Should you get an MBA? If you’ve ever pondered getting your MBA but wondered if it was worth the investment of time and money, today’s guest post is for you. We’ve talked about how to prepare your finances for grad school, as well as the pros and cons of changing careers, but we truly haven’t … Read More about Tales from the Wallet: Should You Get an MBA?
Archives for June 2014
Wednesday’s TPS Report: Herringbone Linen Jacket
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. This week of TPS reports come to you from another recently pregnant lady: Work That Bump blogger, mother, lawyer, and overachieving chick, K. I am a big fan of interesting blazers. For today’s TPS, I first went in search of a jacket similar … Read More about Wednesday’s TPS Report: Herringbone Linen Jacket
Coffee Break: Majorie Pump
Sure, these shoes are a little bit boring… but sometimes you want a simple beige or black pump. The price is pretty good: they’re $70 at DSW. Tahari Majorie Pump
Guest Post: How to Leave a Company Town (And Conduct a Long Distance Job Search)
Is your job very location-specific — and have you ever wondered what would happen to your career if you picked up and moved away from the “company town,” embarking on a long distance job search in the process?
Tuesday’s TPS Report: Printed Knot-Neck Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. This week of TPS reports come to you from another recently pregnant lady: Work That Bump blogger, mother, lawyer, and overachieving chick, K. I am in love. Sleeves, a fabulous print, a high neckline, and a good length. Oh, and over 50% off. … Read More about Tuesday’s TPS Report: Printed Knot-Neck Dress
Coffee Break: Lovely In Lace Chemise
Amazon is offering semi-annual savings (up to 70% off) on panties, bras, lingerie, and shapewear — including my personal favorite brand of not-too-sexy-but-pretty-and-washable PJs, Midnight by Carole Hochman. (As I believe one of the commenters said recently: Dorky name, but good product.) I like this pretty blue chemise with lace details, marked from $72 down … Read More about Coffee Break: Lovely In Lace Chemise
Summer Associate Series: The Ultimate Guide to Business Lunch Etiquette
This week, in our Summer Associate Series*: what are some of the best business lunch etiquette tips that interns should know about — for business lunches, office cocktail parties, and more? Readers already working: what are the biggest dining etiquette tips you wish interns and SAs knew? Which are the biggest blunders you see (from … Read More about Summer Associate Series: The Ultimate Guide to Business Lunch Etiquette
Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Striped Cashmere Cardigan
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. This week of TPS reports come to you from another recently pregnant lady: Work That Bump blogger, mother, lawyer, and overachieving chick, K. Welcome, K! This strikes me as the perfect cardigan with a little something extra. It would be particularly … Read More about Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Striped Cashmere Cardigan
Weekend Open Thread
The below content concerns the 2014 Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale. Something on your mind? Chat about it here. Happy weekend! Just in time for Father’s Day, Nordstrom has kicked off the Half-Yearly Sale for men — and while hey, I’m sure my dad and husband need new stuff, I’m always excited to raid the guys’ section … Read More about Weekend Open Thread
Weekly News Update
Like these posts? Follow us on Twitter or Facebook — this is the edited version of what we’re reading! (We also Tweet if we hear about a good sale through our CorporetteDeals Twitter feed.) You can also follow us on Pinterest and Instagram, or by our RSS feed. Bloomberg Businessweek brings news of the latest menswear trend. Yes, … Read More about Weekly News Update
Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Ruffle-Hem Print Shell
The below content is about the 2014 Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale. Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. This week’s TPS reports come to you from guest poster Staci Zaretsky, who blogs with our friends over at Above the Law. This shell top is fun, feminine, and flirty — perfect for … Read More about Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Ruffle-Hem Print Shell
Coffee Break: Wanda Wedges
Oooh: it looks like Belle by Sigerson Morrison has a number of cute walkable wedges, many of them on sale right now. For basics you have this simple taupe wedge, pictured here — I love the cutout and the closed toe; they also come in black. There are also very limited sizes of a textured … Read More about Coffee Break: Wanda Wedges