
Joy of Missing Out (JOMO)
Spent our 20s working for other people and are now living our 30s betting on ourselves. This is the *joy* of missing out.
A podcast starring Chloe Shih and Eric Wei.
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tech product manager making educational videos to elevate your career and life!
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co-founder of Karat Financial, helping creators with finances
Latest episodes

Oct 29, 2024 β’ 1h 22min
This is the last episode
The hosts bid a heartfelt farewell while answering listener questions about their future. Eric shares insights into his romantic life, filled with humor and surprising moments. They reflect on the importance of prioritizing well-being amidst busy schedules and the challenges of podcast production. Nostalgic childhood memories and funny anecdotes about fashion transitions create a light-hearted atmosphere. They also emphasize the need for genuine connections in both personal and professional spaces as they prepare for a new season ahead.

Oct 22, 2024 β’ 46min
I was accused of clout chasing
The hosts dive into the murky waters of clout chasing versus genuine networking. They share personal stories illuminating the challenges of building authentic connections in a world influenced by social media. Discussions reveal the distinction between true friendship and social ambition, highlighting the importance of surrounding oneself with inspiring individuals. Humorously tackling relationships, they explore the idea of value exchange over unconditional love. Finally, they emphasize the art of genuine interaction, encouraging meaningful connections over superficial impressions.

Oct 15, 2024 β’ 1h 11min
I fell in love with my coworker
Office crushes can make Mondays bearable! With fascinating stats revealing that 43% of people marry coworkers, the conversation dives into the thrilling yet tricky world of workplace romances. The hosts share hilarious outfits that may be best left at home and discuss how fashion impacts attraction. Personal anecdotes reveal the emotional nuances and unexpected dynamics of dating in professional settings. Tune in for laughs and insights on navigating love, friendship, and the complexities of attraction at work!

Oct 8, 2024 β’ 59min
Working with Gen Z is a Nightmare
The hosts dive into the comedic chaos of a Gen Z employee experience, sharing laugh-out-loud anecdotes. They discuss the challenge of working with younger generations, highlighting miscommunication and contrasting expectations. Personal reflections on mental blocks in content creation and the excitement of innovative tech like Adobe Firefly offer valuable insights. A light-hearted look at manga-inspired fashion and late-night chats reveals the joy of friendship amidst struggles. Ultimately, the journey celebrates creativity and the unique perspectives brought by Gen Z.

Oct 1, 2024 β’ 54min
I found out I got cheated on...
Chloe Shih, a tech product manager who shares insights on life and relationships, reflects on her daunting experience of being cheated on, particularly when she knew the other woman. The conversation dives into the complexities of modern dating, trust issues, and the emotional toll of infidelity. They explore questions like how to navigate multiple relationships while feeling a sense of betrayal and discuss the struggles of finding genuine connections as we age. Humor and vulnerability blend as they seek to understand the dating landscape today.

Sep 24, 2024 β’ 1h 18min
33 Lessons I Learned at 33
Join Eric Wei, co-founder of Karat Financial, and Chloe Shih, a tech product manager, as they reflect on pivotal life lessons learned in their 30s. They share hilarious anecdotes about navigating social gaming dynamics like pickleball and the challenges of creativity and focus. Eric and Chloe emphasize the importance of embracing failure and self-love while discussing societal expectations in relationships and career. They also explore understanding self-worth and the necessity of personal growth, peppered with their signature humor and camaraderie.

Sep 17, 2024 β’ 1h 15min
I met the President
Fred Liu, a traveler Eric met along his journeys, shares his adventurous stories that spark laughter and connection. Meanwhile, Jimmy dives into practical strategies for battling self-hatred, offering deep insights for listeners. Jaime sheds light on the intricacies of hiring in the creator space, focusing on what truly matters in a creative team. The conversation flows from personal reflections to broader lessons about resilience, friendship, and navigating the challenges of the creator economy.

Sep 10, 2024 β’ 1h 16min
The reality of working with your friends
Nobody likes to be wrong. Feedback is always difficult whether it be on the giving or receiving side. This weekβs episode is a heartfelt one as we share our experiences receiving feedback in our corporate jobs and now giving feedback as the bosses in our creative endeavors.
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Eric Wei (β @trykarat β ) - IG: https://www.instagram.com/erictway/
co-founder of Karat Financial, helping creators with finances
ππ΅πΉπΌπ² π¦π΅πΆπ΅ β (β @chloeshih β ) - IG: https://www.instagram.com/chloe.shih/
tech product manager sharing perspectives on career, life advice, and living in your 30s.
Editor: Jayna Benito
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β instagram β https://www.instagram.com/jomo.pod
β spotify β https://spoti.fi/466BRP3
β apple podcasts β https://bit.ly/jomo-apple
β tiktok β https://www.tiktok.com/@jomopod
β discord β https://discord.gg/udRmVpf3Xv
β patreon β https://www.patreon.com/jomopod
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0:00 fake feedback
1:06 shark socks
2:19 A LOT has happened
3:27 we had a fire
6:00 patreon launched!
8:02 eric reflecting on being maidenless
13:08 how to be the TOP of the industry
16:28 not a lot of people can do this
18:53 what content really means
20:24 teamwork makes the dream work
22:18 a manager is useless without their team
26:50 eric made a mistake
29:30 chloe gave her friend a B-
32:12 the feedback Google gave Chloe
33:02 importance of ownership
37:23 building a work style + when your style clashes
40:52 rationale is valuable!
42:04 responsibility vs fault
44:18 chloe loves clubs, eric? not so much...
45:56 valuable feedback #1: perspective
48:56 valuable feedback #2: best practices for YOU
51:30 corporate buzzwords
52:30 chloe has ~conviction~
53:27 we all have our weakness, like showering
54:43 eric got chills from chloe's feedback
58:54 chloe taught her friends taxes
1:02:08 giving brutally honest feedback for success
1:05:00 sharing feedback with your own feelings
1:07:07 trust when working with friends
1:08:37 chloe and ericβs good days
1:09:44 unsolicited feedback from strangersβ
1:11:30 donβt do the s*** sandwich
1:12:30 eric still gets scared of feedback
1:15:20 What's something youβre trying to get better at?
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Sep 3, 2024 β’ 1h 25min
We Ranked Everyone in Tech
Today's episode is going to be a judgy one because we are ranking everyone and every situation you can encounter in the tech world. From the person who never has their camera on to the LinkedIn influencers we've seen our fair share of them. We are joined by Chloe's husbando, Kevin, to add the software engineer POV. In our rankings we are not holding back and giving our brutally honest thoughts. From jail to invited to pickleball to a jomie we got all the tiers covered. Get nice and cozy because this is gonna be a wild ride.
P.S. the patreon is officially launchedπ₯³ β https://www.patreon.com/jomopod
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Eric Wei ( @trykarat ) - IG: https://www.instagram.com/erictway/
co-founder of Karat Financial, helping creators with finances
ππ΅πΉπΌπ² π¦π΅πΆπ΅ β ( @chloeshih ) - IG: https://www.instagram.com/chloe.shih/
tech product manager sharing perspectives on career, life advice, and living in your 30s.
Editor: Jayna Benito
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β instagram β https://www.instagram.com/jomo.pod/
β spotify β https://spoti.fi/466BRP3
β apple podcasts β https://bit.ly/jomo-apple
β tiktok β https://www.tiktok.com/@jomopod
β discord β https://discord.gg/udRmVpf3Xv
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0:00 the Chloe, Kevin echochamber
0:44 patreon launched!
5:21 Chloeβs husbando with the swe pov
6:35 tier list explained
9:44 disclaimer: no vanilla wholesome today
11:12 never has their camera on
13:35 way too into boba
14:28 dyes their hair blue or purple
15:34 engineer who wants a farm
16:38 has massive imposter syndrome
18:35 works in mobile gaming
19:39 exec that won't get a real mic
22:16 Berkeley EECS grads
24:53 mental health leave post on LinkedIn
26:00 Koolaid drinkers
27:13 doesn't have a bedframe
29:03 omakase and niku guy
29:57 Canadians/Waterloo
31:17 probably working a 2nd job
32:14 still uses firefox
33:11 always snow boarding
34:04 engineers that think ur flirting with them
34:59 sends long message at 5 pm on a Friday
36:06 dual monitor, mech keyboard, ergo desk + chair set up
36:54 the type that posts on Blind
37:38 says they're poor but makes 6 figs
38:34 really, really into coffee
39:40 staff engineer who "has no filter"
41:10 gets into office at 7 am
42:05 VCs
43:04 lowkey nepo baby
43:35 white tesla drivers
44:42 PM turned startup founder
46:21 HR
47:27 diversity hire
48:48 LinkedIn influencers
49:32 startup CEO that keeps pivoting
50:18 extreme biohacker
51:53 new grads
52:25 Forbes 30U30 lister
54:27 "hi" with no follow up
55:33 slack s***poster
56:05 RPMs
57:00 interns
57:42 bootcamp engineers
58:27 only promotion projects
59:13 ladder climbers
59:58 brings their dog to the office
1:00:20 wanna go rock climbing
1:00:53 "tech jobs that make 6 figure" creators
1:02:18 hosts board game nights
1:02:50 weebs
1:03:38 sold 2 startups and now "consults"
1:04:34 only works at FAANG
1:04:42 doesn't work on a real desk or chair
1:05:59 swipes in for lunch and leaves
1:06:16 only wears free tech shirts
1:06:56 the aquihires
1:07:20 SF techies
1:09:08 LA techies
1:10:12 Seattle techies
1:10:20 NY techies
1:10:33 engineer with a really loud keyboard
1:11:21 has a photo of Elon on their desk
1:11:49 Tahoe trip planner
1:12:16 wears patagonia vests & chinos
1:12:25 guy who always complains about dating
1:14:02 crypto bros
1:14:18 looks like a recruiter, is a recruiter
1:14:58 DIML techtokers
1:15:58 MBA grad name dropper
1:16:02 PM/design GF + SE boyfriend
1:17:10 Dr. Fei-Fei Li
1:17:36 Daddy Zuck
1:18:20 Sheryl Sandberg
1:18:39 Daddy Jensen
1:19:30 Elon Musk
1:22:08 disclaimer: all for funsies
1:23:25 JOMO out
π§ business: jomo.chat@gmail.com
#jomopod #joyofmissingout #chloeshih #ericwei #careerpodcast #businesspodcast #corporatecreatives

Aug 29, 2024 β’ 1h 8min
I'm Single. Again.
Kira returns to share her insights on the rollercoaster journey of breakups and love. Dive into the candid discussions about personal breakup histories that highlight the good, bad, and ugly aspects of relationships. They ponder the complexities of commitment, explore the impact of societal norms on single life, and share vulnerable moments while reflecting on family dynamics. Meanwhile, Eric's single status adds a humorous twist to the conversation. Discover the emotional growth that comes from navigating love and loss!
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