2. Exploited For Your Time with Kobina Wood-Andoh

07/07/20 • 46 min

Emily is joined by Kobina, who talks about his experience of working in a school. We discuss the impact that being over-worked and underpaid had on his mental health. Other topics include; being unable to recognise when your employer is taking advantage of you, and not wanting to speak up about your hours for fear of seeming “difficult”.

Article mentioned: https://www.topresume.com/career-advice/passion-exploitation-at-work.

Instagram: @workingitoutpodcast, Artwork by Alyce Kohler, Music by Tom Cohen.

Article mentioned: https://www.topresume.com/career-advice/passion-exploitation-at-work.

Instagram: @workingitoutpodcast, Artwork by Alyce Kohler, Music by Tom Cohen.

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1. Feeling Like An Impostor with Sophie

In the very first episode, Emily speaks to Sophie, a trainee solicitor, about the moments when she questioned whether she was good enough to be in this role. We discuss having greater responsibility, gaining the confidence to attempt tasks by yourself and knowing when to ask for help.
Article mentioned: https://www.thejobnetwork.com/i-have-no-idea-what-im-doing-112016/.
Instagram: @workingitoutpodcast.
Artwork by Alyce Kohler, Music by Tom Cohen.

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3. Quitting Your Job with Lucy

Emily chats to Lucy about her decision to resign from her job in investment banking. She explains why she left this role, and how she gained the courage to do so. We also discuss how it feels to quit a job without having another one lined up.

Article mentioned: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/employee-job-quit-pay-rise-survey-results-spana-a8829601.html

Instagram: @workingitoutpodcast, Artwork by Alyce Kohler, Music by Tom Cohen.