Twenty Something Advice

Who Are You?

Christine Hassler | Posted 11.03.2009 | Living


Christine Hassler

Stepping into jobs and relationships that are not satisfying or being completely paralyzed by ambiguity are common outcomes of not really knowing who you are.

Are You Having A Quarterlife Crisis?

Christine Hassler | Posted 10.21.2009 | Living


Christine Hassler

I woke up one day in a cold sweat and found myself in the midst of my own quarterlife crisis. The good news is that I survived it.

When Your Friend Becomes Your Boss: How To Preserve Your Job And Friendship

Christine Hassler | Posted 10.17.2009 | Living


Christine Hassler

If you are yourself asking the question, "why him not me?" answer it via self-reflection and investigation...

How To Deal With Friends With Money

Christine Hassler | Posted 09.11.2009 | Living


Christine Hassler

Dear Christine, "My core group of friends from college make a lot more money then I do. They all dove right into their careers right after college wh...

My Parents Or My Boyfriend?

Christine Hassler | Posted 08.21.2009 | Living


Christine Hassler

Dear Christine, My parents do not approve of my boyfriend but I love him and we are happy together. They keep telling me that I can do better and are...

How To Deal With Anxiety

Christine Hassler | Posted 08.14.2009 | Living


Christine Hassler

Dear Christine, Lately I have been struggling so much with anxiety about everything in my life. I feel like I should have more figured out about my fu...

How Do I Find My Passion?

Christine Hassler | Posted 08.07.2009 | Living


Christine Hassler

Passion is not something you "find" like an apartment, a new restaurant or a great pair of shoes. Discovering your passion is an evolutionary and unique process. Most of us assume passion arrives like a thunderbolt of inspiration, instantly spreading wonderfully warm feelings and clarity about what we should do with our life.

Advice On Advice

Christine Hassler | Posted 07.24.2009 | Living


Christine Hassler

The last few weeks, I have offered observations and advice regarding the twenty-something experience which inspired even more advice, feedback and col...

10 Tips For Twenty Something Transformation

Christine Hassler | Posted 07.18.2009 | Living


Christine Hassler

The past two weeks, I have blogged about the rite of passage for today's twenty something woman (part one and part two). Below are ten brief tips to ...

Generation Superwomen: Sitting On The Sidelines

Makenna Goodman at Chelsea Green | Makenna Goodman | Posted 07.13.2009 | Living


I Don't Want To Burn My Bra, But AAARGH!This weekend I sat on the sidelines of the men's soccer game. It was a big deal, and many people were there, y...

Why Law School Might Not Be A Good Call

The Stimulist | Posted 07.11.2009 | Living


It's come to me slowly, a revelation of sorts: I went to the college they promised me. I went to the school of the catalog quote-box, a "hotbed" of ...

Part 2: The Rite Of Passage For Today's Twenty-Something Woman

Christine Hassler | Posted 07.09.2009 | Living


Christine Hassler

While it's true that life is an on-going process of evolution and discovery, the twenty-something decade of a woman's life presents a critical time to answer a call from within.

The Rite Of Passage For Today's Twenty-Something Woman

Christine Hassler | Posted 07.03.2009 | Living


Christine Hassler

My intention in this post is to begin a discussion around the issues, challenges, and changes that women face as they journey through their twenties a...

The Corporate Freshman: 7 Ways to Make Your Boss Like You

Alexandra Levit | Posted 06.29.2009 | Living


Alexandra Levit

Keep in mind that your boss is a human being and that he is going to make mistakes. He is not trying to make your life difficult.

What Is The Most Important Thing To Learn In Your Twenties?

Christine Hassler | Posted 06.26.2009 | Living


Christine Hassler

They say hindsight is 20/20. I'm sure we all have said at least once, "If I knew then what I know now . . ."

How To Get Over A Cheater

Christine Hassler | Posted 06.19.2009 | Living


Christine Hassler

Dear Christine, I broke up with my boyfriend about two months ago because he cheated on me. I am really struggling - it infuriates and makes me sad e...

When To Dive In To A Long-Term Relationship

Christine Hassler | Posted 06.12.2009 | Living


Christine Hassler

Dear Christine, From your experiences and research about 20-somethings, at what point in life do you suggest young people start looking for a long-te...

The Corporate Freshman: Your Rep is More Important Than Ever

Alexandra Levit | Posted 06.10.2009 | Business


Alexandra Levit

So what if you still play drinking games on Friday nights or prefer a book to human company? You can still have a corporate persona.

Phasing Out A Friendship

Christine Hassler | Posted 06.05.2009 | Living


Christine Hassler

Dear Christine, I read your posts about spring cleaning relationships and your advice hit a nerve with me. I have a friendship I want to end - I have...

How To Spring Clean Your Relationships, PART 2

Christine Hassler | Posted 05.29.2009 | Living


Christine Hassler

Last week I wrote a post on "How To Spring Clean Your Relationships" and the insightful comments inspired me to elaborate a bit more about the process...

How To Be Jobless Without Feeling Useless

Christine Hassler | Posted 05.15.2009 | Living


Christine Hassler

Dear Christine, I have been unemployed for two months and feel like I have been very proactive in my job search. I am on-line everyday looking for ne...

Getting To The Core Of What You Want

Christine Hassler | Posted 05.01.2009 | Living


Christine Hassler

Dear Christine, I recently read your book and did the exercise, "Getting to the Core of What You Want" and I discovered that the only thing I really w...

Searching For Motivation

Christine Hassler | Posted 04.24.2009 | Living


Christine Hassler

Dear Christine, I am struggling with reaching a goal. Since 2004 I have wanted to get my MBA, but there is one thing that keeps me from realizing my d...

Are You Annoyed By A Co-Worker?

Christine Hassler | Posted 04.03.2009 | Living


Christine Hassler

Dear Christine, There is a woman I work with everyday who absolutely drives me crazy. She's emotional, always has to get her opinion heard and be rig...

Open Letter to College Seniors and Recent Grads: Stop Whining

Tamar Abrams | Posted 03.13.2009 | Living


Tamar Abrams

The salad days of starting a career with the word "manager" in your title are probably over. You may need to begin as an "administrative assistant." Oh the horror! But It's only up from there.