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.
The speaker recalls a time when he initially rejected an offer due to low pay, but ended up taking it after finding out it was for two shows. He reflects on the importance of prioritize one's values and making smart decisions regarding job offers.
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.
It's easy to get caught up in chasing success or money in a career that ultimately makes you miserable. The key is to identify the right hill to climb and to be willing to pivot towards new opportunities when they arise.
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 hosts discuss the challenges they’ve faced in building their career in the entertainment industry, including missed opportunities and rejection.
The speaker expresses his opinion on the difference between working at companies that create meaningful products versus those that are purely clickbait.
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.
After losing his identity post-career in arena football, the speaker attends networking events in Columbus, Ohio to meet new people and simplify his job search.
Learn about the two types of anxieties associated with work and careers that don't often receive much attention: survival anxiety and learning anxiety. When one's desire to move forward and upward outweighs their fear of failing, it may be time to move on.
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.
A woman reflects on her childhood aspirations of becoming a nurse and how it was common for people from blue collar backgrounds to view certain jobs as achievable with qualifications.
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.
