Explore the fluid world of career planning where rigid goals take a backseat. Discover personal stories highlighting the value of self-awareness and adapting to change. Learn about the significance of identifying a 'North Star' that aligns with your passions. Debates on commitment versus exploring new opportunities reveal the importance of personal values in career choices. Embrace flexibility and focus on daily excellence rather than strict plans to navigate your career path successfully!

Dive into the world of interviews as the hosts discuss the flaws in traditional hiring processes. They explore surprising trends, like Gen Z bringing parents to interviews. The conversation champions a mutual assessment for better fit, akin to dating. Core values are crucial, and the difference between 'culture fit' and 'culture add' can make or break diversity. With practical tips for both interviewers and candidates, this insightful chat redefines strategies to navigate the job market successfully.

Dive into the true essence of burnout and its common misconceptions. Discover how environmental factors play a crucial role in this issue. The discussion also touches on how passion and apathy influence burnout for different workers. Learn actionable tactics for identifying and overcoming burnout, focusing on factors like control and support. Finally, explore the importance of community and personal reflection in healing, emphasizing that small fixes often miss deeper systemic problems.

In this episode, Kaila and Kyle discuss the best way to handle different versions of bad managers, and how to evaluate whether you need to manage up, or if it’s you who should be doing something different.00:00 Open00:29 Intro02:10 Why the quality of your boss matters (stats)05:12 What having a “toxic” boss actually means10:24 How the quality of your boss impacts your career trajectory13:55 Bad Boss Scenario #117:02 Bad Boss Scenario #2 20:39 Bad Boss Scenario #323:22 Bad Boss Scenario #4 25:50 TacticsWant to get all of Kaila & Kyle’s resources? Subscribe: https://www.permylastemailshow.com/ Watch Per My Last Email on YouTube:   @PerMYLastEmailShowFollow Per My Last EmailInstagram: @permylastemailshowTikTok: @permylastemailshowTwitter: @permylast_emailHave a question for us? Send us an email or voice note to permylastemail@morningbrew.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this AITA-style episode, Kaila and Kyle read and weigh in on listener submissions asking “am I the a**hole?” in specific workplace situations. 00:00 Open00:15 Intro02:22 Scenario 106:14 Scenario 211:54 Scenario 316:58 Scenario 4Want to get all of Kaila & Kyle’s resources? Subscribe: https://www.permylastemailshow.com/ Watch Per My Last Email on YouTube:   @PerMYLastEmailShowFollow Per My Last EmailInstagram: @permylastemailshowTikTok: @permylastemailshowTwitter: @permylast_emailHave a question for us? Send us an email or voice note to permylastemail@morningbrew.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Kaila and Kyle dig into the history of work attire, and what clothing is considered “professional” or “appropriate” for work in 2024.00:00 Open00:26 Intro02:38 How Kaila’s dressing for work mentality has changed06:25 How Kyle’s mentality around dressing for work has changed08:22 How the perception of “work professional clothing” has changed since the pandemic12:38 Stats on how people dress for work now14:03 Considering the reasons that work attire even “matters”18:01 Studies on perceptions of how you dress in the workplace21:21 Professional or Nah game24:00 Stats form the WSJ on what is acceptable men’s attire26:16 TacticsWant to get all of Kaila & Kyle’s resources? Subscribe: https://www.permylastemailshow.com/ Watch Per My Last Email on YouTube:   @PerMYLastEmailShowFollow Per My Last EmailInstagram: @permylastemailshowTikTok: @permylastemailshowTwitter: @permylast_emailHave a question for us? Send us an email or voice note to permylastemail@morningbrew.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Exploring the pros and cons of being a generalist or a specialist in a career, the unique framework for connecting the dots in specialization, the wrong way to approach generalism, how it can apply to team building, and tactics for success.

In this episode, Kaila and Kyle discuss the merits of getting an MBA, and whether or not it’s even worth it anymore in today’s job market.00:00 Open00:19 Intro03:56 History of MBA programs05:00 MBA program stats 09:19 Why an MBA is looking like a less promising option lately11:23 Scott Galloway’s take on MBA programs 12:49 What you’re actually getting when you enroll in an MBA program17:00 What holds Kaila back from applying for an MBA program23:43 The worst reason to pursue an MBA29:31 What to do if you’re unsure about pursuing an MBA33:31 Advice for listeners when considering an MBAWant to get all of Kaila & Kyle’s resources? Subscribe: https://www.permylastemailshow.com/ Watch Per My Last Email on YouTube:   @PerMYLastEmailShowFollow Per My Last EmailInstagram: @permylastemailshowTikTok: @permylastemailshowTwitter: @permylast_emailHave a question for us? Send us an email or voice note to permylastemail@morningbrew.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Kaila and Kyle are joined by Morning Brew’s SVP Head of People Operations, Kate Noel, to discuss the matter of taking vacation at work—how much paid time off is too much? Is there a minimum amount of PTO you should be taking per year? Is unlimited vacation a great perk or a scam?00:00 Open00:22 Intro03:46 Stats on Americans use of PTO05:47 How Kate Noel thought through creating Morning Brew’s vacation policy07:03 How unlimited PTO can be a scam13:00 Why the culture around a PTO policy is important20:00 Reframing time off for subscribers to “hustle culture”22:13 More Harris Poll stats on employee behavior27:11 Common misconceptions about HR30:26 TacticsThe Harris Poll Thought Leadership PracticeWant to get all of Kaila & Kyle’s resources? Subscribe: https://www.permylastemailshow.com/ Watch Per My Last Email on YouTube:   @PerMYLastEmailShowFollow Per My Last EmailInstagram: @permylastemailshowTikTok: @permylastemailshowTwitter: @permylast_emailHave a question for us? Send us an email or voice note to permylastemail@morningbrew.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Exploring introverts vs. extroverts at work, statistics on workplace favoritism, navigating public speaking, differences in processing, best types of leaders, personal user guides, Amazon's meeting approach, tactics for extroverts and introverts, advice for employees and employers.