Inside Job
Serial entrepreneur Matt Sunbulli, founder of First Draft AI and co-founder of Fishbowl, and storyteller Aaron Calafato, creator of 7 Minute Stories and Shortwave Stories, airing on NPR affiliates, unpack the most pressing issues shaping careers, the job market, and workers’ lives in the age of AI. Through real stories, conversations, and data, Inside Job explores what’s changing, what it means for workers, and how to make sense of work when the old rules no longer apply.
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Office Parties Gone Wrong (And How to Survive T...
From inappropriate revelations to ill-timed layoff announcements, we explore the dos and don'ts of navigating the annual workplace ritual...
24 min
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Side Hustles Are Redefining How We Work
In an era where everyone seems to be monetizing their passion, the line between day job and side hustle grows increasingly blurry...
24 min
78
Why Great Companies Self-Destruct
How much do failing companies and countries have in common?
26 min
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Can Your Digital Footprints Haunt Your Job Search?
Your past doesn’t always stay in the past—especially online...
25 min
80
My Boss is Delegating Their Entire Job
Remember when delegation meant sharing the workload, not abandoning ship? Well...
30 min
81
Sorry Boss, I Don't Want That Promotion
Remember when getting a promotion was a good thing?
21 min
82
Your Coworker is a Secret Influencer. Now What?
Join us as we dive into the world of low-key influencers—employees hiding behind cubicles by day and thriving online by night.
23 min
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When Does Adulting Really Start?
When does adulthood start? Do you have to stop chasing your dreams to pay the bills? This week, we discussed moving out, paying rent, and everything #Adulting.
27 min
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Decoding the Job Market: What Today's Employmen...
On this episode of The Lonely Office, we dive into the latest economic insights with Glassdoor’s lead economist, Daniel Zhao, as he unpacks the complexities behind two major job market reports—the JOLTS report and the Employment Situation report.
17 min
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Blue-Collar Job Envy: Myth vs. Reality
As the sparkling promise of a college education turned into the shadow of crushing student debt, many are signing up to be mechanics, technicians, and electricians—and desk workers are yearning to make the switch...
32 min
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How to Negotiate Like a Pro Athlete
Can you negotiate like the pros? And how much leverage do you really have?
28 min
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Startup Gamble: What are Your Odds?
In this episode of The Lonely Office, we dive into the world of startups and the hard truths behind venture capital.
19 min
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Beat the Algorithm to Get a Job?
When did applying for jobs morph into a social media contest?
33 min
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Job Hunters Are Draining 401ks to Stay Afloat
401ks were meant to be our generation’s retirement plan, but now they’re becoming many workers’ only means of survival...
28 min
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Is Amazon's Return to Office a Layoff in Disguise?
Amazon's RTO mandate is just layoff in disguise
29 min
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"Open to Work" Badge on LinkedIn (Reaction Pod)
Can a badge actually land you a job?
18 min
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Evolution of Resumes in the Age of Algorithms
What's a Resume Good For Anymore?
28 min
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Job Market Reality Check & Decoding Job Report ...
Where’s the job market heading from here?
24 min
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Is Amazon Forcing Return to Office for Everyone...
Will others follow Amazon’s forced RTO?
26 min
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68% of Vacations Are Fake: PTO Is Broken
Workers are taking less and less PTO, yet working more and more when they do...
30 min
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Job Hacks & What Happened to the Career Fair?
Could it be that choosing degrees in the humanities is actually a smart, tactical move for the future?
16 min
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Is the Job Hopping Party Over?
30 min
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Is Your Boss Watching You?
18 min
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Job Search Woes: Tapping into 401(k)s
On today's TLO Reaction Pod, we’re diving into the stark realities of job hunting in an unpredictable economy...
7 min
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Stop the Job Search & Start a Company
Starting your own business is something many dream about, but few actually do...
33 min