Episodes

  • The Season Finale | 32

    The Season Finale | 32
    Oct 30 2017
    Well folks, we've arrived at the end of the line for the first season of I Hate My Boss. The show will be back, new and improved, early next year, so don't worry — our sage advice won't be gone for too long. But first, on today's episode, Liz and Larry give out some awards, and then we check back in with Rebecca, Manny, and some of the other listeners who were featured in last week’s best-of episode. And Liz and Larry go over the things that matter most to us in the workplace, and the signs that you've arrived at a great job. Because that's what we've wanted from the start: for you to be happy and fulfilled at work, and hopefully, we've helped you accomplish that. Thanks so much for listening to this season of the show, and we'll be back soon with something we think you'll love. New to I Hate My Boss? Subscribe here: https://smarturl.it/ihmb Thank you to our sponsors: Blue Apron - Get your first 3 meals for free with free shipping by visiting them here: www.blueapron.com/boss Audible - Get a 30-day trial and a free audio book when you visit them here: www.audible.com/boss Casper - Get $50 off any mattress when you visit them here: www.casper.com/boss Zip Recruiter - Learn how to hire smarter and browse the most extensive job boards here: www.Ziprecruiter.com/boss Pitney Bowes - Get a 90-day free trial when you visit them here: www.pb.com/Boss We'd like to hear from you. Find us on Twitter @IHateMyBossShow, email iHateMyBoss@wondery.com or give us a call at 424-224-5711 and definitely complete a quick survey at www.wondery.com/survey.
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  • I hate my boss, but I I love this clip show! | 31

    I hate my boss, but I I love this clip show! | 31
    Oct 23 2017
    We've almost arrived at the end of the first season of I Hate My Boss, and we couldn't resist taking a look back at some of the most memorable stories and hate-able bosses that we've discussed over the past few months; that's right, it's time for a clip show! Meghan's boss has set her up to fail, while Rebecca's boss has allowed his micromanaging wife to sour a perfectly good working relationship. Then, Jane's been dealing with a weirdly overprotective boss, while the honesty box in Manny's office was compromised by a scheming manager. And, of course, there's some Bad Bathroom Behavior going around in one office out there. New to I Hate My Boss? Subscribe here: https://smarturl.it/ihmb Thank you to our sponsors: Blue Apron - Get your first 3 meals for free with free shipping by visiting them here: www.blueapron.com/boss Audible - Get a 30-day trial and a free audio book when you visit them here: www.audible.com/boss Casper - Get $50 off any mattress when you visit them here: www.casper.com/boss Zip Recruiter - Learn how to hire smarter and browse the most extensive job boards here: www.Ziprecruiter.com/boss Pitney Bowes - Get a 90-day free trial when you visit them here: www.pb.com/Boss We'd like to hear from you. Find us on Twitter @IHateMyBossShow, email iHateMyBoss@wondery.com or give us a call at 424-224-5711 and definitely complete a quick survey at www.wondery.com/survey.
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  • Bully bosses, emotional vampires, and toxic coworkers | 30

    Bully bosses, emotional vampires, and toxic coworkers | 30
    Oct 16 2017
    Everyone's had a coworker like this: they're nice enough, but they do one thing that is just so annoying, like eating carrots at maximum crunch volume every day of the week, or kicking off their shoes to unveil their smelly feet. However, this episode isn't about those annoying coworkers; instead, we're talking about the truly toxic people that can make work a living hell, and how you can best deal with toxicity in the workplace. First off, Liz and Larry share their experiences dealing with — or, as is often the case, getting away from — overly-aggressive clients and employees. Then we help some listeners! Ryan's boss wields his timecard like a weapon in the office, and his martyrdom complex is wearing thin, while Chuck's coworker steals his ideas while acting like his only friend in the office. And Miranda's dealing with a promotion that wasn't everything her CEO promised. New to I Hate My Boss? Subscribe here: https://smarturl.it/ihmb Thank you to our sponsors: Blue Apron - Get your first 3 meals for free with free shipping by visiting them here: www.blueapron.com/boss Audible - Get a 30-day trial and a free audio book when you visit them here: www.audible.com/boss Casper - Get $50 off any mattress when you visit them here: www.casper.com/boss Zip Recruiter - Learn how to hire smarter and browse the most extensive job boards here: www.Ziprecruiter.com/boss Pitney Bowes - Get a 90-day free trial when you visit them here: www.pb.com/Boss We'd like to hear from you. Find us on Twitter @IHateMyBossShow, email iHateMyBoss@wondery.com or give us a call at 424-224-5711 and definitely complete a quick survey at www.wondery.com/survey.
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  • Call me, beep me, if you want to reach me...at my office line | 29

    Call me, beep me, if you want to reach me...at my office line | 29
    Oct 9 2017
    How many unread emails are currently sitting in your inbox? What about those voicemails waiting on your office phone, or those DMs on Slack, Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook...you get the point. There are so many ways to communicate with people these days, and when you merge communication technology with business, things can go a little haywire. On today's show, Liz and Larry talk about email horror stories and life before computers at work. Then Molly Fischer, Senior Editor at New York Magazine's The Cut, joins us to talk about how Slack and instant messaging is changing the contemporary office — and not entirely for the better. And we help some listeners, too! Celia's company wants her to promote their business on her LinkedIn on a weekly basis, while Raven's boss can't send a clear email to save his life. And a listener's still anxious about some angry Slack messages that showed up during a company presentation. New to I Hate My Boss? Subscribe here: https://smarturl.it/ihmb Thank you to our sponsors: Blue Apron - Get your first 3 meals for free with free shipping by visiting them here: www.blueapron.com/boss Audible - Get a 30-day trial and a free audio book when you visit them here: www.audible.com/boss Casper - Get $50 off any mattress when you visit them here: www.casper.com/boss Zip Recruiter - Learn how to hire smarter and browse the most extensive job boards here: www.Ziprecruiter.com/boss Pitney Bowes - Get a 90-day free trial when you visit them here: www.pb.com/Boss We'd like to hear from you. Find us on Twitter @IHateMyBossShow, email iHateMyBoss@wondery.com or give us a call at 424-224-5711 and definitely complete a quick survey at www.wondery.com/survey.
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  • What to do when it's time to move on | 28

    What to do when it's time to move on | 28
    Oct 2 2017
    Last week, Liz and Larry went over their strategies for quitting a job in the best way possible; however, even when one is armed with all that good good knowledge, there are still so many weird things that can happen when you leave a job (voluntarily or otherwise). So on today's episode, our sages help out some listeners who are on the fence about quitting, or whose exits didn't go quite as planned. First, an employee's unsatisfied after falling off their boss's radar when they began working remotely, and Mark's in hot water with his current boss due to an automated job site snafu (not ZipRecruiter, don't worry!). Then, Laurel's management is keeping her in the dark while they restructure her role, and Ren's company wants her to lie about why she was let go. And one manager's worried that he'll "break up the band" when he leaves his team for a new gig. New to I Hate My Boss? Subscribe here: https://smarturl.it/ihmb Thank you to our sponsors: Blue Apron - Get your first 3 meals for free with free shipping by visiting them here: www.blueapron.com/boss Audible - Get a 30-day trial and a free audio book when you visit them here: www.audible.com/boss Casper - Get $50 off any mattress when you visit them here: www.casper.com/boss Zip Recruiter - Learn how to hire smarter and browse the most extensive job boards here: www.Ziprecruiter.com/boss Pitney Bowes - Get a 90-day free trial when you visit them here: www.pb.com/Boss We'd like to hear from you. Find us on Twitter @IHateMyBossShow, email iHateMyBoss@wondery.com or give us a call at 424-224-5711 and definitely complete a quick survey at www.wondery.com/survey.
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  • Quitting, burnout, and creeping joylessness | 27

    Quitting, burnout, and creeping joylessness | 27
    Sep 25 2017
    Sometimes, there’s no better feeling than walking into your boss’s office and quitting your job. But quitting can also be really difficult, because there are plenty of pitfalls that can occur as you transition out of a job. So on today’s show, Liz and Larry go over the dos and don’ts of quitting (do: be gracious and stick to one story, don’t: stay too long after you’ve announced you’re leaving). Then, our sages tackle burnout, a growing issue in the workplace that makes people leave jobs they might’ve otherwise greatly enjoyed. And Penn & Pencil’s rumored demise creates chaos — and solidarity — in the agency. To hear more about Ariana Huffington’s life-changing experience with burnout, head over to Audible.com/boss for a free 30-day trial and look for her book “Thrive” New to I Hate My Boss? Subscribe here: https://smarturl.it/ihmb Thank you to our sponsors: Blue Apron - Get your first 3 meals for free with free shipping by visiting them here: www.blueapron.com/boss Audible - Get a 30-day trial and a free audio book when you visit them here: www.audible.com/boss Casper - Get $50 off any mattress when you visit them here: www.casper.com/boss Zip Recruiter - Learn how to hire smarter and browse the most extensive job boards here: www.Ziprecruiter.com/boss Pitney Bowes - Get a 90-day free trial when you visit them here: www.pb.com/Boss We'd like to hear from you. Find us on Twitter @IHateMyBossShow, email iHateMyBoss@wondery.com or give us a call at 424-224-5711 and definitely complete a quick survey at www.wondery.com/survey.
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  • Does everything have to be a competition? | 26

    Does everything have to be a competition? | 26
    Sep 18 2017
    Okay, obviously the answer is “no.” But people can get super competitive about ultimately trivial things, especially at work, so it’s time for Liz and Larry’s sage advice for people who are dealing with aggressively competitive coworkers. Johnny’s boss accidentally created an intra-office contest during a reorganization, and Johnny wants to know how to stop it, while Tori’s jealous coworker is ruining a great new job. Then we answer some questions about one of the many negative consequences of overly-competitive offices: burnout. Anxious to Succeed is, well, anxious to make their first major project a success, but their obsession is quickly becoming a problem, and Anonymously Stuck is considering leaving a career they’re good at, just because they’re sick of competing for sales and promotions. In this episode, Liz recommended the book “What Got You Here Won’t Get You There: How Successful People Become Even More Successful,” by Marshall Goldsmith, and you can listen to it for free with a free 30-day trial at Audible. Just head over to Audible.com/Boss New to I Hate My Boss? Subscribe here: https://smarturl.it/ihmb Thank you to our sponsors: Blue Apron - Get your first 3 meals for free with free shipping by visiting them here: www.blueapron.com/boss Audible - Get a 30-day trial and a free audio book when you visit them here: www.audible.com/boss Casper - Get $50 off any mattress when you visit them here: www.casper.com/boss Zip Recruiter - Learn how to hire smarter and browse the most extensive job boards here: www.Ziprecruiter.com/boss Pitney Bowes - Get a 90-day free trial when you visit them here: www.pb.com/Boss We'd like to hear from you. Find us on Twitter @IHateMyBossShow, email iHateMyBoss@wondery.com or give us a call at 424-224-5711 and definitely complete a quick survey at www.wondery.com/survey.
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  • My favorite Type | 25

    My favorite Type | 25
    Sep 11 2017
    It might not always be a conscious decision, but people definitely play favorites at work, especially when there's intra-office competition involved. So on today's episode, Liz and Larry cover all the bases on workplace favoritism, from the steps you can take when you're not your boss's favorite, to the variety of drawbacks it can have on your business. Then, our very own Larry Seal walks us through the Myers-Briggs Personality Test, which can teach colleagues how to work better with everyone in the office (it also reveals a surprising link between Liz and Celine Dion). And a job opening at Penn & Pencil sparks some heated competition between coworkers, especially when management begins to get involved. Take the test to find your Myers-Briggs type right here: https://www.16personalities.com/free-personality-test Plus, more tips on dealing with favoritism in the workplace: https://hbr.org/2016/06/what-to-do-when-your-boss-has-a-favorite-and-its-not-you New to I Hate My Boss? Subscribe here: https://smarturl.it/ihmb Thank you to our sponsors: Blue Apron - Get your first 3 meals for free with free shipping by visiting them here: www.blueapron.com/boss Audible - Get a 30-day trial and a free audio book when you visit them here: www.audible.com/boss Casper - Get $50 off any mattress when you visit them here: www.casper.com/boss Zip Recruiter - Learn how to hire smarter and browse the most extensive job boards here: www.Ziprecruiter.com/boss Pitney Bowes - Get a 90-day free trial when you visit them here: www.pb.com/Boss We'd like to hear from you. Find us on Twitter @IHateMyBossShow, email iHateMyBoss@wondery.com or give us a call at 424-224-5711 and definitely complete a quick survey at www.wondery.com/survey.
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