Should you look for a new job while trying to get pregnant? If you’re already pregnant, should you take a new job without telling your new employer what’s what? Reader S has a great question about taking a new job while pregnant… I have a dilemma. A while ago I applied for a great government … Read More about Taking a New Job While Pregnant
What NOT to Wear as an Intern or Summer Associate
What should you NOT wear if you’re a summer associate? We have some thoughts…
Tool of the Trade: ShoppingNotes
2016 Update: Check out our latest discussion of our favorite online shopping apps! What’s the best way to find out about online sales? I always find myself seeing an item of clothing (or bag, or pair of shoes, or…) online and then saying, “Cute, but not at that price.” Of course, sometimes the item is … Read More about Tool of the Trade: ShoppingNotes
The Hunt: White Ruffled Blouses
Sure, we all know what basics professional women are supposed to have in their closets, but if you’re buying one for the first time or replacing one you’ve worn into the ground, it can be a pain to find exactly the right incarnation in stores. In “The Hunt,” we search the stores for a basic … Read More about The Hunt: White Ruffled Blouses
Working Through Your First Trimester of Pregnancy
This is a post about working through your first trimester of pregnancy, which can be particularly trying — extreme fatigue, nausea, and all while trying to keep your “situation” on the QT in case of miscarriage. But I suppose I should make a mini-announcement regarding some personal news in Katland. First, some hints: I’m on … Read More about Working Through Your First Trimester of Pregnancy
Packing a Gym Bag for the Office
Reader A has a question about what to pack for a workout before, during, or after work hours: I am an attorney in Chicago. I absolutely LOVE your site and I was wondering if you could do an article about gym bags. Specifically, essentials to have in your gym bag so you don’t have to … Read More about Packing a Gym Bag for the Office
What to Wear to Workout – In Front of Coworkers
2018 Update: We still stand by this advice on what to wear to workout in front of coworkers — but you may also want to check out some of our other office-to-gym issues, including our recent post on gym near the office etiquette. Reader M has an interesting question that brings us back to that … Read More about What to Wear to Workout – In Front of Coworkers
Tales from the Wallet: Stashing Your Cash
2019 Update: We still stand by these thoughts on stashing your cash for your emergency fund — but you may also want to check out our more recent discussion on emergency funds, as well as our money roadmap to know what order to do personal finance tasks in. Managing your money can be one of … Read More about Tales from the Wallet: Stashing Your Cash
The Tomboy in the Suit
Reader A thinks her look is too “tomboy” for the office… I am writing to you in hopes for some advice on how to change from a “tom boy look” to a mid-level executive in a financial institution. I know that your blog is mostly geared toward New York lawyers, but while I am neither … Read More about The Tomboy in the Suit
Resort Chic — for a Business Meeting in the Bahamas
Reader L has a question about what to wear for a business meeting in the Bahamas… Unlike many of your readers, I am not a lawyer but am an MBA grad working in Investor Relations. After a couple of years of trudging through the economy, the management team has decided to have our small strategic … Read More about Resort Chic — for a Business Meeting in the Bahamas
Bad Habits and the Office
Reader E has a question about bad habits at the office, from nail biting, cuticle picking, hair twirling, and more… I must not be the only nail biter/ cuticle picker. What do all the over-eaters, hair twirlers, nail-biters do? I think it’s incredibly unprofessional to be nibbling at my hands all day…. Great question, E! … Read More about Bad Habits and the Office
Dressing Professionally for Summer: Tips and Tricks
What are your best tips for dressing professionally for summer? It can be a challenge when you’re trying to look polished and not sweaty or wilted!