTOR: Outsourcing company VALUE: Like most coworkers VALUE: Gail-like boss VALUE: Pay for training/education VALUE: Too much micromanagement VALUE: Friendly boss VALUE: Too little guidance VALUE: No training/education allowed VALUE: Stress of coding audits VALUE: Coworker cultural differences MONEY: Bad pay