Welcome to The Lonely Office: a podcast about the increasingly blurry line between work and life, brought to you by Glassdoor. We discuss topics based on real stories sourced firsthand from anonymous conversations: like the rise of job ghosting, why unlimited PTO is a scam, and how to handle a nightmare boss. We also provide insider advice on navigating layoffs while negotiating severance, and cover outrageous work stories like candidates vaping during interviewees or employees getting fired for free speech at work. You don’t need to brave the professional world alone, so join us and listen...
Remember when delegation meant sharing the workload, not abandoning ship? When Zoe, the intern, found a critical company audit on her desk, with no boss in sight and only "Ask ChatGPT" as guidance, she knew something was wrong.
From absentee managers to entry-level employees running entire...
Published 11/27/24
Remember when getting a promotion was a good thing? This week, Ellie was offered a better title and salary, she did the unthinkable—she turned it down. And she’s not the only one. 30% of today’s workers quit within a month of promotion.
From endless Zoom calls to "forced fun" events, we explore...
Published 11/20/24