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Career Couch: Expecting a Baby, but Not the Stereotypes

Q. You recently became pregnant and expect to continue working through the pregnancy and after maternity leave. Although the initial reaction has been positive, is it possible you will face negative repercussions in the office? A. It is possible, said ...

From EILENE ZIMMERMAN, The New York Times,  21 Nov 2009
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Career Couch: Helping Teenagers Find Their Dreams

Q. What, if anything, can parents of high-school-age children do to guide them toward their true professional calling? A. Some parents are apt to put pressure on their children about choosing a first career, thinking that it will determine the course ...

From EILENE ZIMMERMAN, The New York Times,  24 Oct 2009
Related Topics: DePauw University,  New York University

Career Couch: The Promotion That Got Away

Q. You were just passed over for a promotion that you believe you deserved. You are shocked but don’t want to mishandle the situation. What should you do? A. First, calm down. You may feel as if you’ve just sustained a body blow, but you need time to ...

From EILENE ZIMMERMAN, The New York Times,  26 Sep 2009
Related Topics: Harvard University

Career Couch: When a Colleague Doesn’t Pull His Weight

Q. You work with someone you think is lazy and resent him for it. He doesn’t seem to carry his load, wastes time socializing and misses deadlines. Is it possible that your perception of him is wrong? A. Yes. When we compare our own work with that of ...

From EILENE ZIMMERMAN, The New York Times,  29 Aug 2009
Related Topics: Administaff, Inc.

Career Couch: Are Three Martinis Three Too Many?

Q. You are new to the corporate world and not sure what to do at business functions or after-hour gatherings where alcohol is present. If everyone else is drinking including your boss should you drink, too? A. For those new to the professional world, ...

From EILENE ZIMMERMAN, The New York Times,  1 Aug 2009
Related Topics: Facebook Inc.

Career Couch: How to Make the Best of a Delayed Retirement

Q. You had been planning to retire very soon, but the value of your portfolio has declined too much for you to do so now. How can you get over your disappointment? A. It might help to know that you are not alone. The recession has caused many baby ...

From EILENE ZIMMERMAN, The New York Times,  4 Jul 2009

As Beauty Schools Grow, Chemistry Joins Curlers

AT the Bellus Academy in Poway, Calif., students in white lab coats study chemistry in an advanced hair color class. Down the hall, in the esthetics clinic, they examine people’s skin under brightly lighted magnifiers. A few doors away, massage and ...

From EILENE ZIMMERMAN, The New York Times,  6 Jun 2009
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Career Couch: Helping the Job Seeker Without Hurting Yourself

Q. You have been receiving several phone calls a week from people seeking help in finding a job. Although you want to be helpful, there is a limit to the time you can spend thinking about someone else’s job search. Whom should you help? A. Those who ...

From EILENE ZIMMERMAN, The New York Times,  6 Jun 2009

In a Rocky Job Market, New Pressure on Moms

MEN have been hard-hit by this recession, accounting for about 80 percent of United States job losses, and that is pushing more women into the work force. Many of those women are former stay-at-home mothers, thrust back into jobs sooner than they had ...

From EILENE ZIMMERMAN, The New York Times,  23 May 2009
Related Topics: Craigslist.org,  Microsoft Corporation

Career Couch: Moonlighting Can Pay, but Consider the Costs

Q. Your company is freezing or reducing salaries and cutting hours, so money is tight. Should you consider taking a second job? A. Although a second job may seem like a logical option when your finances are strained, it will require personal and ...

From EILENE ZIMMERMAN, The New York Times,  9 May 2009
Related Topics: Craigslist.org

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