Dean Schrantz describes the intense reality of life at sea as a merchant mariner (sailor) on container ships, Ro-Ros, cable ships, and oil tankers. This specific career path offers high pay and global travel for those seeking a unique professional job. Dean details the training and grit required.

TFTS on x.com: https://x.com/TFTS_Shane

Sailors Connect: https://www.skool.com/sailors-connect/about?ref=1fab1207dde3495fba6c00b4ab2ecc7b
Sailor Dean YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sailordean

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Chapters
0:00 Intro
1:21 Global transport and the reach of the job
3:09 A clean slate for a bumpy career
4:12 The path through the union
6:20 The heavy price of entry
12:13 The burden of being the first responder
13:37 The isolation of the 120 day contract
15:52 The risk of the snapping line
23:04 The fear of the ship blacking out
26:40 The boredom of the cable watch
31:44 The cynical reality of Port-au-Prince
34:12 The truth of the jet fuel delivery
35:46 The joy of the ocean's beauty
37:42 Rivalry with the Navy
42:04 The pain of a captain's cowardice
44:52 The speed of the lifeboat escape
49:02 The crisis of the mariner shortage
55:18 The reality of the paycheck
1:00:46 The risk of stowaways
1:01:57 The system of tying down the steel
1:05:41 The strain of tight quarters
1:10:20 Hard truths for the next generation
1:21:11 The freedom to live anywhere

#MerchantMariner #DeanSchrantz #TalesFromTheShift #Career #Job #SailorLife #MerchantMarine #MaritimeIndustry #Seafarers #ShipLife #ProfessionalSailor #SailorsConnect #WorkAtSea #AIProofCareers #AIProofJobs #CareerAdvice #interview

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Learn the unfiltered reality of a career as a CPA (Certified Public Accountant). Bonus info about being a CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) and a CFO (Chief Financial Officer).

Like all TFTS episodes, you get the unfiltered reality of how this job works that you won't find in any instruction manual.

If you have an interesting job and would like to be a guest on the show, then email me at [email protected]

Real Human Conversations, No AI in this video.

Tales from the Shift: https://www.youtube.com/@Talesfromtheshift
Comprehensive Accounting Solutions: https://comprehensiveaccountingsolutions.net/
Strategic Asset Management: https://www.1samgroup.com/

Chapters
0:00 Intro
0:51 Difference between CPA and CFA
2:12 Background as the youngest stockbroker
3:22 Requirements for becoming a CPA
4:31 Workplace horror stories
7:53 Expectations versus reality of a CPA career
8:54 Typical day for a CFO
11:12 Instances of clients hiding information
12:54 CPA client confidentiality
13:42 Best and worst days on the job
14:48 Opinions on tax loopholes
16:16 Safety concerns in the accounting field
18:15 Path to forensic accounting
20:06 Impact of the job on personality
20:55 Memorable professional cases
22:45 Surprising benefits of being a CPA
23:25 Different CPA work environments
25:02 Reality of working with other CPAs
25:50 Current shortage of CPAs
30:12 PCAOB and audit standards
34:11 Unspoken lessons of the job
35:07 Salary expectations for accountants
37:57 Reality of typical work hours
40:04 Sacrifices for career success
41:04 Value of the CFA program
43:20 Ideal personality for an accounting career
44:14 Math requirements for the profession
44:56 Advice for aspiring accountants
46:06 Potential career paths
47:56 Fraud in government accounting
49:50 Nature of sales tax audits
51:28 Aggressive tax auditing agencies
52:45 Key leadership traits for executives
55:32 Greatest professional accomplishments
59:47 Advice for new CPAs
1:04:10 Impact of AI on the profession
1:09:11 Current firm expansion projects

#CPA #ForensicAccounting #AccountingCareers #FinanceJobs #CFO #TaxPlanning #AuditLife #CareerAdvice #TalesFromTheShift #DougCarpenter #SmallBusinessFinance #AccountingTruth #Jobs #SalaryTransparency #WorkReality #cfa

Note: Any opinions stated on this show are my opinion and the guest's opinion only. They are not the opinion of either of our employers.

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Job Search Coach Dan Waskow shares professional insights on navigating the modern job search. This special episode covers the truth about managing your career and what it takes to land a new job today.

My Job Search Advisor: https://www.myjobsearchadvisor.com

If you have an interesting job and would like to be a guest on the show, then email me at [email protected]

Real Human Conversations, No AI in this video.

Chapters
0:00 Intro
0:28 Entry into job search coaching
1:52 Recommendations for a new job search
2:42 Strategies to get a resume through AI
6:17 Missing listed job qualifications
10:12 Effective time management for job seekers
13:22 AI tools for job search assistance
14:23 Techniques for handling recruiter ghosting
18:20 Professional coaching service overview
22:21 Personal marketing for professionals
25:35 Hiring potential from LinkedIn profiles
27:41 Advice for college students
30:06 Summer internship resources
31:30 Competing offers after acceptance
34:12 Negotiation process for job offers
41:19 Reasons to renegotiate salary
42:22 Assessment of the right career move
44:52 Promotion strategies at current employers
49:33 Definition of stress interviews
53:41 Career pivoting in the age of AI
57:44 Navigation of broad salary ranges
1:02:43 Limited coaching discount offer

#JobSearch #CareerAdvice #Recruiting #ResumeTips #LinkedIn #JobInterview #SalaryNegotiation #CareerCoaching #JobSeekers #Hiring #Employment #TalesFromTheShift #CareerGrowth #WorkLife #JobHunting #interviewing

Note: Any opinions stated on this show are my opinion and the guest's opinion only. They are not the opinion of either of our employers.

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Doug Fifer shares why being an Alaska cop is one of the most interesting professions despite the brutal cold and unique dangers. This episode explores a career filled with high stakes negotiations, forensic investigations, and the reality of solving crime in the last frontier.

Like all TFTS episodes, you get the unfiltered reality of how this job works that you won't find in any instruction manual.

Fifty Shades of True Crime: https://amzn.to/4cgEt0m

If you have an interesting job and would like to be a guest on the show, then email me at [email protected]

Real Human Conversations, No AI in this video.

Chapters
0:00 Intro
0:44 Basics of an Alaska police officer career
1:50 Employer and jurisdiction
2:32 Rural versus city encounters
3:02 Motivation to become a cop
4:18 Alcoholism and violence issues
4:51 Challenges besides the weather
5:24 Serial killer population density
6:11 Missing persons and foul play
7:41 Intentional disappearances
8:40 Unidentified bodies and torso killings
10:21 Active serial killers in Alaska
11:18 Tough moments and child victims
13:29 Process to become an Alaska cop
15:05 Vetting and background checks
17:14 Drug legality and employment
20:11 Salary and overtime pay
21:39 Pension and retirement changes
22:36 Native tribes and law enforcement
24:43 Shift work and sleep schedules
27:58 Peer relationships and practical jokes
31:35 Job slang and terminology
33:24 Transitioning from work to home
35:04 Divorce rates in law enforcement
36:48 Personality of a veteran officer
37:39 Frostbite and job injuries
38:44 Cynicism and the Spidey sense
39:35 Post career job opportunities
41:25 Traits not suited for the job
42:31 Multitasking under pressure
44:51 Advice for new hires
47:14 Field training and specialty teams
52:55 Training veterans versus rookies
54:51 Sports and outdoor hobbies
55:56 Best and worst days on the job
57:43 The Submerged Car
1:00:00 Embarrassing courtroom moments
1:02:21 Lessons not found in books
1:03:34 Potential career changes
1:04:55 Interrogation and negotiation tools
1:07:00 The Playboy Playmate hostage case
1:14:04 Fifty Shades of True Crime book
1:16:52 Reality of Alaska cop shows
1:18:22 Adrenaline dumps and sleep
1:19:55 Unsolved cases and torso murders
1:20:40 Situational awareness off duty
1:23:17 Healthy marriages in law enforcement
1:24:11 Frustrations with the legal system
1:25:17 Speed round
1:29:36 Final secrets of the job

#TrueCrime #HostageNegotiator #Anchorage #AlaskaStateTroopers #Careers #TalesFromTheShift #DougFifer #AIProofCareers #AIProofJobs #CareerAdvice

Note: Any opinions stated on this show are my opinion and the guest's opinion only. They are not the opinion of either of our employers.

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The job / career of an Applied Physicist. Dr. Rahul Prasad explains the reality of this job, from high-energy lab accidents to the future of nuclear fusion and quantum computing.

Like all TFTS episodes, you get the unfiltered reality of how this job works that you won't find in any instruction manual.

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Real Human Conversations, No AI in this video.

Butterflies India: https://www.butterfliesindia.org/
Impact Shift (Book): https://www.shoppivotal.com/products/impact-shift-the-art-of-pivoting-for-meaningful-change

Chapters
0:00 Intro
0:44 Overview of an applied physicist career
1:44 Reason for choosing physics
4:12 Educational path at Yale
4:42 First research job at Yale
6:06 Experience in the private sector
7:22 Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
8:11 Practicality of nuclear fusion
11:06 Advice for high school students
13:58 Value of teachers in society
15:47 Sacrifices for career success
18:14 Personality of a typical physicist
20:07 Traits not suited for this job
21:18 Connection between kites and trigonometry
23:25 Benefits of travel in the career
24:04 Worst day and third degree burns
25:57 Best days and micro thrusters
27:44 Potential for career change
31:00 Safety mistake with liquid nitrogen
33:03 Other career paths for physicists
35:00 Impact of AI on physics
38:42 Salary expectations for physicists
39:44 Workplace hazards and lab organization
40:48 Interaction with professional peers
41:48 Optimism versus cynicism in the field
43:38 Future of quantum computing
44:42 Hot takes and mundane disagreements
45:47 Definition of success
47:04 Tips for new hires
49:01 Memories of an X-ray laser experiment
51:15 Involvement in philanthropy
54:23 Meaning of the name Butterflies
57:58 The book Impact Shift
1:01:40 Everyday appreciation for physics
1:03:31 Passion for photography
1:07:31 Arctic and African expeditions
1:09:22 Importance of peer review
1:10:06 Potential of dark matter
1:10:45 Large Hadron Collider
1:11:19 Utility of superconductors
1:11:45 Discoveries at Fermi Lab
1:12:44 Unintended consequences of butterfly effect
1:13:53 Secret about being a physicist

#AIProofCareers #AIProofJobs #CareerAdvice #Physics #AppliedPhysics #Physicist #CareerAdvice #Philanthropy #STEM #ScienceCareers #TalesFromTheShift #DarkMatter #Photography #ImpactShift

Note: Any opinions stated on this show are my opinion and the guest's opinion only. They are not the opinion of either of our employers.

Copyright 2026 Soffley LLC

#AIProofCareers #AIProofJobs #CareerAdvice

Ken Childs shares the reality of a career as a private investigator. This job involves surveillance, database research, and skip tracing rather than the myths seen on TV. Learn how this job actually works, and the dedication required for long surveillance shifts.

Like all TFTS episodes, you get the unfiltered reality of how this job works that you won't find in any instruction manual.

Ken's PI Business: https://licensed-investigator.com/
Ken's Instagram: @Paramountpis

If you have an interesting job and would like to be a guest on the show, then email me at [email protected].

Real Human Conversations, No AI in this video.

Chapters
0:00 Intro
0:45 Entry into the field at age 21
1:34 Hiring at Frasco investigation firm
2:04 Reality of the career over 20 years
3:11 Capabilities of private investigators
4:19 Hourly rates and project budgets
5:35 Locate process for missing persons
7:29 Surveillance across state lines
10:55 Most common clients and case types
11:36 Path to enter the industry
13:53 Meaning of taking statements
14:59 Entry and mid career salary
18:16 Purpose of professional licensing
19:35 Daily work life balance
20:29 Interaction with other investigators
21:28 Industry niches and specialties
24:06 Industry slang and terminology
25:17 Surveillance versus harassment
30:00 Repercussions of surveillance
32:27 Personality traits not for this job
33:57 Description of a veteran investigator
34:25 Impact of police background
35:41 Memorable investigation stories
40:38 Investigation camera equipment
41:51 Process of firing clients
43:42 Definition of OSINT
44:23 Career impact on worldview
45:41 Use of license plate readers
47:00 Major crypto investigation details
50:42 Use of the dark web
52:18 Common investigator secrets

#PrivateInvestigator #PrivateInvestigation #Career #Job #Surveillance #SkipTracing #TalesFromTheShift #KenChilds #PrivateEye #ProcessServer #BountyHunter #Investigation #CriminalDefense #InsuranceFraud #OSINT

Note: Any opinions stated on this show are my opinion and the guest's opinion only. They are not the opinion of either of our employers.

Copyright 2026 Soffley LLC

#AIProofCareers #AIProofJobs #CareerAdvice

Rich LaMonica, Iraq war veteran explains the unfiltered reality of a job / career in the US Army, and modern military service.

Like all TFTS episodes, you get the unfiltered reality of how this job works that you won't find in any instruction manual.

Real Human Conversations, No AI in this video.

Rich's Podcast: https://themisfitnation.com

If you have an interesting job and would like to be a guest on the show, then email me at [email protected]

Chapters
0:00:00 Intro
0:01:10 The MisFitNation podcast
0:02:45 Chemical Operations Specialist job
0:03:30 Hydration in MOPP suits
0:04:15 Initial motivation to join
0:05:20 College and football before enlistment
0:06:40 Staying for a 22 year career
0:07:05 Lessons from basic training and AIT
0:07:50 Learning from a cavalry scout
0:08:15 Routine and field environment
0:09:30 Mentorship before seeing a recruiter
0:11:40 ASVAB importance for job placement
0:12:15 Studying for the ASVAB
0:13:05 Chemical operations rating consistency
0:13:40 December 2010
0:14:15 Formation of the Misfits platoon
0:15:25 SGT Michael Beckerman
0:17:10 Evolution of empathy in leadership
0:18:45 Military mental health resources
0:20:30 Total soldier concept and wellness
0:21:50 Testing fate on the fourth deployment
0:22:15 Mortar attack and combat injury
0:23:05 Refusal of evacuation and return to duty
0:24:45 Injury details and shrapnel removal
0:25:20 Return to the Combat Outpost
0:26:05 Disability ratings and physical toll
0:26:40 9/11 impact on Kuwait rotation
0:27:10 Combat in Ramadi, Iraq
0:27:50 Military pay and BAH benefits
0:29:15 Stability and healthcare for families
0:30:10 Comparison of presidential pay raises
0:30:45 Tax free shopping at the commissary
0:31:30 Veteran shopping benefits
0:32:45 Work-life balance and field rotations
0:34:20 Evolution of soldier support systems
0:35:10 Peer interactions and unit culture
0:37:30 The box of grid squares prank
0:38:15 Military slang and profanity
0:39:40 Promotion boards and point system
0:41:15 Reaching the 798 point maximum
0:43:20 The pinning ceremony tradition
0:44:40 Impact of multiple combat tours
0:45:50 Seeking help after retirement
0:46:15 Managing PTSD and trauma
0:47:30 Moral injury and childhood baggage
0:49:10 Civilian career paths for veterans
0:50:20 Career Skills Program internships
0:51:15 Finding purpose through networking
0:52:40 Homeland Security and Master's degrees
0:53:15 Education benefits and the GI Bill
0:55:50 Military pension calculations
0:57:30 Cost of living adjustments
0:58:15 Personalities not suited for service
0:59:40 Financial advice for new soldiers
1:01:05 Avoiding high interest debt traps
1:01:40 Active Army unit deployments
1:02:15 Dream sheets and station assignments
1:03:20 Intelligence of the modern soldier
1:04:15 Technology on the future battlefield
1:05:05 Distance and unmanned systems
1:05:40 Best and worst days in uniform
1:06:50 Retirement ceremony and closure
1:07:30 Writing guides for success and trauma
1:08:45 Mentors who shaped a career
1:12:15 Lessons from a mistake in Korea
1:13:40 Helicopter crash rescue at Fort Campbell
1:15:10 Improving the promotion system
1:20:45 Defining success after 22 years
1:21:15 Accuracy of Black Hawk Down
1:24:30 Realities of combat vs. Hollywood
Note: Any opinions stated on this show are my opinion and the guest's opinion only. They are not the opinion of either of our employers.

Copyright 2026 Soffley LLC

Career coach Eric Woodard joins this special episode to reveal the top mistakes professionals make during a job search. Learn how to navigate the modern career landscape by shifting your focus toward service and creating strong professional agreements to accelerate your growth.

Like all TFTS episodes, you get the unfiltered reality of how this job works that you won't find in any instruction manual.

If you have an interesting job and would like to be a guest on the show, then email me at [email protected]

Real Human Conversations, No AI in this video.

Eric's Career Coaching: https://winatwork.io

Chapters
0:00 Intro
0:51 Top job search mistakes to avoid
2:35 How to get hired faster
3:35 How the ATS and AI screening work
8:09 Methods to circumvent the ATS
11:46 Handling job postings with no salary
13:12 Dealing with massive salary ranges
14:18 Answering the salary expectation question
15:51 Frequency of fake job postings
17:48 Truth about job postings for visas
19:10 Meaning of being overqualified
23:03 Red flags with "big family" companies
24:58 Replacing expectations with agreements
26:41 Building confidence and workplace presence
28:58 Reality of background checks
34:18 Truth about company loyalty
35:53 Accelerating career growth as a leader
37:40 Unlimited PTO scams or perks
40:10 Balancing productivity and wellbeing
43:34 Effectiveness of performance improvement plans
46:02 Honesty in exit interviews
47:56 Current state of the job economy
50:11 Actionable tips for your career

#CareerAdvice #JobSearch #CareerGrowth #HiringTips #InterviewAdvice #JobSeekers #ProfessionalDevelopment #WorkplaceCulture #CareerCoaching #TalesFromTheShift #Employment #JobHunt #LeadershipSkills

Note: Any opinions stated on this show are my opinion and the guest's opinion only. They are not the opinion of either of our employers.

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SVU Prosecutor Roger Canaff explains the reality of this difficult legal career path. He shares how prosecuting cases involving marginalized populations requires high emotional intelligence and the ability to navigate a complex job where justice and ethics must remain at the forefront.

Like all TFTS episodes, you get the unfiltered reality of how this job works that you won't find in any instruction manual.

If you have an interesting job and would like to be a guest on the show, then email me at [email protected]

Real Human Conversations, No AI in this video.

Roger Canaff Official Website
https://rogercanaff.com/
Brooklyn Writers Press
https://brooklynwriterspress.com/
Thomas & Mercer
https://www.apub.com/imprint-detail?imprint=8

Chapters
0:00 Intro
1:10 Defining the Job
2:45 Personal Career Drivers
5:40 Reporting to the DA
7:00 Power in Prosecution
11:55 Career Salary Realities
14:00 The Five-Year Arc
16:00 Prosecutor vs Defense
21:15 High EQ Career Traits
25:00 Passion and Fatigue
28:40 The Win-Loss Record
32:00 Believe Children
35:40 Vindicating the Victim
36:50 The Competency Mistake
41:10 Law & AI Deepfakes
46:10 The Addiction Pattern
47:50 The Epstein Files
51:50 Accuracy of TV Shows
53:15 Psychological Thrillers
56:45 Advice for Detectives
1:00:40 The Ethics of Orders
1:03:30 Vicarious Trauma
1:07:20 From Arrest to Appeal
1:09:15 Speed Round
1:14:40 The Hidden Impact

#SpecialVictims #LegalCareer #Prosecutor #SVU #CriminalJustice #LawAndOrder #LegalEthics #ChildProtection #VicariousTrauma #LegalSystem #Careers #Jobs #TalesFromTheShift #RogerCanaff #attorneylife

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Lewis Chaney explains a career in magic and mentalism. He explains how a professional mentalist uses performance to cure loneliness and create moments of awe for his audience.

Like all TFTS episodes, you get the unfiltered reality of how this job works that you won't find in any instruction manual.

If you have an interesting job and would like to be a guest on the show, then email me at [email protected]

Real Human Conversations, No AI in this video.

Lewis Chaney: https://lewischaney.com/
International Brotherhood of Magicians: https://www.magician.org/

Chapters
0:00 Intro
0:37 Starting a career in magic
1:23 Response to magic being for kids
2:30 Best path for a new magician
3:42 Appearance of a veteran magician
4:30 People not suited for this career
5:37 Future of story driven mentalism
6:46 Differences between mentalists and magicians
8:54 Mentalism and cold reading
10:50 Exposing charlatans in the craft
15:35 Potential earnings for a magician
16:38 Work life balance and scheduling
17:35 Benefits of joining the Brotherhood of Magicians
19:33 Teaching each other tricks
20:18 Difficulty of inventing a trick
22:11 Slang terms used by magicians
23:54 The 15 card trick explanation
26:50 Injuries from a fire wallet
29:05 Purpose of Zener cards
31:04 Preferred brands of playing cards
32:30 Outlook on humanity from the job
34:25 Starting out at any age
35:04 Why restaurants hire magicians
37:37 Best and worst days on the job
42:07 Moments of wanting to quit
44:00 Understanding people beyond the books
46:47 Hot takes on cold reading
47:29 Defining success as a magician
48:42 Advice for turning pro
50:18 Lifting yourself up with magic
51:51 Thoughts on cardistry and the Sting
52:42 Impact of the Masked Magician
54:00 Dream of the Magic Castle
54:36 Mentalism vs sleight of hand
55:07 Legacy of Harry Houdini
55:30 Caution with YouTube tutorials
56:07 Dislike for virtual magic
56:29 Influence of the Amazing Kreskin
57:18 Groundwork laid by David Copperfield
57:58 Experience with stage pickpocketing
1:00:41 Complexity of the shell game
1:03:01 Using gaff cards and lucky reveals
1:06:52 Secrets of being a professional magician

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