The red and blue lights flash in your rear view mirror.  You hear sirens and your heart sinks. You’re being pulled over by the police.  Immediately, you are remorseful for driving over the speed limit.  You can’t afford another point or two on your record, or the hike in your insurance premiums.  What do you do to get out of the ticket? It’s estimated that over 100,000 people...

You’re all set on networking.  You update your status on Facebook every two hours, have a religious following on Twitter, have thousands of connections on LinkedIn, and you’ve positioned your blog as the next Perez Hilton.  Good for you!  In an age where teenagers would rather text than have regular conversations, you’ve covered all the bases on networking, right?  Wrong. Social...

So you work full-time, have a family you barely see, hardly make it to the yoga class you love, and only get six hours of sleep each night.  Why on earth would you want to have a second job?  There are many benefits to having a second job, and in many cases it may be worth the extra stress and time.  Here we discuss the top five reasons why any professional woman should have a second job. 1.  Your...

Welcome to The Professional Girl’s Guide, a blog intended to help busy professional women balance their careers with their personal lives.  Here you will find useful guides on everyday topics, and a forum where you can discuss matters that are most relevant to you as a professional woman.  Find topics on career advancement, health and beauty, finances, dating and relationships, technology,...