The Working / Non-Working Girl Dilemma
Thursday, September 24, 2009 at 07:39PM 
As far as I am concerned, there are two types of women post college graduation ─ (1) the career professional and (2) the non-working girlfriend or housewife. Ever since my first glimpse of Melanie Griffith crossing the Satin Island Ferry to Carly Simon’s “New Jerusalem,” I knew that I belonged in the Working Girl camp; however, I ─and I would argue most Working Girls─ have moments where we wish we were sitting pretty on the other side.
We know her all too well: The flawless face of our male co-worker’s non-working wife or girlfriend. She stares at us day after day from the trophy─ err─ picture frame, exquisitely displayed on his desk. While we are working and trying to be a she-Office ninja, she spends her days waking up well rested, bopping around town with her Birk, getting toned at yoga, and dining with ladies who lunch. Jealous? Yes.
Beyond the sense of purpose, feelings of independence, and pride of ownership that our careers provide for us, how can we rid ourselves of said envy? The Red Stapler Project suggests finding clever ways to amp up your dose of feminine activities and You-time:
- At the office: Have to set up an entertainment meeting with a female client? Why not suggest a spa day or trip to a cute café? Pick a girlfriend at the office to get coffee or lunch with at least once a week…..make it a point to NOT talk about work.
- After work: Hit the gym. Instead of running on the treadmill solo, participate in a group class that can make you feel great and also be a social outlet.
- On the weekends: Make time to pamper yourself. Get a pedicure, facial, or other self-indulgent treatment to make you feel fresh.
- Retail Therapy: Buy something that you don't need but makes you feel great! Live it up for Donna Summer...you've worked hard for the money.
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