The New Part-Time Worker

In order to save money, some companies have cut employees’ hours, essentially moving full-time workers to part-time status. In other instances, people who had difficulty finding full-time employment (http://www NULL.singlemindedwomen NULL.com/womenscareer/561/what-to-do-after-the-job-interview NULL.html) have taken one or more part-time jobs. But who exactly is the new part-time worker? Pay attention, because—if she isn’t you already—this might [...]

Dealing with Coworker Incompetence

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Dating a Coworker

Q. I know better than to date the boss, but what about going out with a coworker? They do it on Grey’s Anatomy, right? A. Whether you decide to date a coworker may depend on several things, including whether or not your company has an office dating policy. That’s right: Twenty-five (25) percent of organizations [...]

Valentine’s Day Isn’t Only for Cupid’s Bow and Arrow

February is love month.  I love love.  It’s the relationships part that often gets confusing.  I was dating a guy I was having some problems with and he snapped at me, “What do you know about how relationships work? All of yours have failed.” His statement made me pause for a few minutes, while I [...]

Seeking Job Search Tips

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Obamanomics, Part II: What the Country Can Expect

Last month (see below) I discussed expected changes in the Obama approach to the economy. Now that America’s 44th president is seated in the Oval Office I thought it might be wise to revisit that topic and take a closer look at the $825 billion stimulus package just passed the House of Representatives.   With [...]

Q&A: Bargain Beauty Buys

Q: I’m really trying to curb my spending right now, but a girl’s gotta get her beauty fix. Any beauty advice on where to find beauty freebies or discounted products?   A: Like my mother always used to say, “If you can’t afford La Mer, don’t despair.” Terrific, almost-too-good-to-be-true-but-totally-legit beauty deals are all over the [...]

Under Cover: Lingerie You’ll Love—for YOU

If Hollywood is to be believed, there’s not a single woman on the planet who doesn’t have a silky pink teddy and matching garter belt underneath her clothes, just waiting to be ripped off by a tall, dark and handsome stranger. Ha! In reality, it’s ratty bras that provide about as much support as a [...]

The Single Woman’s Anti-Valentine’s Day Gift Guide

Here we go again. Another year, another Valentine’s Day, and another torturous evening of watching smug loved-up coworkers brag about their cookie bouquets and red roses before setting off to feast on steak for two and make love on petal-strewn sheets. Blech. Being single, your big plans for the evening include a Hot Pocket, a [...]

Beauty Product Patrol: Prescriptives In Bloom Cheek Color Duo

I’m a total sucker for pretty packaging – if it looks good, I trust that it will make ME look good. Which means I have high hopes for Prescriptives’ new In Bloom Cheek Color Duo (http://shop NULL.nordstrom NULL.com/). The rose-printed palette is totally gorgeous, as is the rose-embossed powder. Available in warm or cool, this beauty [...]

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