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What to Do When There’s Nothing to Do

You’re in an office with brilliant people who might even want to guide and mentor you. They’re probably doing work, and you can too. So let’s face it: in this setting, Facebook is not the move. Alas, what is?

Establishing a Good Relationship with Your Boss

A Case Study. The worst relationship I ever had with a boss was at a non-profit I interned with a couple years ago. My boss, who I’ll call Theresa, was a distinguished Harvard graduate dedicated to fighting for women’s rights, a time-consuming and often frustrating job. From day one, her incredible intellect and drive both astounded […]