Month: September 2024

In A World That Demands Women Shrink, Weightlifting Taught Me The Opposite

In A World That Demands Women Shrink, Weightlifting Taught Me The Opposite

When I joined a gym last year, I was searching for a way to process my anxiety and reduce risk of injury from long-distance running. My goals were modest: I wanted to learn how to do proper press-ups and feel a little bit less intimidated by a squat rack. What […]

Money Diary: A Policy Manager In Bristol On £53,300

Money Diary: A Policy Manager In Bristol On £53,300

Welcome to Money Diaries where we are tackling the ever-present taboo that is money. We’re asking real people how they spend their hard-earned money during a seven-day period — and we’re tracking every last penny. This week: “I’m a 31-year-old policy manager based in Bristol and working predominantly remotely. I live with […]

6 Coat & Jacket Trends You’ll Be Seeing This Autumn

6 Coat & Jacket Trends You’ll Be Seeing This Autumn

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Salary Story: I’m A Part-Time Working Mum & I Miss Disposable Income

Salary Story: I’m A Part-Time Working Mum & I Miss Disposable Income

In our series Salary Stories, women with long-term career experience open up about the most intimate details of their jobs: compensation. It’s an honest look at how real people navigate the complicated world of negotiating, raises, promotions and job loss, with the hope it will give young women more insight into […]