S14, E1: A Very Professional Review of This Year’s Absolute Bullsh*t (with Jessica Winder)
I Hate It HereShow Notes
We’re back in action, and I gave this season one rule: anything but AI.
Naturally, Jessica Winder and I immediately tested that boundary, but trust me, we have plenty to say about how this year has turned out so far!
My fellow Cackle Queen is back to revisit our HR ins and outs, unpack why “job hugging” sounds suspiciously cute for being terrified to quit, and discuss the managers getting promoted with absolutely no training.
There’s also a few work stats that you have to hear to believe!
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