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Episode 28 - Totally Checked Out

Episode 28 - Totally Checked Out

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In this episode of the Need Not Apply Podcast, the hosts delve into various themes including the challenges of customer entitlement in retail, the impact of severe weather, the role of AI in mental health, and the dynamics of workplace relationships. Gary and Gina share personal anecdotes about animal encounters and the importance of compassion, while also discussing the ethical implications of AI technology (common theme). The conversation transitions into tales from the hospitality industry, highlighting both horror stories and heartwarming rescues, ultimately reflecting on the value of life and community connection.Submit your best work stories to:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NeedNotApplyPod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for a chance to be featured in a future episode!Follow us on Instagram & TikTok @NEEDNOTAPPLYPOD⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@neednotapplypodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠News Stories:Mysterious red sprite erupts in new astronaut photoChuck E. Cheese is opening arcades for adultsOpenAI Says It's Hired a Forensic Psychiatrist as Its Users Keep Sliding Into Mental Health CrisesAt 192, Jonathan – The Oldest Living Land Animal – Has Lived Through 40 US PresidentsThis week's tales:Story 1: What do you other FDAs think about this? Lazy coworker quit because I wasn’t nice to her.Story 2: I’m going to f**king kill you!Story 3: I worked at this hotel just to adopt a cat (wholesome)Story 4: TIFU by telling my bosses-bosses-bosses-bosses-boss to clean a toilet.Chapters00:00 Customer Service Challenges in Retail05:15 Work-Life Balance and Job Satisfaction11:20 Weather Events and Their Impact17:19 AI and Mental Health Concerns23:10 The Future of Work and AI Integration28:29 Humor in the Workplace and Pop Culture38:47 Navigating Workplace Frustrations43:12 Confronting Aggressive Guests59:42 A Wholesome Rescue Story01:09:53 Reflections and Lessons Learnedpodcast, Need Not Apply, AI technology, relationships, opinions, entitlement, social media, reddit, reddit stories, posts, Gary, Gina, AI, personal stories, social issues, emotional distress, mental health, workplace challenges, personal growth, cats, news, humor, comedy, hilarious, funny, hot button, hot take, current events, crazy, customer service, entitlement, weather, workplace dynamics, animal rescue, hospitality, hotel, compassion

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