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 out. Personally, I think we had it coming...
Category: Self
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 pertains to the older generation, not young talent....
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 being bitchy? Is it bad to be a...
Shop thetiebar.com this Cyber Monday
I love online shopping because it is THE only way for me to shop like a guy-I go in, get what I need, and get out. When I go into a brick and mortar...
Thoughtful, Creative and Thrifty Gift Ideas
Goodbye Thanksgiving, Hello holiday shopping. I decided that instead of spending hundreds of dollars on ugly pajamas, sweaters or perfume that my friends and family don’t even like or want, I’m going to get...
What are you Thankful for at Work?
My stomach is already growling for tomorrow’s big Thanksgiving Feast! I know it’s a bit cliché, but I can’t go through this week without a posting something about gratitude. I am obsessed with...
Global Entrepreneurship Week
Check out this awesome site in honor of Global Entrepreneurship Week this week! Get involved, think up some new ideas and connect with other young people today. Playing around on this site has shed...
Today is "Clean out the Negativity" Day
Everyone knows that one person at the office (or really anywhere) that may be referred to as “the cancer” of the group: the person who is constantly negative, having an issue about something or...
Social Media Networking 101
Anyone who knows me is well aware that I love networking and I have a strong belief that it is so important to be networking in some form every day. Now that we are...
Would You Change Your College Degree?
Today is my amazing sister Ashley’s 21st birthday! Ashley is a junior in the very prestigious Journalism program at the University of Missouri, Columbia. She often calls me to vent about her tough assignments...