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The other day I was just casually going about my business, scrolling through my Twitter newsfeed, and suddenly stumbled onto an article about the horns that are growing out of the back of people’s necks from looking down at their phones so much??? So, yeah, this is #2019. After a solid minute of horrified fascination, I […] More
Finding a partner to spend your life with is wonderful and romantic, but it also comes with some decidedly unromantic decisions — like combining finances. We want to think about decorating our first apartment together, choosing the perfect ring, or planning our honeymoon in South America — not how we’re going to pay the joint […] More
As a successful professional who always meets her deadlines and never misses the opportunity to celebrate a coworker’s birthday (because cookies), it’s safe to say that you’re dedicated to your job. While your career doesn’t have to define your identity, it’s a detail that helps describe your life, and you’ve worked hard to be proud of yours. In […] More
Grief is a heavy burden to bear — a burden that lasts much longer than the typical bereavement leave offered by employers. Grieving a loved one can take a toll in all areas of your life, but particularly at work. When surveyed, 75 percent of employees who were grieving reported that their performance at work […] More
Recently, I was strolling through my neighborhood listening to one of Oprah’s Super Soul Conversation podcast episodes (is there a better way to chase away the Sunday blues?!). The guest was Elizabeth Gilbert. Yes, the Elizabeth Gilbert of Eat Pray Love fame; the Elizabeth Gilbert that has inspired us all to follow Big Magic and […] More
Writing a resume is hard for a multitude of reasons, but potentially one of the most challenging aspects of it is looking at your qualifications and achievements with an unbiased opinion. I work with a lot of clients across all stages of life, and the most common thing I see is that people tend to […] More
Are you ready to hear a horrifying statistic? A 2016 study found that 52 percent of employees engage with job related gossip — and 33 percent of those who engage in negative job related gossip admitted to cynical behavior against their organization and colleagues. Ouch. We’ve all been there — office gossip can feel harmless, […] More
The nature of work is changing. With stagnating wages and soaring living costs, a rising number of people are increasingly finding that clocking off at 5pm just doesn’t cut it. Instead, about a third of Americans are now taking on extra work on top of their primary job. The rise of the so-called side-hustle has […] More
