Courtesy
When I landed my first job as an editor over ten years ago, I gave myself a gift: a briefcase. It was a black Saffiano leather zip bag with two sturdy handles and silver hardware from Prada. I had been watching it for a while and wanted to start my first day with the right feeling. (There’s even a scene from A hard worker which demonstrates the same thing: how success is measured by the type of bag you bring into a professional setting.)
For years, I carried my black Prada briefcase to the office and to parties. It lasted longer than most of my gigs and most of my relationships. And it still stands, as beautiful now as it was the first day I held it at the sales counter. My briefcase has received many compliments over the years, and I like to think it has played a role in landing many jobs and promotions on my resume.
That’s exactly what the best briefcases should do. They should let employers and employees know that you are a boss, that you need to be respected, and that you don’t have time to deal with inflated egos. Yes, they’re supposed to hold your essentials, electronics, documents, and business or legal records (hence the name), but even more important is the vibe it conveys. So go ahead, do like me, invest in a briefcase, preferably one from the list below. All of them will surely let others know that you are ready to move up the ladder.
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