We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Do you miss logging work hours in a café? Do you daydream about living by a coast overlooking the ocean, or in the mountains away from civilization? I know there are days when my answer is a resounding … Read more
Ashley Abramson Contributor Ashley Abramson is a writer-mom hybrid in Minneapolis, MN. Her work, mostly focused on health, psychology, and parenting, has been featured in the Washington Post, New York Times, Allure, and more. She lives in the Minneapolis suburbs with her husband and two young sons. Follow Ashley
Asking for more money can be hard, whether you’re interviewing for a new job, asking your boss for a raise, or working as a freelancer and negotiating your rates regularly. Career coaches and money experts almost always suggest that people ask for more money than the first offer. But it’s one thing to think about … Read more
As a career coach, I have clients who book time with me for various reasons. A common goal I hear time and time again? That they want to make more money at work. I’ve witnessed a recent tide change in the workforce; employees understand they have options and should be demanding more from their employers. … Read more
If you’ve been lucky enough to simply stroll to your “office” from your bedroom each morning for any part of the past few years, the idea of returning to a morning commute can be panic-inducing for just about anyone, morning people included. Whether you have already returned to your office, are preparing to head back, … Read more
You’ve likely heard about the impending Great Resignation of 2021. People are leaving their jobs, deciding what is important to them, and demanding more from employers. If you’re a part of the 48 percent of the workforce interviewing for a new job (or just looking to shake up your work life), you may find yourself … Read more
Kara Nesvig Contributor Kara Nesvig grew up on a sugar beet farm in rural North Dakota and did her first professional interview with Steven Tyler at age 14. She has written for publications including Teen Vogue, Allure and Wit & Delight. She lives in an adorable 1920s house in St. Paul with her husband, their … Read more
It looks like video interviews for potential new jobs are here to stay. This is a good thing in many ways, from feeling more comfortable to having a cheat sheet next to the screen. As a recruiter and career coach, I host dozens of Zoom interviews each week. Candidly, I hope they’re here to stay … Read more
There’s just something about fall that evokes a sense of longing for fresh notebooks, a brand new pen, and a snazzy backpack. Although you may not be attending classes or sending little ones off to school yourself, there’s still a reason to push the reset button. So this year, take a cue from all of … Read more
Throughout the past year, work in all its forms has dominated my life — including the lack of it, as well as its fickle nature and overwhelming presence day in and day out. I was applying and interviewing for full-time jobs constantly, in addition to carving time for freelance work. Conversations with friends, family, and … Read more