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.
A snippet from a conversation about an artist's career and future plans.
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.
The speaker recounts his normal suburban upbringing and college education before entering the workforce. He describes his initial work environment and the day he left that job.
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 speaker recounts his conversation with his wife who served as an inspiration to him during a difficult time when he was struggling to stay in his job.
The speaker describes meeting Jim Downey on a movie set early on in their job and how it was a difficult week for Downey, but a learning experience.
Taking an entry-level job can lead to success if you learn from it and work hard at it. Developing social skills and learning how to handle boss-employee relationships are just some of the ways that you can move up in a company.
The speaker reflects on the importance of realizing what is within and outside of one's control and how this can lead to finding what you love to do.
Comedian and musician "Weird Al" Yankovic discusses his experience with losing momentum in his career and how to navigate creative struggles during a downturn.
The speaker encourages being okay with doing free work, as it can lead to future paid opportunities. They share personal experiences of doing free work that eventually resulted in payment after proving their worth.
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.
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.
This conversation explores finding fulfillment and purpose in a career, even when it's not immediately obvious or easy. It includes personal anecdotes and practical advice for job satisfaction.
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 suggests that the person they are talking to would make a great executive assistant due to their productivity and quick email response skills.
