"The media landscape is changing." Yeah, Ian already knows that.

Janice Brathwaite -- the president and founder of Workplace Transformations -- talks about her work with corporate culture. She's got a few things to say about the dreaded Performance Improvement Plan (PIP), how it's being misused, and what you should do if you're faced with one. TLDL (too long, didn't listen): Do. Not. Sign. Anything.

Years later, Chuck still asks himself why he was so loyal to his job.

Pam and Amy discuss the jobs report(s), how much AI is fucking things up for us, a listener's struggle to find work, and the curse of pumpkin spice season.

Articles referenced:

• AI is quietly reshaping the way we talk
• The job market is hell
• Employers added nearly a million fewer jobs

Episodes referenced:

• S2 E5: Tech Career Coach
• S1 E31: Design Manager

"We knew bad things were going to happen in Philadelphia." She saw it coming, but it was still a blow when Dawn lost her dream job.

Michael went in with a "healthy dose of skepticism" under the Biden adminstration though he believed the work was valuable. Then came the November election and DOGE.

What's a career coach do? How does one help you? When do you need a career coach? What should you say about that time you got fired? And hey, what's the worst that can happen? Dr. Kyle Elliott patiently fields questions about what a career coach does -- and he gives good advice for navigating the landscape after you've been canned. Dr. Elliot specializes in tech, but his tips are good for anyone, regardless of their field.

Anne was a pioneer for women in the field. "It was a constant battle being accepted." Learn more about Anne on her website.

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