Squiggly Careers #489 Four Work Complaints Everyone Has - And Realistic Ways to Take Back Control
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Jul 22, 2025 Dive into the everyday work woes we all face, like endless meetings and overwhelming workloads. Discover practical solutions such as co-working meetings and 'to-think' lists to reclaim your time. The hosts share how adjusting expectations can ease frustrations and promote productivity. Learn to communicate effectively, tackle bottlenecks, and turn complaints into constructive actions. With humor and relatable insights, they encourage a shift from lamenting to making positive changes in your work life.
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Common Work Complaints
- Common work complaints include too many meetings, too much to do, no time to think, and senior people causing bottlenecks.
- Everyone experiences these frustrations, making them universal and relatable in work life.
Redesign Your Meetings
- Redesign meetings you're responsible for by shortening them or adding co-working time.
- Experiment with small changes like 15-minute shorter meetings or blending work time into meetings.
Co-working Meetings Boost Productivity
- Helen and Sarah repurposed a team meeting for co-working, combining individual work and discussion.
- The experiment increased accountability and helped everyone complete actions efficiently.