Subterms
As an adult, I don’t often find myself embarrassed. The mortifying moments of youth just don’t hold the same weight as an adult. You have a crush? Don’t hide it, go get it, girl. Tripped in front of your friends? I doubt they will laugh. The moments I have found myself embarrassed as an adult […] More
Constructive criticism. Two little words that can cause a whole lot of trouble. I don’t know which is worse: receiving constructive criticism or dishing it out. In your career, you’ll likely encounter a whole slew of tricky conversations. And if you think constructive criticism is hard, wait until you only have criticism to relay. No […] More
“Yeah, but they won’t be impressed by any of those examples,” she told me, as she looked woefully down at her resume that was now crinkled at the corners from all of her nervous fidgeting. “All of my experience is in retail, and that’s nothing like what they’re looking for in this administrative position.” There […] More
Fun fact: I frequently have no idea what I’m doing. No matter what field you’re in or what you’ve done with your career so far, there’s always a bit of working it out as you go — problem-solving in the field when you’re presented with something you didn’t necessarily expect or working confidently even when […] More
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
