If HR is one of the most soul-crushing industries to work in, how come we’re not talking about it more? I Hate it Here is the unflinching podcast where People professionals to talk honestly and openly about HR, sharing best-in-class resources to make the hardest job in the world that little bit easier. Hosted by Hebba Youssef, Chief People Officer at Workweek and creator of the I Hate it Here podcast and newsletter, this show is for HR People who want to get things done right - even if they do feel a bit empty inside from time to time. You’ll hear from industry insiders, not just the same old voices, sharing all the things you’re secretly thinking but never said out loud, digging into real-life examples, and delivering practical solutions and strategies for your people team.
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If HR is one of the most soul-crushing industries to work in, how come we’re not talking about it more? I Hate it Here is the unflinching podcast where People professionals to talk honestly and openly about HR, sharing best-in-class resources to make the hardest job in the world that little bit easier. Hosted by Hebba Youssef, Chief People Officer at Workweek and creator of the I Hate it Here podcast and newsletter, this show is for HR People who want to get things done right - even if they do feel a bit empty inside from time to time. You’ll hear from industry insiders, not just the same old voices, sharing all the things you’re secretly thinking but never said out loud, digging into real-life examples, and delivering practical solutions and strategies for your people team.
S9 E2: Why It’s Never Too Late to Pivot Careers with Ash Hynie
I Hate It Here
1 hour 2 minutes
3 months ago
S9 E2: Why It’s Never Too Late to Pivot Careers with Ash Hynie
So if you didn’t know,I love a good career pivot story!
Today’s guest is basically the poster child for burning it all down and starting over, in the best possible way.
I first found Ash Hynie on TikTok like any good millennial does, instantly became obsessed, and then fully fangirled when we met IRL at a conference!
In this episode, we talk about why your job isn’t your identity (even if capitalism told you otherwise), how terrifying and freeing it is to start over, and why transferrable skills are your secret weapon, even when you feel like you have none.
0:02:42 - A Hard Truth About Work
0:05:00 - Ash’s Wild Career Arc: Chef, Engineer, HR, and Tech CEO
0:08:10 - One Hard Truth About Changing Careers That Nobody Talks About
0:15:50 - When Ash Realized Her Dream Job Wasn’t Actually Her Dream
0:28:42 - Advice for People Transitioning Into Something New
0:33:31 - A Skill That Has Helped Ash in Every Role She’s Had
0:40:11 - Things We Tend to Overlook About Transferrable Skills
0:44:23 - Advice For People Who Don’t Know What They’re Good At
0:47:38 - Are There Skills You Need to Unlearn in Order to Grow?
0:54:01 - What Prepared Ash to Become a Founder and What Caught Her Off Guard
0:57:10 - One Question Everyone Should Ask Themselves Before Chasing the Next Role
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I Hate It Here
If HR is one of the most soul-crushing industries to work in, how come we’re not talking about it more? I Hate it Here is the unflinching podcast where People professionals to talk honestly and openly about HR, sharing best-in-class resources to make the hardest job in the world that little bit easier. Hosted by Hebba Youssef, Chief People Officer at Workweek and creator of the I Hate it Here podcast and newsletter, this show is for HR People who want to get things done right - even if they do feel a bit empty inside from time to time. You’ll hear from industry insiders, not just the same old voices, sharing all the things you’re secretly thinking but never said out loud, digging into real-life examples, and delivering practical solutions and strategies for your people team.
