What is your work/work balance?
Longtime readers know I am not a huge fan of the phrase "work/life balance." I use it, partly because that's what people search for, and …Read More
Category Archives: Career
Be your own amazing boss
Many people have suffered through an insufferable boss. It’s why Dilbert and The Office have been so popular. Fewer people have experienced a fantastic boss, but …Read More
Follow your passion (but look at how you spend your hours)
Next week I’ll be returning to my alma mater for my (rescheduled by a year) 20th reunion. I suppose this is where I say it’s …Read More
Thoughts on the first night solo…
I am writing this in a hotel room, on my first business trip in approximately 21 months. It is not my first night away from …Read More
Friday miscellany: Much driving around
During the early days of the pandemic, I spent very little time in the car. I think I was running on a single tank of …Read More
Space to work
In many of my time management talks and workshops, I wind up helping people with demanding jobs figure out ways to make space for their …Read More
Repost: Thinking of going part-time?
Laura's note: A few people sent me Olga Khazan's recent article in the Atlantic called "Why don't more American moms work part-time?" Part-time work is …Read More
Reader question: Letting go of the guilt
Today's understatement: Many people have spent the past six months working in less-than-ideal circumstances. Working from home a few times a week is a great …Read More
Make Mondays better
Mondays have a rough reputation. I'm personally fond of the day, but I know that's partly because I work from home (no commute) and work …Read More
The 30-hour workweek schedule (with a 50-50 split)
Lots of families are facing down a situation of virtual schooling this fall. While a number of daycares have re-opened, there is going to be …Read More