Subterms
A couple of years ago, I had a rude awakening. I was sitting at work one afternoon, mindlessly going about my day, when a single thought materialized in my mind. This is not what I want to do with my life. My job was neither challenging nor interesting. I wasn’t on a career path that […] More
New year… new job? We know, that’s not quite the cliché “new year, new you” slogan you’re used to seeing this time of year. But, it still has some merit. The start of a brand new year (and in this case, an entirely new decade) can be thrilling. That turning of the calendar represents a […] More
A side-hustle can be a great way to gain some extra cash alongside your full-time job, but it also has its downsides. Experts recommend working no longer than 40 hours a week, and squeezing in a side-hustle alongside your usual shifts can be harmful for your physical and mental health. It’s therefore not surprising that […] More
Job hunting can be terrifying, overwhelming, and exhausting, but it can also be exhilarating, satisfying, and easier than you think. From those who have unexpectedly lost their jobs to the gals attempting a career change, putting your best foot forward is going to make the job hunt that much easier. Here are a few quick […] More
After I graduated college, I landed my first full-time job at a tech company — an ecommerce consulting firm, to be exact. I remember feeling so clueless the day of my interview; showing up with the portfolio I’d scraped together with all of my writing from various creative writing assignments. I discussed my essays, some […] More
It is no secret that sometimes women have to do more with less, and unfortunately, the area where this seemingly affects us the most is our finances. We have all heard of the gender wage gap, as well as the unfortunate truth that historically, women have been discouraged from discussing their finances. But there’s yet […] More
It’s easy to feel like you need to go it alone in your career. It’s up to you to land that job or score that promotion. The development of your skills rests on your shoulders. Ultimately, only you can make your career ambitions a reality. I’ll admit that there’s some truth to all of those […] More
There is nothing I loathe more than small talk, and the holidays are just about the worst. Probably like many of you, I find myself attending a lot of holiday functions. I’ll go several holiday gatherings for various magazines I write for. I’ll attend my husband’s company party. I’ll drop in on a few open […] More
