Beyoncé was right: there’s no such thing as being irreplaceable, especially in Corporate America.

But what you can do is make yourself indispensable.

Welcome to Ask Your Work Wife, a new podcast where Vanessa & Holland answer your real questions about real work in corporate America. Covering topics from quitting to interviewing to negotiating to resumes and meetings. It’s about knowing the rules of the game so you can get what you want.

Email us your questions at [email protected] and listen for a new episode every Wednesday. Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram at @askyourworkwife! 

Ask Your Work Wife women make sure work takes no more than 25% of their lives — which means that when you’re on PTO, you’re *on PTO* and you’re not worried about getting fired while you’re gone.

So if you’re too anxious to vacay, it’s time to give yourself a reality check: what’s the real problem here?

Welcome to Ask Your Work Wife, a new podcast where Vanessa & Holland answer your real questions about real work in corporate America. Covering topics from quitting to interviewing to negotiating to resumes and meetings. It’s about knowing the rules of the game so you can get what you want.

Email us your questions at [email protected] and listen for a new episode every Wednesday. Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram at @askyourworkwife! 

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. 

Welcome to Ask Your Work Wife, a new podcast where Vanessa & Holland answer your real questions about real work in corporate America. Covering topics from quitting to interviewing to negotiating to resumes and meetings. It’s about knowing the rules of the game so you can get what you want.

Email us your questions at [email protected] and listen for a new episode every Wednesday. Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram at @askyourworkwife! 

Oh no! You’re trying to leave your company but your non-compete says you can’t even interview without letting them know. 

First of all, that’s bullsh*t. Second of all, most non-competes are. And third of all, there are actually things in your contract you need to watch out for.

So take the interview and sign the offer letter, but do make sure you know what you’re signing.

Welcome to Ask Your Work Wife, a new podcast where Vanessa & Holland answer your real questions about real work in corporate America. Covering topics from quitting to interviewing to negotiating to resumes and meetings. It’s about knowing the rules of the game so you can get what you want.

Email us your questions at [email protected] and listen for a new episode every Wednesday. Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram at @askyourworkwife! 

If you think working for “free” during the interview process is unfair and exploitative, you better hope you have $70-250k coming in from someplace else because you’re never going to get a job — especially an execution-level one — without proving you can actually do it.

What’s more, you clearly haven’t done the math on what the 4 or 5 hours it’ll take to finish this assignment are worth to you (a roof over your head, food on the table, and shoes on your feet), nor thought about the fact that in a down market, beggars can’t be choosers.

We’ll save the rest of the tough love for the episode.

Welcome to Ask Your Work Wife, a new podcast where Vanessa & Holland answer your real questions about real work in corporate America. Covering topics from quitting to interviewing to negotiating to resumes and meetings. It’s about knowing the rules of the game so you can get what you want.

Email us your questions at [email protected] and listen for a new episode every Wednesday. Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram at @askyourworkwife! 

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?

The answer depends, and — you’ll love this — sometimes involves queso.

Welcome to Ask Your Work Wife, a new podcast where Vanessa & Holland answer your real questions about real work in corporate America. Covering topics from quitting to interviewing to negotiating to resumes and meetings. It’s about knowing the rules of the game so you can get what you want.

Email us your questions at [email protected] and listen for a new episode every Wednesday. Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram at @askyourworkwife! 

How necessary is giving a full two weeks' notice?

Not f*cking necessary.

But there are reasons to do it (or stay even longer!) and it behooves you to understand the bigger picture around letting your manager know you're out.

Welcome to Ask Your Work Wife, a new podcast where Vanessa & Holland answer your real questions about real work in corporate America. Covering topics from quitting to interviewing to negotiating to resumes and meetings. It’s about knowing the rules of the game so you can get what you want.

Email us your questions at [email protected] and listen for a new episode every Wednesday. Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram at @askyourworkwife! 

Your manager just left on maternity leave, and now you’re doing her job AND your job for the next six months.

Is this an opportunity for you to level up or is it just business as usual?

We’ll give you a hint: just because your manager’s pregnant doesn't mean you shouldn't take her job.

Welcome to Ask Your Work Wife, a new podcast where Vanessa & Holland answer your real questions about real work in corporate America. Covering topics from quitting to interviewing to negotiating to resumes and meetings. It’s about knowing the rules of the game so you can get what you want.

Email us your questions at [email protected] and listen for a new episode every Wednesday. Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram at @askyourworkwife! 

Ah, the chatty coworker. It’s fun to catch up on the office gossip, but how do you get them to just. shut. up. so you can actually work?

It’s a solid Q, and the Work Wives’ answer might surprise you. 

Welcome to Ask Your Work Wife, a new podcast where Vanessa & Holland answer your real questions about real work in corporate America. Covering topics from quitting to interviewing to negotiating to resumes and meetings. It’s about knowing the rules of the game so you can get what you want.

Email us your questions at [email protected] and listen for a new episode every Wednesday. Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram at @askyourworkwife! 

Repeat after us: unless you work at the fire department, work is *not* an emergency.

Granted, that’s easier said than believed, especially when it feels like the building is always on fire…

But the minute you realize work is truly NOT an emergency and treat it as such, you’ll engender trust, respect, and a reputation that makes you hella promotable for being the cool-headed one in a crisis.

Welcome to Ask Your Work Wife, a new podcast where Vanessa & Holland answer your real questions about real work in corporate America. Covering topics from quitting to interviewing to negotiating to resumes and meetings. It’s about knowing the rules of the game so you can get what you want.

Email us your questions at [email protected] and listen for a new episode every Wednesday. Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram at @askyourworkwife!