My first memories of “failure” were 1) losing a game of checkers to a family friend and 2) not placing in the school science fair in elementary. I was about 8 years of age when these two experiences occurred, and I was very much upset by both. I remember crying about losing the game of […]
When applying for a job, most applicants tend to be so eager for something new, or something paying for that matter, that they throw their hat in the ring for any and everything that they deem themselves qualified for. For some, applying for a job is a numbers game, with the perception that the more […]
Thinking about and planning for retirement and retirement income when you are still finding your place in the workforce can be quite difficult. Some of us may be feeling as if we are just now settling in on the type of work we would like to do for an extended period of time. Others who […]
Numerous students and fellow interns filed lawsuits in 2011 and 2013 against media conglomerates NBC Universal, Viacom and CBS upon realizing that the hours upon hours of unpaid grunt work being given under the guise of college credit or simply paying your dues to work within the entertainment and media industry without pay is illegal. […]
At one point during my search for employment after law school, I sent roughly 10 to 12 resumes off to law firms each day. I know for a fact I was not being strategic with how I disseminated my resume and cover letter. For the most part, it was just a numbers game to me. […]
On March 2, Nina Pham, also known to the public as the “Ebola Nurse,” filed a lawsuit against Texas Health Resources, the parent company to Texas Health Presbyterian Dallas, alleging that the hospital’s lack of training and proper equipment, as well as violations of her privacy, turned her into “a symbol of corporate neglect – […]
Legal Breakdowns Of The Hottest Entertainment & Celebrity Drama On February 18th, an Illinois federal judge dismissed a $3 billion royalty lawsuit filed against PepsiCo, Inc. and others brought by the heirs of the actress who played Aunt Jemima. According to the suit, two great-grandchildren of Anna S. Harrington, Dannez W. Hunter and Larnell Evans, […]
The latest on Bobbi Kristina: While Bobbi is still fighting for her life, CNN is reporting that they have removed her breathing tube and has gone through a tracheotomy. This means she will be now breathing through a hole in her throat. This choice lowers her risk of infection and is said to be a […]
We are all fully aware of the stigma associated with women being addicted to shopping. Of course this is a vague generalization, however, how much truth lies within it? I hate shopping. I do not like shopping for food, clothes and/or shoes as it just takes too much time! I never purchase upon first site, […]
I can unequivocally say that I absolutely abhor networking in its traditional sense. I am an introvert, with socialite tendencies, and the word networking conjures up thoughts of huge cold rooms, a sea of people in dull gray and blue suits, corny and unnecessary conversations with strangers and cheap wine. I mean, don’t get me […]
It does not matter if you are an entrepreneur or employee, a work from home mother or commuting 9 to 5’er. It doesn’t even matter if you are a full time stay at home mother with aspirations of starting your own business or returning to the workforce, family will always affect your career, for better […]
Taking a mother’s advice on the many issues in life we may face is not always a daughter’s first instinct. Growing up, many of us rolled our eyes while being schooled on the ways of the world and how life sometimes plays out, whether good, bad or indifferent. Despite any previous tendencies to ignore words […]
