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Can Women Have It All?
A successful career. A loving marriage. Well-loved and well-behaved children.
Do Tell: Where Do You See Yourself in Five Years?
For some people, this is an exciting question that's often asked in interviews. If you know what you want and what steps it takes to get there, you can really look like a go-getter answering it.
But what if you're not sure what you want, or never even gave this any thought?
What Kind of Employee Are You?
Your answer, it turns out, could make you richer or poorer than your female colleagues.
In an Essex University study called Does It Pay to Be Nice?, researcher Guido Heineck found that women who exhibited so-called "masculine" traits (aggressiveness or assertiveness, I imagine) earned about four percent more than their nicer or more passive colleagues over the course of their lives. To put a number on it, these Alpha Females earned about 40,000 pounds (or $65,224) more in their lifetime.
Chronically Awesome? Don’t Put That on Your Resumé
I thought this was a joke, but this career strategist must have seen these words in resumés before if she’s cautioning job-seekers not to use them. So, uh, if you were planning on telling a prospective employer you’re “habitually pregnant” or an “awesome Republican” — yeah, don’t do that.
Here are some words not to put on your resumé:
- Awesome
- Democrat
- Chronically ill
- Habitually pregnant
- Atheist
Handle This: You Caught Him Reading Your Journal
If you were put in a situation like this, how would you handle it?
You recently lost your job and as a result, you've been pretty down and out. Thankfully you have a very supportive and loving live-in boyfriend, but truth be told, you've been craving your alone time.
Dear Poll: Would You Move Back in With Your Parents?
Living on your own as an independent woman is something we all strive for, but what happens when you just can't afford to make ends meet? I know moving back into your parents house isn't ideal, but for some it's the only option. So ladies, tell me, if you needed to move home until you got back on your feet, would you consider it?
You Asked: Waiting For the Other Shoe to Drop
Dear Sugar,
I feel like I've been on a mental downward spiral for the last few months and I don't know how to get out of it. Two months ago my company announced that there would be layoffs, but we won't know exactly who is getting the ax for another few weeks but the stress of waiting is starting to affect all aspects of my life. I tell myself how lucky I am to still have a job, but still, I'm unfocused and unmotivated at work, I'm depressed at home, and stressed out all the time.
Do Your Co-Workers Fool Around While on the Clock?
If you watch The Office, you know that the employees of Dunder Mifflin are always up to no good, which is usually orchestrated by their boss, Michael. Sometimes their antics are endearing and promote team building, but mostly they're just wasting time and energy. While I'm pretty confident that no other workplace is anywhere near as ridiculous, I'm curious to know if you participate in any wild, funny, or just plain silly activities while on the clock.
Has a Relationship Ever Gotten in the Way?
As we said goodbye to the first season of The City last night, we also watched Whitney say goodbye to her boyfriend, Jay. After he broke up with her last week, he decided he made a mistake by letting her go, but it was too little, too late. Whitney realized she was the one who had let herself go in their relationship — focusing too much time and energy on Jay, which was taking away from her career and friendships.
You Asked: Should I Back Out of Godmother Duty?
Dear Sugar,
I was recently asked to be the godmother of my cousin's first baby. I was thrilled and honored, and I accepted without any hesitation.
After telling a few of my close friends about my exciting news, I got a rather strange reaction that left me feeling awkward and slightly confused.
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