Rewarding Yourself for a Job Well Done
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Rewarding Yourself for a Job Well Done

2019 Update: We still stand by this fun discussion with tips on rewarding yourself for a job well done — but you may also want to check out our more recent discussion on ways to celebrate professional wins. What are some good ways for rewarding yourself for a job well done? Reader L wonders how…

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How to Pack for a One-Day Business Trip
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How to Pack for a One-Day Business Trip

What are your best tips on how to pack for a one-day business trip? Today I’m excited to welcome back guest poster and blogger extraordinaire Road Warriorette, who’s been nice enough to give us helpful tips on traveling with coworkers and professional but small suitcases. We actually just met IRL not too long ago for…

I Can’t Wear a Suit — But Want to Show Authority
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I Can’t Wear a Suit — But Want to Show Authority

What do you wear when you want to show authority without wearing a suit? We’ve talked about what to wear when a suit doesn’t feel right, but Reader R is looking for authoritative clothes that aren’t intimidating and travel well… I recently started a new job as in-house counsel. As part of my responsibilities, I…

How to Take a Job Far From Family and Friends
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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…