Ladies, how much do you save for retirement? Why do you do it? There was an interesting commenter thread about feeling saving burnout and wanting to splurge a little — do you count retirement savings as something you can cut back on, absent a strong need? We’ve talked about how much to save for retirement, what … Read More about Tales from the Wallet: Retirement Savings
Do You Still Apply When You Don’t Meet the Job Requirements?
Here’s a question, ladies: do you apply for a job if you don’t meet the listed job requirements?
Pregnancy Worries and Your Job
Pregnancy worries can run the gamut from childbirth to health issues to being able to conceive in the first place. Add in concerns about how your job will be affected by your pregnancy (to say nothing of parenthood), and you’re dealing with a TON of worry. But is it as bad as future moms might think … Read More about Pregnancy Worries and Your Job
“I’m Exhausted” — How to Investigate When You Have No Energy (An Open Thread)
Something I hear more and more these days is that people are exhausted and have no energy. You can say what you want about information overload, device mania, etc — to say nothing for those of us with small kids, where it’s generally accepted that exhaustion is par for the course — but the fact is that for … Read More about “I’m Exhausted” — How to Investigate When You Have No Energy (An Open Thread)
7 Tips for Women on Avoiding Unwanted Advances During Business Travel
Here’s an interesting question for today: Do you often get unwanted attention when traveling for work? What are your best tips for women on avoiding unwanted advances during business travel? Does it happen most often in hotel bars, on the plane, at the airport, or elsewhere? From coworkers, clients — or strangers? Do you ever … Read More about 7 Tips for Women on Avoiding Unwanted Advances During Business Travel
Deal Alert: The Nordstrom Winter Clearance Sale
2018 Update: Check out our latest guide to what to buy at the Nordstrom Winter Sale in 2018! The below content is about the 2016 Nordstrom Winter Sale. The Nordstrom Winter Clearance Sale is on, and there are so many great finds… I’ve made a few general notes as well as a few specific picks, … Read More about Deal Alert: The Nordstrom Winter Clearance Sale
Dating at Work: Stories and Lessons from Working Women
2018 Update: We still think this was a great discussion on dating at work, but you may also want to check out our more recent discussions on love, including dating advice for career-driven women. Ladies, what are your thoughts on dating at work? Have you ever dated a coworker? What do you think are the rules for dating officemates? With Valentine’s Day … Read More about Dating at Work: Stories and Lessons from Working Women
How to Turn a Bad Day Around
These are our best tips to turn a bad day around!
The Hunt: Stylish Cashmere Sweaters for Work
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: Stylish Cashmere Sweaters for Work
Five Grammar Rules You Absolutely, Seriously Have to Know
If you want to be taken seriously as a professional, good grammar matters! Particularly for lawyers, where you get major points for knowing your Bluebook and local style conventions, there can be some serious grammar nerds around — and they will judge you if you use “none” as a plural or confuse further and farther. Even those of us … Read More about Five Grammar Rules You Absolutely, Seriously Have to Know
Planning Your Career for Babies
Update: We still stand by this discussion on planning your career for babies — but you may also want to check out some of our more recent discussions on family planning and pregnancy, including how to decide if you want kids, and our top tips on preparing for pregnancy (if the answer is yes). Over at … Read More about Planning Your Career for Babies
Beauty Wednesday: 5 Multipurpose Makeup Items to Keep at Your Desk
For those necessary makeup fixes and touch-ups at work, you can avoid keeping a whole Sephora store in your desk drawer by having one or two of these multipurpose makeup items on hand. We’ve rounded up five beauty products with two, three, or more uses — do you have any to add to the list? NARS ‘The Multiple’ Stick: You … Read More about Beauty Wednesday: 5 Multipurpose Makeup Items to Keep at Your Desk