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Articles by Meredith Boe

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Meredith Boe is a freelance writer and editor based in Chicago. She regularly writes articles about working women and self-employment, in addition to literary criticism, poetry, and creative prose.

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Your Greatest Work Strengths (& Weaknesses) Based on Your Myers-Briggs Type

Weaknesses are just "opportunities for advancement"

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How & When to Tell Coworkers You’re Expecting

Secrets, secrets are no fun unless they're shared with everyone

How to Ask for Maternity Leave When Your Job Doesn’t Offer It

Employment laws to the rescue!

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The Top 5 Ways Women Can Support Other Women in the Workforce

When one of us wins, we all win

Your Guide to Pumping at Work

Your rights, your time, and dealing with your coworkers

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Can You Ever *Really* Wear Ripped Jeans to the Office?

We think yes, but here’s a brief history of how we got to the point of even asking this question

How to Master the Elevator Pitch

Next stop: the C-suite

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Why I Quit a Job for *the* Job

It's not about passion—it's about happiness

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How to Dress Professionally While Traveling

Linen: the best fabric for standing, leaning slightly, and enjoying gentle breezes—not business trips

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There’s a Difference Between Condescension & Advocacy in the Workplace

Yes, "teach people how to treat you" applies here too

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When Your New Job Is Nothing Like You Expected

How soon is too soon to leave a job you hate?

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12 Women Thought Leaders We Love

Their stories are inspiring and so are their messages

Female-Friendly Companies

Companies Where Career Changes Are Risk-Free

Find your perfect career—without leaving your job

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Fit In or Stand Out? The Great Boys’ Club Debate

If you can't beat 'em, join 'em, right? Not exactly

Female-Friendly Companies

Companies, These Are What Mom-Friendly Benefits Look Like

InHerSight recently released data about the top companies for working moms. Take a deep dive into what makes them stand out from the crowd

Data & Research

Understanding What the Gender Pay Gap Really Means

How the 80 cents pay discrepancy is more complicated than we thought

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Companies: What Does and Doesn't Help Close the Gender Pay Gap

Do business better by nixing some practices and championing others

Are You Contributing to an Inclusive or Exclusive Workplace?

You think you’re in the know about how to build an inclusive work space. But these three things often make offices even more divided.

How to Take a Pay Cut for Your Dream Job

Why you shouldn’t hesitate to make a temporary sacrifice to pursue your passion

How to Quit Your Job and Stay on Good Terms

Give notice and still get a reference with this helpful guide

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