Our featured reader, a 47-year-old federal program manager in the D.C. metro area, shares her thoughts on debt, saving for the future, and her “set it and forget it” investing style.
How to Negotiate Your Salary (And What NOT To Do)
Readers had some excellent advice in a recent threadjack on negotiating salary — including what not to do.
Which Watches Do You Wear in 2024?
Are watches status symbols to you? Are they a mode of expressing your personality so much that you swap them in and out for different occasions? Or are you more utilitarian with a basic Apple Watch or other wearable tech that tells the time? (Or are you anti-wrist watch altogether?)
Are You Using Semi-Permanent Makeup?
Are you spending a lot of time on semi-permanent makeup in order to save time the rest of the week? What have been your successes and fails?
Blast from the Past: Would You Still Wear These Today?
It’s time for a blast from the past — these are some of the workwear pieces we’ve featured here in the past. Would you still wear them today? How would you style them? If you found them in a thrift shop, would you be psyched?
The Best Summer Blazers for Women
Hunting for the best summer blazers? These are our lightweight favorites — which are yours?
4 Great Hampers for Your Home
Do you have a favorite hamper? (Why are good ones so hard to find?)
Body Language at Work And Beyond
How sensitive are you to body language, at work and beyond? For example, do you feel like you can pinpoint a mansplainer from across the room by how he sits, or if he strikes certain poses?
Open Thread: What Do People Get Wrong About Your Job?
Readers, what are some common misconceptions people have about your job? How does pop culture misrepresent your profession?
How to Look Polished in a Casual Office
If you work in a casual office, what do you do to look polished?
The Best Summer Outfits for a Business Casual Office
What are you wearing to work this summer at the office if you’re in a business casual office? If you’re in a more conservative office, what are you wearing to work this summer?
What’s Your Favorite Summer Cocktail or Drink?
What is your favorite summer cocktail, wine, beer, or other libation? Do you drink the same thing year round, or do sunny, warm days make you think of different drinks?
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