What do you think the benefits of living closer to work are — vs. farther away? Do you prefer to have some separation between work and home?
How Do YOU Deal With Overwhelm?
Whether it’s that end of the day feeling of “gaaaah I have so much more to do,” that “looming doom” feeling that always preceded finals or other big career events, or other forms of overwhelm, what do you do to calm yourself and move forward?
Beauty Wednesday: My Hanacure Mask Review
Recently, while watching Santa Clarita Diet, I turned to my husband and said, WHOA: Drew Barrymore’s skin looks amazing. Sure, she’s playing a zombie who feels amazingly alive now that she’s undead — plus, she IS Drew Barrymore — but still, I was impressed. (Side note/squee: hooray for Timothy Olyphant.) Obviously, this lead me to … Read More about Beauty Wednesday: My Hanacure Mask Review
The Best Women’s Suits of 2024: Affordable, Designer, and Everything In Between
On the hunt for the best suits for women? These are the best for each budget — great for interviews, conservative offices, and more! (Major update!)
How to Wear Culottes to Work (And: CAN You Wear Culottes to Work?)
Several years ago, when culottes started to come out from major workwear brands like Theory and Ann Taylor, I’ll admit my first reaction was HELL NO… followed by “my eyes, my eyes!” In short: not a fan. Several years later, brands are still trying to make culottes happen, and what’s worse: my eyes have started … Read More about How to Wear Culottes to Work (And: CAN You Wear Culottes to Work?)
Tool of the Trade: When to Trust Online Reviews (Fakespot Review)
I sometimes wonder, “What would I do without online reviews?” because I rely on them so much (for example, as a very frequent Amazon Prime user). When I’m looking for a new bra or shoes or a flash drive or a book (ha, remember when Amazon was about books?), I note the average rating and … Read More about Tool of the Trade: When to Trust Online Reviews (Fakespot Review)
Red, Yellow, Green: Is Your Job Right For You?
Do you like your job (or career)? If you were asked, “is your job right for you,” what would you say? There are a number of different ways to ponder this question — whether the work-life balance you’ve got is the job/career is the work-life balance you want; whether the salary for the job is … Read More about Red, Yellow, Green: Is Your Job Right For You?
The Best Career Advice from Coaches for Lawyers and Other Professionals
Wondering what the best career advice from coaches is? We recently contacted several top career coaches (many recommended by Corporette® readers!) to ask them to share their best career advice for professional women in BigLaw, BigFour, and other Big jobs. They shared their thoughts on growing your network and building your reputation, communicating with colleagues … Read More about The Best Career Advice from Coaches for Lawyers and Other Professionals
Work-Life Boundaries: Rituals and Other Ways to Separate Your Work and Personal Life
I just heard a speaker talking about the importance of boundary rituals for doctors — little habits and rituals that set work-life boundaries to keep your work and personal life separated. I knew exactly what she was talking about, and thought it was such an interesting way of phrasing it — and I thought it … Read More about Work-Life Boundaries: Rituals and Other Ways to Separate Your Work and Personal Life
Is Your Life On Hold at All?
Somehow this came up with a friend recently — we were discussing times our lives had been “on hold” for one reason or another. I thought it might make an interesting conversation here — particularly about how to STOP putting your life on hold. Some questions, to kick off discussion: Have you ever wanted to … Read More about Is Your Life On Hold at All?
How to Wear a Black Dress with a Non-Matching Blazer or Cardigan
Dressing professionally — but fashionably — can sometimes be a challenge, especially if you’re just starting out. One of the biggest questions we’ve gotten over the years is this one: if you’re not supposed to wear non-matching suiting pieces together, what ARE you supposed to wear with a black dress? So today we’re rounding up … Read More about How to Wear a Black Dress with a Non-Matching Blazer or Cardigan
A Review of Amazon Prime Wardrobe
Curious about Amazon Prime Wardrobe, their new try-before-you-buy shopping option? Kate just tried it, so I asked her to write about her shopping experience for us… – Kat Psst: Regarding online shopping in general, we’ve also talked about how to get your money back on returned online purchases, the best online shopping apps for deals and more, and … Read More about A Review of Amazon Prime Wardrobe