Should You Go to Graduate School to Boost Your Career?
When you’re out in a social situation, how often are you asked, “What do you do?” It’s so common that every time I meet someone, I expect the question to come second only to...
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If You’re Unhappy and You Know It… Change Your Career
I know what it’s like to hate your job. I’ve been there: tired, bored, stressed because your skills aren’t suited to your role… it’s not a good place to be. But did I complain...
Cocktails with Colleagues: A Survival Guide
Happy Monday, ladies! Most people in Washington, D.C. spent the past week gearing up for today’s presidential inauguration and all its associated activities. While I refuse to attend the ceremony with 800,000 strangers and...
Wait! But You Said You Would!
After a jam-packed business trip of 8 client meetings in 2 days, I made and witnessed a LOT of promises. Promises to follow-up with information. Promises to schedule more meetings. Promises to introduce my clients...
How to get Through the Afternoon Drag
You know that dreaded 2:30 feeling you get at work? The feeling you get after you eat lunch and all you want to do is curl in your bed and sleep? I work in...
Finding Meaning Through Work
While backpacking through Europe this past fall, one thing that really stood out (besides the delightful meals and fine wines of course) was this whole idea of greatness. As a first time visitor I...
Life at the Bottom of the Totem Pole
Happy Monday, Career Girls! This is my first post in 2013 so it only feels natural to discuss our New Year’s Resolutions, but I think we’re all feeling slightly bitter that we vowed to...
The Single Word That Will Increase Productivity in 2013 Is….
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Tales from the Energizer Bunny
Happy Monday and Merry Christmas Eve! This holiday season is my favorite time of the year – even if nothing in my frazzled life makes sense, everything feels just right at Christmas (or maybe...
It’s Been 2 Months! Can I Quit My Job Now?
The email went like this: It’s my first professional job after getting my Masters. (nice work) I HATE it. My boss treats me like a secretary and I’m supposed to be the compliance manager. ...