In this episode, Kaila and Kyle are joined by career advice expert and content creator Hanna Goefft (@hannagetshired) to discuss the pros and cons of job hopping, how it looks to potential employers, and at what stages of your career it can positively or negatively impact your trajectory. 00:00 Intro 01:30 How we’re defining “job hopping” 03:05 Stats on millennial job hopping 04:32 A case against job hopping 07:27 How recruiters view job hopping on a resume 10:38 How to explain layoffs on your r...
Dec 02, 2024•35 min•Ep. 34
In this episode, Kaila and Kyle dive into Allstate’s innovative new hybrid work plan for their 54,000 employees across the country, and discuss the pros and cons of the plan, how it might play out in real time, and whether or not this is the future of work. 00:00 Intro 01:11 Allstate’s new hybrid work plan 08:51 How Allstate’s hybrid work model might change the culture of work entirely 15:54 Are community managers the future of hybrid work? 18:56 How Allstate is handling onboarding 21:33 Why All...
Nov 25, 2024•33 min•Ep. 33
In this episode, Kaila and Kyle discuss the wave of big companies (Meta,Target, Fidelity, EY, to name a few) that have made headlines recently for firing employees over small offenses. Are these companies becoming stricter, or are these just layoffs in disguise? And is this a brilliant or a detrimental strategy? 00:00 Intro 01:58 Recent headlines about firings over small offenses 09:02 What we’re calling “sneaky layoffs” 11:29 On severance 16:51 Kyle’s hot take 21:39 Why it would be better for c...
Nov 18, 2024•31 min•Ep. 32
In this episode, Kaila and Kyle talk about how to handle major, distracting life events at work. From wedding planning, to having a baby, to serious illness or injury—major life events happen to all of us. So what’s the best way to handle this without jeopardizing your career? 00:00 Intro 02:43 How Kaila handled planning her wedding while working 07:27 Kyle’s big announcement 10:03 Expectation setting 14:31 Why it might be worth disclosing a negative life event with coworkers 20:05 How Kyle appr...
Nov 11, 2024•35 min•Ep. 31
This week we’re bringing you another AITA-style episode (since we had so much fun doing it the first time). Listen to hear Kaila and Kyle read and weigh in on your “am I the a**hole?” submissions around your work-specific scenarios. 00:00 Intro 01:00 Scenario #1 - Dishonest Interview 04:11 Scenario #2 - Tattle Tale 10:31 Scenario #3 - Work Bestie Desserted Me 16:03 Scenario #4 - Boss Is Back From Paternity Leave Want to get all of Kaila & Kyle’s career resources? Subscribe to Per My Last Ema...
Nov 04, 2024•26 min•Ep. 30
In this episode, Kaila and Kyle dig into the real meaning of “Founder Mode” (made famous by Brian Chesky and Paul Graham), and whether or not it’s a good thing. Is it just a rebrand of micromanagement? Then, Kaila and Kyle debate whether or not micromanagement can ever be a good thing. 00:00 Intro 00:35 A brief explanation of “Founder Mode” 04:45 Talking micromanagement 06:43 The instances where being a micromanager is okay 09:49 The Delegation Ladder 14:57 The three buckets of micromanagement 1...
Oct 28, 2024•33 min•Ep. 29
In this episode, Kaila and Kyle dive into the implications of going sober in your career with special guest Andrew Yeung, founder and CEO of Fibe. Can you still network and attend work happy hours when you’ve quit alcohol? What does it mean for climbing the ladder? 00:00 Intro 01:05 What prompted Andrew’s sobriety 05:40 What you miss out on when abstaining from alcohol 10:10 On having to explain your sobriety 15:36 How quitting alcohol impacted Andrew’s lifestyle 18:28 How getting sober impacted...
Oct 21, 2024•34 min•Ep. 28
In this episode, Kaila and Kyle are joined by special guest (and Morning Brew social media star) Macy Gilliam to discuss whether Gen Z gets an unfair reputation at work, and address questions like: Does Gen Z overshare? Do they lack respect for office etiquette? Does Gen Z care less, or MORE about money than other generations? 00:00 Intro 02:38 Gen Z stereotype #1 08:40 Resume Builder stat 09:26 Gen Z stereotype #2 16:18 Gen Z stereotype #3 20:28 Gen Z stereotype #4 26:04 Gen Z stereotype #5 31:...
Oct 15, 2024•35 min•Ep. 27
In this episode, Kaila and Kyle dig into occupational personality tests—from the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, to the science-backed Big Five—and debate their legitimacy, when they might be useful in the workplace, and whether or not they should be used at all. 00:00 Intro 01:00 Myers-Briggs (MBTI) 03:57 Criticism of the Myers-Briggs 07:28 The CliftonStrengths Assessment 18:11 The Big Five Personality Test (OCEAN) 25:19 A big critique of personality tests 27:29 Tactics New York Times article cite...
Oct 07, 2024•36 min•Ep. 24
In this episode, Kaila and Kyle tackle the age-old question of: how hard do you have to work to get ahead? Do you ACTUALLY have to put in overtime, or can you have a healthy “work-life balance”? 00:00 Intro 02:54 Stats on workplace boundaries 05:08 Defining what a workplace “boundary” is 06:10 The 60% Rule 08:55 Three things to keep in mind when adopting the 60% rule 16:30 Decoupling number of hours work from impact 18:19 The Eisenhower Matrix 23:27 The “three seasons of work” 29:15 Tactics for ...
Sep 30, 2024•38 min•Ep. 25
In this episode, Kaila and Kyle debate whether Amazon’s decision to mandate a 5 day in office policy for all employees is a smart move for the tech giant or just a cover for possible impending layoffs. Amazon CEO letter cited: Message from CEO Andy Jassy: Strengthening our culture and teams Want to get all of Kaila & Kyle’s career resources? Subscribe to Per My Last Email: https://www.permylastemailshow.com/ Watch Per My Last Email on YouTube: @PerMYLastEmailShow Follow Per My Last Email Ins...
Sep 23, 2024•28 min•Ep. 24
In this episode, Kaila and Kyle dive into the unspoken rules around Slack, Teams, and email. What is proper etiquette when it comes to professional communication these days? When is email actually necessary in a Slack-driven workplace environment? Plus, award-winning journalist and communication expert Celeste Headlee weighs in on what she thinks the new rules of workplace communication should be. 00:00 Intro 04:30 The issues with instant messaging 10:32 Have Slack and Teams hurt workplace commu...
Sep 16, 2024•40 min•Ep. 23
In this episode, Kaila and Kyle discuss the different styles of mentorship, how to find and secure a career mentor, and why mentorship benefits the mentor as well as the mentee. 00:00 Open 00:19 Intro 03:44 Can a boss be a mentor? 05:14 Defining mentorship 06:03 “Mentorship from afar” 11:00 How to get to an informal mentorship 15:00 Kyle’s advice for how to approach cold-emailing a potential mentor 19:03 The benefits of being a mentor 23:35 Mentorship vs sponsorship 28:27 Tactics Want to get all...
Sep 09, 2024•34 min•Ep. 22
In this episode, Kaila and Kyle discuss the realities and misconceptions around imposter syndrome, why Kyle has never experienced it, and Kaila’s take on when imposter syndrome becomes a humble brag. 00:00 Open 00:22 Intro 01:07 Defining imposter syndrome 07:13 Stats on the prevalence of imposter syndrome 07:32 Why Kyle has never experienced imposter syndrome 12:35 Kaila’s experience with imposter syndrome 20:43 The people who are actually imposters 22:46 How Kaila overcame feeling like an impos...
Sep 03, 2024•35 min•Ep. 21
In this episode, Kaila and Kyle discuss the actual importance of your first 90 days at a new job, what most people get wrong in the first 90 days, and the best tactics for approaching your early days at a new job. 00:00 Open 00:36 Intro 01:36 Kaila and Kyle’s chaotic first 90 days at Morning Brew 06:02 Why the first 90 days are so important at a new job 10:35 Why the first 90 days for managers bringing on a new employee are so important 18:17 Stats on the reasons people leave a job within the fi...
Aug 26, 2024•33 min•Ep. 20
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 optionality 27:01 Tactics Morning Brew’s Career Mapping Toolkit: https://shop.morningbrew.com/products/career...
Aug 19, 2024•32 min•Ep. 19
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 prepared for an interview 21:11 Culture fit vs culture add 24:48 Game: good interview question or bad ...
Aug 12, 2024•37 min•Ep. 18
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 resources? Subscribe: https://www.permylastemailshow.com/ Watch Per My Last Email on YouTube: @Per...
Aug 05, 2024•34 min
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 Bad Boss Scenario #1 17:02 Bad Boss Scenario #2 20:39 Bad Boss Scenario #3 23:22 Bad Boss Scenario #...
Jul 29, 2024•34 min
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 My Last Email Instagram: @permylastemailshow TikTok: @permylastemailshow Twitter: @permylast_email H...
Jul 22, 2024•26 min•Ep. 15
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 how people dress for work now 14:03 Considering the reasons that work attire even “matters” 18:01 Stu...
Jul 15, 2024•34 min•Ep. 14
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 generalist or a specialist 11:19 Kyle’s “connecting the dots” framework 16:19 The unique place where specia...
Jul 08, 2024•36 min•Ep. 13
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 What holds Kaila back from applying for an MBA program 23:43 The worst reason to pursue an MBA 29:31 ...
Jul 01, 2024•39 min•Ep. 12
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 Morning Brew’s vacation policy 07:03 How unlimited PTO can be a scam 13:00 Why the culture around a...
Jun 24, 2024•38 min
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 18:55 The best types of leaders for the best types of personality types 21:13 The idea of the “Personal ...
Jun 17, 2024•36 min•Ep. 10
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 for people debating whether they’re ready to become a manager 24:07 How to test drive being a manager, ...
Jun 10, 2024•33 min•Ep. 9
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 adding value 28:18 Other tactics and do’s and don’ts of networking Want to get all of Kaila & Kyle’s ...
Jun 03, 2024•33 min•Ep. 8
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 means 17:21 What comes first, the promotion or the responsibilities? 21:29 Kyle’s red flags to look o...
May 28, 2024•34 min•Ep. 7
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 current company 25:58 Tactics for those considering leaving their job Want to get all of Kaila & Ky...
May 20, 2024•34 min•Ep. 6
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 friendship is a 2-way street 27:02 Another downside of having friends at work Want to get all of Ka...
May 13, 2024•29 min•Ep. 5
