Are we more interested in our own status than making more money?
In a book I really enjoyed Theof Choice, it stated: “In most cases, more than half of the respondents chose the options that gave them better relative position. Better to be
Do we really discriminate against unattractiveness?
Short answer: Yes. We’re human and biologically wired to look for beauty (in everything). Long answer: Being attractive is not necessarily based on your actual looks. It mean
Being an equal in a (mostly) patriarchal world
Something I’ve noticed time and time again at home, or when I travel abroad is when I am with BF, I am not addressed as a person. He’s the one that gets the: How are yo
The Necessity of Language: Why we all use and learn English globally
This article about how Quebec plans on reforming Montreal so that people speak more French than English is slightly disconcerting, especially when you read this: The Minister respo
Who needs a college education anyway?
99% of us do, unless you have a crystal ball. For every SINGLE story we hear about of successful entrepreneurs who became millionaire/billionaires without a college degree from McD
A fast guide on how to make decisions about anything
This is what I do when I want to make a decision about anything major. Of course, if it’s because I’m a little hungry and I am trying to decide between ignoring my stom
The Big Bad Wolf: Outsourcing and how it affects the job market
We can all agree that no one seems to like outsourcing. Outsourcing to China? Shame on you for not protecting American jobs! Outsourcing to India? Double curses on you and your fa
Which college degree makes you the most money?
Ever wondered what you should (or should have!!) majored in college? According to the Census Bureau’s 2010 American Community Survey, the majors that give you the best chance of
On women in the workplace
Came across this great quote today by Bill Gates*. (As I didn’t personally hear it, I am assuming the quote and the circumstances were true, but even if they weren’t, t
Peggy Olson: A girl who knows what she’s worth
Peggy Olson is a character on ‘Mad Men’, played by Elizabeth Moss. I didn’t really like her in the beginning (too mousy), but a recent episode of ‘Mad Men&#