I'm Unemployed - Give Me A Job!

After months of rejection, resilience, and real‑talk about the brutal job market, Penny Hustle is finally back in the workforce — just not in the industry she dreamed of. In this powerful series final episode, Penny reflects on her journey from unemployment to a new role in finance, sharing the mindset shifts, routines, financial strategies and networking moves that helped her turn things around....

In this episode, Penny Hustle opens up about the emotional and financial reality of navigating the job market during uncertainty — and why she’s made the difficult decision to pivot back into finance after chasing her passion in sport. From rising interest rates to sleepless nights, stalled networking meetings and the pressure of external expectations, Penny shares the raw truth of what unemployme...

Penny Hustle returns with a raw and relatable look at the messy middle of job hunting — the recruiter missteps, the interview let‑downs, the emotional fatigue and the tiny victories that keep you moving. In this episode, Penny breaks down the highs and lows of her recent fortnight, from losing momentum to rebuilding routine, handling unresponsive or overpromising recruiters and learning how to sta...

Penny Hustle returns with a raw and revealing look at unemployment — from the financial shock of replacing four car tyres to the emotional weight of borrowing money from family just to stay afloat. This week, Penny opens up about the real cost of job searching, the loss of financial independence, and how she’s tapping into the hidden job market through genuine relationship‑building. Listeners will...

In this episode of I’m Unemployed – Give Me A Job! , Penny Hustle opens up about the emotional highs and lows of navigating today’s job market. From confronting the identity crisis that often comes with unemployment to recognising the transferable skills that matter most, Penny shares an honest, insightful look at rebuilding confidence and direction after leaving a long‑term role. She reflects on...

In this episode of I’m Unemployed – Give Me A Job! , Penny Hustle opens up about navigating one of the most challenging periods of her job search so far. With interview opportunities slowing to a halt and the cost‑of‑living crisis intensifying, Penny shares a raw and relatable look at how unemployment feels when the world becomes more expensive by the day. We explore the emotional impact of prolon...

In Episode 5 of I’m Unemployed – Give Me A Job! , Penny Hustle opens up about the burnout that hits when a job search drags on longer than expected. From confidence dips to motivation crashes, Penny shares the real emotional toll of unemployment — and the practical steps she’s taking to rebuild momentum. This week, Penny talks through the mindset shifts helping her stay grounded, the routines she’...

In Episode 4 of I’m Unemployed – Give Me A Job! , Penny Hustle returns with her most honest and insightful conversation yet. This week, Penny opens up about the emotional roller coaster of job hunting , the pressure of waiting in silence, and how unemployment can quietly chip away at your confidence. We explore practical strategies for staying optimistic , building a routine, and protecting your m...

Penny Hustle returns with a raw and honest look at the emotional highs and lows of job searching. In this episode of I’m Unemployed – Give Me A Job! , Penny opens up about the mental load of unemployment, the sting of rejection, and the pressure of navigating a tough job market while interest rates and financial stress continue to rise. She shares how leaning on friends and family helped her push...

Episode 2 — Zoom Interviews, Salary Traps & Networking Wins This week, Penny Hustle dives into the emotional rollercoaster of navigating today’s unpredictable job market. From Zoom interviews that feel strangely impersonal to conversations about salary packaging that raise more questions than answers, Penny shares the highs, lows, and unexpected twists of her latest job‑hunting adventures. She...

After twenty years in the same job, Penny Hustle walked away — no backup plan, no safety net, just a gut feeling that she couldn’t stay one more day. Now she’s unemployed… and she’s taking you with her on the journey to find out what comes next. In this trailer, Penny sets the tone for a podcast that’s honest, messy, funny, and painfully relatable. From job‑hunting chaos to confidence crashes, awk...

After 20 years in banking and finance, Penny Hustle resigns when a major workplace culture shift pushes her to breaking point. In this debut episode of I’m Unemployed – Give Me A Job! , Penny shares the emotional impact of unemployment, how she’s rebuilding her routine, and the job‑search strategies she’s using to find her next role. She talks networking, financial stress, resilience, and the supp...