Economic uncertainty looms, and it’s already impacting many. How can we survive these challenging times? If you have a steady job, start by taking some basic steps: manage your finances as much as you can by creating a budget and trimming where you can. Look into ways to manage debt, including paying things like credit…
Is anyone else struggling a bit to find reasons to be celebratory and thankful right now? I feel you. And I suggest that this might be the most important time to do so, as the dark days ahead loom. Gratitude will help us focus on finding ways forward and avoiding capitulating before the fight has…
What to do if you get laid off Being laid off stinks! It’s such a terrible feeling. But if it happens to you, you’re not powerless. Here are some steps you can take to move toward a new job and a better future. · Mourn. It’s okay to grieve the loss, and to acknowledge…
Are you waiting for a promotion that never actually happens? If you’ve been at your organization for a few years and are doing excellent work but still you don’t have the promotion you want, it can feel like real progress is simply out of your reach. You try and try, but no dice. It’s so…
How much are your skills and experiences worth? It’s important to be able to describe yourself in a way that is attractive, compelling, and memorable to an employer, whether you’re seeking a promotion or venturing into a whole new job. This description is the core of your competitive advantage. It clearly articulates why an employer…
Money can be an uncomfortable topic for lots of us. Many of my clients will start any salary discussion with a vague apology: “It’s not really about the money, but….” I think this often stems for a vague sense that they’re either not worth a big salary or that earning a lot of money will…
Like many of you, I was both appalled and unsurprised by last week’s Supreme Court decision that says my freedom and autonomy matter less than a cis man’s. And like a lot of you, I have spent the time since then pondering what this means, both in the immediate future and in terms of other…
After last week’s post, you know how to handle salary questions, but how can you make sure you’re getting a fair offer and not leaving money on the table? Salary negotiation can be scary and intimidating, but it’s important to ensure you get paid fairly. Here are a few basic tips to get you started:…
Tired of getting asked about your salary history? The good news is that, in many states now, questions about that are illegal. Salary history information has historically perpetuated pay gaps based on gender and race, hamstringing pay negotiation attempts by people who started at lower salaries. Additionally, there are many municipalities with similar laws,…
If you’re looking for a new career path, it can be hard to know what salary range you should be aiming for. While there are lots of factors to that answer, a good starting place can be to figure out what it really costs you to live comfortably. Here are some budgeting tips, but also…