Career
Having It All Doesn’t Mean Doing It All
Let’s get one thing straight right away: If you choose to have a family, the notion that this is an “all or nothing” career decision is ludicrous at best – sinister at worst. That said, it does require sacrifices. There will be times when you... ➡
Financial Sanity, by Degree(s)
Welcome to the second post in our Financial Turning Point series. This week, Katie Westover talks about earning her RN. Enjoy last week’s installment here. My financial turning point happened when I graduated from nursing school. I had virtually... ➡
Job Help for Older Alums
A few years have gone by since you last visited your college career center, practicing interview skills and combing through job listings. OK, maybe it’s been longer than a few. No matter: Your alma mater could turn out to be a smart resource for... ➡
The Dirty Word for Women
“I think women should be just as ambitious as men, and be proud of it,” fashion designer Tory Burch, who became a billionaire less than a decade after founding her eponymous company, recently told Stanford business school. She was talking... ➡
Executive Powers
You want to make that executive leap, you’re chomping at the bit. What do you need to get there? The 20-20 hindsight of these three power women, who seized the reins at the right moment.Jane Prokop Chief Operating Officer, Principis Capital ... ➡
Child Care—A Vital Investment
In the seven years that my sons were in child care—a period that began when my oldest was three months old and ended when my youngest hit kindergarten—I shelled out upwards of $80,000. It was worth every penny. Handing over that last check, I... ➡
I’m Childless By Choice
I’ve always known that I didn’t want to have kids. When I was a teenager, my friends would talk about getting married and wanting a family. Those comments never resonated for me. People always protested that I should want kids. Friends and family... ➡
It’s Not Crazy to Hire a Stylist
Hear the word stylist and you might think of go-to-girl Rachel Zoe, who spiffs up celebs like Anne Hathaway and Cameron Diaz for their red carpet premieres.But increasingly, non-famous types are turning to professional stylists to give themselves... ➡
