Ask Sherry: What would I have done differently in this career situation?
You asked, and I am answering every Friday once I have enough questions! You can ask any question using the form here. My colleague left on short notice and I took the opportunity
Ask Sherry: What jobs pay well and let you work from home?
You asked, and I am answering every Friday once I have enough questions! You can ask any question using the form here. Could you please give some examples of occupations that could
Stop doing female-oriented busywork at the office
Nothing drives me crazier than seeing women take on emotional labour and tasks at the office, and getting confused why no one seems to credit them or appreciate them for it. Let
Career Advice: Don’t say “No”.
I am the first one to scream to all of you to say “No” more often because you’re likely doing things that aren’t in your job description, and getting paid n
Ask Sherry: On buying a 1-bedroom apartment with 1 child and living arrangements
You asked, and I am answering every Friday once I have enough questions! You can ask any question using the form here. Hello! My partner and I have a couple of kid-free days in Mon
Why do I even bother giving free career advice to people who don’t listen? Feeling the frustration of it all.
So.. I have a colleague whom I worked with a while ago, about 4 or so years ago. We kept in touch, and she kept mentioning how she wanted to become a contractor. She worked for a w
Updated 2019: How much I have saved and earned over the lifetime of my career
YEARS WORKED: 58% of my Career I feel old now. 14 years? FOURTEEN? That’s the age of one of my nephews… O_o I also calculated the 8.12 years of actual time worke
Style at Work: Politics, Fashion and The Rest of Us
Have you ever noticed that politicians have the same sort of look, over and over again? Clinton had her signature pantsuits in pastel colours, which I cannot say I was a fan of, bu
Do I need to dress like a man to get taken seriously?
High heels, skirts, dresses, makeup, hair – I DO IT ALL. Here’s an example: This is me though. I do it to feel good about myself (yes I am that shallow /sarcasm), and i
My salary over the years
In detail: Age 23: $65,000 This was my first job out of school. I was offered $50,000 initially, counselled by the interviewing partner to “not ask for more than $50K“,