Advice from Amy: Save for A Rainy Day
You wake up five days a week and go to your job. You work hard, spending eight hours a day, 40 hours a week, on average, trying to make enough. Perhaps you have arranged a carpool to save money on gas,...
View ArticleHow Being My Older Sister’s Boss Improved Our Relationship
My mom says if she had one more child – in addition to my sister and me – he or she would be a perfect blend of the two of us. I have to agree. I’m not sure two humans who share the same biological...
View ArticleIs it OK to Cry at Work?
I hadn’t even been in my current job one full week before I watched two coworkers bring themselves to tears during separate conversations. (Coincidentally, both were recalling memories of their beloved...
View ArticleCrystal’s Smitten List: Longer Days, Decorated Office Spaces, Selfies
This week, I’m positively smitten with… 1. Longer days: I live in New England, so it’s been snowy. And icy. And cold. And dark. Very, very dark. But lately, the days have gotten just a touch longer;...
View ArticleHow Not to Let Work Derail Your Health, Morals, and Good Habits
I really love my job. I leave for work in the morning feeling excited to get going on my projects, and I come home in the evening feeling like I was sufficiently challenged and appreciated. And then it...
View Article10 Pieces of Advice for Recent College Graduates
College graduation is such a bittersweet time. You’re overwhelmingly proud of your success, sad to be saying goodbye to all of your friends, professors, and favorite spots on campus, excited (and...
View ArticleIs Grad School For You? 4 Things to Consider Before Committing
After graduating college, you’re faced with some big decisions about your life and your career. For some, grad school is a natural thing to consider. In some instances, grad school is a no brainer....
View ArticleTips for Surviving a Job Search While Employed
Employers have no idea how difficult, time-consuming, and stressful the job search truly is – especially for those of us who are looking for a job while already employed full time. It’s exhausting, and...
View ArticleDoes Multitasking Do More Harm Than Good?
Photo credit Sean Ganann/Flickr As I write this, the TV is on, I’m texting with Bill, my Gmail is open, and I’ve got a load of laundry in the dryer. I’ve also got 12 tabs open in Chrome (seriously,...
View ArticleSimple Ways to Feel More Sophisticated in the Work Place
The atmosphere at my last few jobs was pretty lax. There was no dress code, which meant it wasn’t weird to see people dressed in jeans and a T-Shirt, and the overall attitude at each place was pretty...
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