All posts by Jennifer Winter
Jennifer Winter is a 13-year veteran in financial services, and an aspiring writer and entrepreneur. Originally from Montana, Jennifer has a great appreciation for the outdoors, and takes advantage of all the Bay Area has to offer whenever she gets the chance. Hailing from Oakland, Jennifer is always up for a glass of wine, great conversation and people watching. You can find her on Twitter @fearlessjenn.
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7 People You Wish You Worked With
Just like family, you can’t choose your colleagues. But then again, there’s nothing stopping you from dreaming, right? Here are 7 people we wish we punched in with.
4 Ways to Stay Sane in a Toxic Office
Every office has its own unique vibe, and ideally it’s a positive one. There are times, however, when the mood in your office can turn sour. Here are a few tips to help you keep your chin up and manage through.
Introducing: Equal Pay Day Ryan Gosling
To kick off Equal Pay Day, we’ve recruited the impossibly talented and persuasive Ryan Gosling to remind you why you deserve equal pay, and why you shouldn’t be afraid to ask for it.
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3 Ways to (Nicely) Handle a Bad Idea
April 9, 2012, No commentsWe’ve all been there. A colleague has a brilliant idea, that’s, well, not so brilliant. How you break the news can be a tricky endeavor, but we’ve got a few tips to help make the most of a bad idea.
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Confessions of a Condescending Colleague
March 26, 2012, No commentsThere’s at least one in every office—that woman who just seems to have it out for you. So to learn how to deal with her, we went straight to the source: the offending party. Read on for advice from a formerly condescending colleague on how to fight back.
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How to Hang at Sporting Events (When You’re Not Into Sports)
March 12, 2012, No commentsNot being a sports fan is fine—until you’re invited to a game with your company or clients. But don’t panic. We’ve got your guide to keeping up the pace the next time you find yourself at an office event on a field, court, or arena.
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Who You Should Really Celebrate on International Women’s Day
March 8, 2012, 2 CommentsToday is a time to reflect on the incredible women in our world and all they’ve done to further women’s rights and equality. But it’s also a time to celebrate someone else: You.
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What To Do When Someone Takes Credit for Your Work
February 27, 2012, Comments OffWhether intentional or an honest mistake, colleagues and bosses routinely take credit where it is most certainly not due. Never let your ideas get hijacked again with our guide to making sure your name is in the credits.
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7 Important Career Lessons I Learned from 80s Music
February 26, 2012, No commentsIf you thought the 80s was all about big hair, spandex, and awkward dance moves, well, you’d only be partially right—the decade also offered us some important career lessons. Read (and listen) on for some guidance gleaned from the soundtrack of the 80s.
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The Hunger Games: A $100 Million Bet on Women as Leaders
Titanic was a chick flick and so is this.
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5 Companies that Really Mean “Green”
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Recruiters Tell Us: Do Resume Fads Really Work?
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