Dear Work Wives

Welcome back to Dear Work Wives! Today's stories: 1. ⁠ A retail employee who is miserable in their job but is scared to quit before the holiday rush. (15:05) 2. How to get over a general hatred of working. (17:13) 3. Can you get fired for your Only Fans account? ⁠ (26:09) 4. How to tell your boss you're drowning in work and can't take on any side projects. (37:21) Like what you hear to...

Welcome back to Dear Work Wives! We kick off this episode with Emily explaining how she is working with the team to manage her PMDD at work. Today's stories: 1. A self-checkout reckoning is upon us ! (17:17) 2. How Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, spends his day . (29:05) 3. Meta lays off their "Responsible AI" team. (38:28) Like what you hear today? Please be sure to give us a follow and sha...

1. We start the stories with the WORST advice either of us has ever heard! (13:23) 2. How to break the vicious cycle of an overwhelmed and burnt-out employee who has no boundaries. (21:39) 3. Can you force your team to wear a bra, or any undergarments, as part of their uniform? (29:44) 4. What should you do if upper management wants you to skirt the truth with an employee you're supposed to la...

1. You sometimes need to clean house, just like Levis did , to reset your company culture. 2. Is the best time to quit your job right after you get a promotion? 29% of people in this study think so! 3. Top 5 ways to attract the best of Gen Z to your company. 4. Paid sabbaticals might be the best tool in your arsenal when it comes to retaining your team . (Stories begin at 13:50) Like what you hear...

1. We chat about the proper etiquette when you have to fire someone! When to send the meeting invite, who to add to the meeting, and how to manage the situation so things don't spiral out of control. 2. Can you fire someone if you find out they've accepted another job offer? We can't agree, and as we aren't lawyers we don't know the actual rules... but we do have thoughts! 3. W...

1. We discuss the ⁠Business Insiders article⁠ about a man who worked two full-time jobs simultaneously and earned over $200k in a year. 2. Why are people being forced back into the office when the office is in the middle of a very large and loud construction site? 3. Can you tell two people not to speak their native language at work if everyone else is speaking English? Like what you hear today? P...

Welcome back to another classic Dear Work Wives episode full of advice on how to deal with the plethora of toxic work situations you may find yourself in. In this episode: Getting fired for not showing up to a shift that you were never scheduled for How to talk to HR when the problem is your boss What to do if you feel like your co-worker is trying to outshine you. If you're a fan of DWW the b...

In this episode of Dear Work Wives, we're reacting to 3 articles written by Business Insider about some of the most controversial shifts we are seeing in the workforce right now... Forcing employees back into the workplace . Company policy that prohibits the use of AI to streamline tasks. Should people be staying at jobs for at least 12 months? If you're a fan of DWW the best way to suppor...

Have you ever worked somewhere where you got the vibe that feelings were not allowed? Surprise, we have too... and that's what we're talking about on today's episode! We talk about the dangers of " momaging " in the workplace, dive into transparency around commissions and for the first time ever, we disagree! If you like what you hear, be sure to give us a follow and share th...

In this episode of Dear Work Wives, we discuss: • a MAJOR corporation's terrible response to hurricane prep • Why that PIP is the ultimate red flag that it's probably time to move on • Where to turn if you work in a small company with no HR support. If you like what you hear, be sure to subscribe and leave us a glowing review! And if you have a horror story or need advice we’re always acce...

In this episode of Dear Work Wives, we discuss: • Why you maybe shouldn't stay in your lane sometimes! • An employee who got hoodwinked into signing her review before it was complete. • If it's worth it to leave that Glassdoor review, or if it's just going to bring more toxicity into your life. If you like what you hear, be sure to subscribe and leave us a glowing review! And if you have a horror...

In this episode of Dear Work Wives, we discuss: • The Lizzo lawsuit. (read more here) • Taylor Swift gives 55 million in bonuses. (read more here) • The Love is Blind cast is suing Netflix, and they played the employee vs. Independent contractor card! (read more here) If you like what you hear, be sure to subscribe and leave us a glowing review! And if you have a horror story or need advice we’re...

In this episode of Dear Work Wives: Some major red flags to watch out for on a job application. Can your employer force you to use PTO when they close the business? Do you use your personal cell phone number for work and have terrible boundaries with it? Listen to the third submission for help setting them! If you like what you hear, be sure to subscribe and leave us a glowing review! And if you h...

In this episode of Dear Work Wives: What to do if someone submits your review without actually holding your review! A manager who is trying to find the balance between compassion for a team member who has a hectic home life and making sure that expectations are met in her role. An employee who is frustrated their disability was shared without their consent. If you like what you hear, be sure to su...

In this episode of Dear Work Wives: Someone who didn't realize you actually had to work during your 2-weeks notice! What to do if you accidentally find your boss's explicit home movies. A man who apparently has all the audacity in the world, and asks his colleagues to chip in for his son's wedding! If you like what you hear, be sure to subscribe and leave us a glowing review! And if you have a hor...

In this episode of Dear Work Wives: What to do when you've quit your job but your old boss just won't take no for an answer. How to handle a co-worker who thinks you're trying to steal their job. Suggestions on how to hold boundaries and avoid personal questions when something tragic happens. If you like what you hear, be sure to subscribe and leave us a glowing review! And if you have a horror st...

In this episode of Dear Work Wives: An absolutely WILD text from an old coworker's wife has us rolling our eyes! Adrienne is on Threads, and they're sharing some toxic work drama over there! If you like what you hear, be sure to subscribe and leave us a glowing review! And if you have a horror story or need advice we’re always accepting submissions at ⁠www.dearworkwives.com

In this episode of Dear Work Wives: We discuss this article about the current struggles of the workplace and how leaders are denying them. We each share a story of a toxic interaction from our past! If you like what you hear, be sure to subscribe and leave us a glowing review! And if you have a horror story or need advice we’re always accepting submissions at ⁠www.dearworkwives.com

In this episode of Dear Work Wives: Tips for standing up for yourself in toxic environments. What do you do when you set the precedent of working while on maternity leave. How much should you really share about your salary, and what's the best way to talk about raises? If you like what you hear, be sure to subscribe and leave us a glowing review! And if you have a horror story or need advice we’re...

In this episode of Dear Work Wives, we thought we would switch it up a little and try to respond to 10 queries as a speed round... the problem is we're both long-winded and have too much to say! So enjoy the world's slowest speed round where we answer questions about everything from drinking culture to performance reviews! If you like what you hear, be sure to subscribe and leave us a glowing revi...

In this episode of Dear Work Wives: An honest conversation about how to recover from burnout in your job. Tips for hiring so you can find the perfect fit for your team. Managing a team member that always seems to bring the drama. If you like what you hear, be sure to subscribe and leave us a glowing review! And if you have a horror story or need advice we’re always accepting submissions at ⁠www.de...

In this episode of Dear Work Wives: A vent session from a Work Wife who was let go via email alongside 100 of her colleagues! Advice on how to hire when you want to protect the immaculate energy of your current team. A heartwarming story about a manager that treats their team like the whole humans they are! If you like what you hear, be sure to subscribe and leave us a glowing review! And if you h...

In this episode of Dear Work Wives: Why leaving your job should be treated like a breakup sometimes. How to manage your team when YOU'RE actually the chill one. Tips to find the balance between micro and macro managing. If you like what you hear, be sure to subscribe and leave us a glowing review! And if you have a horror story or need advice we’re always accepting submissions at ⁠www.dearworkwive...

In this episode of Dear Work Wives: When "enough is enough" really means it's time to move on! Should your boss get your first-class upgrade? How to overcome getting let go unfairly. If you like what you hear, be sure to subscribe and leave us a glowing review! And if you have a horror story or need advice,  we’re always accepting submissions at www.dearworkwives.com

In this episode of Dear Work Wives: Should you keep a "C-Player" employee or cut your losses? What to do when your team member always has a "bad attitude" How to be a leader who is compassionate towards your team but still holds boundaries! If you like what you hear, be sure to subscribe and leave us a glowing review! And if you have a horror story or need advice,  we’re always accepting submissio...