Ten Maxi Dresses for the Carefree Black Girl

Tis the summer of the #CarefreeBlackGirl. She is whimsical, unbothered, happy and she is here to stay. Carefree Black girls embrace the opportunities that the summer provides with open arms. She lives for a brunch with friends or an outdoor festival with #bae. The sun adores her brown skin and for those Carefree Black girls that acknowledge that by wearing sundresses and maxi dresses, this is the post for you. Below are ten maxi dresses that are perfect for any Carefree Black girl:

Enjoy the summer, beloved.

It’s Okay to Burn That Bridge

After looking at the remnants of the charred relationship, friendship, or opportunity, at times we attempt to salvage what is left. We send texts to pacify our original thoughts. We wear smiles to eradicate a negative opinion. We overwhelm ourselves with responsibility to prove our loyalty. By attempting to put together the pieces of what is left, we are leaving the door to a bad situation ajar. It’s like we want to keep a backup plan just in case moving on is too scary doesn’t work out.

But why do we do this? Are we so afraid that we made the wrong decision by severing ties? Why, yes. That’s it. We were told by our family members to not burn bridges and this has manifested in our personal and professional relationships. However, I’m hear to tell you that despite popular belief, it is okay to burn some bridges. Why? Because some bridges should have never been crossed in the first place.

Often, we will put ourselves in a relationship we should have never been in and stay way after it’s expiration date. By burning that bridge, we make a cathartic effort to never repeat or allow that situation to creep back into our lives. It’s so easy to find comfort in an emotionally taxing environment because it provides a level of stability that we’re familiar with. Leaving that environment—whether it be a relationship or job—pushes you into the unknown, which is a place most of us are afraid of because it’s unpredictable and uncertain. It’s not a simple task, by all means, but it’s one that we must do to move forward.

So once you’ve identified that your situation is taking a toll on you, you must find the strength to leave. Rely on your faith, confide in true friends and trusted family members and go. Burn that bridge so you can begin a better tomorrow. It’s for your wellbeing.

Two Websites to Aid Your Job Search

We talk about the job search on here a lot. We want you to be prepared for the job interview so you can correctly answer all the questions asked and even know what questions to ask. But before you get to that stage, you gotta do your research. As you complete your application for Job You Want at Hopeful Company, keep these two websites handy.

Linkedin

Linkedin is more than just an online resume and place for potential baes. It holds a wealth of information about the people who will interview you. You can also snoop around and learn about the people in the department you want to work for as well as the person who you’ll be replacing. Look at their work experience, collegiate background, and any other projects they’ve worked on. How long have they been in that position? Did they climb up in the organization or come from somewhere else? Do the manager-level employees have graduate degrees? Did everyone in this company attend the same college? Do they encourage diversity? Taking all of these things into account after you hit submit could help make or break your decision if you get that call for a phone interview.

Glassdoor

Glassdoor is where you get all the tea on the company. Current and potential employees leave reviews that you can read (after creating an account, of course) that detail the pros, cons and opinions of the CEO. You can also gain insight on the interviewing process and benefits package. Granted, these things can change and are all relative to the employee/position, but they can help provide prospective. Like, if someone in logistics or transportation is complaining about the warehouse and you’re applying to a position within their finance department, you might take that review with a grain of salt. But if someone in sales is boasting about the quarterly performance trips that are hosted by the C-level guys, you could peep that the boys that bring in money are the company favorites.

So once you’ve received that confirmation email to say that your application has been submitted, open up two more tabs. See what you might be getting yourself into. This will provide great content for your phone interviews and knowledge once you get the job (because you will get the job—we’re claiming it). Good luck, boo!