April 25th, 2008
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There’s nothing like a little controversy to close out the week on a fun note.
My super-cool Channel Editor Kelly Phillips Erb, aka taxgirl, forwarded me some very interesting info this morning, which she received from MomRising.org. For those who haven’t heard of it […]
By Kristen King -- 15 comments
April 17th, 2008
And those skanky women dress inappropriately for work.
Well, I’m sorry, but it’s true. I’m sure Dana agrees with me — just ask her. (And we’re not the only ones.) Neither of us coined the term "prostitot" (though we’ve both used it) but I for one sincerely wish I had. No wonder young women are so […]
By Kristen King -- 60 comments
April 10th, 2008
I might not be a great person to answer this question definitively since I have both a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree and thus can’t speak from personal experience, but I would argue that no, post-high school education is not a necessity to lead a productive and fulfilling life. HOWEVER, whether you’ll be successful […]
By Kristen King -- 6 comments
April 2nd, 2008
I won’t leave you in suspense on this one: My response is an adamant "No." As far as I’m concerned, pranks in the office are just as inappropriate as wearing a costume in the office on Halloween. You’re at work. Behave like an adult.
Now, I’m not suggesting that work shouldn’t be fun, or that it […]
By Kristen King -- 2 comments
March 6th, 2008
Although we’d like to believe that we’re an equitable society, the truth is that stereotypes and discrimination are still a big part of our professional and personal reality. Take a look at this video discussing common stereotypes and how they effect us in the workplace.
Do you see any elements you recognize in your professional history […]
By Kristen King -- 0 comments
January 24th, 2008
I gotta be honest here. No matter how many times you tell me that affirmative action and quotas in hiring and school admissions are a good idea, I will never agree. “But aren’t you for equality?” Of course I am. “Don’t you want things to be fair?” Well, yeah, duh. But the only way […]
By Kristen King -- 7 comments
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