When Colleagues Want to Set You Up
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A few years ago, I was chatting with a successful older woman at a PR industry dinner when she mentioned her stepson. “I’d love for you two to meet. I think you’d be great together.” How could I say no to a woman with such a great track record of helping others? A woman who seemed like she’d make a great mentor and career adviser? So I didn’t.


Written by: Susan Johnston
Susan Johnston is a Boston-based freelance writer who covers career and lifestyle topics for The Boston Globe, DailyCandy, and Self magazine, among others. You'll find her balancing her laptop and a chai latte at a local coffeeshop or online at www.susan-johnston.com.