article thumbnail

Steel Magnolias, Barbie, and Other Wise Women – In Celebration of a Complicated Women’s History Month By Bonnie Low-Kramen

Bonnie Low-Krayman

Olympia loved that at the beginning of the movie, the women could be seen as the beloved and well worn Southern female stereotypes – preoccupied with gossip, clothes, hair, flowers, and food. When you’re a star, your skills and talents will always be welcomed elsewhere. The script was about the friendship of women.

article thumbnail

Climb the career tree, all the way to the top!

Practically Perfect PA

I like colour in work clothes but go for powerful reds and jewel tones, no baby pinks. Absorb the information on your company’s website and try and learn new skills where possible such as reading balance sheets. Sorry to say it but if you want to transform from PA to Leader, gossip is a big no. Zip your lip.

article thumbnail

Full-time Freelance Writing Jobs | Men With Pens

Men With Pens

Dress in comfortable clothes (I recommend Hawaiian shirts). You have to be disciplined with money, a skill many writers don’t have. I’ve also done the freelancing thing–learning to market myself, developing my money management skills and learned to juggle. Smoke breaks with friends. This is a biggie.

2010 40