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Ever had that moment in an interview when they hit you with a question so random you wonder if they’re secretly filming for a comedy show? 😅“If you were a kitchen appliance, which one would you be and why?”(Yes, that’s a real question someone got asked. And no, “wine opener” wasn’t the right answer 🍷) […]

Right, let’s cut to the chase. We’ve all been in those interviews where you’re trying to figure out if “What’s your biggest weakness?” is actually a trick question. (Spoiler: it kind of is.) But here’s the thing: while everyone else is giving the same tired answers, you’re about to drop responses that make hiring managers […]

Let’s talk about money, shall we? (And no, this isn’t another one of those “stop buying coffee” lectures ☕🙄). We’ve all been there—sitting across from our manager, palms sweaty, heart racing, trying to ask for more money without sounding like we’re plotting a bank heist. But here’s the tea: you’re probably making these classic negotiation […]

‘As previously discussed…’ (About that conversation that NEVER happened.) ‘No one else has a problem with this…’ (Ah yes, classic “let’s make you feel like the problem” energy.) Gaslighting at work isn’t always dramatic. It’s not always a boss slamming their fists on the desk, screaming that you’re imagining things. More often, it’s sneaky. It’s […]

‘Thriving under pressure’ 🚩‘Fast-paced environment’ 🚩‘High-performance culture’ 🚩 Ah yes, the corporate rebrand of chronic stress and zero work-life balance. Can we just call it what it really is? A fancy way of saying, “We refuse to hire more people, so you’ll be picking up the slack until you break.” Look, unless you’re a trauma […]

Ok, tell me this. Have you ever sat in that “quick chat” that turned into a whole therapy session (except you’re the one paying for it 🙃)? Why are we STILL dealing with bosses who are literally more toxic than our exes?? You know exactly what I mean: • Those “quick chats” at 4:55pm on […]

Look, we need to talk about something… Picture this: You’re in a virtual team meeting, and Steve (you know the type – it’s ALWAYS a Steve) just reworded your entire project proposal and presented it as his groundbreaking idea. Meanwhile, you’re sitting there, on mute, doing that weird smile-nod combo, mentally crafting the perfect response […]

Ok, tell me this. Have you ever sat in that “quick chat” that turned into a whole therapy session (except you’re the one paying for it 🙃)? Why are we STILL dealing with bosses who are literally more toxic than our exes?? You know exactly what I mean: • Those “quick chats” at 4:55pm on […]

The 4 Pillars of a Fulfilling Career: Relationships, Income, Confidence, and Hours. You have done everything you thought you were supposed to do for a fulfilling career. You’re qualified, you have a career but are you HAPPY? The people that are the happiest in their careers take a holistic 360 approach concentrating on these four […]

7 minute read. So now, as well as being career queens, gentle parents, BFF’s, loving daughters, inspirational sisters AND being supportive partners, we have to do it all with a gritted happy smile on our faces against the backdrop of a constant barrage of “motivational quotes” to keep us pushing forward. Being in a constant […]