What’s after a Dream Job? – One writer’s story of a fight against compromise

A signature I was about to scribble that foggy December evening could have been the worst mistake of my life. I was curled up in a comfort of my editorial office, handwriting the letter I never thought I'd write. Two and a half years here went by so fast; I

How long does your happiness last? Not too long…

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Virag's editorials are landing weekly to the inbox of our rapidly growing MCL community. Subscribe to our MCL Empowerment weekly here! ...Unless you decide otherwise! I was trying to find an answer as for how long does a human actually feel happy and what influences the length? Yes, I really just did

The only limitation on female entrepreneurs are the ones they put on themselves – Interview with Sumeera Rasul founder of Madesmith

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When we look at a product, we appreciate its design, color, texture and often stop at that. We are unaware of the story behind it, the artisan who made it. Sumeera Rasul along with her sister Nadia Rasul, both of Pakistani ancestry, came up with the innovative idea to develop

“It’s not easy, it’s not supposed to be easy!” – Coping with Life when it Fails Us at Every Corner

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NEW YORK CITY, USA - This week, long after I went to a spinning class for the last time, I decided to give it a shot. I was never too much into biking but wanted to try something other than running or Pilates. Needed some exercise, burn calories, decompress for

“Every business started from nothing and this should be its own inspiration” – Interview with Rachel Sales, founder of Pink Pangea

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Israel is not only a place for enjoying the sunshine, the always busy beaches or joining the rapidly growing startup communities. The country, and especially Tel Aviv, also holds a vibrant and versatile event pool for women who are seeking some true empowerment. During my last trip, I attended quite many

11 women empowerment events you shouldn’t miss this October

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Have you ever tried to define what women empowerment really means? Would it mean solely that we thrive for gender parity and we are working for that glass ceiling disappear? Or would this concept imply something beyond the career ladder and reaches far beyond our office desk? Would women empowerment

THE TOP 10 WOMEN EMPOWERMENT EVENTS IN NYC THAT YOU SHOULDN’T MISS THIS FALL

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New York in fall is all about crisp weather and beautiful foliage. It’s also the time to bid farewell to summer and welcome winter while putting a close to the year 2015. But before you self-reflect, MCL has some plans for you this fall if you are in the most

From Ballerina to Doctor – an Extraordinary Woman With Two Dreams

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I was going to be a doctor NEW YORK CITY, USA - I was born on the island of Jersey, which is a ‘Peculiar of the Crown’ - part of Great Britain but operates under its own ruling. My parents were born in England but worked very hard to be able

5 ultimate tips to boost your employability while traveling

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Traveling is often associated with vacations or simply with free time. And free time is often associated with doing nothing. Free time is the escape from the busy times. But does it mean that traveling should only be about beach, sun creams and mojitos? I’ve started traveling with a purpose when I was

The critical differences between The Netherlands and Armenia: CV writing and recruitment

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YEREVAN, ARMENIA - With this article, I would like to make a small comparison between Armenian and Dutch CV writing requirements and the recruitment processes. Why am I doing this? Because apart from my extensive experience as a job seeker in both countries, knowing the market you are seeking for a job is