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Compensation & Remote Work vs Compensation & In Office Work May 27, 2024

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What we talked about on this episode:

This episode was inspired by a TT video I saw where someone shared their remote compensation, hybrid comp, and in-office comp expectations.

It was said they ask for $20k more for in-office jobs and the person dueting it seemed shocked.

My response was good for them BUT that’s it?

Let’s talk about it.

Should you have different compensation expectations for a remote job vs a job you would be required to go into the office?

For simple math.

Let’s say your hourly rate is $40/hour.

Your commute:

1 hour per day, 30 minutes each way.

$40 x 5 x 50 weeks per year

= $10,000

15 miles each way, so that’s 30 miles per day round trip.

30 x 5 x 50 = 7500 miles you’re putting on your car each year.

The federal mileage rate right now is $.67/mile and at 7,500 miles we are looking at:

$5,025

Time and mileage just for your commute is now at:

$15,025 per year

Food:

Buy lunch 2x a week and bring lunch 3x a week

$10, which is conservative for a meal these days

$10 x 2 per week x 50 weeks per year

=1,000 extra on food

Between commute and food, we are now at $16,025

Clothes:

Unless you can wear the same shit you can at home, in the office, you have to account for additional clothing expenses.

Let’s say $2,000 a year on the lowest end.

Now we are at $18,025 just in expenses for commute, food, and clothing.

We haven’t factored anything in for the inconvenience. These are simply expenses.

Truly, do the math.

What makes sense?

Hybrid = I’d do 75% of whatever the in-office number you come to is.

If companies are hell-bent on getting people back into the office, awesome, compensate accordingly.

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WTF Does All The Office Lingo Mean (Also can we just stop)? May 13, 2024

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What we talked about on this episode:

Let’s take this offline: discuss it later and/or in a different setting
Touch base: briefly connect or update on a topic
Put a pin in it: postpone or temporarily set aside a discussion
Think outside the box: consider unconventional or creative ideas
Circle back: Return to topic later for further discussion
Low-hanging fruit: Easily achievable or readily available tasks.
Get the ball rolling: Start a process or initiate an activity.
Move the needle: Make a significant impact or achieve progress.
Buy-in: Gain agreement or approval from others.
Close the loop: Complete a task or finalize a discussion.
Ping me: Contact me or send me a message.
Bandwidth: Capacity or availability to take on additional tasks.
Hit the ground running: Start a project or task quickly and efficiently.
Paradigm shift: Fundamental change in thinking or approach.
Out of the loop: Unaware of information or not included in discussions.
Play hardball: Adopt a tough or uncompromising approach.
Push the envelope: Challenge limits or try new and innovative approaches.
Put lipstick on a pig: Attempt to make something unattractive appear better than it is.
Running it up the flagpole: Presenting an idea for consideration or feedback.
Table that for now: Postpone discussion until later.
Under the radar: Happening without attracting attention or going unnoticed.

If someone hits you with one, ask clarifying questions!

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The Importance Of and Strategies For Self Promotion Apr 29, 2024

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Note: I hooked up the Shure mic wrong LOL this NOT an accurate sound quality, it is however the quality of a MacBook Air hahahaha

Marketing Talk: Learn - Grow - Thrive Podcast Link

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We are written, produced, hosted and edited by Stephanie Dennis

You’re awesome!! Go be your amazing self today!!!

Notes:

Most of us are not comfortable with self-promotion

That said, most of us do indeed need to leverage this skill

Whether in the workplace, for a business, or podcast, or social channels, etc.

Definition:

Dictionary.com

The action of promoting or publicizing oneself

What self-promotion is not?

Bragging

Huge difference between hey we made a new podcast episode vs we have the best podcast ever

Why is self-promotion important in our careers? AKA benefits to doing it

Promotion opportunities
Credibility
Personal branding
Builds confidence
Professional (and probably personal) growth
Gives you a leg up AKA a competitive edge
Career or job satisfaction
Build/rebuild your reputation
Increase visibility
Networking
Career development
Recognition
Develop leadership skills
Help overcome gender and/or diversity biases
Increased motivation
Puts your achievements center stage
Proves your value
Sets you up to be seen as a SME
Puts you in a position to take control of your career
Lead by example (fosters culture and can share other people's achievements too)

Tips/tools/techniques and resources

Be real and authentic
Set goals
Estbalish your version of EVP (employer value proposition) so EVP - employee value prop (AKA unique selling prop, AKA why you're a badass)
Start with what you know (current role, skills, knowledge
Network
Create a personal brand (portfolio if it applies)
Leverage social platforms
Seek feedback from team and others
Create a website
Design on brand (Canva, adobe)
Create content
Become a speaker
Refine your storytelling skills (people relate to stories)
Apply for awards
Get your read on
Leverage online courses
Seek out a mentor

Don't list:

Be fake
Lie/embellish
Be arrogant
Be selfish
Dismiss ethical issues
Ignore feedback
Over so it
Be greedy
Put all your eggs in the self-promotion basket

Why You Should Be A Lifelong Learner + Benefits & Resources Apr 15, 2024

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Note: I hooked up the Shure mic wrong LOL this NOT an accurate sound quality, it is however the quality of a MacBook Air hahahaha

Being a lifelong learner is so critical in today's society.

We are surrounded by constant change and we have to be able to learn and adapt to those changes

If we think about jobs that used to be relevant but are no longer:

Lamplighter (1900)
Switchboard operators (1975-1980)
Camera film developers (1990s)
Life operators (1970ish)
Milkman (1990s)
Video store operator (1995-2000)

Dictonary.com

The provision or use of both formal and informal learning opportunities throughout people's lives in order to foster the continuous development and improvement of the knowledge and skills needed for employment and personal fulfillment

So it's not just going to school or attending college

It's a commitment to not stop learning

Benefits of being a lifelong learner:

Leadership development
Career advancement
Side gig opportunities
Keep your mind sharp
Stronger communication
Adaptability
Personal growth
Confidence
Health and wellness
Stay up to date
Networking opportunities
Fulfillment
Motivating
Help create new goals
Enjoyment
Exploring new passions or interests
Innovation
Job security
Develop critical thinking skills
Avoiding getting bored

How it can keep you relevant in your field:

Current knowledge
Career advancements
Develop/deepen problem solving skills
Networking
Professional growth
Future readiness / preparing for future changes
Adaptability
Increased confidence
Increased job security
Proactive
Sharpen your skills
Innovation
Global perspective

Resources:

Online courses (Coursera (EdX, Udemy, Massive open online courses MOOCs, MIT opencourseware)
Podcasts
YouTube
Blogs / websites
Libraries - physical and digital
Museums
TEDtalks
Open educational resources (Openstax)
Digital archives
Language education (Duolingo)
Coding (CodeAcademy)
DIY (YouTube, pinterest, wikihow )
Online forums (Reddit)
Social Media
Kids - learning platforms (abcmouse)
Books

Create A Plan Of Action

Set goals

Decide on your preferences

Online, in person, etc.

Create a list of subjects/topics

Schedule time

Track status

Ask for accountability help if you need it

Use all your resources

Learn

Practice and play

Debrief - what went well / not well / change

Make it continuous

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome Apr 01, 2024

Show notes

Note: I hooked up the Shure mic wrong LOL this NOT an accurate sound quality, it is however the quality of a MacBook Air hahahaha

Marketing Talk: Learn - Grow - Thrive Podcast Link

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We are written, produced, hosted and edited by Stephanie Dennis

You’re awesome!! Go be your amazing self today!!!

Notes:

Dictonary.com

The persistent inability to believe that one's success is deserved or has been legitimately achieved as a result of one's own effort or skills

Imposter Syndrome is very prevalent in the workplace

The why isn't always going to be clear

Every person is a human, all humans think differently, have different pasts, different traumas, different work experiences, different school experiences, etc.

Signs of imposter syndrome:

Self-doubt
Self-sabotage
Perfectionism
Difficulty accepting praise
Negative self talk
Constantly comparing yourself to others
Overachieving
Fear of failure
Minimizing your success
Fear you won't live up to expectations
Burnout
Workaholic - too many hours
Minimize your brilliance
Constant need for external validation
Lacking confidence
Difficulty dealing with pressure
Anxiety
Feeling like you're not good enough
Distrust or ignoring your intuition
You're the best of worst, no middle ground
Not applying to jobs despite being qualified

What causes imposter syndrome?

A lot of things can cause us to get imposter syndrome

A few examples:

School or work pressure
Childhood experiences (constantly being criticized)
Perfectionism
Mental health status - bad week
Mental health disorders (examples: OCD, Anxiety)
Success - achieved it but feel you don't deserve it
Personality traits
Lack of diversity and representation
Major life changes
Societal expectations

I've personally struggled with imposter syndrome many times.

Sometimes it's a phase of life that it something I had to work through for extended periods of time (Example - layoff )

Others it may pop up quickly and temporarily (Example - working on website)

How can imposter syndrome impact your career?

Work-life balance problems
Burnout
Missed opportunities
Trash communication
Lack of career progression
Decreased career satisfaction
Fear of failure (analysis paralysis)
Lack of self-development or motivation to do any
Procrastination
Confidence takes a hit

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

Own it / acknowledge it
Talk about it
Retrain your mind (correct self-doubting thoughts, turn them into affirmations and keep repeating them)
Ask for help/support
Learn to accept praise
Take time for mindfulness and / or meditation
Set realistic goals
Learn to be flexible (goals, perfectionism)
Learn new skills
May want or need to get help from a counselor or therapist, etc.
Facts vs feelings (great review vs feeling like you're not doing enough)
Embrace failure and the lessons it brings
Remind yourself of whats important to you
Recognize and stop the spiral
Talk to yourself how you'd talk to your best friend (kindness, compassion)