How big of a problem do you think “the office mom” role is in your office, where women are often expected to do non-promotable work that isn’t part of their jobs? How has that changed in the past two years?
Career Advice
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The Best Books, Movies and More for a Long Weekend
Planning a chill Labor Day weekend? Let’s round up some of our favorite books, TV shows, movies, and more that would be perfect for a long weekend!
What to Wear to a Business Cocktail Party
What should you wear to a business cocktail party in general? Does it matter if it’s after a workday?
Are You Part of the “Great Resignation”?
Are you part of the “Great Resignation” happening now? In general, have you reevaluated work/life balance in the past year or so?
Entitled Bystanders: To What Extent to People Around You Feel Entitled to Your Time, Energy, and More?
SMILE, HONEY! Let’s discuss when other people feel entitled to your time, energy, or more — and how to deal with it.
Adventures in Job Hunting: Open Thread!
Have you been through a formal job application process recently? How has COVID changed your job hunting plans?
How Important is Work-From-Home Flexibility To You, Going Forward?
What are your thoughts on WFH versus going to the office? How important is work-from-home flexibility to you going forward?
What College Major Would You Choose If You Were Going Soon?
Here’s a fun open thread for today: If you were going to college right now, what major would you choose, and why? (What DID you major in, and do you regret it?)
“Are Women Lawyers Paying Enough Attention to Upward Mobility?”
A recent op-ed in the ABA Journal has some women outraged over claims that working mothers are terrible managers, overly perfectionist, and don’t support team members. Let’s discuss.
How to Prepare for 1L Year
Our law-school correspondent, Nicole, rounded up her top tips for how to prepare for 1L year — what would you add to her list?
What To Wear To: Summer Cocktail Parties
Wondering what summer associates or young lawyers should wear to summer cocktail parties thrown by partners or clients? Here are some tips.
Five Ways to Improve Your Focus
Do you struggle with focus at work (or, hey, at home)? What tips and tricks have you found to improve your focus? I am always looking for the best ways to improve my focus, but keep coming back to a few ideas… Readers, what are your best tips on how to improve focus? {related: how … Read More about Five Ways to Improve Your Focus