Per My Last Email Business IS Personal, and Other Non-Obvious Truths
Jul 28, 2025
The hosts dive into surprising truths about work that challenge common perceptions. They discuss the intricacies of workplace exploitation, particularly for Gen Z, highlighting the risks and boundaries essential for career growth. The conversation shifts to 'personality hires' and how charisma must complement job performance to bolster team dynamics. Lastly, they emphasize the power of vulnerability in professional success and share a clever productivity hack for enhancing efficiency.
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Right Way to Be Exploited
- There's a right way to be exploited at work that involves calculated vulnerability and control.
- Going above and beyond can be rewarding if you maintain boundaries and expect fair compensation.
When To Go Above And Beyond
- Go above and beyond only when you're in control and choose to do so voluntarily.
- Ensure a real chance of reward and that you can take skills learned elsewhere if not rewarded.
Exploitation: Perspective Matters
- Most white-collar workers are paid less than the value they create, which is normal under capitalism.
- Calling modern office work "exploitation" dilutes the term compared to historical, severe exploitation.