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Need Not Apply

Need Not Apply

By: Gina and Gary Cavallo
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 Need Not Apply is a podcast where we read your real life work stories and react with levity and advice from our personal experience in the work world. Submit your stories to Neednotapplypod@gmail.comGina and Gary Cavallo
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  • Episode 20: The One Where They Quit!

    Episode 20: The One Where They Quit!
    May 14 2025
    SummaryIn this episode of the Need Not Apply Podcast, hosts Gina and Gary discuss various topics ranging from Mother's Day celebrations to the challenges of outdated air traffic control systems. They delve into the impact of workplace culture on employee well-being, the complexities of paternity leave, and the phenomenon of malicious compliance in the workplace. The conversation also touches on personal experiences with quitting jobs, particularly in the context of the Olive Garden, and the importance of prioritizing one's career and mental health. In this episode, the hosts discuss the joys and challenges of parenthood, the struggles of navigating job challenges, particularly in government employment, and the importance of supportive management. They share personal experiences related to career growth, education, and the impact of toxic work environments, culminating in a humorous yet poignant story about quitting a job over a sandwich.Submit your 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@neednotapplypodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠This week's tales:Prequel: I quit a terrible job and my manager sent this out to the entire office (more context in post, if needed!) : r/recruitinghellStory 1: My coworker is mad I’m quitting my job because it interferes with their paternity leave. : r/childfreeStory 2: I should quit my primary job? Yeah ok…. : r/MaliciousComplianceStory 3: Quit my job after being told how terrible I was at it and they begged me to stay. : r/antiworkStory 4: I just quit my job of 3 years over a sandwich. : r/antiworkNews StoriesChapters00:00 Introduction and Mother's Day Reflections01:28 Air Traffic Control Outages and Safety Concerns11:46 The Impact of Workplace Culture on Employee Well-being14:28 Navigating Paternity Leave and Career Decisions22:18 Malicious Compliance and Quitting Jobs27:00 The Olive Garden Experience and Employee Relations35:16 The Joys of Parenthood36:41 Navigating Job Challenges39:02 The Struggles of Government Employment40:29 Career Growth and Job Satisfaction42:46 Education and Career Paths45:54 The Importance of Supportive Management49:40 Quitting a Toxic Job52:14 The Sandwich That Ended It AllChapters00:00 Introduction and Weather Talk03:11 AI in Law: The Dragon Lawyers Incident06:05 The Octomom and Multiple Births Discussion09:00 Driverless Trucks: The Future of Transportation12:10 Wedding Vendor Stories: Bridezilla Tales26:01 Venue Contract Chaos and Lawsuit30:43 Fraudulent Check Incident37:13 Wedding Planning Woes49:20 Day-of Coordinator DisasterKeywords: podcast, workplace, communication, comedy, work humor, work stories, reddit, reaction, need not apply, funny, real stories, AI, law, multiple births, driverless trucks, weddings, Bridezilla, contracts, lawsuits, technology, transportation, wedding planning, fraud, coordinator issues, wedding vendors, check fraud, wedding stress, event planning, wedding stories, wedding mishaps, wedding advice
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Episode 19 - Say Yes to the Mess

    Episode 19 - Say Yes to the Mess
    May 7 2025

    In this episode of the Need Not Apply Podcast, hosts Gary and Gina discuss various topics ranging from the impact of AI in law, the challenges of multiple births, the rise of driverless trucks, and entertaining wedding vendor stories, including Bridezilla incidents and contract chaos. The conversation flows naturally through these themes, providing insights and humor along the way. In this episode, the hosts discuss a series of wedding-related mishaps, including a fraudulent check incident involving a wedding venue and the challenges faced with a day-of coordinator who failed to meet expectations. The conversation highlights the importance of clear communication and documentation in wedding planning, as well as the stress that can arise from vendor issues.

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    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NeedNotApplyPod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for a chance to be featured in a future episode!


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    This week's tales:

    Story 1: Wedding Shop workers, what are your worst bridezilla stories?

    Story 2: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Venue Lost My Contract and Cashed My Deposit Twice

    Story 3: AITAH for refusing to pay my wedding coordinator the full amount after a costly mistake?News Stories

    • Doomed Soviet satellite from 1972 will tumble uncontrollably to Earth next week — and it could land almost anywhere
    • Don’t watermark your legal PDFs with purple dragons in suits

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction and Weather Talk

    03:11 AI in Law: The Dragon Lawyers Incident

    06:05 The Octomom and Multiple Births Discussion

    09:00 Driverless Trucks: The Future of Transportation

    12:10 Wedding Vendor Stories: Bridezilla Tales

    26:01 Venue Contract Chaos and Lawsuit

    30:43 Fraudulent Check Incident

    37:13 Wedding Planning Woes

    49:20 Day-of Coordinator Disaster


    Keywords:

    podcast, workplace, communication, comedy, work humor, work stories, reddit, reaction, need not apply, funny, real stories, AI, law, multiple births, driverless trucks, weddings, Bridezilla, contracts, lawsuits, technology, transportation, wedding planning, fraud, coordinator issues, wedding vendors, check fraud, wedding stress, event planning, wedding stories, wedding mishaps, wedding advice
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    1 hr
  • Episode 18 - Well, That Escalated Quickly

    Episode 18 - Well, That Escalated Quickly
    Apr 30 2025

    In this episode of the Need Not Apply Podcast, hosts Gary and Gina discuss a variety of topics ranging from personal anecdotes about neighbors and movie recommendations to deeper discussions on consumer behavior during economic downturns. They also touch on political commentary regarding government spending, environmental issues concerning wildlife protection, and share humorous yet frustrating customer service experiences. The conversation flows into bartending tales filled with chaos and concludes with a discussion on workplace dynamics, including concerns about inappropriate behavior and rude customers.


    Submit your work stories to:

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NeedNotApplyPod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for a chance to be featured in a future episode!


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    This week's tales:

    Story 1: Customer posted a bad review about me…. with a photo of me alongside it

    Story 2: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠What is your craziest bartending story?

    Story 3: AITA for hanging up on a rude customer?

    Story 4: AIO for thinking my husband Ms co-worker is turning into a stalker???


    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction and Neighborly Updates

    02:30 Weather Changes and Neighborly Peace

    04:25 Consumer Behavior During Economic Uncertainty

    10:37 Controversial Decisions in Wildlife Management

    12:57 Customer Service Challenges and Bad Reviews

    23:13 Crazy Bartending Stories and Workplace Chaos

    34:35 The Dangers of Retail Work

    39:02 Navigating Workplace Boundaries

    50:17 Customer Service Confrontations

    01:00:08 Job Market Perceptions and Biases


    Keywords:

    podcast, workplace, malicious compliance, bald, workplace dynamics, stalker, employee relationships, job security, communication, comedy, work humor, work stories, reddit, reaction, toxic workplace, need not apply, funny, real stories, customer service, workplace stories, economic behavior, political commentary, wildlife protection, movie discussions, consumer behavior, bar fights, workplace issues
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    1 hr and 8 mins

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