Luba Kassova

Luba Kassova

An illustration of a woman happily holding aloft a Guardian newspaper. Others around her are ignoring her or looking grumpy.

Friendship

Few Things Test Friendships Like Success

It’s reasonable to share in the pain of a friend in need. But sharing in the joy of a friend’s success? That’s harder.

An illustration of a conference badge with a photo of a stressed speaker. Underneath it says "volunteer.".

Unpaid labor

I Thought My Year of Yes Would Lead to More Paid Work. How Wrong I Was.

Organizations only truly value what they pay for. The rest they dispose of easily and forget. Don’t let that be you.