How to be the star at the office Christmas party... Marie Claire magazine passes along tips to women who want to "stand out as the belle of the ball"...

  1. Mingle... a lot. As the host or the guest. In a room full of strangers, be the lady that makes an effort to spread good holiday cheer.
  2. Sip the spiked punch... responsibly. Bad things happen when the booze starts flowing.
  3. Guests of guests do not bring guests. Run it by the host if you're in a pinch
  4. Be honest with your RSVP's, and don't attend everything.
  5. Abide to the secret santa price limit... seriously. Nobody likes a show off.

10 Things Never To Do When Leaving a Job...

Oh yes, the temptation to punch the boss is overwhelming, but you'll be proud of your self later more for what
you DIDN'T do than what you DID. Here are 10 things to avoid when leaving a job from Women's Day:

  1. Get emotional
  2. Be honest in an exit interview
  3. Jump on COBRA (COBRA can be three times the cost of an individual policy...)
  4. Cash out your 401K
  5. Trash-talk your previous company
  6. Leave without getting a letter of recommendation
  7. Wait to file unemployment
  8. Leave your coworkers high and dry
  9. Fib on your resume
  10. Talk about a new opportunity with colleagues