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Are office romances a good idea?
'The Office' season 4 ends with no engagement ring for Pam but lots of crazy office romance goings-on Read More »
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Moms work hard, but does a fake salary tell the real story?
Assigning a 'salary' to the unpaid work moms do isn't all that helpful Read More »
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Extra! Get your posts featured on Work+Money
If you're thinking of blogging on Shine or already are blogging, here are some ways to get your posts featured up here and in the Editor's Picks Read More »
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Weekend reading: A money blog link-fest
If you're looking for some inspiration to get your finances in order or to at least understand why you aren't on top of them, here's a reading roundup of some good posts this week from a few of my favorite money blogs:
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- The Simple Dollar recommends holding monthly family financial meetings with your partner. These meetings "... let us constantly be a check against one another, making sure we both stick to our better behaviors and use each other as an inspiration for making good choices," Trent Hamm writes.And if you've got kids, he says, include them if they're over age 7.
- Need a reason to delve into the reasons why you spend money? Savingadvice.com has a whole slew of them, including guilt, shame and laziness.
- Fivecentnickel has given allowances for kids a lot of thought, and it's worth a read. Instead of just giving it to them to spend as they'd like, break it down into spending money, long-term savings and charity. The kind of thing we're supposed to do as adults.
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Assigning a fake salary for moms' unpaid work doesn't pay the bills
Just before Mother’s Day every year there’s a story about how much money a stay-at-home mom would be paid if she were paid for all the jobs she does. This year, Salary.com puts the figure at $134,121, averaging in the time spent on jobs including housekeeper, day care center teacher, cook, computer operator, laundry machine operator, janitor, facilities manager, van driver, CEO and psychologist.
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I get that this is a way to illustrate the value of what moms who care full time for their children do, but the fact is, women don’t get paid for this tiring, never-ending work and assigning a fake dollar figure to it is really kind of patronizing and not very useful.
Now, if you want to talk about how the Social Security system does a number on women who take time off of work to care for family or do so and end up getting divorced, that would be time well spent. Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (1) | Blog
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Cubicles and a loud coworker!
By Kele, on Wed May 14, 2008 8:24pm PDTI have a coworker who was just seated on the other side of my cubicle (in front of me). He has a tendency to stand up and talk. Not only that, he talks loud. Has anyone had this problem and how have you dealt with it? I am about to pull my hair out, or say something that may... Read More »
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Going to the office in plus-size style
By Susan Wagner, on Thu May 15, 2008 8:13pm PDTShopping for plus-sized clothing can be a challenge; so many plus lines are filled with dowdy jumpers and shapeless tunics. It's even harder when you are searching for tailored clothes for the office, but tailored is precisely what you need when you are wearing a larger size. Pieces that are too big will make you look bigger; pieces that fit will make you look professional.
Avenue Pleat Back Cropped Denim Jacket
Always opt for professional. Of course.
To build a functional work wardrobe, no matter what your size, start with classic basics. Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (1) | Blog
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Inspired by ‘The Office’ season finale: Are office romances a good idea?
Oh no! The fourth season of “The Office” ended without Jim proposing to Pam, even though he spent scads setting the scene with the Ferris wheel, fireworks and festivities for Toby’s going-to-Costa Rica party. Andy beat him to it, asking a less-than-thrilled Angela to marry him. Later, we find out she is not so over Dwight….
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The final episode in this strike-interrupted season was all about office romance. And why not? Love in the office is all around. Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (10) | Blog
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Make every boss's problem your problem
By Lesley Stahl, wowOwow.com, on Thu May 15, 2008 2:02pm PDTThe following is a conversation with Liz Smith, Mary Wells and Joni Evans I moderated on wowOwow.com that originally appeared in April 2008.
JONI: This conversation is about mentoring and about who have been our mentors, or who we are mentoring and what great advice there is that we’ve received or ever gotten or want to give out. (Find out here what advice we do give young women.)
LIZ: I was mentored by all the great men I’ve worked for – about six famous, fabulous men, in my youth. And they all helped and encouraged me and were great to me. I was a dumb, green kid and they kind of liked my nerve. But I evolved from working as a lowly assistant to being an actual writer and producer. And in television I’d get these impossible tasks to produce a show from someplace where you couldn’t even get a signal out, or to book a VIP guest. And one day I found out that I was enjoying going back to these important bosses at times, saying to them, “We can’t do it.” And I realized I was actually taking pleasure from telling them that what they wanted was impossible. As soon as I got onto that, onto myself, I didn’t need more mentoring. I realized I needed to start thinking like a boss; I had to become the boss. Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (1) | Blog
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5 reasons we're falling behind our parents
By Redsy, on Thu May 15, 2008 10:17am PDTNan Mooney's book "Not Keeping Up with Our Parents" describes the decline of the professional middle class in America and points to a few key reasons our generation is faltering when it comes to money-matters.
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Apparently, it has little to do with cutting out lattes:
1. Homeownership no longer means stability -- We may own houses, big houses, but we own less of them as a percentage than prior generations.
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Cubicle Coach: The vacation day
By Cubicle Coach, Marie Claire, on Thu May 15, 2008 4:00am PDTOne of my responsibilities at Marie Claire is assisting our managing editor, Leslie, who controls the budgets and the nitty-gritty workings of the magazine. She makes sure we’re on track for deadlines, hiring, and of course, approves everyone’s favorite: vacation days. Our vacation cards are... Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (4) | Blog
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Bloom where you're planted
By LadiesWhoLaunch, on Wed May 14, 2008 4:01pm PDTBy: Melani Ward, a Ladies Who Launch member, is LWL's featured blogger for the week.
I'm not sure who said that but I love it. Teddy Roosevelt said something similar when he said "Do what you can, with what you have, where you are."
I know a lot of people struggle to do this. I know I do. And, for a long time I thought I had a good excuse.
My older and only sister died of leukemia when we were young. And, for any of you who have lost a sibling, especially as a child, I'm sure you can relate to this.
I spent the rest of my life trying to be 2 people. I knew logically that I couldn't but in my heart I needed to make up for that loss for whoever felt it. And, for nearly 3 decades I had therapists and counselors confirm that these were valid feelings to have. Good way to keep them going huh?
It impacted my work, my education and my relationships in so many different ways.
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Are you certified? (NOT certifiable!)
By Aliza Sherman, on Wed Apr 2, 2008 6:26pm PDTAre you a WBE? That’s a Women’s Business Enterprise, a certification recognized by thousands of U.S. corporations as well as numerous federal government agencies. To become a WBE, you first must qualify. Criteria include:
Women's Business Enterprise
1. Be an independent business that is at least 51% owned and controlled by one or more women;
2. The female owners must be U.S. citizens or Legal Resident Aliens;
3. The business must have been formed and be principally run in the U.S. (or U.S. territories);
4. The business management and daily operations must be controlled by one or more of the women owners.
Why would you want to be a certified WBE?
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