Articles by Holly
Important Lessons for Not Looking Awkward at Work
Well dear readers, it’s happened. I am no longer one of the multitude of recent graduates who are discovering the soul-destroying reality of the job market. That’s right, I am now one of the multitude of recent graduates wh...
In Defense of Dads
The other day saw me engaged in that time-honored February tradition of wading through a sea of pink hearts to find the least nauseating Valentine’s Day cards possible for my family and friends. This year’s crop actually wa...
The Guilt-Tripper’s Guide to Saying No
The other day I tried something new: I said no to someone who asked me to do something. You see, I have the biggest guilt reflex on this side of the Atlantic. This, combined with the delusion that I am invincible and can do eve...
The Advantages of Not Knowing
I am blessed with the rare talent of making bus drivers laugh so hard that they have to pull over to the side of the road because they can’t see the traffic through their tears. How did I discover this gift? Through a misadve...
Coping with Crazy
I have a confession: I have an inner crazy lady. Who doesn’t? But this is not a “wouldn’t it be a great idea to get eight cats?” crazy lady. No, this is a “you’re not good enough and everyone you love will leave you...
The Five Stages of Job Rejection
The email is so full of promise when it appears in your inbox. There it is, word from the company you interviewed with last week, just waiting to be opened. Think of what it might contain – employment! A salary! Benefits! Not...
The Coolest Woman You’ve Never Heard Of
It seems that this country has just woken up to the fact that half of its population is comprised of women, women with perspectives and opinions. You would almost think it was a novel concept. But women have been trying to esta...
What does a Feminist Look Like?
Wednesday, 2:30 p.m. My co-worker wanders over to my desk. A semi-retired, self-described “curmudgeon,” he stands for a moment without speaking. Then – “Are you a feminist?” He spits out the last word. I blink at him,...
Lessons from the Runway
I am embarrassed to admit how much I enjoy Lifetime’s hit television series Project Runway. Normally I like my shows to involve adorably geeky secret agents, sword fights, or period dress of the nineteenth- or early twentieth...
Rejection 101
Two things seem evident to me about breaking into the professional world: The job market is not so great right now. Rejection is not so great ever. Last week I was rejected from the Dream Job – the one that would be personall...
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