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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How Relationships Can Help You Grow
Yesterday must have been relationship day. There were a couple of interesting interviews in the news about how to sustain a good relationship. The New York Times had an article on “The Sustainable Marriage” being more about the “me” than the “we”. People today are seeking partners that make their life more interesting, a shift from […] Read more…
It’s Easy to be Nice for a Date or Two — It’s What Happens Over Time That Counts
When I ask women in long-term relationships about what makes their relationship work, many of them say (amongst other things) that their guy is kind. It seems there are two kinds of guys: the kind guy and the not so kind. There are still plenty of men I talk to who complain that the nice […] Read more…
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…
40-Something Wellness Resolutions
Today is the day…the resolutions really begin. The lines for the machines get longer and the ads for weightloss regimens kick-in. In general 40-somethings recommend everything in moderation. Enjoy your endless energy and ability to bounce back…but take some proactive steps to take care or your wellbeing. It’s the habits that you start now that […] 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…
Embrace the Unknown in 2011
This quote from a 24 year old woman brings to life the tensions involved in being “20-something”. “Everyday my friends and I wake up and ask ourselves is this the day that we’re totally going to lose it? Everything is in flux. I’m hoping that the older you get the more stable everything gets… but […] 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…