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Lay Off MeNick is the AxemanNick grew his career, in part, by getting good at doing things that nobody else wanted to do. As he climbed the ladder in human resources — that meant excelling at laying people off. In this episode, we chat with an expert to understand what goes on behind the scenes when companies decide it's time for a layoff. Hear more from Nick on his podcast, Paint for Thought.Lay Off Me is written, produced, and reluctantly hosted by Becky Olstad. Connect with us and share your layoff story over at LayOffMePod.com or @LayOffMePod on Ins...
2023-06-1910 min
Lay Off MeDerek is on a JourneyWhen a layoff ends, it’s easy to look back and see the big lesson learned. But when you’re in the thick of it, with no end in sight, it’s really hard to see how you’re growing. A few months into his layoff journey, Derek shares how his perspective and approach have changed as it continues to drag on. Lay Off Me is written, produced, and reluctantly hosted by Becky Olstad. Connect with us and share your layoff story over at LayOffMePod.com or @LayOffMePod on Instagram.
2023-05-2012 min
Lay Off MeSarah is CourageousIn her last job, Sarah knew that her talent and skills weren't being utilized to the best of their ability. It's fair to say that it wasn't her dream job. So when the opportunity came up to volunteer to be laid off — she took it. And if you think volunteering to be unemployed in this job market is courageous — wait until you hear what she did next.More information:Watch Sarah's first set on youtube. Lay Off Me is written, produced, and reluctantly hosted by Becky Olstad. Connect with us and share your layoff story...
2023-04-2310 min
Lay Off MeDan Finds LoveSometimes getting laid off gives you the freedom you need to follow your heart. At the start of his career, Dan was laid off from back-to-back jobs. When he reflects back now, nearly a decade later, he can see how it all worked out for the best. Lay Off Me is written, produced, and reluctantly hosted by Becky Olstad. Connect with us and share your layoff story over at LayOffMePod.com or @LayOffMePod on Instagram.
2023-02-1409 min
Lay Off MeMaggie Starts Too SoonWhen you get laid off, the length of time between jobs is all about balance. Take too long, and your finances are stressed and you start amassing self-doubt. But if you don’t take long enough you might not have time to process and heal from what can can be a pretty traumatic experience. Maggie jumped into a new job just four weeks after getting let go. She had to do her healing on the fly in the midst of burning the candle at both ends in her new role. An approach that turns out — was not very...
2023-01-2616 min
Lay Off MeCraig Doesn't Look BackWhen Craig got laid off alongside 9,999 of his colleagues last year, he immediately closed his laptop and went right to work updating his resume. And in his subsequent job search, when he gets rejected he just archives it and moves on. One foot forward at a time. This all sounds good in theory, but how does he actually do it? For decisions that feel so personal, how does he put it behind him and leave it there? For Craig, it starts with knowing who you are independent of where you work and what you do. Producer's Note...
2023-01-1217 min
Lay Off MeKarissa Quits Her JobSurviving a layoff often teaches you big lessons. For Karissa, among other things, she learned that she could get through it. So when her new job shifted some policies that impacted her ability to work remotely — it was that lesson of resilience that was top of mind. Fueled by the belief that her career goals and her life goals could live in harmony, she did what she felt she had to do. Ito, A. (2022). The hidden upside of tech layoffs. Business Insider. https://www.businessinsider.com/tech-layoffs-workers-new-jobs-salary-raises-2022-12Lay Off Me is written, pr...
2022-12-2208 min
Lay Off MeSarah Gets a HobbySarah was an A-student. A hard-working, over-achiever who had thrown herself into her career. She spent over a decade in social media marketing and in that time, she advanced her title and deepened her expertise. But, when the pandemic hit, it crystallized for her that work was not as important as she had made it out to be. Plus, when she looked around, she didn’t see a future for herself in the field. So, when she got laid off for the second time, just days before her 30th birthday, she decided to make a change.In 2022, th...
2022-12-0812 min
Lay Off MeAcacia is ThankfulWhen Acacia got laid off last summer she was just days out from a cross country move and a brand new mortgage. As the primary earner in her family, she was terrified. So she channeled her fear into her job her search and she managed to land a new role in just five weeks. All of that urgency and churn left her little time to process her emotions in the moment. Now that the dust has settled, she's had a chance to reflect and understand some big lessons from her layoff. Lay Off Me is wr...
2022-11-2013 min
Lay Off MeRyan Holds OutRyan has been laid off an incredible eight times. And while that sounds like a lot, it was pretty par for the course in the industry. Besides, he usually bounced back quickly. But after the eighth time he decided to make a change. What he didn't know, was how hard it would be to hold out. Lay Off Me is written, produced, and reluctantly hosted by Becky Olstad. Connect with us and share your layoff story over at LayOffMePod.com or @LayOffMePod on Instagram.
2022-10-2117 min
Lay Off MeJamie Manifests a JobThe longer you go without a job, the harder it gets to see an end to your situation. The rejections are piling up, you start running out of money, and you begin to wonder if you'll ever be employed again. And, if you do find a job, how low will you have to lower the bar? Jamie was out of work for over a year and asking herself all these same questions. That is until she used an unconventional method to make landing her dream job a reality. Links:For more information on the...
2022-10-2114 min
Lay Off MeBecky Gets ShitcannedBecky got laid off at the tail end of the great resignation. By all accounts, she was grateful to make a financially supported exit from a work environment she no longer wanted to be a part of. But getting laid off is never easy — even when you want it. Soon, the experience had her steeped in self-doubt and unsure of how to make a comeback. Notes, Links, & Resources:Listen to How to Bounce Back from Burnout from Slate. Special thank you to an incredible friend and gifted actor John Catron, who joined me on a...
2022-10-2111 min
Wolvescast136: Loud Fart NoiseLet’s face it. The Timberwolves aren’t playing another game this year. We’ve decided to go ahead and recap the entire suspended, weirdo season. We cover each of the biggest storylines like Towns’ injuries, the roster overhaul, and heavy minutes for young players. Also we give out a lot of awards like most improved player, best dressed player, and favorite off-court moment. Come take a walk down memory lane with Wolvescast!
This episode of Wolvescast is sponsored by: A Year In SponsorshipLinks:Dunc'd On Podcast: The 33 First-Round Draft Obligations - nateduncannba.comWolve...
2020-04-101h 11Wolvescast128: Hot Okogie w/ Becky Lang and Meg OlstadA very special episode featuring “The Wives of Wolvescast” completely taking over the show! Becky and Meg talk about their experiences attending Timberwolves games, and the team’s current uniforms. Also, ranking NBA hotties, SEO, the Brooklyn Nets, a game and more.
This episode of Wolvescast is sponsored by Crabby’s PattiesLinks:BreakthroughBasketball.comWolves Player Grades At The Halfway Mark - canishoopus.comBecky Lang on Twitter @Leckybang - twitter.comThe Circle - Netflix.comMeg Olstad on Twitter @mk_olstad - twitter.com
2020-01-2445 min
Wolvescast60: Quack FightThis week “The Wives of Wolvescast” join the podcast to talk about what it’s like to live with the show’s hosts. Also Robert and Scott discuss the first quarter mark of the season, the team MVP so far, a game and more.
This episode of Wolvescast is sponsored by The Match Game: Timberwolves EditionLinks:LeckyBang.com — Becky Lang’s Website@Leckybang - Twitter.com@mk_olstad - Twitter.com
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