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Let’s acknowledge the fact that you may have been underpaid before, whether it was in a previous role or current role. Relax! It can happen to the best of us. It might have been because you were so excited about the job that you said yes to the first number they offered, or maybe you […] More
Does your after-work routine go something like this: You take one step inside, immediately whip off your bra and put on the comfiest sweats you own before settling in front of the TV and ordering takeout? #Same. All of my grand plans for getting ahead of work, doing a load of laundry, and cooking a […] More
As Americans, we collectively spend about 13 years’ worth of time working, not including all the side-hustling and overtime we put in, according to an article from HuffPost. In comparison, we only spend about 328 days of life truly socializing with others, we spend 28 years’ worth of time sleeping, and over a decade’s worth […] More
Maybe you work in a small industry where everybody knows everybody. Or, perhaps other companies in your chosen field are constantly on the lookout for top talent — which means you’re always getting LinkedIn messages and emails from eager employers trying to poach you. Either way, you’re debating leaving your current job, and you know […] More
Starting a business is a really big deal. There are all sorts of details that need to be looked over, decided, checked, double-checked. You want to believe that your business will succeed, no matter what kinds of obstacles may stand in the way. Basically, you want to make sure that you’re doing everything you can […] More
Leadership. It’s a word that’s used frequently in your career. But what does it actually mean? Well, that’s surprisingly tricky to answer — because ultimately, leadership means something different to everyone. For example, you might prefer a leader who is hands-off and gives you tons of autonomy, while someone else thrives with a leader who […] More
I started my professional career at 16 years old as an intern at a local newspaper office. When I look back, I’m so grateful for the opportunity. Back then, I knew nothing about how to be a successful employee, let alone how to write a proper news article. But for some reason, they gave me opportunity […] More
If there’s one thing that makes me want to turn into a giant wind-up-teeth-chatter-with-feet toy, it’s going to social events or parties by myself. Entering a room that’s filled with strangers, without a friend or my S.O. by my side, instantly makes me want to crawl into a shell and call out sick from life. […] More
