How to be creative on demand
“Deep in the countryside of Bordeaux, France, anyone out wandering one early-January night in 2013 might have caught a curious sight: a black-haired woman in …Read More
Category Archives: Career
Do billable hours lead to unhappiness?
I’ve spoken with groups of lawyers, and groups that include lawyers, several times. I mention the idea of keeping a time log. I point out …Read More
Strike a pose
Last Thursday I was snowed in, solo, with four small children. Monday was completely different. I journeyed into NYC to be interviewed for a potential …Read More
Reader question: How can I make time to start a side business? (with a side discussion on personality)
Today’s reader question comes from a woman with a full time job and two kids. She’s thinking of starting a side business, both because she’s …Read More
My writing life: playing the long game
I’m working on my taxes this week. As usual, this triggers reflections on my finances, and hence my career. I had business income from 20 …Read More
The perfect work day schedule
One thing I’ve learned from studying time logs is that there are no perfect days. There aren’t even any typical days. But if one were …Read More
Using flexible schedules to balance life: How 3 parents make the puzzle pieces fit
Laura's note: Over the next few weeks, I'll be running some guest posts. Today's comes from Brie Weiler Reynolds, director of online content at FlexJobs. I've …Read More
“Rarely do people question success in the same way they do failure”
Oh, Real Simple. Your cover stories on laundry, your strange editor’s letters about Sheryl Sandberg, and photo spreads featuring not-real-simple $400 linen pants have been …Read More
Is it better than driving a taxi?
Every list has its charm and idiocy, and the US News annual list of the 100 best jobs is no exception. The list attempts to …Read More
Do it anyway, redux
Last month I wrote about a solo, Saturday night trip into NYC to see a concert. I was tired, the weather was cold and rainy, …Read More