Let’s start by saying this: eating is a Good. Food is fuel for your brain and body, it’s yummy, and the act of eating gives you a nice break during the day. There are metabolic benefits to eating small meals very often, and your subordinates will appreciate the consistent mood that comes from frequent meals. … Read More about What to Eat When You Have No Time to Eat
Reader mail: How to buy off-season suits…
Today’s reader mail has to do with off-season clothing… Do you have suggestions for places to get an off-season suit? Have to prep for an interview in SoCal in January… As the kids say, srsly? Man, do we have suggestions for you. Off-season is the best time to shop for clothes, in our opinion. First, … Read More about Reader mail: How to buy off-season suits…
Reader mail: Which winter hats are professional?
2017 Update: We still think this is an interesting discussion on which winter hats are professional — but you may also want to check out our recent discussion on how to dress professionally on the coldest days. You may also want to check out more of our general advice on commuting to work. Today’s reader … Read More about Reader mail: Which winter hats are professional?
Which Co-Workers Get a Holiday Card?
2019 Update: We still stand by this advice on which co-workers get a holiday card, but you may also want to check out our more recent posts on whether working moms should send a family photo card to colleagues, as well as all of our posts on holiday business etiquette. Reader J writes in with … Read More about Which Co-Workers Get a Holiday Card?
Tales from the Wallet: The Emergency Fund
2014 update: you may want to check out our latest discussion of emergency funds. We noticed that our post on savings seemed to be a popular one, so we thought we’d start another discussion on money and investing. Today we’re wondering, dear readers, about your emergency funds: how did you calculate the amount, how do … Read More about Tales from the Wallet: The Emergency Fund
What to Wear to a Holiday Work Party as a Plus-One
What should Reader L wear to her husband’s holiday house party?
Gifts For Everyone
2020 Update: We still think these are some fun gift ideas, but you may also want to check out our latest gift ideas. We talk a lot about buying stuff for ourselves on this blog, but we thought we’d start a thread about what to give the others in your life. Personally, we tend to … Read More about Gifts For Everyone
How to Keep Your Pants from Dragging on the Ground
The problem is that for my pants to look good with heels, they are too long to wear with the comfy flats/cute sneakers I wear for the commute and drag on the dirty streets.
Open Thread: Working while you’re sick
How should you work when you’re sick? Let’s discuss.
How Much Do You Spend on Clothes for Work?
2018 Update: This was such a great discussion we decided to update it in 2018 — here’s our latest discussion where we asked the readers, how much do you spend on work clothes? Along these cost-per-wear lines, you may want to check out our more recent post where we asked the readers: how long do you … Read More about How Much Do You Spend on Clothes for Work?
How to Cut a Business Card to Store Necklaces Neatly
On Friday, we mentioned that one of our best uses for business cards (after we’ve taken the information from them) is to use them to keep delicate necklaces neat and tidy. Some readers asked for pictures, so we spent some time this morning cutting up old Corporette business cards (and then spending far too long … Read More about How to Cut a Business Card to Store Necklaces Neatly
Reader mail: Will braces hurt my interviewing chances?
Today’s reader mail comes from a 1L, who’s just been told she needs braces… I have recently been advised by a number of orthodontists and oral surgeons that I need full braces (including rubber bands — eek!) on both my top and bottom teeth for at least two years, followed by retainers, etc. My question … Read More about Reader mail: Will braces hurt my interviewing chances?