Advice - The Cut

mind the gap 9/21/2018

How One Couple Quit Their Jobs and Traveled for a YearA new book shows how they made it work after dating for four months.

By Sarah Nechamkin

my two cents 9/20/2018

I Defaulted on My Student Loans. Now What?What to do when you’re in a debt trap.

By Charlotte Cowles

ask polly 9/19/2018

Ask Polly: ‘My Parents Don’t Love Me!’You don’t deserve to get hurt, over and over again.

By Heather Havrilesky

ask a boss 9/18/2018

How to Ask for More Vacation TimeThis is (a) something people do, and (b) a request that’s often granted.

By Alison Green

my two cents 9/13/2018

How Can I Recover From the Money Problems of My Early 20s?Your problems might be frustrating, but at least they’re fixable.

By Charlotte Cowles

ask polly 9/12/2018

‘How Can I Make Art When So Many People Expect So Much Greatness From Me?’It’s crucial to recognize that the work IS the end, not a means to an end.

By Heather Havrilesky

ask a boss 9/11/2018

How to Prepare for an Interview: The Ultimate GuideSpend twice as much time preparing than you think you need to.

By Alison Green

my two cents 9/7/2018

How to Live With Student Debt Without Losing Your MindEating cereal for dinner isn’t the solution.

By Charlotte Cowles

ask polly 9/5/2018

‘How Can I Believe in Anything, After So Many Shitty Things Have Happened?’When the stakes are high, trying to navigate your current, disappointing reality is the most terrifying thing of all.

By Heather Havrilesky

my two cents 8/30/2018

I’m a Freelancer. What Should I Do With My $20,000 Savings?A solution for those of us without a 401(k).

By Charlotte Cowles

ask polly 8/29/2018

Ask Polly: ‘All of My Friends Are Terrible But I Love Them. What Can I Do?’Your old ways of doing things won’t work anymore.

By Heather Havrilesky

ask a boss 8/28/2018

‘My Boss Is Passive-Aggressive!’Whenever your boss sulks or behaves like a child, that’s not your problem to solve.

By Alison Green

my two cents 8/23/2018

‘My Husband Spends All His Money on His 13-Year-Old Daughter’And we’re about to have a baby.

By Charlotte Cowles

ask polly 8/22/2018

Ask Polly: ‘Should I Quit My Day Job to Write a Book?’It’s harder to finish creative work when you view it as a means to an end.

By Heather Havrilesky

ask a boss 8/21/2018

How to Answer the 6 Most Common Job-Interview QuestionsThink about what your interviewer wants to hear.

By Alison Green

my two cents 8/16/2018

How to Stop Cheating on Your BudgetThe key is to catch yourself at just the right moment.

By Charlotte Cowles

ask polly 8/15/2018

Ask Polly: ‘I Like Myself, But I Hate Being Single’I can tell that you believe in yourself. But do you believe in love?

By Heather Havrilesky

ask a boss 8/14/2018

‘My Boss Is Having Sex in the Office!’You are not overreacting.

By Alison Green

my two cents 8/9/2018

I Think My Broke Roommate Is Taking Advantage of MeBut I also feel bad for her!

By Charlotte Cowles

your mileage may vary 8/8/2018

How to Deliver a Pep Talk That’s Actually MotivatingWhen “You’ve got this!” doesn’t cut it.

By Cari Romm

ask polly 8/8/2018

‘How Do I Start Over Now That I Know How Damaged I Am?’Start by grounding yourself in reality.

By Heather Havrilesky

ask a boss 8/7/2018

‘How Should I Explain My Weaknesses in a Job Interview?’Do not say, “I’m a perfectionist” or “I work too hard.”

By Alison Green

my two cents 8/2/2018

What If I Don’t Want to Combine Finances With My Live-in Boyfriend?There’s a difference between laissez-faire trust and turning a blind eye.

By Charlotte Cowles

ask polly 8/1/2018

Ask Polly: ‘Should I Divorce My Extremely Frustrating Husband?’You both seem to like having someone to blame when things go wrong.

By Heather Havrilesky

ask a boss 7/31/2018

‘I Was Tricked Into Being an Executive Assistant!’Talk to your boss as soon as you can.

By Alison Green

your mileage may vary 7/30/2018

Try This Advice If You’re Terrible at Staying in the MomentThere are two types of “scheduling styles.”

By Cari Romm

my two cents 7/26/2018

How Can I Get My Spending Under Control and Stop Feeling Guilty?You need to prove to yourself that you’re capable of creating better habits.

By Charlotte Cowles

ask polly 7/25/2018

My Husband Dumped Me and Took My Business and I Don’t Know How to Move OnThe way you’re thinking about your pain and loss is making it harder for you to live.

By Heather Havrilesky

ask a boss 7/24/2018

‘How Do I Explain Reasons for Leaving a Previous Job?’Here’s what to say if you were laid off, fired, or if you hated your boss.

By Alison Green

your mileage may vary 7/20/2018

The Relationship Advice That’s Extra Helpful When You’re Super-StressedIt’s what I use to stop myself from starting silly fights.

By Cari Romm

the seasons 7/20/2018

Go to the Beach, Because Summer Is Ending SoonDon’t put it off. PLEASE!

By Kelly Conaboy

how to stay cool 7/19/2018

Refrigerate Your MoisturizersA refreshing treat.

By Kelly Conaboy

my two cents 7/19/2018

How to Take Maternity Leave When You’re a FreelancerIt can feel like uncharted territory when you’re your own boss.

By Charlotte Cowles

ask polly 7/18/2018

Ask Polly: ‘Who Am I Without My Anger?’It takes a long time to learn how to feel your emotions without identifying criminals.

By Heather Havrilesky

ask a boss 7/17/2018

‘Should I Use a Job Offer to Get a Raise at My Current Job?’It’s not a good sign if the only way to get paid what you’re worth is to threaten to leave.

By Alison Green

ask polly 7/11/2018

Ask Polly: ‘I Feel Empty’You have no connection to your success because you don’t know why you do what you do.

By Heather Havrilesky

ask a boss 7/10/2018

How to Quit Your Job — 10 Ways to Do It GracefullyWhen do you tell your boss? Should you be honest in the exit interview?

By Alison Green

my two cents 7/5/2018

I Don’t Want to Keep Taking My Parents’ MoneyIt’s easy to get hooked on free stuff.

By Charlotte Cowles

ask polly 7/4/2018

Ask Polly: ‘I’m a Single Mom and My Friends Walk All Over Me’You have to accept that other people have different priorities, values, and rules from yours.

By Heather Havrilesky

ask a boss 7/3/2018

‘I Hate My Boss, But I Love My Job!’Is working for a hostile boss doing you any professional favors?

By Alison Green

my two cents 6/29/2018

How 5 Women Paid Off Their Student Loans in Under 10 YearsThe numbers can be overwhelming, but that doesn’t mean you should throw in the towel.

By Charlotte Cowles

mostess 6/29/2018

3 Great Wine Pairings for a Summer PicnicA wine expert explains.

By Alexis Schwartz and Emily Sundberg

ask polly 6/27/2018

Ask Polly: I’m Having a Hard Time Making Friends at My Fancy UniversityBlack-and-white thinking makes this situation worse.

By Heather Havrilesky

ask a boss 6/26/2018

How to Write a Thank-You Email After a Job Interview: Examples, Dos, and Don’tsAll your questions, answered.

By Alison Green

pride 6/22/2018

25 Famous Women on Coming OutStories from Ellen DeGeneres, Janet Mock, Amandla Stenberg, and more.

By Aubri Juhasz

ask polly 6/20/2018

Ask Polly: I Love My Friends, But I Hate Making Plans to See Them!You’re not just trying to escape the plans.

By Heather Havrilesky

how i get it done 6/19/2018

Packing Tips From 25 Women Who Travel for WorkKatie Couric, Janet Mock, and more frequent fliers share their best travel advice.

By Aubri Juhasz

ask a boss 6/19/2018

‘My Boss Sent Me a Friend Request on Social Media!’If it’s not too late: ignore her.

By Alison Green

science of us 6/18/2018

12 Women on How to Make a Long-Distance Relationship WorkTips for feeling connected across however many miles separate you, from people who have been there.

By Cari Romm

ask polly 6/13/2018

‘Someone Is Saying Bad Things About Me and I’m Losing Sleep Over It!’Eventually, we become so exhausted by games of make believe that we not-so-secretly relish the idea of making a gigantic, ugly mess.

By Heather Havrilesky