Articles written by Becky Solomon

May 17, 2014 - Written by:

Give Me A Festival, Not A Fashion Show

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So, I partook in my first festival of the year a couple of weekend ago. It was a lovely little local one. The weather was mild, the food & drink were amazing and the music was good. However, one thing I couldn’t fail to notice was the absolute fashion disasters that kept pouring in through the gates. I will openly... Read the rest of this post...

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Articles written by Becky Solomon

May 3, 2014 - Written by:

The Emotional Constipation of British Dating

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I coaxed my brother and sister out the other week with the promise of pizza and beer. We got onto the subject of the differences between Brits and Americans. In a massive generalisation, we agreed that Americans seem to carry a lot more confidence than Brits and we started to joke about how British people ‘push the feelings down’ before... Read the rest of this post...

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April 19, 2014 - Written by:

Didn’t Get the Job? Keep Calm and Carry On

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I’ve done my fair share of job applications and interviews. I was on a successful streak, right up until I finished university, until I started going for the ‘career’ job. When I got my first rejection, it was disheartening – and, yes, I may have also shed a little tear. I found it very hard not to take it personally;... Read the rest of this post...

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April 5, 2014 - Written by:

What A Difference A Year Makes

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We go about our daily lives with the world buzzing around us; and yet, we often take for granted how much can happen in a single day. Sometimes, particularly on a working day, life can feel a bit repetitive. ‘Am I getting anywhere or just repeating the same day?’ Whenever this question enters my head, I am most certainly taking for... Read the rest of this post...

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March 21, 2014 - Written by:

“What Else Do You Do?” – When Your Day Job Just Isn’t Enough…

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So, we all know it’s tough out there for young people and graduates. Those first few steps out of university can be a massive anti-climax when there isn’t that dream job waiting at the end for you. Then there’s the realisation that all the work you put it doesn’t necessarily mean employable skills (but I can write 3,500 words on... Read the rest of this post...

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