In this episode, Ted and Patrick answer listener questions about careers, dating, and meaning. They dive into the frustration of being stuck in a 9-5 with no clear path forward, the emotional toll of job rejections despite having degrees, and the disconnect between achievement and fulfilment. They also unpack one of the biggest unspoken fears: how to actually approach women — not just with confidence, but with intention. Follow us on our Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLzsGH4hM9TxHC4hHPvgMJw X: https://x.com/ManDownPodcast Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:lm4shifbvs6k63eb54k2gmho Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandown.podcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mandownpodcast Timestamps:  00:00 Intro  01:23 Question #1 Emotional Expression & Empathy Gap 08:14 Question #2 Finding Purpose With Work 08:29 The Upsides of a 9-5 Job 09:16 Finding Meaning and Fulfilment Beyond Work 11:29 Question #3 Navigating the Job Market 13:08 Find Work That Feels Like Play 14:15 Are Degrees Worth It? 15:31 Current Job Market Realities17:51 Question #4 How To Approach Women 22:35 Outro (Give Us Feedback!)