Have a “what I wish I knew then” story or a “what I wish I knew” question?
Career & financial advice for 20-somethings from 40-somethings
Health and beauty and style to self-fulfillment, self-esteem and body image.
Q: Hello Ladies. I’m almost 22, graduating in May with my Masters and I’ve saved up for the past four years to be able to put about 20-25% down to buy a house, but my parents don’t want me to now that they see I was actually serious when I made that goal four years […] Read more…
Yesterday I answered the question, “How do you know that you have met the one?” Sometimes it’s about knowing when someone is not the one. Most women wish they’de spent less time on the wrong guys in their 20’s. How do you avoid wasting time in the wrong relationship? And more importantly, when do you […] Read more…
Q. How do I know I have met “the one”? — 20-something A. When making it work isn’t work:) Well that is one answer but it seems to sum up what a lot of women say. I did a post on this subject a few months ago and that was a common theme. A lack […] Read more…
A week ago Friday I posted an answer to a question from a 20-something expectant mom and law student asking professional moms if it’s possible to have it all…and if so, what benefits are essential? It’s a question I often get from 20-somethings pregnant or not. One 20-something recently said to me, “My friends and […] Read more…
Every time I interview a 40-something woman for 40:20 Vision I ask them what 3 “gifts” would they give a 20-something if they were a “Forty-Godmother”. Here’s one woman’s gifts: 1. Outward bound — help to get to know yourself through the outdoors 2. The ability to say no and not feel guilty 3. Lifelong […] Read more…
I got a few interesting responses on fun ways to spend Valentine’s Day with or without a lover. Geek Love “I think people take Valentine’s Day too hard – it doesn’t have to be all about romantic love or whether you are in a couple. It is a day to celebrate the love all around […] Read more…
Refinery29 lists some fun “single” ideas for Valentine’s Day in NYC and Chicago. Check out your local listings for activities geared to singles on Valentine’s Day and have some fun. So often Valentine’s Day is depicted as this day where singles are either sad or bitter. The anti-Valentine’s Day party that Jessica Biel’s character throws […] Read more…
“Friends don’t let friends date idiots. My roommate and I were a bad combination. We were in our 20s and we would talk to each other when the guy in our life was not so nice and we would tell eachother, “Oh he’s just going through a bad time, it will get better.” We were […] Read more…