Episodes

  • My co-workers are always taking these amazing trips while I'm stuck at the office. How can I get better at using my vacation days?

    My co-workers are always taking these amazing trips while I'm stuck at the office. How can I get better at using my vacation days?
    Oct 17 2025
    Some people are naturally better at taking care of themselves and getting what they know they need. The rest of us could learn a lot from them. Taking all of your allotted vacation time is essential. We've got a limited amount of time on planet Earth and if you want to see some of it, there's only one way to make that happen.
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    3 mins
  • I'm new on the job and I don't see eye to eye with a co-worker I have to interact with in another department. Is there any way to improve this working relationship?

    I'm new on the job and I don't see eye to eye with a co-worker I have to interact with in another department. Is there any way to improve this working relationship?
    Oct 16 2025
    Starting a new job is stressful enough even without any conflicts on the horizon. A challenge like this makes it double tough, but there is something very simple you can do that could make a big difference in how you work together.
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    3 mins
  • No matter what I try I can't seem to grow my savings so what am I doing wrong?

    No matter what I try I can't seem to grow my savings so what am I doing wrong?
    Oct 15 2025
    If saving money was easy, everyone would have a ton of cash in the bank. We all have to learn how to do it and once you break it down into smaller pieces, it's really not as hard as it may seem.
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    3 mins
  • When I committed to being a bridesmaid I had no idea how expensive it would be, so how do I tell the bride I can't finance all these expenses?

    When I committed to being a bridesmaid I had no idea how expensive it would be, so how do I tell the bride I can't finance all these expenses?
    Oct 14 2025
    It's easy to get caught up in the joy of the occasion and forget to ask questions about all the things she's going to expect of you. This kind of conversation can be stressful but it's also essential to make sure that you don't end up going into debt for a friend's wedding and then feeling resentful about it.
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    3 mins
  • I'm supposed to go to my high school reunion, but I hate the way I look. Should I still go?

    I'm supposed to go to my high school reunion, but I hate the way I look. Should I still go?
    Oct 14 2025
    You thought you'd lose those 20 pounds by the time reunion rolled around, but here you are at the same weight with the same feeling of self loathing. How can you show up just as you are and still have a good time?
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    4 mins
  • How do I know when it's time to break up with a friend?

    How do I know when it's time to break up with a friend?
    Oct 11 2025
    You've known each other since grade school and while she's always been the bossy one, over the last few years her nonstop guru-like advice and know-it-all mentality have you feeling frustrated. So much so, that you've stopped talking to her about important things in your life because you just don't want to hear it.
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    4 mins
  • My boss doesn't submit me for career development trainings like he does my other colleagues. How do I get him to see this and treat me fairly?

    My boss doesn't submit me for career development trainings like he does my other colleagues. How do I get him to see this and treat me fairly?
    Sep 26 2025
    You want to do good work, get recognized for it and continue developing. And sometimes you don't feel as visible on your team as some others. It's not a good feeling but now is not the time to shrink into the background.
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    3 mins
  • I found out I'm getting fired tomorrow so, how do I handle it?

    I found out I'm getting fired tomorrow so, how do I handle it?
    Sep 25 2025
    Accidents happen and seeing documents that were meant for someone else can be very illuminating. It's very unusual to know this kind of thing in advance so it might be tempting to fashion a plan where you can really stick it to them. Or, is there a way to approach this that leaves them wishing they made a different decision?
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    3 mins