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‘Don’t shit where you eat’: how this advice is keeping you single (and burnt out)

‘Don’t shit where you eat’: how this advice is keeping you single (and burnt out)

by Leah Massingham | Jun 5, 2026 | In Your Circle, In Your Circle top story, other stories

“Don’t shit where you eat.” It’s one of those pieces of dating advice that gets handed down like an unquestionable life rule, alongside “never text first” and “play hard to get”. But despite this holy grail advice, 1/3...
VIDEO: the motherhood penalty – why mothers are still paying the price at work

VIDEO: the motherhood penalty – why mothers are still paying the price at work

by Rhianna Dankwa | Jun 4, 2026 | In Your Circle, In Your Circle top story

Establish your career first. Emily Mallender had her first child at 19.  She worked three jobs and dealt with discreet side-eyes, but is now a mum of two, and an award-winning international speaker, business coach, and marketing strategist.  However, the...
The after-work pint is dying. And honestly? Good riddance.

The after-work pint is dying. And honestly? Good riddance.

by Phoebe Huzij | Jun 4, 2026 | In Your Circle, In Your Circle top story, Top Story

It’s 5:30 PM on a Thursday. The message lands: “Pub?” You glance at it. You’ve done ten hours. You haven’t eaten lunch. You’ve got a 9 AM start tomorrow. And you know, with absolute certainty, that if you go, you’ll be...
Heart break doesn’t stay at home: how to survive work after a break up

Heart break doesn’t stay at home: how to survive work after a break up

by Harriet Miller | Jun 4, 2026 | In Your Circle, In Your Circle top story, Popular Stories

Going through a break-up is hard. Going through a break-up while still having to drag yourself into work, pretend you’re fine and somehow perform at your best? A complete fucking nightmare. A survey by the Positive Parenting Alliance found that 90% of...
The burnout no one talks about – why first-generation professionals feel they can never stop proving themselves

The burnout no one talks about – why first-generation professionals feel they can never stop proving themselves

by Harriet Miller | Jun 3, 2026 | In Your Circle, In Your Circle top story, Popular Stories

No one talks about how exhausting it is being the one who ‘made it’. You’re supposed to feel lucky, grateful, proud. And you do. But you also carry the weight of everyone who came before you. The extra internal pressure to make your family proud, not waste a...
How losing your work bestie can affect more than just your lunch break

How losing your work bestie can affect more than just your lunch break

by Leah Massingham | Jun 3, 2026 | In Your Circle, In Your Circle top story, other stories

In an era where busy schedules, family commitments and geographical distance can make meeting new people difficult, colleagues often become more than coworkers. They become lunch companions, confidantes, sounding boards and, sometimes, our closest friends. Research...
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