Weekly News Update:
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- Insider talked to woman lawyers about how it's hard to win when it comes to professional dress codes.
- The Lily shared that a Latina neurology resident, Dr. Shari Dunaway, was docked points for wearing hoop earrings during a practical exam, which inspired the hashtag #BigHoopEnergy.
- BBC News reported that Canada Goose will end its use of fur by the end of 2022, while Reuters noted that Neiman Marcus will close its fur salons and become fur-free by early 2023.
- Fashionista noted that the U.S. Olympic team will be wearing underwear, pajamas, and loungewear from Kim Kardashian's Skims brand.
- Lifehacker explained how to recharge after quitting a job you hate.
- Above the Law announced the ninth ATL Top 50 Law School Rankings (email address required for access).
- The Cut explained what revenge bedtime procrastination is — and how to prevent it.
- Allure reported that Pinterest has banned weight-loss ads.
- Bitch looked at the new anthology We Are the Baby-Sitters Club: Essays and Artwork from Grown-Up Readers.
- Your Laugh of the Week comes from The Onion, with “Nation Resolves Not To Forget Lessons Of Corpid-19.”
On CorporetteMoms Recently…
- We shared readers' favorite maternity pants for work.
- We offered some clothes for working moms, including some maternity basics and washable workwear.
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- Spanx – End of season sale
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And some of our latest threadjacks here at Corporette (reader questions and commentary) — see more here!
Some of our latest threadjacks include:
- what should I pick for our company-branded conference swag?
- what non-sneaker shoes can you walk a mile in?
- I'm 31 and feel like my life is too stagnant…
- which emojis fill you with rage?
- how can I make house guests more comfortable?
- my friend is at her wit's end with her SAHP
- when is it time to quit therapy?
- why is it so hard to stay on top of school communications for my teen?
- what hobbies or skills do you wish you'd picked up during the pandemic?
- how can I better enjoy domestic business travel?
- older parents: what actually mattered and what didn't with your kids?
- am I being petty by wanting to delete all of my how-to-do-this-job guides before I quit?