Is It Worth It To Make Friends At Work?

In this AITA-style episode, Kaila and Kyle read and weigh in on listener submissions asking “am I the a**hole?” in specific workplace situations.  00:00 Open 00:15 Intro 02:22 Scenario 1 06:14 Scenario 2 11:54 Scenario 3 16:58 Scenario 4 Want to get all of Kaila & Kyle’s resources? Subscribe: https://www.permylastemailshow.com/  Watch Per My Last Email on YouTube:    @PerMYLastEmailShow Follow Per My Last Email Instagram: @permylastemailshow TikTok: @permylastemailshow Twitter: @permylast_email Have a question for us? Send us an email or voice note to [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Kaila and Kyle dig into the history of work attire, and what clothing is considered “professional” or “appropriate” for work in 2024. 00:00 Open 00:26 Intro 02:38 How Kaila’s dressing for work mentality has changed 06:25 How Kyle’s mentality around dressing for work has changed 08:22 How the perception of “work professional clothing” has changed since the pandemic 12:38 Stats on how people dress for work now 14:03 Considering the reasons that work attire even “matters” 18:01 Studies on perceptions of how you dress in the workplace 21:21 Professional or Nah game 24:00 Stats form the WSJ on what is acceptable men’s attire 26:16 Tactics Want to get all of Kaila & Kyle’s resources? Subscribe: https://www.permylastemailshow.com/  Watch Per My Last Email on YouTube:    @PerMYLastEmailShow Follow Per My Last Email Instagram: @permylastemailshow TikTok: @permylastemailshow Twitter: @permylast_email Have a question for us? Send us an email or voice note to [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Kaila and Kyle break down what it is to be a “generalist” (aka a jack of all trades) or a “specialist” in your career, the pros and cons of each, and whether one is truly more advantageous than the other.  00:00 Open 00:32 Intro 01:34 Kaila and Kyle’s career concerns as a career “generalist” 03:18 Defining a “Generalist” and a “Specialist” 08:40 The pros and cons of being a generalist or a specialist 11:19 Kyle’s “connecting the dots” framework 16:19 The unique place where specialists succeed 21:23 “Wicked” and “Kind” environments 22:18 The wrong way to approach being a generalist 27:18 How the generalist approach can apply to building teams 29:24 Tactics Want to get all of Kaila & Kyle’s resources? Subscribe: https://www.permylastemailshow.com/  Watch Per My Last Email on YouTube:    @PerMYLastEmailShow Follow Per My Last Email Instagram: @permylastemailshow TikTok: @permylastemailshow Twitter: @permylast_email Have a question for us? Send us an email or voice note to [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Kaila and Kyle discuss the merits of getting an MBA, and whether or not it’s even worth it anymore in today’s job market. 00:00 Open 00:19 Intro 03:56 History of MBA programs 05:00 MBA program stats  09:19 Why an MBA is looking like a less promising option lately 11:23 Scott Galloway’s take on MBA programs  12:49 What you’re actually getting when you enroll in an MBA program 17:00 What holds Kaila back from applying for an MBA program 23:43 The worst reason to pursue an MBA 29:31 What to do if you’re unsure about pursuing an MBA 33:31 Advice for listeners when considering an MBA Want to get all of Kaila & Kyle’s resources? Subscribe: https://www.permylastemailshow.com/  Watch Per My Last Email on YouTube:    @PerMYLastEmailShow Follow Per My Last Email Instagram: @permylastemailshow TikTok: @permylastemailshow Twitter: @permylast_email Have a question for us? Send us an email or voice note to [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Kaila and Kyle are joined by Morning Brew’s SVP Head of People Operations, Kate Noel, to discuss the matter of taking vacation at work—how much paid time off is too much? Is there a minimum amount of PTO you should be taking per year? Is unlimited vacation a great perk or a scam? 00:00 Open 00:22 Intro 03:46 Stats on Americans use of PTO 05:47 How Kate Noel thought through creating Morning Brew’s vacation policy 07:03 How unlimited PTO can be a scam 13:00 Why the culture around a PTO policy is important 20:00 Reframing time off for subscribers to “hustle culture” 22:13 More Harris Poll stats on employee behavior 27:11 Common misconceptions about HR 30:26 Tactics The Harris Poll Thought Leadership Practice Want to get all of Kaila & Kyle’s resources? Subscribe: https://www.permylastemailshow.com/  Watch Per My Last Email on YouTube:    @PerMYLastEmailShow Follow Per My Last Email Instagram: @permylastemailshow TikTok: @permylastemailshow Twitter: @permylast_email Have a question for us? Send us an email or voice note to [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Want to get all of Kaila & Kyle’s resources? Subscribe: https://www.permylastemailshow.com/  Watch Per My Last Email on YouTube:     @PerMYLastEmailShow Follow Per My Last Email Instagram:  @permylastemailshow TikTok: @permylastemailshow Twitter:  @permylast_email Have a question for us? Send us an email or voice note to [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Want to get all of Kaila & Kyle’s resources? Subscribe: https://www.permylastemailshow.com/  Watch Per My Last Email on YouTube:    @PerMYLastEmailShow Follow Per My Last Email Instagram: @permylastemailshow TikTok: @permylastemailshow Twitter: @permylast_email Have a question for us? Send us an email or voice note to [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Want to get all of Kaila & Kyle’s resources? Subscribe: https://www.permylastemailshow.com/  Watch Per My Last Email on YouTube:    @PerMYLastEmailShow Follow Per My Last Email Instagram: @permylastemailshow TikTok: @permylastemailshow Twitter: @permylast_email Have a question for us? Send us an email or voice note to [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  Want to get all of Kaila & Kyle’s resources? Subscribe: https://www.permylastemailshow.com/ Watch Per My Last Email on YouTube:     @PerMYLastEmailShow Follow Per My Last Email Instagram:  @permylastemailshow TikTok: @permylastemailshow Twitter:  @permylast_email Have a question for us? Send us an email or voice note to [email protected]  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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/ Watch Per My Last Email on YouTube:     @PerMYLastEmailShow Follow Per My Last Email Instagram:  @permylastemailshow TikTok: @permylastemailshow Twitter:  @permylast_email Have a question for us? Send us an email or voice note to [email protected]  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices