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- S2 E10: The Dreaded PIP
Janice Brathwaite -- the president and founder of Workplace Transformations -- talks about her work with corporate culture. She's got a few things to say about the dreaded Performance Improvement Plan (PIP), how it's being misused, and what you should do if you're faced with one.
TLDL (too long, didn't listen): Do. Not. Sign. Anything.48 min - S2 E9: Regional Training Manager
Years later, Chuck still asks himself why he was so loyal to his job.
48 min - S2 E8: The Jobs Report(s)
Pam and Amy discuss the jobs report(s), how much AI is fucking things up for us, a listener's struggle to find work, and the curse of pumpkin spice season.
Articles referenced:
- AI is quietly reshaping the way we talk
- The job market is hell
- Employers added nearly a million fewer jobs
Episodes referenced:
- S2 E5: Tech Career Coach
- S1 E31: Design Manager
38 min - S2 E7: Medical and Science Reporter
"We knew bad things were going to happen in Philadelphia." She saw it coming, but it was still a blow when Dawn lost her dream job.
40 min - S2 E7 Medical and Science Reporter
"We knew bad things were going to happen in Philadelphia." She saw it coming, but it was still a blow when Dawn lost her dream job.
39 min - S2 E6: Senior DEI Communications Consultant
Michael went in with a "healthy dose of skepticism" under the Biden adminstration though he believed the work was valuable. Then came the November election and DOGE.
52 min - S2 E5: Tech Career Coach
What's a career coach do? How does one help you? When do you need a career coach? What should you say about that time you got fired?
And hey, what's the worst that can happen?Dr. Kyle Elliott patiently fields questions about what a career coach does -- and he gives good advice for navigating the landscape after you've been canned. Dr. Elliot specializes in tech, but his tips are good for anyone, regardless of their field.47 min - S2 E4: Sports Anchor
Anne was a pioneer for women in the field. "It was a constant battle being accepted." Learn more about Anne on her website.
Want a CANNED sticker? We're running a pledge drive. Venmo anything over two dollars (US listeners) or five dollars (non-US listeners), send your mailing address, and you'll get a CANNED sticker in the mail. Everything goes to pay for operating expenses:
- Zoom: $176.45
- Podbean: $119.18
- Host Gator: $43.17
- Calendly: $132.42
- Headliner: $95.99
We're close to fully funded. Stretch goal? Switch to Riverside at $288/seat.
40 min - S2 E3: Director of Product Management
Christian's job was literally to make federal government processes more effective or, you know, efficient. Then DOGE came along.
Learn more about 18F and the work they did here.
1 hr 6 min - S2 E2: Senior Systems Engineer
Christine was not shy about telling off The Man for making tech support worse.
The database mentioned? theceodatabase.com. Our heroine has been hit with several cease and desist notices, so by the time this goes live, it may or may not be online. We'll take that as her doing the right thing.35 min
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Conversations about getting fired. Heads up, there’s swearing -- after all, we’ve been fired.