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In this episode, Kaila and Kyle discuss whether or not you need to map your career, and what “career mapping” or career planning actually looks like when done effectively. 00:00 Open 00:25 Intro 05:05 How Kaila did a form of “career mapping” early in her career 06:50 What is a productive “career plan”? 13:30 The importance of having a North Star 19:00 How to decide between commitment and optionali...

In this episode, Kaila and Kyle dive deep into the ways that the interview process is fundamentally flawed, and share tactics for how to succeed as both an interviewee as well as interviewer.  00:00 Open 00:35 Intro 03:30 Interview stats 10:01 A great interview mindset 12:09 What most job descriptions get wrong 14:17 Easy wins for going into the interview process  17:05 What employers should have...

In this episode, Kaila and Kyle discuss the real meaning of burnout, when and why it happens, and what to do about it if you find yourself stuck in a cycle of burnout.  00:00 Open 00:24 Intro 06:00 What “burnout” really means 08:25 Stats on burnout 11:00 Misconceptions about burnout 16:35 Why burnout is an environmental problem 26:41 Tactics for handling burnout Want to get all of Kaila & Kyle’s r...

In this episode, Kaila and Kyle discuss the best way to handle different versions of bad managers, and how to evaluate whether you need to manage up, or if it’s you who should be doing something different. 00:00 Open 00:29 Intro 02:10 Why the quality of your boss matters (stats) 05:12 What having a “toxic” boss actually means 10:24 How the quality of your boss impacts your career trajectory 13:55...

In this AITA-style episode, Kaila and Kyle read and weigh in on listener submissions asking “am I the a**hole?” in specific workplace situations.  00:00 Open 00:15 Intro 02:22 Scenario 1 06:14 Scenario 2 11:54 Scenario 3 16:58 Scenario 4 Want to get all of Kaila & Kyle’s resources? Subscribe: https://www.permylastemailshow.com/  Watch Per My Last Email on YouTube:    @PerMYLastEmailShow Follow Per...

In this episode, Kaila and Kyle dig into the history of work attire, and what clothing is considered “professional” or “appropriate” for work in 2024. 00:00 Open 00:26 Intro 02:38 How Kaila’s dressing for work mentality has changed 06:25 How Kyle’s mentality around dressing for work has changed 08:22 How the perception of “work professional clothing” has changed since the pandemic 12:38 Stats on h...

In this episode, Kaila and Kyle break down what it is to be a “generalist” (aka a jack of all trades) or a “specialist” in your career, the pros and cons of each, and whether one is truly more advantageous than the other.  00:00 Open 00:32 Intro 01:34 Kaila and Kyle’s career concerns as a career “generalist” 03:18 Defining a “Generalist” and a “Specialist” 08:40 The pros and cons of being a genera...

In this episode, Kaila and Kyle discuss the merits of getting an MBA, and whether or not it’s even worth it anymore in today’s job market. 00:00 Open 00:19 Intro 03:56 History of MBA programs 05:00 MBA program stats  09:19 Why an MBA is looking like a less promising option lately 11:23 Scott Galloway’s take on MBA programs  12:49 What you’re actually getting when you enroll in an MBA program 17:00...

In this episode Kaila and Kyle are joined by Morning Brew’s SVP Head of People Operations, Kate Noel, to discuss the matter of taking vacation at work—how much paid time off is too much? Is there a minimum amount of PTO you should be taking per year? Is unlimited vacation a great perk or a scam? 00:00 Open 00:22 Intro 03:46 Stats on Americans use of PTO 05:47 How Kate Noel thought through creating...

In this episode, Kaila and Kyle discuss what it means to be an introvert vs an extrovert at work, and how to succeed as an introvert in an extrovert’s world.  00:00 Open 00:37 Intro 02:33 What it really means to be an introvert 09:48 Statistics on how the workplace favors extroverts  14:14 How Kyle navigates public speaking as an introvert 17:41 How extroverts and introverts process differently 18...

In this episode, Kaila and Kyle discuss the pros and cons of becoming a manager, and why even those who are worried about taking this next step in their career should consider it seriously.  00:00 Open 00:28 Intro 03:39 Why it’s important to take becoming a manager seriously  08:15 Why becoming a manager is the only way to grow in your career 16:17 Kyle’s hot take on managers vs ICs 20:36 Advice f...

In this episode, Kaila and Kyle debate the merits of networking, and the do’s and don'ts when it comes to expanding your professional network.   00:00 Open 00:23 Intro 02:25 Networking stats 08:12 When networking is the most vital in your career 11:52 The power of weak ties 17:01 Ways to network that aren’t networking events 22:22 How Kaila networked early in her career 26:32 The importance of add...

In this episode, Kaila and Kyle explore the extent to which you need to go above and beyond in order to get that promotion, and the red flags to look out for to determine whether or not you employer is simply taking advantage of your hard work. 00:00 Open 00:26 Intro 06:48 How we got to hustle culture in the US 10:38 The problem with purpose-driven work culture  12:16 What “Quiet Quitting” really...

In this episode, Kaila and Kyle discuss how to know whether it's time to leave your job, and if it is, how to quit gracefully (i.e. not burn bridges). 00:00 Open 00:39 Intro 03:49 Stats on employment opportunities and job satisfaction 08:03 The cost of employee turnover to employers 14:49 What you should do before you decide to quit 19:36 The dos and don’ts of negotiating a job offer with your cur...

In this episode, Kaila and Kyle discuss the pros and cons of having friends at work, as well as some tips on how to make them if you’re struggling. 00:00 Open 00:42 Intro 03:16 How Kaila and Kyle became friends 05:08 Stats on loneliness 08:54 Kaila’s “making friends at work” chart 11:27 When friends at work can be complicated 18:13 Kaila’s strategy for making friends at work 23:53 Remembering that...

In this episode, Kaila and Kyle debate the merits of posting on LinkedIn, and whether or not it can help bolster your career. Is it actually useful, or just plain cringe?  00:00 Open 00:19 Intro 03:20 LinkedIn and personal brand stats 07:28 Why Kaila isn’t the biggest fan of LinkedIn 08:54 Why Kyle is pro LinkedIn 13:31 An under-appreciated benefit of posting on LinkedIn 17:36 Why Kyle believes ev...

In this episode, Kaila and Kyle discuss why the hybrid work model can be bad for your career, and share tactics on how to overcome some of the drawbacks that come with working remotely.  00:00 Open 00:28 Intro 02:41 Stats on remote, hybrid, and on-site employees 04:05 What Kaila gained from starting her career on-site 07:54 Downsides of the WFH setup 15:31 How hybrid work impacted Kaila’s career 2...

In this episode, Kaila and Kyle debate to what extent the average person ACTUALLY has to worry about AI replacing them in the workforce, and the best way to prepare yourself professionally as this technology evolves. 00:00 Open 00:28 Intro 04:19 What the IMF and other outlets are saying about AI and the workforce 05:29 Why Kaila doesn’t care about AI 07:10 Kaila’s search engine analogy for AI  09:...

In this episode, hosts Kaila Lopez and Kyle Hagge discuss when, why, and HOW to ask your coworkers how much they make. Because it’s not just an interesting tidbit, but it could have an immense impact on your career. 00:00:00 Open 00:00:28 Intro 00:00:54 Kyle and Kaila discuss first job salaries 00:03:12 General attitudes towards discussing money at work 00:07:27 What happens when companies publicl...

Is it okay to ask your coworker how much they make? Is Gen Z set up for failure in the workplace? Should you really bring your whole self to work? Each week on Per My Last Email, Morning Brew's resident career experts Kaila and Kyle—whose careers have collectively spanned the corporate, government, nonprofit, and startup sectors—debate the trickiest challenges in work life, and share tactics on ho...