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  • How to Ask for a Reference from a Former Boss Who Laid You Off

    How to Ask for a Reference from a Former Boss Who Laid You Off
    2026/07/21
    Getting laid off is painful, but what do you do when your former boss—who had to let you go—is the best person to vouch for you? In this episode, Lucas and Luna break down the specific scenario of asking for a reference from the very manager who delivered the layoff news. They discuss the emotional dynamics, the right timing, and the exact language to use. Lucas shares a real example from a tech layoff in early 2026 where an employee successfully turned a difficult conversation into a strong reference. Luna pushes back on whether it's ever appropriate to ask, and they land on practical steps you can take to rebuild that relationship without awkwardness. If you've been laid off and are wondering how to salvage a reference from a boss who had no choice, this episode is for you. #Careers #JobSearch #LayoffAdvice #ReferenceCheck #ProfessionalAdvice #Networking #JobReferences #WorkplaceTips #CareerPivot #FormerBoss #LayoffSurvival #JobHunt #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #OfficeHours #CareerAdvice #InterviewTips #ResumeHelp Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    7 分
  • How to Decline a Project Without Looking Lazy

    How to Decline a Project Without Looking Lazy
    2026/07/21
    Lucas and Luna tackle one of the trickiest workplace conversations: saying no to a new project when you are already at capacity. They break down the real cost of overcommitment using a concrete example—a marketing coordinator named Priya who was asked to lead a last-minute campaign while already managing three deadlines. Lucas shares a specific script that separates the 'yes' (enthusiasm for the work) from the 'no' (current workload), drawing on research from the Journal of Applied Psychology about the 'helping penalty'—the tendency for employees who say yes too often to receive lower performance ratings due to spreading themselves thin. Luna pushes back on the fear of looking uncommitted, and they walk through how to frame the decline around business impact rather than personal stress. The episode closes with a forward-looking question about building a culture where 'I am at capacity' is a respected answer. Includes a brief, organic donation segment tied to the show's career advice. #CareerAdvice #WorkplaceCommunication #SettingBoundaries #Productivity #BurnoutPrevention #ProfessionalDevelopment #OfficePolitics #TimeManagement #Leadership #EmployeeAdvocacy #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #OfficeHours #Podcast #WorkLife #ManagerTips #TeamDynamics #PersonalBrand Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    9 分
  • How to Ask for a Raise When Youve Only Been Six Months

    How to Ask for a Raise When Youve Only Been Six Months
    2026/07/20
    Episode 125 of Office Hours with Fexingo tackles one of the trickiest career conversations: asking for a raise when you've been in a role for just six months. Lucas and Luna walk through a real listener scenario — a marketing specialist who delivered a 20% campaign efficiency improvement within her first quarter — and break down the three-part case you need to build: documented early wins, market data showing you're below the midpoint, and a future-value pitch that frames the raise as a retention investment. They discuss timing, framing, and what to do if the budget truly isn't there. If you're in a new role and outperforming, this episode gives you the language to make the ask without seeming entitled. #Raise #SixMonthRaise #EarlyWins #SalaryNegotiation #CareerAdvice #OfficeHours #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Careers #Workplace #Compensation #Marketing #CampaignEfficiency #MarketData #Retention #BossConversations #ProfessionalGrowth #ListenerQuestion Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    7 分
  • How to Ask for a Raise When Your Company Just Had Layoffs

    How to Ask for a Raise When Your Company Just Had Layoffs
    2026/07/19
    This episode tackles the delicate task of asking for a raise when layoffs have recently happened at your company. Lucas and Luna discuss a specific scenario: an employee whose team was cut by fifteen percent six weeks ago, but who has since absorbed critical responsibilities from laid-off colleagues. The conversation covers timing — why waiting sixty to ninety days post-layoff is a minimum — and how to frame the request around value added, not leverage. They walk through a template that acknowledges the company’s difficulty while presenting data on workload increase and market compensation. Luna pushes back on whether it's ever safe to ask during a layoff wave, and Lucas shares how one listener at a mid-size SaaS company successfully got a ten percent increase in this exact situation. The hosts also tie the topic to listener support, explaining how buy me a coffee dot com slash fexingo helps keep the show ad-free. No hot takes — just practical, empathetic advice for a high-stakes conversation. #AskForARaise #Layoffs #SalaryNegotiation #CareerAdvice #WorkplaceTips #Compensation #JobSecurity #ManagementCommunication #ProfessionalGrowth #RecessionProof #HumanResources #EmployeeValue #MarketRate #PromotionStrategy #SaaS #Careers #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    8 分
  • How to Ask for a Raise When You've Only Been Six Months

    How to Ask for a Raise When You've Only Been Six Months
    2026/07/19
    Emily, a marketing coordinator at a midsize SaaS firm, emailed the show with a dilemma: she's been in her role for only six months, but her responsibilities have expanded dramatically — she's now running campaigns her predecessor never touched. She's produced measurable results: a 22 percent increase in lead-to-MQL conversion and a 14 percent reduction in cost-per-lead. But every career article she finds says 'wait at least a year' before asking for a raise. Lucas and Luna break down why the one-year rule is outdated for high-growth roles, how to frame a six-month request around scope creep rather than tenure, and the exact data points Emily needs to make her case. They also discuss how to handle the 'you haven't been here long enough' objection without getting defensive, and when a six-month ask might actually signal ambition rather than impatience. If you've ever worried that asking too soon will label you as entitled, this episode offers a concrete playbook for turning early results into early compensation. #Raise #SalaryNegotiation #SixMonthRaise #CareerAdvice #EarlyCareer #ScopeCreep #PerformanceMetrics #MarketingCoordinator #SaaS #LeadConversion #CostPerLead #Compensation #NegotiationTactics #ManagerConversation #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Careers #OfficeHours Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    7 分
  • How to Negotiate a Severance Package When Youre Laid Off

    How to Negotiate a Severance Package When Youre Laid Off
    2026/07/18
    When layoffs hit, the severance offer often lands in your inbox before you've had time to process it. In this episode of Office Hours with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna walk through a real case: a marketing manager at a midsize software company who was laid off with a standard four-week severance — and how she negotiated it to ten weeks plus extended health coverage. They break down the specific language to use in the counterproposal, the one number you should never reveal first, and why asking for a 'transition period' can unlock more than cash. If you're facing a layoff or want to prepare before it happens, this episode gives you a script, not just sympathy. #Severance #Layoffs #Negotiation #CareerAdvice #JobLoss #EmploymentContract #HR #EmployeeRights #WorkplaceAdvice #ExitStrategy #Compensation #Benefits #JobSearch #Career #ProfessionalDevelopment #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #OfficeHours Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    7 分
  • How to Resign When Your Boss Will Take It Personally

    How to Resign When Your Boss Will Take It Personally
    2026/07/18
    Resigning is never easy, but it's especially hard when your boss tends to take things personally. In this episode of Office Hours with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna tackle a listener's question about leaving a role without damaging the relationship or burning a bridge. They break down the psychology behind a boss's emotional reaction, the importance of framing the decision around your own growth rather than any dissatisfaction, and a specific three-step script for the resignation conversation. Lucas shares a real example from the tech sector where a senior engineer successfully navigated this using a 'future-focused' narrative, and they discuss how to handle follow-up questions like 'Is there anything I can do to make you stay?' without getting defensive. The episode also explores how to manage the transition period afterward, including setting boundaries around knowledge transfer and exit interviews. Practical, empathetic advice for one of the trickiest career conversations. #Resigning #BossReaction #CareerAdvice #QuittingGracefully #ExitStrategy #ProfessionalGrowth #DifficultConversations #OfficePolitics #WorkplaceRelationships #JobTransition #EmotionalIntelligence #ResignationScript #CareerMoves #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #OfficeHours #Careers #WorkplaceAdvice Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    9 分
  • How to Ask for a Job Title Change Without a Promotion

    How to Ask for a Job Title Change Without a Promotion
    2026/07/17
    Episode 120 of Office Hours with Fexingo tackles a tricky career move: getting your job title updated to reflect your actual responsibilities, even when there's no salary bump or formal promotion attached. Lucas and Luna break down a real listener scenario—a marketing coordinator who's been doing senior-level work for 18 months but still carries the junior title. They explain why this matters for your resume, LinkedIn, and future leverage, and walk through a specific script to use with your manager. The conversation covers when to frame it as an administrative fix versus a equity request, how to document your case, and what to do if HR pushes back. If you're doing the work but not getting the title, this episode gives you the playbook to change that without burning bridges or demanding a promotion that isn't there. #CareerAdvice #JobTitle #WorkplaceNegotiation #ProfessionalGrowth #OfficePolitics #ResumeTips #LinkedInOptimization #CareerStrategy #HR #ManagerCommunication #JobSearch #EmployeeAdvocacy #WorkplaceEquity #Promotion #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #OfficeHoursWithFexingo #Careers Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    6 分