We cover everything from fashion to culture to parenthood, and we strive to be authentic. My family, my friends, my personal interests and time outside of work.

We publish several sponsored posts each month, which are always labeled at the top. No more, no less.

I realized that I hated most aspects of working in sales and what I really wanted to do was write. They all said their piece, and ultimately, the surgery was successful.Abigail’s quote really resonates and reminds me of some advice I gave a friend when she was struggling with wanting to leave her job to stay home with her baby, and feeling ashamed about what it would say about her to essentially give up the career she’d spent over a decade building: You don’t have to want the same things at 35 that you did at 25. We publish several sponsored posts each month, which are always labeled at the top. Because if you’re worrying about yourself—if you’re thinking: ‘Am I succeeding? There’s a very sad story with a life lesson if I ever heard one.Very important to remember. I too would love to see a post about her on CoJ!Great episode! I’m glad though, that I took the path I did because I wouldn’t be the social worker I am today without having been the accountant I was for almost a decade.Loved this article! In my experience, as long as you seem like you know what you’re talking about, people believe you and perceive you this way. Who else in interested? 344. You’re meant to learn from and given grace for your mistakes, but mistakes aren’t classified as such the second time around.Hi Lisa, glad you asked :). In one case, the only people who there were a few of the children, one grandchild, and me. You’re not allowed to touch the road maps; you’re not allowed to suggest detours; you’re not allowed to fiddle with the temperature.

Good luck and congratulations on being brave.Almost all of us, upon first hearing negative feedback, will disagree with it. I don’t think it’s worth it, if only for one’s mental health.This is inspiring. Great timing huh. I’m almost finished and couldn’t be happier. Thank you for those beautiful words Abigail. I had initially thought that I would be a paralegal up to retirement- it paid well with full benefits and an easy/predicable 9-5pm schedule. I loved it so much I went back to school to study fundraising, which everyone thought was crazy bc I recently got my MA in child dev and early childhood ed. I worked in an export company and I REALLY HATED the job and at first I felt completly good about my decision but now…my husband has a job and I suddently feel dependent and is rough. Like, you are paid to do a job, people are relying on you, you have a freaking DUTY to just do your job the best you can while you are AT WORK. Everyone I worked with at that company will invoke her name as a reminder how not to get too involved or attached to any job. We also sometimes earn an affiliate commission on the sales of products we link to. Even if you don’t go as far away as California, there are wonderful cities and places and people out there.

I understand you’ll be joining us, because you always do. Why can’t you have both? Do you have any real-life You let them know you’re there for a j-o-b, period.” I still close every interview by saying something like, “Thanks for your time today. Every job is going to just be a job at some point!” It resonated and it’s true! Allow yourself the grace to make informed decisions and trust that you made the best one at the time. The more work we do to enforce our rights and speak up, the more equal the workplace can become for everyone in the future.Some great advice that I have received is: “Leave your crap at the door”. Yes, you definitely should! This is such a huge topic yet I never hear anyone talk about it whether they have done it or not (whether it was intentional or what). :)I so needed this article! My heart is unbelievably happy to have made the move I’ve been most anxious to make. I’ve learnt over the years though to make my presence known to the leadership, to create an impression. BUT fast forward months later, to my next position and a challenging phone call with a demanding client.