Once upon a time I was a twenty-something woman-in-tech, and I had a poster of a buxom beer wench in my cubicle. It wasn't my poster (or at least not at first). But it was in my cubicle (or what had become my cubicle) until it wasn't. It was the 90s, and I was working as a … Continue reading How I ended up with a pin up poster in my work cubicle
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Recently a friend of mine got a new job. I'm older and have more professional experience, but I won't degrade our relationship by calling it mentoring. Still, I try to give her good advice when I can, which is why when I found out she got the job I told her, "Ask for more money." "Do I … Continue reading Always ask for more money
In case you missed the shameless self-promoting I did on Twitter and Facebook, I was interviewed for an episode of the Women Killing It! podcast. I talked about balancing my day job and my writing. I also talked about the challenges of working with men, and I shared some advice from a mentor (that long time readers may … Continue reading I was on the Women Killing It! podcast
Recently a good friend and mentor from my work transferred back to Washington, D.C. after her yearlong rotation in Chicago. Before she left, a few of us were standing around the common area in our office. Someone suggested that we do a roast/celebration for my friend during her last team meeting with us. They said I should tell … Continue reading Even strong women cry (sometimes at work)
Going to conferences and training events can be vital for sharpening your skills and maintaining a strong professional network. Unfortunately, many mothers avoid conferences and multi-day training courses because of parenting-related challenges. When I asked about this on Facebook I was flooded with women (and a few men) sharing reasons they didn't attend professional events, … Continue reading How conferences and training events can better support moms (and dads)
Kim Z. Dale 