Ask Nicole: How Do I Get a Raise and Time Off While Still Working in My Field?

I’m a recent humanities PhD with lots of student loan debt struggling to get my life together.

Ask Nicole: Can My Husband and I Agree on How to Spend Our Money?

On budgets, communication, and food.

Dear Businesslady: Dealing With Dealbreakers

If you love your job, don’t let let your boss ruin it for you.

Ask Nicole: Should I Feel Bad About My Big Purchase?

I told you I was going to do an advice column.

Would You Let Your Father’s Girlfriend Pay Off Your Student Loans?

I’m not sure I agree with Cheryl Strayed and Steve Almond’s advice.

Pay-What-You-Want? So How Much Should I Pay?

It’s hard to pay $0 for something you’re used to getting for free.

Dear Businesslady: On Emotional Labor and Regular Labor

The gift of telling someone “no.”

Talking to Alison Green About the New “Ask a Manager” Book

Happy publication day, Ask a Manager!

Dear Businesslady: The Calculus of the Aftermath

Advice for embracing the new normal.

Dear Businesslady and the Case of the Intolerable Coworker

Or, how to escape a tangled web of frustration.