I was at my work computer recently, railing against The Man, and I came across an article about the gender differences in preformance reviews and was struck dumb. I giggled like a maniac while sending highlighted sections and a link to my bosses and a male coworker who would also get a kick out of it. … Continue reading Be Agressive, B-E Agressive
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Faking Fitness
I live in a very fit city. There are bike lanes and running paths and races every weekend. The park under my windows is home to adult football and kickball leagues. I utilize the paths nearly daily and am constantly being passed by people who aren't even breathing heavy on their 18th mile. I cannot … Continue reading Faking Fitness
Earrings and Why You Should Never Leave Home without Them
Remember when you were seven and you joined forces with your grandma to bully your mother into letting you get your ears pierced? I do, or I remember my mom's retellings. I also, twenty-ish years later, don't wear earrings particularly often. Don't be like me, don't break your mother's heart, wear earrings. If you need … Continue reading Earrings and Why You Should Never Leave Home without Them
Growing Old
Today is my birthday. I am fast approaching 30, and I feel it. As I age, some of the things the women's magazines have been telling me about are becoming relevant. I mean seriously, why is the skin around my eyes suddenly less elastic? But enough about me, lets talk about how to not let … Continue reading Growing Old
Suitable Interview Suits
There are a billion different idioms for how to dress for success. They are all sort of rooted in the truth, except for the one about dressing for the job you want. Don't dress for the job you want. You don't have a job (or you have a shitty job) so you can't afford to … Continue reading Suitable Interview Suits