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...
Category: Self
A Teacher’s Perspective: Career Advice I Wish I Would Have Followed
Although I enjoy my job as a teacher, sometimes I wonder what else I could have done with my life. I suppose that’s why I also started a website for teachers; there has always...
Bringing Sexy (and Smart!) Back with Four Eyes
Many women feel that they get more respect at work when they wear their eyeglasses. There’s even been talk that wearing glasses in an interview gives you an edge because the perception (read: stereotype!) is...
I ♥ My Dentist
I thought there was only one type of dentist- older men with soft voices, salt and pepper hair, often reminding you of your dad or your grandfather. But since I’ve moved to New York...
Volunteering = Career Development
I have always been a volunteer. I have just simply believed in the importance of giving time and resources when and if you are able. I have had the pleasure of serving on the...
One Moment in Time
One moment in time. That’s all anybody asks for. One moment where you really have the power to do what you want to do. One moment where you are the shining star and nothing...
Startups from a Recent College Grad’s Perspective
At the end of my college experience, I had the chance to get experience in the startup world; a lucky encounter after years of toying with the idea of law school. My first internship...
Life Emergency
“911” as we all know is the number that you call when you have an emergency – a fire, a medical problem, a burglary, etc. Am I the only one who thinks that there should...
Embarrassment and the Ex: Dealing with the Accidental Encounter
Hello Career Girls! I’m Lauren. Nice to meet you all. I know we don’t know each other yet, so I though I’d go ahead and let you get to know me the best way...
Female Entrepreneurs – The Women Who Scratch Their Bugbites
Wanting to start your own business feels a lot like a bug bite. It itches and you scratch at it all day long. When it bites — some bite back. Others simply spread ointment...