Author: Ms. Career Girl
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Save a "Latte" Money!
I happened to catch a news segment about how Starbucks is being affected by the recession and it got me thinking. First, I love Starbucks and ... -
Financial Savvy is Sexy in 2009
Did you know that women could not obtain a mortgage without a male cosigner as recently as the 1970’s, even if they were head of their ... -
Come to Chicago’s Crave Party Tomorrow!
Ladies, if you’re in Chicago and free tomorrow (12/9/08) after work please come to Chicago’s Crave party at the Chicago Cultural Center from 5.30-9.00. A Crave Party is ... -
Jump Start Your Career by Becoming a Leader and Decision Maker
Want to kick butt in the career world? Then get comfortable making good and timely decisions. Leaders are known for being decisive and admitting their mistakes ... -
In Fear of Being Laid off?
“I’m sorry but we’re going to have to let you go.” Unfortunately this is a sentence more and more people fear these days. Many employees at ... -
Your Work is to Discover Your Work
“Your work is to discover your work and then with all your heart to give yourself to it.” – Buddha I came across this great quote yesterday ... -
Confessions of a Former Sub-Prime Lender
So most of us are to the point where we can’t handle hearing one more negative news story on the recession, failing banks or the bail ... -
Where Does Your Day Go? Tips on Time Management.
.A majority of both recent grads and career veterans would agree that time management is their biggest obstacle. Ever thought, “There never seems to be enough ... -
Favorable Job Market for Recent Grads?
Check out this post (written by Penelope Trunk, founder of Brazen Careerist) which explains why there are plenty of jobs out there for young people. Trunk claims that the job shortage ... -
Think Like a Bitch, Don’t Act Like One.
You’re a smart, passionate and talented woman. You rock at what you do and are not afraid to show it. When does being savvy turn into ...