10 Tips for Avoiding Office Politics
Every workplace has the shroud of office politics. There will inevitably one or two people who love to jockey for position, love to spread rumors, and want to get ahead by spreading their version...
Category: Life After College
Cute Cubical Decor Really Does Exist!
I’ve been attempting to decorate my cubical for a while now. Plain grey walls aren’t really my thing, nor is standard office decor. Although some argue that decorating your cubical is unprofessional, I disagree...
Learn What Others Do to Find Your Ideal Career
Two weeks ago my sister Jay (a high school senior) and her boyfriend visited me downtown to look at DePaul University. Afterwards, we sat outside at one of my favorite Lincoln Park spots and...
What to Do When You Hate Your First Job
I received the following email last week from a recent college grad. I’m sure many of you can relate to this scenario or might even be in it now. Dear Ms. Career Girl, I...
Why Saying “Yes!” Is the #1 Factor in Job Promotion
Today’s post is by Kristin Glenn of allofusrevolution.com. She took the Vuitton wallet out of her Miu Miu purse and handed me the company credit card. “Here, drive Louis to the groomers to have...
La (Debt-Free) Dolce Vita
By, Rachel Hansen After reading Nicole’s Credit Card Confessions, I knew I had to chime in. You see, I’m one of those “frugalistas” Target is always, well, targeting. A coupon-toting, ebay-loving, craigslist-furniture-buying cheapskate. And...
Are You Too Afraid to Start Your Own Business?
Ever think of starting your own business? Are you too afraid that you won’t be able to do it? Worried about the cost of a start-up or about your ability to run a company? These...
Are You in The Right Dip?
I just finished Seth Godin’s book, “The Dip” and for those of you who read this blog often, you’ll be hearing a lot about it. This book has single handedly changed my perspective of...
Why I’m Boycotting the Phrase “I Want”
It’s clear that I’m one of the many Gen Y women who want it all: a great career, financial independence and, eventually, few adorable munchkins of my own. If you read my post about...
Thank You, God, for Giving me Anxiety
I’ve been in a fight with my anxiety for a long time now. I first started noticing it in high school when I was busting ass to get into the top 25% of my...