The Working Experience

What will happen to gig workers and small businesses? Seems like a lot of promises have been made about bailouts and other help from the government but how does that help an Uber driver or Airbnb host? What about six months or a year from now? It won't look the same, that's for sure.

It's hard to maintain physical and mental health during this time of coronavirus. There are things you can do at home such as meditate and exercise. However, if you are still feeling anxious or depressed there are places to reach out. And you can always listen to The Working Experience Podcast!

Millennials have taken a couple of big hits in their time: the 2008 mortgage crisis and consequent recession and now the Coronavirus, which is causing an even more massive recession. It is hard for people of that age group to be optimistic. When will they ever feel stable enough to buy a home or have kids? Is that too much to ask?  Matty K and John talk in circles and offer no actionable advi...

How many jobs really require people to be in one space for 8 to 10 hours a day?  How many companies want to pay all that overhead for an office that really isn't necessary?  Who wouldn't mind NOT commuting?  On the other hand, what about our work friends and lunches together and the bar or restaurant we all went to every Thursday?  What about seeing other people?  It will...

Matty K and John discuss the current state of professional sports with the worldwide lockdown thanks to our Covid-19 friendly virus.  The WWE is up and running but the arenas are empty.  The same may be true for the NBA, MLB, the PGA, possibly even football, if and when their seasons start.  Are players going to go for that?  Will fans watch?  In other sad news, the XFL ha...

Many companies and their workers have been thrown into the deep end of the pool when it comes to working effectively from home. John and Matty K discuss the strategies of Matt Mullenweg, founder of Automattic, to make working from home more productive and less stressful. Employers: you got to be flexible!

When staying home all day, certain habits can start to slide: personal hygiene, fitness, diet, sleep.  It's hard to stay on track but there are ways to stay fit and sane during this time of gym closures and working from home.  Don't get down on yourself!  Every little but helps.

Matty K dives into an in-depth chat with Scott Sederquist, an actor based in Massachusetts. Scott has appeared in many different projects from short independent films to major features. If you want to be an actor or just find out how the game works, listen to Scott. He has the inside dope and great advice!

Many restaurants are trying to stay afloat through take out meals. Some places have tried and stopped because it just wasn't feasible. Other places, like pizza and other more traditionally take out restaurants, are doing well. And some people are cooking at home!  Matty K and John share some personal experience with take out

TGIM!  The start of the work week and another day crammed with Zoom Meetings!

As we get into week 4 of a global crisis in the US, John and Matty explore how people are responding to working from home, being isolated, restaurants being closed, hospitals being overrun, you name it. Maybe work is not the first thing on people's minds.

Our leaders, particularly in times of crisis, need to provide a clear and consistent message with realistic expectations and goals. Calling a virus a "hoax" is not good messaging. Telling people to stockpile prescription medication is not good messaging when it is not possible to do that. Give us the facts and the plan.

We have all lost track of the workweek with the corona cloud!  But, yes it is Monday at last!  The beginning of your hustle!  

It's not all bad news; some businesses have found needs to fill and are doing pretty well. John and Matty K highlight some industries that are actually hiring new workers to keep up with demands for services. Enjoy!

Industries such as restaurants have had to adapt to social distancing and fears of contagion. Take out meals and drinks are keeping places afloat but how long can the go on? Who will bounce back? Will checks from the government help? John and Matty K discuss.

It's the start of the work week, so wash your hands, strap on a face mask and get hustling baby!!!

A man is arrested for shoplifting in Florida. What brought him to that point in his life? It is easy to judge without understanding his circumstances. Is that the key to making "good" decisions? How do we know if a decision is "good" or "bad"?

Hey, I'm not saying my personal hygiene is 100% every day, or most days. But at least I'm not a kiss ass. Okay, I am.

Someone at Matty K's job has stolen three of his water bottles. He will seek retribution at all costs.

Chronic worrying can damage your health, your relationships and your career. It wastes time and energy. How do you deal with it? Listen to The Working Experience podcast of course! We ain't worried about a damn thing!  Except for the coronavirus.

TGIM listeners!!!  Even though we are in a viral storm, that is not excuse not to hustle on Monday in your PJ's!

It can be tough being isolated at home, not going to work. Or maybe not! John and Matty K discuss the continued fall out from Covid-19 and how to deal with it. Maybe stay off cruise ships and listen to The Working Experience!

John and Matty discuss the disturbing uptick in incidents of violence in the work place. It is a reality, more so for those in certain professions, such as transit workers. We also update our views on the Coronavirus. It is still here!

TGIM...Matty K and John  jump into the work week grinding and hustling from home...stay safe and work hard!

Ah, The Coronavirus - it is not as fun as it sounds...Self-quarantines, cancelled events, empty basketball stadiums. The Coronavirus is here and is having a massive impact on our economy and our day to day lives.  John and Matty K share some thoughts and advice on getting through these uncertain times.