Inside Job

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Inside Job is a podcast about work, told by the people that actually do it. In the tradition of oral historian Studs Terkel’s Working , Inside Job (hosted by Matt Sunbulli and executive produced by Aaron Calafato ) captures the humanity behind the labor that keeps our world running, from AI data labelers teaching the models that are reshaping our lives to HVAC technicians keeping our data centers humming.

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When’s a Good Time to Tell the Boss I’m Pregnant? 10.03.2023 29:13

Pregnancy, disabilities, age—when it comes to sharing sensitive personal information in a professional setting, where do we draw the line? On this episode, we dive into the true story of an HR professional named Diana, a pregnant new hire, and one boss with a big mouth. We’re joined by motherhood content creator Leah Ova to discuss the reasons why expecting women in the workplace may or may not wa...

To ChatGPT for Work, or Not to ChatGPT 07.03.2023 36:45

Is ChatGPT a powerful tool to augment our work, or is it a weapon of capitalism on the verge of taking our jobs? In this episode, we discuss an anonymous story shared by “Megan”, a PR professional whose excellent writing skills are secretly attributed to AI. We’re joined by startup advisor Rusty Rueff this week to debate the merit of AI tools like ChatGPT from all sides—from their innumerable ben...

Just Hire Me, or Don’t 16.02.2023 52:18

A horror story for the remote work era: going through endless rounds of interviews, wondering whether you’ve wasted your time. On this episode, we dive into a real 11-round-interview incident endured by one candidate named “Mike”. We’ll debate the risks and merits of a lengthy interview process, getting caught in the crosshairs of a company’s misaligned objectives, and whether it’s all a sign to g...