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Unemployment: it’s kind of a dreaded word, isn’t it? None of us truly want to ever come across it, but many of us end up having to cross paths with it at some point in life. The word in and of itself can be discouraging with all the negative connotations that people have attached to […] More
In high school and college, I was the girl writing 10-page five-year plans, making copies in triplicate, and mailing a copy home to my mom just for good measure. My entire life was planned out — perfect job, perfect career, exact plans for education. I was going to have my PhD by 25, retire by […] More
These days, it seems like there is no cut-and-dry path to the perfect career, and unfortunately, that sentiment goes double when it comes to starting a business. Whether you’re establishing yourself in an industry or making a career pivot all together, starting a business is a process that takes a long time and requires a […] More
Burnout exists in all careers — it does not discriminate based on your job, schedule, race, pay, or length of tenure, although it is more common in women. Until last May, I had not personally experienced burnout and I attributed that to the fact that I love my job (I’m a college professor). But, after […] More
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
If you’re anything like me, the prospect of goal-setting can be pretty overwhelming. One day, you’re marking up a beautiful new notebook with all sorts of goals: having $100,000 in an investment account by the time you’re 28, learning to actually like salad, landing a raise at your annual review. The next day, your notebook […] 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
