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Articles by Sarah Sheppard

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Sarah Sheppard is an account manager at a feminist communications firm. She earned an MFA in creative writing from Lesley University and contributes regularly to Verywell Mind. She writes on mental health, women's issues, and redefining success.

Working During Coronavirus

COVID-19: How to Avoid Burnout & Embrace Semi-Permanency

This is a marathon, not a sprint

Career Development

Furloughs, NDAs, & Other Contracts That Affect Your Employment

You don't have to sign everything

Return to Work

How the Baby Blues Affect Your Return to Work

Some sadness or anxiety is to be expected

Mental Health

Why You Should Take a Personal Day, According to Research

Time off isn't just for vacations anymore

Pregnancy

7 Hide-Your-Pregnancy Accessories & Where to Find Them

Nothing to see here

Pregnancy

10 Benefits Questions to Ask HR When You’re Expecting

There should be a class about this

Culture & Professionalism

6 Times You Did Not Overreact

You're not "too emotional" either, but that's a conversation for another day

Interviewing

What to Do If You’re Asked Illegal Questions During an Interview

What to say, how to report it, and what to consider if you get an offer

Playlist

Let's Talk About Age Discrimination in 'Younger'

The TV show sheds light on a larger cultural problem

Management

In Defense of Male Managers

Good ones are out there—we need to remember that

Diversity

What Working Women Should Know About Women’s Equality Day

Things aren't all bad, but they're also not not bad

Salary

Occupational Sorting: Does Job Choice Affect the Gender Pay Gap?

Short answer: Yes. Long answer: Read the article

Salary

What 6 Companies Are Doing to Bridge the Gender Pay Gap

The four best practices we can implement right now

Culture & Professionalism

Too Much of a Good Thing: the Pressures of Company Culture

You don’t have to stay late and say “yes” all the time. Here’s how.

Women to Know

This Woman is a Best-Selling Author, Speaker, and Consultant—All Without a College Degree

Joy Loverde has been successfully self-employed for more than 40 years—here’s how

Career Development

Achieving Success Without a Degree

Education outside the classroom: These women prove there are many paths to a successful career

Culture & Professionalism

To Drink or Not to Drink: How to Handle Alcohol at Work

The percent of women who refuse to drink at work might surprise you

Culture & Professionalism

Mean Girls in the Workplace

It’s all fun and games… wait, no it’s not.

Reading

Must-Reads by Female Authors to Curl Up and Get Cozy With

Looking for the best books of 2018? No need to check Goodreads; these fabulous women authors have you covered

Playlist

Career Lessons from the Fabulous Women of 'The Bold Type'

We’re serving up our favorite office reminders from this show’s fearless characters

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