Chicks on a Plane – Top 10 Tips for Business Travel
This one is for all you ladies out there who travel for business. Some love it, some hate it, but sometimes, the only way to get the job done is by hoppin’ on a plane. ...
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The $20 Jimmy Choo Story
No, this is not a story about a pair of $20 Choos. C’mon now. That’s called a fairytale. I can count the number of times on one hand the number of times I have...
Skirts and Sneakers NOT Allowed.
Dear women of Chicago, My heart breaks a little every time I see you walking down the street with THIS situation going on south of your knees. Who told you this was acceptable fashion...
3 Signs It’s Time To Fire Your Client! A Guide For Freelancers
Freelancing in pretty much any field can be fun, financially rewarding and just plain cool. Of course, just the very nature of freelancing means you’re going to have feast or famine days. But hey,...
Girls Gone WAHM
The concept of working at home is a lot easier today for mothers, thanks in large part to the Internet. Research shows that over 10.1 million businesses in the United States are owned by...
Why Soft Skills are Essential to Career Success
When you hear “Soft Skills” – what comes to mind? I must admit I had no idea what are soft skills when I graduated from college. I quickly realized on my first job at...
Fighting the Blues at Work
A couple of weeks ago, I celebrated Single Awareness Day— or what some “traditionalists” like to refer to as Valentine’s Day. While I promised myself that I wouldn’t let a candy corporation holiday negatively...
Over-Qualification: When a Higher Degree Doesn’t Pay
One of the biggest pitfalls in a bad economy is to assume you need more education. Sometimes, it’s true. Often, though, you’ll end up overspending and overeducating yourself. Employers are more likely to pass...
Gender Wage Gap: Are College Major Choices to Blame?
Today’s post is by Maria Rainier. The reason women generally get paid less than men in the workforce may have (a little) less to do with discrimination and (a little) more to do with...
Changing Fields: Advice from a Career Coach
Today’s career dilemma is addressed by Chrissy Scivicque, founder of eatyourcareer.com. “Dear Chrissy, I love your blog and the career advice you give, so I felt you were the perfect person to ask about my career...