Lifestyle

  • Choosing a Last Name

    What should working women do when they get married — take their husband’s last name, create a new last name, or keep their maiden name? What factors matter? Reader E wonders. I have a question about maiden names vs. married names. I am currently in law school and am planning an engagement sometime in the…

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    How to Plan a Vacation

    2019 Update: We still stand by this discussion on how to plan a vacation like a boss (don’t miss the commenters’ advice!) — but you may also want to check out some of our more recent discussion about vacations and work, including how to take the stress out of vacation planning. It seems counter intuitive,…

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    How to Take a Job Far From Family and Friends

    How do you tell your friends and family you’re moving for work? How do you even decide to take a job that’s far away from family and friends? Reader L wrote in with an interesting question: I’m a recent college grad and I just accepted my first job offer (yay!). I’ll be moving across the…