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Career Advice
Below, find some of our recent career advice stories. Have a question for Kat? Check out the Contact page.
Let’s Discuss: Quiet Firing
The WSJ just had an interesting story on “quiet firing” — so let’s discuss. Are you seeing new unfriendly policies? In general, do you feel like layoffs or firings may be in the cards at your company?
Can You Bring Homemade Cookies for Your Boss?
A reader wondered: is it OK to bring homemade cookies for her boss?
Open Thread: Recommend Books, Shows, Recipes, and More for the Long Weekend!
What have you read recently that you adore? Have you made any great new recipes? What shows are bingeworthy?
How Not to Gain Weight Over Summer Recruiting Season
Kat’s good friend L shared some tips on how to avoid gaining weight over summer recruiting season.
The Best Icebreakers for Work
Which are your favorite icebreakers for work? What are your least favorite icebreakers that you’ve had to ponder in a meeting?
In-House vs. Law Firm: Elizabeth’s Story
Readers, have you investigated in-house vs. law firm life? What conclusions have you drawn for yourself — and what do you see with your friends and colleagues who have made the choice?
How to Find a Great Non-Desk Job
Readers had a great conversation about non-desk jobs the other day — whether you’re thinking of a career pivot or advising someone who’s choosing their career, these are some awesome non-desk jobs to consider.
What Are the Best Networking Events for Women?
If you’re trying to plan a networking event for women, what are the best activities or themes? We rounded up some reader ideas, but we’d love to hear what your best experiences have looked like.
What are Reasonable Boundaries When You’re Highly Paid?
What are reasonable boundaries when you’re highly paid? How do you make work/life boundaries that you and others in your life respect?
Have Your Workday Lunch Habits Changed Because of the Pandemic?
How (if at all) have your workday lunches changed in 2023? Are you doing less networking over meals than you used to?
What Tasks Do You Do at the Office vs WFH?
If you have a hybrid workweek, do you find yourself saving some tasks to do in the office vs at home?