The Big Story FOF: WHAT WOULD EMILY DO: A Boss Who Doesn’t Care, When to Quit & Taking a Pay Cut
Dec 24, 2025
In this holiday special, listeners get real career advice on pressing topics. Emily discusses how to cope with a boss who disregards employee well-being and emphasizes the importance of knowing when to quit. She tackles the tricky decision of accepting a 23% pay cut and offers insights on navigating the recruitment process with patience. Other highlights include the need for effective communication when seeking a full-time position from a contractor role and validating the decision to leave a job without guilt. Perfect for anyone rethinking their career!
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Take The Job, Then Keep Looking
- Celebrate getting an offer even if it required a pay cut; stability beats prolonged unemployment.
- Keep applying and use the new role as leverage to find better opportunities while employed.
Hold Recruiters Accountable
- Call the recruiter and ask for fixes or compensation if logistics (wrong address, delayed tech) materially harmed you.
- Threaten politely to rescind only enough to get them to act, and document everything.
Why Recruiters Drop The Ball
- Staffing agencies often prioritize getting offers signed over candidate experience because their payment depends on placements.
- That structural incentive explains common recruiter mistakes like wrong addresses or poor onboarding coordination.