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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.
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Why You Should Pay Attention To Introverts At Work
In this episode, Kaila and Kyle discuss what it means to be an introvert vs an extrovert at work, and how to succeed as an introvert in an extrovert’s world.
00:00 Open
00:37 Intro
02:33 What it really means to be an introvert
09:48 Statistics on how the workplace favors extroverts
14:14 How Kyle navigates public speaking as an introvert
17:41 How extroverts and introverts process differently
18:55 The best types of leaders for the best types of personality types
21:13 The idea of the “Personal User Guide”
22:09 Amazon’s thoughtful approach to meetings
26:44 A tactic for extroverts
28:33 A tactic for introverts
29:57 Kyle’s advice for employees and employers
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The Truth About Becoming A Manager
In this episode, Kaila and Kyle discuss the pros and cons of becoming a manager, and why even those who are worried about taking this next step in their career should consider it seriously.
00:00 Open
00:28 Intro
03:39 Why it’s important to take becoming a manager seriously
08:15 Why becoming a manager is the only way to grow in your career
16:17 Kyle’s hot take on managers vs ICs
20:36 Advice for people debating whether they’re ready to become a manager
24:07 How to test drive being a manager, and other tactics
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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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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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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
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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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