The Working Experience

Matty K and John discuss the realities of life on minimum wage, the scare tactics of the advertising industry.  We also throw some daily affirmations at you.

John talks with Chris, a Claims Expert at one of the largest Insurance companies in the world, about his first soul-crushing insurance job, Insurance 101 and advice for today's youth!

John discusses the Life Coach industry and convinces himself to become a Life Coach

John and Matty K discuss people's choices and lack there of. Living in motels, prostitution and other topics.

Bringing you the latest in business news.  From Elon "the Husk" Musk to the declining wages of the Gig economy to a $300,000 fish, all the information you need for your piggy bank.

John strong arms his cousin, John Gibbs, into appearing on TWE!  John and John discuss summer jobs, funny work stories, celebs, and finding the love in your job!

Matty K and John discuss people sabotaging themselves at work, creating problems where none exist, and the wisdom of stuff one's face at Golden Corral.

Matty K and John discuss Paul Mannafort and some other fun folks.

John and Matty K discuss shaving in the car on the way to work and other joyful experiences.

Is getting a cup of coffee or taking a walk after lunch wasting time?  What about warming your feet under the dryer in the restroom or wrestling with your coworkers?  John and Matty K discuss.

Obligatory out of the office activities are annoying at best.  Unfortunately, that is how many employees cozy up to the boss. Fortunately, here is some advice to get out of them.

John and Matty K discuss things managers do that make them untrustworthy.  We also discuss the benefits of being the office toady.

Dave B and Matty K talk about Dave's aggravation with tech "improvements" that make everything harder, cliche jokes on the elevator, and many other intellectually stimulating topics.

Matty K and John discuss jobs that don't really serve much of a purpose - aka 'Bullshit Jobs' where you have to ask yourself 'Does my job actually accomplish anything?'  We also discuss the Top Ten Most Stressful Job of 2018. 

Matty K reads an article on how to be funny and charming so people will like you. The most amazing and depressing thing is that some people probably follow the advice.

Matty K and John discuss a list of things to never put in writing as well as going to a 4 year college to only be stuck in the rat race. Watch out!

Matty K and Tom discuss his internship at a New York City record label, his job at a newspaper in upstate New York and an interview in a bizarre town in Oregon.

Matty K reads an article from the WSJ on how to gain power and move up the corporate ladder by asking questions and showing interest in your coworkers. It sounds like a nightmare.

Matty K reads 6 tips on addressing a smelly worker in the office.

Human Resources has to play "mommy" and get the children in the office to play nice. Someone else has his Lean Pockets stolen and demands three dollars. Well, you are trying too lose weight anyway, right?

Sure, it's nice to be liked by your coworkers. But if you try too hard it can backfire. No one likes a try-hard.

For a few years I volunteered for Coalition for the Homeless.  This woman, Julie J, was fired for stalking other volunteers.  It is a truly remarkable feat to be fired from a job for which one does not get paid.  People never cease to amaze.

Working in the film industry sounds impressive. I'm not going to say it's all b&llsh*t, but it kind of is. I did get to bring Fat Joe his weed though.

Top Ten Habits to be Successful or a Total Douche Bag or both...  Also, Three Ways to get out of Your Rut. Personally, I like my rut; very comfortable.

John and I discuss the Gig Economy.  Being self-employed may sound glamorous but it can be rough when work is slow and the bills are due.