Interesting article from Forbes Women this week on whether the Millennials in the workforce have shed their reputation as “entitled” now they are “stuck” in a pay gap due the recession. http://blogs.forbes.com/meghancasserly/2011/01/05/the-new-pay-gap-boomers-millennials-salary-recession-raise/ Meghan Casserly GIRL FRIDAY FORBES WOMEN The New Pay Gap: Boomers, Gen-X And Millennials Jan. 5 2011 – 10:52 am Forget the gender pay gap, […] Read more…
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20-Something…Wander Purposefully
Q: As an early 20-something, how do I know who I am and what my strengths are in the midst of wandering aimlessly through life? I have graduated from college with a degree that I can’t use until I graduate from grad school. Due to the competitive nature of the field, I couldn’t get into […] Read more…
Twelve 40:20 Quotes of 2010
1) “That person in your life should make your life more fun, more awesome, more great. They should make you feel more beautiful than you already do. Not the opposite.” — 40-something, Brooklyn 2) “Don’t go out with someone just because they are interested in you. Know what you want.” – 40-something, NYC 3) “I […] Read more…
This Decade’s Most Fearless 40-Somethings
This was the decade that 40-something women truly came into their own, defying expectations for how a woman should look, feel and act in her 40s. Check out my latest Huffington Post piece celebrating 10 40-something women of the decade who defied expectations and proved reinvention can happen at any age. I’m sure we all […] Read more…
Failure is Not an Option
This story is from a woman who at age 22 was sitting at the table of an architecture firm running major projects. By her mid-20’s she was part-owner of her own firm. Her advice? Believe in yourself and believe that failure is not an option. Work hard and ask for help! Here is her story: […] Read more…
20-Something Women – Step up to the Table
“57% of men are negotiating their first salary and only 7% of women.” I tweeted this fact from Facebook’s COO Sheryl Sandberg at the TEDWomen talk on December 8th. She went on to comment on how women are still not making it to the boardroom table in many professions. “Women are not making it to […] Read more…
Define and Monetize Your Skills To Transition Career
Yesterday I went to Mediabistro’s eBook Summit. The summit dealt with the changing world of publishing in the digital age but there was some relevant advice from David Gaspin on “transitioning careers”. A subject relevant to many 20-somethings. Officially the Talent Acquisition Director at Conde Nast, David Gaspin spoke of himself as a networker and coach, […] Read more…
Ten $20-Something and Under Gifts for the Holidays
A few fun ideas for last minute gifts under $29 for 20-somethings trying to stay on a budget (and heed yesterday’s advice not to overcharge). Check out the links to some favorite gift guides with highlights to unique gifts that don’t cost a fortune. 1. Top 10 Green Art Gifts for 2010 http://www.thegreenartproject.com/ Check out […] Read more…