Category Archives: Reading
The Experience
Hooks Ain’t I a Woman blew my mind because I read it at a time when I’d never had a close friend who was a woman of color. Now I turn to memoir a lot when I want to understand … Continue reading
Leverage Offer
About a year and a half ago, during a transition in my life, I took a job I was overqualified for. I really do love the company, its perks and the people I work with. But my low salary has … Continue reading
Conversion Therapy
I pulled out the crumbled ball of newsprint and smoothed it out. The headline “Pass Bill to Restrict Abusive Practice of Conversion Therapy” jumped out at me like some mad neon leopard. My blood began to boil, and I instantly … Continue reading
Torn between two job candidates?
Melody interviewed 10 people for a marketing assistant position, and two of the candidates stood head and shoulders above the rest — Matt and Alicia. Matt, a current employee of the firm, had worked there two years as an administrative … Continue reading
Instructions for Life….
Take into account that great love and great achievements involve great risk. When you lose, don’t lose the lesson. Follow the three R’s: Respect for self; Respect for others; and Responsibility for all your actions. Remember that not getting what … Continue reading