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Should you quit the job? Ask for more money? Speak up? Take the promotion you don’t feel ready for? Start the side hustle? Or sit your ass down and enjoy your direct deposit?Career advice LOVES telling us to “take the risk” and “bet on yourself”... but not every career risk is actually worth taking.In this episode of Clock In, we’re breaking down how to tell the difference between a calculated risk and a reckless one. We’re talking about the career risks that can actually pay off, the ones that probably aren’t worth it, how to assess what you really have to lose, and how to build yourself a safety net BEFORE you make the leap.Because sometimes playing it safe is the risky decision. And sometimes… playing it safe is just smart. Got a career question you want answered on the show? Submit it here! 🎧 Listen to Clock In for real career talk, job search advice, and unfiltered recruiter insights — new episodes every Wednesday. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Social media has completely warped our idea of what a “successful” career is supposed to look like. Suddenly everyone is making six figures at 24, quitting corporate to become an entrepreneur, landing dream jobs with unlimited PTO, getting promoted every 18 months, and somehow working from a beach in Italy. Meanwhile, most people are just… working. Building careers slowly. Having years where they earn more and years where they don’t. Taking jobs because they need health insurance. Staying somewhere longer than TikTok says they should. Getting rejected, changing their minds, making lateral moves, and occasionally having absolutely no idea what they’re doing. In this episode of Clock In, we’re talking about how the internet has distorted our expectations of work — and why a completely normal career can start to feel like you’re falling behind. We’ll get into salary comparison, job-hopping, entrepreneurship, “dream job” culture, career timelines, and the pressure to constantly be optimizing your life. Because your career doesn’t need to be an inspo post on LinkedIn to be a good one. Got a career question you want answered on the show? Submit it here! 🎧 Listen to Clock In for real career talk, job search advice, and unfiltered recruiter insights — new episodes every Wednesday. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tradwife content is having another viral moment — but this time, some of the women promoting it are barely adults themselves. In this episode of Clock In, we’re talking about the rise of teenage and very young tradwife creators online, the romanticization of complete financial dependence on a husband, and the increasingly viral message that women don’t need careers, their own money, or even basic financial literacy. We unpack what the tradwife trend actually is, why it’s different from simply choosing to be a stay-at-home mom, and the very real risks of encouraging young women to opt out of understanding or participating in their own finances. Got a career question you want answered on the show? Submit it here! 🎧 Listen to Clock In for real career talk, job search advice, and unfiltered recruiter insights — new episodes every Wednesday. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Somewhere along the way, a lot of us started measuring our worth by our work. But when your identity is completely wrapped up in your career, every rejection, mistake, or bad boss feels personal. In this episode, we're talking about why building a life outside of work is one of the best career moves you can make, how hobbies and friendships actually make you better at your job, and why your career should support your life—not become it. Got a career question you want answered on the show? Submit it here! 🎧 Listen to Clock In for real career talk, job search advice, and unfiltered recruiter insights — new episodes every Wednesday. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Color-coding your planner. Tweaking your résumé for the 47th time. Watching productivity videos instead of doing the thing. Some habits feel like progress—but they're actually keeping you stuck. In this episode, we're talking about the sneaky forms of career procrastination, why they happen, and how to tell the difference between preparing for success and avoiding the work that actually moves your career forward. Got a career question you want answered on the show? Submit it here! 🎧 Listen to Clock In for real career talk, job search advice, and unfiltered recruiter insights — new episodes every Wednesday. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We can learn so much from each other! In this episode, we're cutting through the stereotypes to talk about what's actually happening at work. We'll cover why generational conflict happens, where each generation gets unfairly judged, and how to build better relationships with coworkers whose communication styles, expectations, and career goals look completely different from yours. Got a career question you want answered on the show? Submit it here! 🎧 Listen to Clock In for real career talk, job search advice, and unfiltered recruiter insights — new episodes every Wednesday. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Office romances: great idea or career-ending mistake? In this episode, we’re talking about the real risks and rewards of dating a coworker, how to know if it’s worth pursuing, the boundaries you need to set, and the mistakes that can follow you long after the relationship ends. Whether you’re crushing on someone in the next department or already dating someone at work, here’s what you should know before mixing your love life with your 9-to-5. Got a career question you want answered on the show? Submit it here! 🎧 Listen to Clock In for real career talk, job search advice, and unfiltered recruiter insights — new episodes every Wednesday. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Imagine working in a club with your best friends, dating your coworkers, and having all of it filmed for millions of people to watch. 😅 Southern Hospitality is genuinely one of my favorite reality shows because, to me, reality TV is basically sociology. Strip away the cameras, and you're left with office politics, workplace relationships, communication, conflict, leadership, and all the messy dynamics that happen whenever people work together. Today I'm joined by TJ Dinch and Michols Peña from Southern Hospitality for an unfiltered conversation about what really happens behind the scenes. We get into office politics, dating coworkers, navigating friendships at work, personal branding, what the cameras don't show, and, of course, plenty of reality TV tea. Whether you're here because you love Southern Hospitality or because you're fascinated by how people behave at work, I think you're going to love this one. If you haven't watched Southern Hospitality yet, you need to. You can stream every season on Hayu! If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe to Clock In, leave a review, and send this episode to the reality TV fan (or coworker 👀) in your life.   Got a career question you want answered on the show? Submit it here! 🎧 Listen to Clock In for real career talk, job search advice, and unfiltered recruiter insights — new episodes every Wednesday. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this special episode of Clock In, I'm joined by Megan Anderson, Head of Retail & ISV Sales at Microsoft Canada; Maria Becerra, Director of AI at Jonas Software; and Genevieve Friesen, Chief of Staff, Office of the CEO at McCain Foods, to unpack the biggest findings from Microsoft's 2026 Work Trend Index and what they mean for your career. Together, we discuss how AI is reshaping productivity, leadership, hiring, skill development, and the future of work. Whether you're an employee looking to prepare for what’s next in your career, a leader navigating AI adoption, or simply trying to understand where work is headed, this conversation is for you. In this episode, we cover: Microsoft's biggest Work Trend Index findings What separates "Frontier Professionals" from everyone else The human skills becoming more valuable in the age of AI How to use AI without losing critical thinking What organizations get wrong about AI adoption Practical ways to start using AI at work today Got a career question you want answered on the show? Submit it here! 🎧 Listen to Clock In for real career talk, job search advice, and unfiltered recruiter insights — new episodes every Wednesday. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Work culture is full of rules nobody actually explains. In this episode, we unpack the biggest workplace myths, why so many "professional" norms are really about control, and how to avoid getting trapped by them. Got a career question you want answered on the show? Submit it here! 🎧 Listen to Clock In for real career talk, job search advice, and unfiltered recruiter insights — new episodes every Wednesday. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.