Unofficial HR

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  • Ep 17 - Job green flags, prejudices in nursing, and early plans for Season 2!

    Good communication, flexible scheduling, respectful boundaries... all the green flags.

    You might enjoy this episode if you:
    - Enjoy positive job characteristics and job green flags
    - Want to hear about other people's workplace green flags
    - Have a job you aren't 100% satisfied with, want a new job, or are currently applying
    - Had a job you hated in the past
    - Are a nurse or have worked in nursing
    - Are active military or a military veteran
    - Work in corporate America
    - Are curious about other people's career and job hunt experiences
    - Enjoy casual conversations between friends
    - Don't mind excessive swearing
    - Don't mind less-than-perfect audio (we are entirely self-produced and edited!)
    - Want to support indie podcasters
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    Note: This show contains profanity. Listener discretion advised.

    Disclaimer: As the title of our show suggests, we are not HR professionals. The topics discussed in this show are for entertainment purposes only and should not be taken as expert career advice.

    AI Transparency: We may occasionally rely on artificial intelligence or AI-enabled tools to assist in the production, editing, or promotion of this podcast. We will never use AI to mislead, impersonate, or deceptively portray other people or information.

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    Send your workplace stories, questions, show feedback, or advertising opportunities to [email protected].

    πŸ’œ Connect with us: linktr.ee/unofficialhr

    36 min
  • Ep 16 - Job red flags, beware the P's, and... actually getting hired!

    Keep your piss poor planning and personal problems out of the workplace.

    You might enjoy this episode if you:
    - Are curious about red flags at work
    - Want to hear about other people's workplace red flags
    - Have a job you aren't 100% satisfied with, want a new job, or are currently applying
    - Had a job you hated in the past
    - Are a nurse or have worked in nursing
    - Are active military or a military veteran
    - Work in corporate America
    - Are curious about other people's career and job hunt experiences
    - Enjoy casual conversations between friends
    - Don't mind excessive swearing
    - Don't mind less-than-perfect audio (we are entirely self-produced and edited!)
    - Want to support indie podcasters
    πŸ’œ

    Note: This show contains profanity. Listener discretion advised.

    Disclaimer: As the title of our show suggests, we are not HR professionals. The topics discussed in this show are for entertainment purposes only and should not be taken as expert career advice.

    AI Transparency: We may occasionally rely on artificial intelligence or AI-enabled tools to assist in the production, editing, or promotion of this podcast. We will never use AI to mislead, impersonate, or deceptively portray other people or information.

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    Send your workplace stories, questions, show feedback, or advertising opportunities to [email protected].

    πŸ’œ Connect with us: linktr.ee/unofficialhr

    35 min
  • Ep 15 - Comparing yourself to others, what we should teach young people, and a deep love of cheese danish

    Maybe she's born with it, maybe it's generational wealth...

    You might enjoy this episode if you:
    - Often compare yourself to your coworkers
    - Felt a little lost in college
    - Wish adults would have explained things more to you as a kid
    - Love cheese danish more than all the other danishesΒ 
    - Have a job you aren't 100% satisfied with, want a new job, or are currently applying
    - Had a job you hated in the past
    - Are a nurse or have worked in nursing
    - Are active military or a military veteran
    - Work in corporate America
    - Are curious about other people's career and job hunt experiences
    - Enjoy casual conversations between friends
    - Don't mind excessive swearing
    - Don't mind less-than-perfect audio (we are entirely self-produced and edited!)
    - Want to support indie podcasters
    πŸ’œ

    Note: This show contains profanity. Listener discretion advised.

    Disclaimer: As the title of our show suggests, we are not HR professionals. The topics discussed in this show are for entertainment purposes only and should not be taken as expert career advice.

    AI Transparency: We may occasionally rely on artificial intelligence or AI-enabled tools to assist in the production, editing, or promotion of this podcast. We will never use AI to mislead, impersonate, or deceptively portray other people or information.

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    Send your workplace stories, questions, show feedback, or advertising opportunities to [email protected].

    πŸ’œ Connect with us: linktr.ee/unofficialhr

    29 min
  • Ep 14 - Multitasking culture at work, the pay gap, and a red-flag F word

    Are you really multitasking or just frantically switching priorities every 30 seconds?...Β 

    Related links:

    • The Mind, Explained: "How to Focus"
    • Explained: "Why Women Are Paid Less"
    • Forbes: Married Men’s Careers Benefit More Than Married Women: How To Change That
    • Library of Congress: Telework and the French "Right to Disconnect"

    You might enjoy this episode if you:
    - Have trouble multitasking
    - Have trouble focusing
    - Like documentaries
    - Have a job you aren't 100% satisfied with, want a new job, or are currently applying
    - Had a job you hated in the past
    - Are a nurse or have worked in nursing
    - Are active military or a military veteran
    - Work in corporate America
    - Are curious about other people's career and job hunt experiences
    - Enjoy casual conversations between friends
    - Don't mind excessive swearing
    - Don't mind less-than-perfect audio (we are entirely self-produced and edited!)
    - Want to support indie podcasters
    πŸ’œ

    Note: This show contains profanity. Listener discretion advised.

    Disclaimer: As the title of our show suggests, we are not HR professionals. The topics discussed in this show are for entertainment purposes only and should not be taken as expert career advice.

    AI Transparency: We may occasionally rely on artificial intelligence or AI-enabled tools to assist in the production, editing, or promotion of this podcast. We will never use AI to mislead, impersonate, or deceptively portray other people or information.

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    Send your workplace stories, questions, show feedback, or advertising opportunities to [email protected].

    πŸ’œ Connect with us: linktr.ee/unofficialhr

    34 min
  • Ep 13 - Finding meaning outside of work, retirement outlook, and trying new hobbies

    How many years does the average person have left after they retire? Not enough...

    Related links:

    • Life Expectancy After Retirement


    You might enjoy this episode if you:
    - Feel too wrapped up in your career identity
    - Expect retirement to solve all your problems
    - Are struggling to figure out who you are
    - Are a nurse or have worked in nursing
    - Are active military or a military veteran
    - Work in corporate America
    - Are curious about other people's career and job hunt experiences
    - Enjoy casual conversations between friends
    - Don't mind excessive swearing
    - Don't mind less-than-perfect audio (we are entirely self-produced and edited!)
    - Want to support indie podcasters
    πŸ’œ

    Note: This show contains profanity. Listener discretion advised.

    Disclaimer: As the title of our show suggests, we are not HR professionals. The topics discussed in this show are for entertainment purposes only and should not be taken as expert career advice.

    AI Transparency: We may occasionally rely on artificial intelligence or AI-enabled tools to assist in the production, editing, or promotion of this podcast. We will never use AI to mislead, impersonate, or deceptively portray other people or information.

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    Send your workplace stories, questions, show feedback, or advertising opportunities to [email protected].

    πŸ’œ Connect with us: linktr.ee/unofficialhr

    22 min
  • Ep 12 - Handling job search rejection, burnout, and staying motivated in your job hunt

    Why are companies ghosting job applicants like LinkedIn's the new Tinder?

    In this episode, we talk about how we manage job application rejection and job search burnout.

    Related links:

    • The National Crisis Helpline (US only)
    • iHire survey on job search mental health
    • Mr. Beast's housing project video


    You might enjoy this episode if you:
    - Are job hunting while unemployed
    - Are submitting applications while trying to leave a job
    - Are feeling burnt out in your job search
    - Are a nurse or have worked in nursing
    - Are active military or a military veteran
    - Work in corporate America
    - Are curious about other people's careerΒ  and job hunt experiences
    - Enjoy casual conversations between friends
    - Don't mind excessive swearing
    - Don't mind less-than-perfect audio (we are entirely self-produced and edited!)
    - Want to support indie podcasters
    πŸ’œ

    Note: This show contains profanity. Listener discretion advised.

    Disclaimer: As the title of our show suggests, we are not HR professionals. The topics discussed in this show are for entertainment purposes only and should not be taken as expert career advice.

    AI Transparency: We may occasionally rely on artificial intelligence or AI-enabled tools to assist in the production, editing, or promotion of this podcast. We will never use AI to mislead, impersonate, or deceptively portray other people or information.

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    Send your workplace stories, questions, show feedback, or advertising opportunities to [email protected].

    πŸ’œ Connect with us: linktr.ee/unofficialhr

    34 min
  • Ep 11 - Childhood dream jobs, adulting realities, and military spouse challenges

    Fireman, fashion designer, cave person, and literal angel all seemed like viable career options to us as kids...

    You might enjoy this episode if you:
    - Fantasized as a kid about what you wanted to be when you grew up
    - Know who Jesse McCartney, Aaron Carter, and The Cheetah Girls are
    - Have a job you aren't 100% satisfied with, want a new job, or are currently applying
    - Had a job you hated in the past
    - Are curious about other people's career experiences
    - Enjoy casual conversations between friends
    - Don't mind excessive swearing
    - Don't mind less-than-perfect audio (we are entirely self-produced and edited!)
    - Want to support indie podcasters
    πŸ’œ

    Note: This show contains profanity. Listener discretion advised.

    Disclaimer: As the title of our show suggests, we are not HR professionals. The topics discussed in this show are for entertainment purposes only and should not be taken as expert career advice.

    AI Transparency: We may occasionally rely on artificial intelligence or AI-enabled tools to assist in the production, editing, or promotion of this podcast. We will never use AI to mislead, impersonate, or deceptively portray other people or information.

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    Send your workplace stories, questions, show feedback, or advertising opportunities to [email protected].

    πŸ’œ Connect with us: linktr.ee/unofficialhr

    33 min
  • Ep 10 - Rover pet sitting, side hustles, and gig economy jobs

    Maybe take the handcuffs off the bedframe before the dog sitter comes over...

    You might enjoy this episode if you:
    - Have a side hustle or side gig that you do in addition to working full-time
    - Are curious about the gig economy and side hustle opportunities
    - Have done pet sitting through Rover or are considering it
    - Have a job you aren't 100% satisfied with, want a new job, or are currently applying
    - Had a job you hated in the past
    - Are curious about other people's career experiences
    - Are confused about what your employer can tell you to do
    - Enjoy casual conversations between friends
    - Don't mind excessive swearing
    - Don't mind less-than-perfect audio (we are entirely self-produced and edited!)
    - Want to support indie podcasters
    πŸ’œ

    Note: This show contains profanity. Listener discretion advised.

    Disclaimer: As the title of our show suggests, we are not HR professionals. The topics discussed in this show are for entertainment purposes only and should not be taken as expert career advice.

    AI Transparency: We may occasionally rely on artificial intelligence or AI-enabled tools to assist in the production, editing, or promotion of this podcast. We will never use AI to mislead, impersonate, or deceptively portray other people or information.

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    Send your workplace stories, questions, show feedback, or advertising opportunities to [email protected].

    πŸ’œ Connect with us: linktr.ee/unofficialhr

    21 min
  • Ep 9 - Work life balance, setting boundaries, and should you add coworkers on social media?

    What better way to tell if a coworker respects your boundaries than by ignoring their follow request?

    You might enjoy this episode if you:
    - Struggle with setting boundaries at work
    - Want a better work/life balance
    - Get requests to add your coworkers on social media
    - Are a nurse or have worked in nursing
    - Are active military or a military veteran
    - Work in corporate America
    - Have a job you aren't 100% satisfied with, want a new job, or are currently applying
    - Had a job you hated in the past
    - Are curious about other people's career experiences
    - Are confused about what your employer can tell you to do
    - Enjoy casual conversations between friends
    - Don't mind excessive swearing
    - Don't mind less-than-perfect audio (we are entirely self-produced and edited!)
    - Want to support indie podcasters
    πŸ’œ

    Note: This show contains profanity. Listener discretion advised.

    Disclaimer: As the title of our show suggests, we are not HR professionals. The topics discussed in this show are for entertainment purposes only and should not be taken as expert career advice.

    AI Transparency: We may occasionally rely on artificial intelligence or AI-enabled tools to assist in the production, editing, or promotion of this podcast. We will never use AI to mislead, impersonate, or deceptively portray other people or information.

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    Send your workplace stories, questions, show feedback, or advertising opportunities to [email protected].

    πŸ’œ Connect with us: linktr.ee/unofficialhr

    35 min
  • Ep 8 - In-person job fairs, cover letters, and useless interview etiquette

    Who else had to take a weird job interview etiquette class in high school or college?

    You might enjoy this episode if you:
    - Are currently job hunting and want to hear other job applicants' stories
    - Are curious about job fairs
    - Want to know if you really need a cover letter
    - Are a nurse or have worked in nursing
    - Are active military or a military veteran
    - Work in corporate America
    - Have a job you aren't 100% satisfied with, want a new job, or are currently applying
    - Had a job you hated in the past
    - Are curious about other people's career experiences
    - Enjoy casual conversations between friends
    - Don't mind excessive swearing
    - Don't mind less-than-perfect audio (we are entirely self-produced and edited!)
    - Want to support indie podcasters
    πŸ’œ

    Note: This show contains profanity. Listener discretion advised.

    Disclaimer: As the title of our show suggests, we are not HR professionals. The topics discussed in this show are for entertainment purposes only and should not be taken as expert career advice.

    AI Transparency: We may occasionally rely on artificial intelligence or AI-enabled tools to assist in the production, editing, or promotion of this podcast. We will never use AI to mislead, impersonate, or deceptively portray other people or information.

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    Send your workplace stories, questions, show feedback, or advertising opportunities to [email protected].

    πŸ’œ Connect with us: linktr.ee/unofficialhr

    31 min

About Unofficial HR

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The career podcast your job doesn't want you to know about. 😈

Having no professional training in human resources whatsoever, friends Ali and Kayla casually discuss what they've learned,…