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Dear Idgie,
Over my spring break I went to visit a friend who recently moved very far away. It was obvious that we both always liked each other, but couldn’t do anything about it as I was in a long-term relationship [...]
Take charge advice for work and play appearing randomly on your favorite blog…
Dear Idgie,
Being the middle manager sucks. I have tons of my own work, and some work of others that I’m supposed to review. And then, of course, responsibility for all of the work to the managers above me.
Today I learned [...]
Take charge advice for work and play sometimes on Thursdays
Idg–
I got married young. It was a mistake that was quickly rectified. Now it is over 10 years later and I’m dating a great guy. He knows about my divorce, but I’m meeting his parents for the first time on New Years day. They [...]
Take charge advice for work and play, every Thursday (give or take)
Dear Idgie,
I just started a new job. I love the work I’m doing–it is exciting, interesting, and exactly what I’m trained to do. However, the culture at this new company is very much in the “work hard, play hard” mentality. I [...]
Take charge advice for work and play (roughly) every Thursday
Idg-
I’m hosting a dance party for a group of my girlfriends next weekend. I’ve got a kickin’ mix, some chex mix, and some beer. What am I missing?
Dancing Queen
Queen,
It sounds like you have the essentials. But to really make the dance [...]
Take charge advice for work and play (theoretically) every Thursday
Idgie- I just graduated from law school and am working at a really cool firm. It is laid back, smart, and fun! The style is decidedly lax–everyone wears jeans! All my friends are jealous! However, an older woman (a partner!) at the firm has pulled me aside [...]
Take charge advice for work and play every Thursday (except the last 3 weeks)
Idg– I’m 9 weeks pregnant, yay! But I feel awful and am having a hard time pulling it together at work. I can’t concentrate, I can’t eat, and I can barely answer basic questions. I’m scared my team thinks I’ve got [...]
Dear Idgie,
I have a question of my own this week. It is rare that I work with someone junior to me. Traditionally, projects are staffed with one partner and one associate whenever possible so as to keep costs down. However, as of late, I have been incredibly busy and have needed to pass projects [...]
Take charge advice for work and play every Thursday Idgie, I’m getting my first traveling assignment for work. I will be in Chicago for the next 8 weeks, Monday morning to Thursday night. I’m excited, but have no idea what to pack. Any pointers? -Leaving on a jet plane Jet, I spent the first few years of [...]
Take charge advice for work and play every Thursday
Idgie–
There is a woman I work with who I get along with really well. She always has interesting stories and we are on friendly terms, often chatting about non-work subjects before and after meetings. I’d like to invite her to a non-work happy hour [...]
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