We are living in an era where working remotely has become not only the norm for some companies, but the preferred method by many employees. Tales of increased productivity and happier, healthier people abound. Interviewees may even ask about the company’s remote working policy in the interview, making that a determinant in their job search. […]
My Word for the Year
There are several books out there that encourage you to intentionally and thoughtfully choose a word that will represent a goal you are focusing on, or one which embodies your desired way of life. Being a language lover, a text tamer, a writing wrangler, the idea of choosing a word for myself really appeals to […]
Absolut Admiration
When I took my first marketing class in college, I fell in love. Not with the hunky guy two seats in front of me who was out of my league, but with a new-found major. From there on out I looked forward to every class within my major and soaked it all up like a sponge. […]
Swim
Sometimes you just don’t know how bad things were, until it’s behind you. Time and distance allow you perspective that you otherwise don’t have when you are right in thick of something. Because when you are unhappy in a situation, it brings you down, and you aren’t able to even see or grasp just how […]
30-Something Blues . . . and Reds
Okay. I’ve experienced a few years in my decade of 30’s now. And I’m finally ready to write about it. Yes, it took me this long. You see, that jump from your 20’s into your 30’s is a tough one for most women I think. Especially since our culture seems to value being young, crazy […]
Do What You Love, or Love What You Do?
Maybe it’s the new year, but I’ve been thinking a lot about careers lately. Maybe it’s because I’m getting older and I am thinking about where my path should go next. They say if you can find or create a job around your passion in life that it will never feel like a job and you will always […]