How do you hide a baby bump? This struck us as a great question… I’d love to see some suggestions on hiding a baby bump while dressing appropriately for the office. Hiding my growing belly wasn’t hard with my first baby. It just wasn’t that big. Now I’m pregnant with my second and, true to … Read More about Open Thread: Hiding a Baby Bump
Open Thread: A Comfortable and Pain-Free Office…
2018 Update: We still think this is a fascinating discussion of how to have a comfortable and pain-free office — but you may want to check out our more recent discussion on how to get better ergonomics at the office. Here’s something we’re curious about: How many of you have picked out your own desk … Read More about Open Thread: A Comfortable and Pain-Free Office…
Open Thread: Charitable Giving
How much charitable giving do you do as a young professional? How much do you donate to non-profits, and which ones?
Dating at the Office: Working Women Share Their Stories
2017 Update: We still stand by this advice on dating at the office – links have also been updated. You may also want to check out our more recent discussion on dating at work. We’ve talked about dating a wee bit on here, but something we’ve never talked about is dating at the office. (Disclosure: … Read More about Dating at the Office: Working Women Share Their Stories
Tool of the Trade: The Crockpot (and: Recipe Open Thread)
2018 Update: While we still stand by these reasons every busy woman needs a crockpot, you may also want to check out our most recent roundup of 5 all-day crockpot recipes. We were pleasantly surprised when numerous commenters to our What to Eat When You Have No Time to Eat post started mentioning the crockpot … Read More about Tool of the Trade: The Crockpot (and: Recipe Open Thread)
Open Thread: Working while you’re sick
How should you work when you’re sick? Let’s discuss.
Open Thread: Let’s Talk Tech
Maybe this is a boring subject, but we’re obviously a bit on the techy-side, so we’re curious: what technology do you carry with you on a daily basis? How does it affect which purse you carry? Do you have any fun tech stories (e.g., trying to figure out how to carry your Blackberry while at … Read More about Open Thread: Let’s Talk Tech
Open Thread: Great Hair Cuts
A while back we got this e-mail from a reader, curious about great hair styles… Can you do a story on work appropriate hair cuts / styles? I’m getting a hair cut soon for interview season, and I’m looking for suggestions on savvy, sophisticated, work-appropriate haircuts. This is an excellent question, and we’re curious to … Read More about Open Thread: Great Hair Cuts
Open Thread: What is the best antiperspirant or deodorant to wear with a suit?
Today’s reader mail is a good one, and in lieu of a poll we’re going to run this as our open thread today… What is the best antiperspirant or deodorant to wear with a suit in these hot summer months??? Great question because, face it, on the days when it’s boiling outside everyone shows up … Read More about Open Thread: What is the best antiperspirant or deodorant to wear with a suit?
Open Thread — Ponytails at the Office: Yea or Nay?
Recently, we were watching the trailer for the new Sandra Bullock movie, The Proposal, and were struck by the fact that, yet again, Hollywood portrays a savvy business woman wearing a high ponytail. Which brought up a few questions in our minds — are high ponytails appropriate? What about low ponytails? {related: easy office updos (which … Read More about Open Thread — Ponytails at the Office: Yea or Nay?
Open Thread: How Doable is the Untucked Shirt with Jacket?
2014 Update: We still think this is a fascinating discussion on whether an untucked shirt with jacket is a polished look for work — but you may also want to check out our discussion on when to tuck your shirt in. We nearly posted this jacket at left for our TPS of the day, until … Read More about Open Thread: How Doable is the Untucked Shirt with Jacket?
Poll: Holiday Presents for Administrative Assistants and Secretaries
Is cash king when it comes to holiday presents for administrative assistants and secretaries? Check the poll results and see what readers said!