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Penelope Trunk What do you think about changing your last name when you get married? I can't believe people do it, actually. I mean, you have an established track record in the workplace by the time most people get married. Why undermine yourself by telling people to call you another name? I have had so much trouble with my own name changes (people googling the wrong name, for instance) I can't believe people bring this on themselves. the practice strikes me as antiquated.

78 weeks ago from Ask Penelope Trunk!

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Aiden Schade: This conversation is particularly interesting to me, because a few years back, I actually changed my entire name; first, middle, and last. It had ...MoreThis conversation is particularly interesting to me, because a few years back, I actually changed my entire name; first, middle, and last. It had a lot to do with forging my own identity.

In a historical sense, surnames used to be a lot more descriptive of a person, which is why most surnames translate into medieval professions, locations, and traits.
74 weeks ago

Kelly Seiler: Does anyone know someone who added their husband's name as a middle name? I kinda like the idea, but it seems like it would ruin the flow of my ...MoreDoes anyone know someone who added their husband's name as a middle name? I kinda like the idea, but it seems like it would ruin the flow of my name.
70 weeks ago

Marwa Ayad I'm currently in the process of writing my second novel (women's fiction with a bit of romance) which I hope will help me get a nice agent as well. Thankfully, I've already had my debut novel published (and it's become a national bestseller in my country Egypt *grin*). The problem I'm mainly facing nowadays is lack of time and focus...not really writer's block. Would love to hear from other writers, published and unpublished.

107 weeks ago from Write a Book!

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Presh Talwalkar: As a blogger, I get out of a rut by retracing my initial steps. I try to read, listen, or watch similar works to remember my initial motivation ...MoreAs a blogger, I get out of a rut by retracing my initial steps. I try to read, listen, or watch similar works to remember my initial motivation for writing. Often it's anger that current material is lacking or misguided! That gets me going in a hurry.
106 weeks ago

Mehnaz Thawer: If you've been working on it for a while, perhaps you need to go away for a bit, and then come back to it. That might help. Also I find if you ...MoreIf you've been working on it for a while, perhaps you need to go away for a bit, and then come back to it. That might help. Also I find if you find an optimal block of time in the day (for me It's between 8 and 9 AM) in the morning, then you'll have a better shot at it.
106 weeks ago

Suzy Tonini Greetings! I'm a Manager of Global Online Communications at Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu. Communications, social media, internet research, competitive intelligence, collaboration, & innovation are all part of my daily activities

107 weeks ago from Brazen Careerists on Twitter

Suzy Tonini: And since I can't edit my post...I forgot my Twitter profile: MoreAnd since I can't edit my post...I forgot my Twitter profile: http://www.twitter.com/Infosourcer
107 weeks ago

Rachel Stivers: Cool - I worked for Deloitte for 5 years :)
107 weeks ago

Rachel Stivers Awesome idea :) I'm http://twitter.com/rachelstivers

108 weeks ago from Brazen Careerists on Twitter

Mara L Anyone know how much membership is for professional organizations? I’m looking for something health related, or does it not vary.

109 weeks ago from Ask Penelope Trunk!

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Rachel Stivers: There as many professional organizations as stars in the sky (well, that maybe a bit of an exaggeration, but you get my point). The prices vary ...MoreThere as many professional organizations as stars in the sky (well, that maybe a bit of an exaggeration, but you get my point). The prices vary about that much too. I would google it, and figure out what you are looking to get out of the organization to see which ones fit - health is a pretty broad topic. Also, find people that do what you want to do - and see what groups they belong to, where they hang out.
109 weeks ago

Alanna Shaikh: It definitely varies. You'll need to check dues for each one.
108 weeks ago

Jay Hepner Did I make it invitation only? Don't remember that. Dag. what does it say when you click on the link? Forgot that part of the story. Let me think about it. Thanks for noticing, Tina and Rachel.

112 weeks ago from Ask Penelope Trunk!