Hey. It’s the team who produces the Daily Skimm. 
When we talk to you, our readers, about your lives, you often tell us that the biggest thing you’ve learned is to stop expecting help. If you want something, you have to make it happen: Buy the house, go on the trip, schedule the appointment, send your husband an Asana board informing him of the tasks for which he is solely and completely responsible. (Yes, one of you did this. What an icon.)

In 2025, we’re doubling down on that mindset with #DontWait, a monthly series helping you take action in every part of your life—starting with your career and finances.

To kick that off, we want to hear from you. What career goals are you chasing? What are your financial goals? What advice would you give a friend ready to take the leap?


Thanks,

The Editors

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What is the most significant career goal you want to accomplish in the short term? (1-2 years)

What is the most significant career goal you want to accomplish in the long term? (3-5 years)

Have you successfully gone for a big leadership job, or made another major career move? How did you make that happen? 

If you’ve negotiated a salary or raise, what strategy or tactics won them over? 

Have you returned to work after taking time off for personal reasons (family, health, etc.)? What was that experience like, and what’s one thing you wish you had known beforehand?
If you’ve started a side hustle or business, what’s one thing you wish you knew before you began? 

What’s the most helpful career advice you see in the media? What’s the least?

What has been the biggest career hurdle you’ve faced?

Do you feel your career is on an upward trajectory?

Are you a manager in your career?

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Do you feel, on average, that you are treated in a similar manner (compensation, opportunities for advancement, respect, etc.) to men in your company/field at a similar title. Why or why not?

Do you feel you get fairly compensated for your work?

How would you describe your contribution to your household income?

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If you have a spouse, live-in partner, or roommate, how do you divide housework and responsibilities? 
Have you successfully navigated a conversation with your partner about sharing household responsibilities more fairly? What made the biggest difference?
What’s one task you wish your partner would take off your plate? 
Do you have kids? 
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If you have kids, how did the division of labor change when you had them? 

Why do you think women report carrying more of the mental load in heterosexual marriages?

What’s your biggest goal when it comes to personal finance? *
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What’s the biggest factor holding you back from your financial goals?

What’s your biggest source of financial stress?

How much does housing (either renting or owning) stress your finances?

What’s a money habit you’ve started that has made a real difference in your life?

Tell us about a recent professional or financial achievement and how you made it happen.  
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