9 episodes

Is it okay to ask your coworker how much they make? Is Gen Z set up for failure in the workplace? Should you really bring your whole self to work? Each week on Per My Last Email, Morning Brew's resident career experts Kaila and Kyle—whose careers have collectively spanned the corporate, government, nonprofit, and startup sectors—debate the trickiest challenges in work life, and share tactics on how to overcome them.

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Is it okay to ask your coworker how much they make? Is Gen Z set up for failure in the workplace? Should you really bring your whole self to work? Each week on Per My Last Email, Morning Brew's resident career experts Kaila and Kyle—whose careers have collectively spanned the corporate, government, nonprofit, and startup sectors—debate the trickiest challenges in work life, and share tactics on how to overcome them.

    How To Network And Not Be Cringe

    How To Network And Not Be Cringe

    In this episode, Kaila and Kyle debate the merits of networking, and the do’s and don'ts when it comes to expanding your professional network.  

    00:00 Open
    00:23 Intro
    02:25 Networking stats
    08:12 When networking is the most vital in your career
    11:52 The power of weak ties
    17:01 Ways to network that aren’t networking events
    22:22 How Kaila networked early in her career
    26:32 The importance of adding value
    28:18 Other tactics and do’s and don’ts of networking

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    • 32 min
    Is Your Job Taking Advantage Of You?

    Is Your Job Taking Advantage Of You?

    In this episode, Kaila and Kyle explore the extent to which you need to go above and beyond in order to get that promotion, and the red flags to look out for to determine whether or not you employer is simply taking advantage of your hard work.

    00:00 Open
    00:26 Intro
    06:48 How we got to hustle culture in the US
    10:38 The problem with purpose-driven work culture 
    12:16 What “Quiet Quitting” really means
    17:21 What comes first, the promotion or the responsibilities?
    21:29 Kyle’s red flags to look out for with your employer
    29:31 Tactics 


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    • 33 min
    When Should You Quit Your Job?

    When Should You Quit Your Job?

    In this episode, Kaila and Kyle discuss how to know whether it's time to leave your job, and if it is, how to quit gracefully (i.e. not burn bridges).

    00:00 Open
    00:39 Intro
    03:49 Stats on employment opportunities and job satisfaction
    08:03 The cost of employee turnover to employers
    14:49 What you should do before you decide to quit
    19:36 The dos and don’ts of negotiating a job offer with your current company
    25:58 Tactics for those considering leaving their job

    Want to get all of Kaila & Kyle’s resources? Subscribe: https://www.permylastemailshow.com/
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    • 33 min
    Is It Worth It To Make Friends At Work?

    Is It Worth It To Make Friends At Work?

    In this episode, Kaila and Kyle discuss the pros and cons of having friends at work, as well as some tips on how to make them if you’re struggling.

    00:00 Open
    00:42 Intro
    03:16 How Kaila and Kyle became friends
    05:08 Stats on loneliness
    08:54 Kaila’s “making friends at work” chart
    11:27 When friends at work can be complicated
    18:13 Kaila’s strategy for making friends at work
    23:53 Remembering that friendship is a 2-way street
    27:02 Another downside of having friends at work

    Want to get all of Kaila & Kyle’s resources? Subscribe: https://www.permylastemailshow.com/
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    • 28 min
    Should You Be Posting On LinkedIn?

    Should You Be Posting On LinkedIn?

    In this episode, Kaila and Kyle debate the merits of posting on LinkedIn, and whether or not it can help bolster your career. Is it actually useful, or just plain cringe? 

    00:00 Open
    00:19 Intro
    03:20 LinkedIn and personal brand stats
    07:28 Why Kaila isn’t the biggest fan of LinkedIn
    08:54 Why Kyle is pro LinkedIn
    13:31 An under-appreciated benefit of posting on LinkedIn
    17:36 Why Kyle believes every possible role could benefit from posting on LinkedIn
    20:38 Kyle’s tactics for posting on LinkedIn
    23:35 Kaila’s tips on how to start posting on LinkedIn if you’re afraid of the cringe factor

    Want to get all of Kaila & Kyle’s resources? Subscribe: https://www.permylastemailshow.com/
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    • 30 min
    Is Hybrid Work A Trap?

    Is Hybrid Work A Trap?

    In this episode, Kaila and Kyle discuss why the hybrid work model can be bad for your career, and share tactics on how to overcome some of the drawbacks that come with working remotely. 

    00:00 Open
    00:28 Intro
    02:41 Stats on remote, hybrid, and on-site employees
    04:05 What Kaila gained from starting her career on-site
    07:54 Downsides of the WFH setup
    15:31 How hybrid work impacted Kaila’s career
    26:43 Tactics for excelling in a hybrid work environment

    Want to get all of Kaila & Kyle’s resources? Subscribe: https://www.permylastemailshow.com/ 

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    • 27 min

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