Can you lean in if you’re over 40?

I just finished “Lean In” by Sheryl Sandberg yesterday and was pleasantly inspired by it. I had heard a few things that made me think I might not like it (perspectives on children, HR practices, an emphasis on careerism at the expense of family). My reading was a good reminder not to rely on the … Read more

Clarification and Update

After some comments from friends and family, I realized that I probably should clarify one important point in my last post. I guess I was not 100% honest with you, my wonderful readers. I wasn’t fired. I was terminated. Or rather, my position was eliminated and my employment with the university was terminated as a … Read more