The speaker talks about his job experiences, including a miserable job where he worked with a difficult coworker and the worst job he ever had that only lasted for a week.
The speaker reflects on his decision to leave Condé Nast for Read It with the help of Sam Altman and how it changed his life for the better.
An email from a stranger changed the course of her career when she ended up working for Thomas, owner of an idea lab.
The podcast hosts discuss the courage and difficulty involved in switching career paths, specifically mentioning the experience of one of their parents who went from being a doctor to a lawyer due to unhappiness. They also acknowledge that many people may feel trapped in their current careers and lack the courage to pursue something new.
A snippet from a conversation about an artist's career and future plans.
The speaker discusses the difficulties of balancing a full-time casino job with a music degree and how it eventually led to job loss.
The idea of finding a dream job can distract us from the reality that work does not have to be the center of our lives. When we love our work, it becomes something we enjoy doing, like a hobby.
The speaker comments on how in their career field, there is a sense of competition and a need to constantly be on guard. Everyone's mindset is to protect themselves, and it feels like everyone has a figurative gun out.
In this episode, the host discusses the importance of pursuing the right thing with courage in your professional life, despite potential consequences and setbacks.
The speaker sympathizes with the effects of non-stop work on the body referring to people literally morphing into objects and speaks about the benefits of taking breaks and building resilience to combat its negative effects.
The speaker reflects on the start of their journey to find a career path after college, and the decision they made to start somewhere.
Foster secures a job at Sullivan and Cromwell law firm with the help of his grandfather, who put in a good word for him with his friend William Cromwell, the head of the firm. Though he wasn't paid well initially, Foster's grandpa sent him money every month ensuring he could still afford to live in a nice home in New York City close to his firm's new office.
The reality TV star Jax Taylor reveals in a podcast interview that he used the name Jax to land modeling jobs and to introduce himself when meeting new people.
A speaker discusses the unpredictable nature of being assigned different roles in their job and reflects on the positive impact of working alongside similarly humble individuals to directly affect others' lives.
The speaker shares how a disagreement with a casting director led to a decline in their career, but they ultimately value the failures and experiences that followed.
A person discusses how they chose to work over getting an education and how it potentially impacted their future path.
The speaker talks about how they managed to get their certification while balancing their job, school and social media presence, highlighting the importance of hard work and self-promotion.
The podcast episode features a casual conversation about work, humor, and the struggles of finding the right job.
The speaker shares his experience of getting job offers and finding the right company to work for, including a story of how he was able to find a job for his wife at Harvard.
A young person relentlessly pursued a job and found fulfillment in making customers feel amazing while having their meal.
The speaker talks about the mental and physiological effects of losing a job and the grieving process that ensues after a project ends.
The speaker suggests that the person they are talking to would make a great executive assistant due to their productivity and quick email response skills.
