One summer, when I found myself with no job and no plan, I panicked and took a job on a chicken farm in the French countryside. I told myself the job would look good on my resume – showing I am adventurous and understand the agriculture business to boot. Neither is true, in fact, and [...]
Negotiating
4 interview questions you should never ask
July 25th, 2004
 Most interviews reach a pause when the hiring manager says, “Do you have any questions for me?" In a world of workplace transparency the most common response to this question would be, “No. I have no questions. I am sick of job hunting. Give me a job."
4 tips for salary negotiation
December 11th, 2003
Don't be afraid to negotiate your salary. Once a hiring manager chooses you from what is probably the largest pool of candidates she’s ever seen, you know you’re a top candidate. The current economy won’t give you the edge to ask for first-class air travel, but you do have options that can improve your salary [...]
Couples therapy can help your career
October 5th, 2003
Couples therapy: My husband is slumped at the edge of the sofa, sulking. I sit in the center cushion, upright and animated, ranting about why he needs to get rid of his bike.
What to ask for if more money is not an option
January 6th, 2003
It’s salary review season. Most managers conduct performance reviews at the beginning of the year, and most performance reviews entail some sort of salary review. Don’t get your hopes up for a raise though. In this economy, many companies have a salary freeze, and no one’s coming out of the cold any time soon.
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Super Bowl Sunday coup: Times Sqare is empty, which inspires me to try to get last-minute tickets to The Lion King. Orchestra seats! Score! 2 days ago
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