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Episode 78 | Too Anxious to Vacay? A Checklist
If you’re too anxious to vacay, it’s time to give yourself a reality check: what’s the real problem here?
Episode 77 | Is It Me or Is My Manager Forgetful?
There are two things you need to know about Corporate America: first, there’s no such thing as a good memory. Second: if it’s not written down, it doesn’t count. So the answer to “Is it me or is my manager forgetful?” is yes.
Episode 76 | When to Take Your Non-compete Seriously
Oh no! You’re trying to leave your company but your non-compete says you can’t even interview without letting them know. What do you do?
Episode 75 | Should I Work for “Free” During the Interview Process?
If you think working for “free” during the interview process is unfair and exploitative…you’ve got another thing coming.
Episode 74 | Our Recruiter Follow-up Playbook
We all know the anxiety of waiting for a recruiter or hiring manager to reply to your email and tell you if you’re moving forward in the interview process. When is it okay to reach out and check in?
Episode 73 | Two Weeks’ Notice Is Arbitrary
How necessary is giving a full two weeks' notice?
Episode 72 | Knock, Knock. Who’s There? Opportunity.
Just because your manager’s pregnant doesn't mean you shouldn't give your seat up for her on the subway…and it also doesn't mean you shouldn't take her job.
Episode 71 | How to Handle Too-Chatty Cathy
Ah, the chatty coworker. How do you get them to just. shut. up.
Episode 70 | Work Didn’t Start the Fire
Repeat after us: unless you work at the fire department, work is *not* an emergency.
Episode 69 | Turn! Turn! Turn! To Every Quarter There Is a Season
To every quarter there is a season… A time to hire, a time to fire. A time to spend, a time to save. A time to take your PTO, and a time to… hella not.
Episode 68 | P.S.A.: The Work Bathroom is Not for Personal Calls
If you need to make a personal call to the bank, the doctor, or literally anyone else during the work day, just know: you don’t have to do it in the bathroom.
Episode 67 | The Three Moves Framework
Career planning doesn't have to be a dirty word, something you dread, or a stupid 5-year plan you know just isn't going to happen.
Episode 66 | The Yearly Career Audit
If it feels like your career is stagnant, your life is happening *to* you, and you’re not sure what to do next, you need to perform a career audit. (Hint: it’s not as bad as it sounds, and it’s vital to getting what you want.)
Episode 65 | Emily Post Takes on the Corporate Calendar
“Nothing is less important than which meeting link you use.” ―definitely Emily Post
Episode 64 | Do I Have to Manage People to Achieve Career Growth?
Just because most people want to people manage doesn’t mean you have to. (Nor does career growth require it.)
Episode 63 | Clarity Is Kindness: How to Reject an Offer
Ask Your Work Wife women should always be choosing the best of several offers and rejecting the rest. But how do you actually send that no-thank-you email?
Episode 62 | Sick Days, Sad Days, Salon Days, Oh My!
Your sick days are *yours*. Take them.
Episode 61 | An Associate, a VP, and a CEO Walk into a Boardroom…
If you thought the “Hey, got a minute?” Slack from your manager was bad, wait for the surprise calendar invite from your CEO. The actual f*ck.
Episode 60 | Pass the Work Happy Hour Vibe Check
It’s your first team happy hour since returning to the office. What do you order?
Episode 59 | The Elements of Style, Emoji Edition
Is it unprofessional to use emojis in the workplace? The answer is: it depends.