Some fashion publicist something or other, who apparently appears in the scripted “reality” series The Hills, found out one of her interns was blogging about her and blew a gasket. I know, this isn’t really news. But the words the woman, whose name is Kelly Cutrone, used were just so vicious. According to New York [...]

Starting an anecdote with a line such as “Today at the office…” or “Today while on the packed train at 8:30 AM…” easily provokes cringes or pity from friends. Those lucky acquaintances of mine who’ve chosen an alternate path know not the stifling politics and dingy cube walls that greet the office cog each morning, one who’s [...]

Have you taken a look at the job ads lately?  If you’re one of the lucky ones who hasn’t had to, I’ll let you in on what’s been going on.  Normal, seemingly respectable companies are turning over more and more real, vital positions to decent, hardworking employees, and then not giving them any paychecks.  Surely, you say, [...]

I came up with a good answer to a common stupid interview question. Stiff-collared interviewer: What do you see yourself doing in five years? Me: You, if I’m lucky. (wink) How could anyone turn you down after a zinger like that? (Note: LizandLaura.com is not responsible for any lawsuits, sexual harassment-related or otherwise, that you [...]

There’s something so satisfying about preparing for a job interview, despite the stressful nature of those pre-interview hours. You shower and shave, put on some makeup or whatever, and then it’s like you’re playing dress-up. Depending on what job you go to, you’ll accessorize more or less conservatively, wear hip sneakers versus black leather pumps, [...]

An Opinion Piece by Laura There are a lot of things you can say about jobs that could easily apply to romantic relationships.  People always talk about how quitting their job feels like dumping someone, or how job interviews are like dates without the free dinner.  In case you’re curious, I am currently unemployed, so [...]