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8 things you don't have to do in your 20s

Afraid that if you don’t have it “all figured out” yet? Don’t be. Here are a bunch of things you don’t even need to worry about until much later..,Afraid that if you don’t have it “all figured out” yet? Don’t be. Here are a bunch of things you don’t even need to worry about until much later..,Afraid that if you...
Getting Started

The working woman's guide to dressing professionally when it's blazing hot out

So it's 90 degrees out and you need to figure out a way to stay cool, look cute, and somehow also dress professionally—not the easiest combo to master.,So it's 90 degrees out and you need to figure out a way to stay cool, look cute, and somehow also dress professionally—not the easiest combo to master.,So it's 90 degrees out and...
Work Relationships

How to get people to like you, according to an FBI behavior expert

You may have heard that the art of making friends isn’t something you can study up on. But there are a few tried-and-true tricks you can and should employ.,You may have heard that the art of making friends isn’t something you can study up on. But there are a few tried-and-true tricks you can and should employ.,You may have heard...
Work Relationships

How to Look More Stylish At Work to Make a Great First Impression

Here are a few suggestions for how to style your work look to put your best and most professional foot forward—without being boring or getting bored.,Here are a few suggestions for how to style your work look to put your best and most professional foot forward—without being boring or getting bored.,Here are a few suggestions for how to style your...
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How to Call in Sick Without Putting Your Job at Risk

Calling in sick has almost fallen out of fashion.  Follow these rules to make sure you’re using this rare privilege appropriately.,Calling in sick has almost fallen out of fashion.  Follow these rules to make sure you’re using this rare privilege appropriately.,Calling in sick has almost fallen out of fashion.  Follow these rules to make sure you’re using this rare privilege...
Work Relationships

How to Decline a Job Offer With Class

Whatever the reason, if you need to decline a job offer with politeness and class—and without burning any bridges—here are five steps to follow.,Whatever the reason, if you need to decline a job offer with politeness and class—and without burning any bridges—here are five steps to follow.,Whatever the reason, if you need to decline a job offer with politeness and...
Work Relationships

8 Signs You Need To Get Out of Corporate America

Here are 7 reasons you’re probably not well suited to the corporate climate and might consider getting out.,Here are 7 reasons you’re probably not well suited to the corporate climate and might consider getting out.,Here are 7 reasons you’re probably not well suited to the corporate climate and might consider getting out.
Changing Jobs

8 Things People Decide Within Seconds of Meeting You

Within a couple of seconds of meeting you, someone instantly judges you.  First impressions are real and it contributes towards the way they perceive you.,Within a couple of seconds of meeting you, someone instantly judges you.  First impressions are real and it contributes towards the way they perceive you.,Within a couple of seconds of meeting you, someone instantly judges you....
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10 Reasons Why Every Office Needs Plants & Flowers

Office plants and flowers do so much more than just add extra decor to the office space. Here are 10 reasons why you should have plants and flowers in the..,Office plants and flowers do so much more than just add extra decor to the office space. Here are 10 reasons why you should have plants and flowers in the..,Office plants...
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