My big fat rejection (and other things) - Life Update

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.

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.

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.

Bestie, we have all been there… The weather is good and the patio is calling your name. Here’s how to maximize the warm weather without it biting you in the butt. 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.

Degrees aren't dead — but the conversation around them is messier than ever. In this episode, Emily breaks down what's actually happening with degree requirements, who's dropping them and why, and what it really means for your career in 2026. 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.

So much has happened I feel like we needed a proper sit down to chat....   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.

Everyone's panicking about AI layoffs, falling behind on their career timeline, and thinking tech is the only industry worth being in. Let's set the record straight. In this episode, Emily breaks down three of the most overblown career fears circulating right now — with the data to back it up. 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.

You're overwhelmed, you're exhausted, and everyone keeps giving you advice that sounds great in theory and does absolutely nothing in real life.This episode is different. Emily cuts through the fluffy stress management noise and gets into what actually works when you're deep in a hard season at work and leaving isn't an option. No toxic positivity, no oversimplified fixes — just real talk for real people who have real bills to pay. 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.

You've heard of quiet quitting. Now meet its exhausted cousin: the Frankenjob. If your role feels like five jobs duct-taped together with a smile, this episode is for you. Em breaks down why so many workers are silently drowning in impossible workloads — and what you can actually do about 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.

This still doesn't feel real. CLOCK IN IS HERE: https://sites.prh.com/emily-durham-clock-in   Let's talk about how the heck I actually ended up writing a careers book. What I learned, what failed, what I felt. All of 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.