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Unofficial HR

Unofficial HR

17 episodes

1 week ago

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 othe...

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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 othe...

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Episodes (17/17)

Unofficial HR

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 othe...

1 year ago

35 minutes

Unofficial HR

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 expe...

1 year ago

34 minutes

Unofficial HR

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 danishes - 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 vete...

1 year ago

28 minutes

Unofficial HR

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?... 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 ThatLibrary 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 j...

1 year ago

33 minutes

Unofficial HR

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 casu...

1 year ago

21 minutes

Unofficial HR

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 healthMr. 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 wo...

1 year ago

33 minutes

Unofficial HR

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...

1 year ago

32 minutes

Unofficial HR

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 - ...

1 year ago

20 minutes

Unofficial HR

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...

1 year ago

34 minutes

Unofficial HR

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 hate...

1 year ago

30 minutes

Unofficial HR

Ep 7 - Virtual job fairs, outdated job application tips, and are companies listing jobs that are actually open?

Are virtual job fairs just data-collection schemes? And how many job postings are for positions that are LEGITIMATELY open?! You might enjoy this episode if you: - Are currently job hunting and want to hear other job applicants' stories - Are confused by how so many jobs say they're hiring but getting an interview is so hard - Are curious about virtual job fairs - Want to know what job application advice is irrelevant - Are a nurse or have worked in nursing - Are active military or a militar...

1 year ago

30 minutes

Unofficial HR

Ep 6 - Job hunting trials and tribulations, imposter syndrome, and avoiding job scams

What's your job application style? One of us is thoughtful and selective and one goes the spray-and-pray route... You might enjoy this episode if you: - Are currently job hunting and want to hear other job applicants' stories - Struggle with imposter syndrome at work - Want to know job scam red flags - 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 appl...

1 year ago

24 minutes

Unofficial HR

Ep 5 - Passion vs pay, comparing our Myers-Briggs types, and Indeed horror stories

Is it just us, or are the companies hiring on Indeed a special kind of f*cked?... You might enjoy this episode if you: - Know your Myers-Briggs personality type and want to hear others' - Have applied to jobs on Indeed or LinkedIn - Are torn between doing what you love and making money - 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 job hunting - Had a...

1 year ago

19 minutes

Unofficial HR

Ep 4 - Work culture differences around the world and the post-travel sads

Europeans be taking their lunch breaks... You might enjoy this episode if you: - Love traveling - Enjoy learning about other cultures - 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 job hunting - 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 swea...

1 year ago

32 minutes

Unofficial HR

Ep 3 - Leavin' for Mexico: Job hopping, travel, and burnout

The stigma of staying for less than a year vs. knowing when it's time to go... You might enjoy this episode if you: - Have changed jobs several times or worked in several different industries - Have experienced burnout at work or think you might be - Like to travel - 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 job hunting - Had a job you hated in the...

1 year ago

24 minutes

Unofficial HR

Ep 2 - Early career moves, work motivation, quotes, and inspo

Sometimes your hustle is folding panties at Victoria's Secret, sometimes you need a little inspiration... You might enjoy this episode if you: - Have changed jobs several times or worked in several different industries - Enjoy a motivational quote or two - 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 job hunting - Had a job you hated in the past - Are...

1 year ago

29 minutes

Unofficial HR

Ep 1 - Work-related expenses, PTO, and four years of friendship

A nurse and a marketer walk into a bar... You might enjoy this episode if you: - Think paid time off should be actual paid time away from your job - Have had to pay out of pocket for work expenses - 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 job hunting - Had a job you hated in the past - Are curious about other people's career experiences - Are con...

1 year ago

26 minutes