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The Lonely Office

The Lonely Office

Welcome to The Lonely Office, an award-winning podcast about making sense of the increasingly blurry line between work and life, brought to you by Glassdoor. We tackle real workplace stories from anonymous firsthand accounts—job ghosting, the truth behind unlimited PTO, nightmare bosses—and share insider advice on layoffs, severance, negotiations, and career moves. From candidates vaping in interviews to employees fired over free speech, we cover the wild reality of modern jobs. Whether you’re

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29:15

How Much of Your Self Do You Bring to Work?

The Lonely Office ·

2023/04/27

Just be yourself, they say. But not that self. In a culture that preaches authenticity one day and cancels you the next, how do you know how much of your personality and selfhood to reveal in a professional setting? On this episode, we talk about the risks and rewards of bringing your full self to work—and whether the whole concept is a carryover from a bygone era.

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37:21

Your Next Coworker Might Be ChatGPT

The Lonely Office ·

2023/04/13

With artificial intelligence becoming more intelligent by the hour, who will lose their jobs first? Where will they go? And is this a case for universal basic income? On this episode, joined by comedian and writer Azhar Usman, we follow the rapid rise of AI to its professional, social, and ethical conclusions.

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45:37

Boomers Vs. Millennials in the Workplace

The Lonely Office ·

2023/04/04

Are the younger generations really coddled and entitled, or is this just a classic case of “OK Boomer”? When it comes to workplace attitudes, there’s a clear generational divide. In this episode, we’re joined by beloved guest Leah Ova to unpack these stereotypes—and how remote work might be making everything worse.

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37:37

Is Unlimited PTO a Scam?

The Lonely Office ·

2023/03/22

Unlimited vacation is often lauded as a workplace perk, but who does it actually benefit? On this episode, we’re joined by marketer and content creator Leah Ova to discuss why employers might be incentivized to adopt unlimited PTO policies—and why employees might be getting the short end of the stick.

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27:21

How Much Should I Care about My Job?

The Lonely Office ·

2023/03/15

What should be the reward of a job well done? A sense of purpose? A round of applause? A box of pretzels? This week, we’re joined by comedian Azhar Usman and content creator Leah Ova to debate the full spectrum of how we might feel about our work—from meaningful to meaningless.

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29:13

When’s a Good Time to Tell the Boss I’m Pregnant?

The Lonely Office ·

2023/03/10

Pregnancy, disabilities, age—when it comes to sharing sensitive personal information in a professional setting, where do we draw the line? On this episode, we’re joined by motherhood content creator Leah Ova to discuss the reasons why expecting women in the workplace may or may not want to disclose their pregnancy during the interview process.

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36:45

To ChatGPT for Work, or Not to ChatGPT

The Lonely Office ·

2023/03/07

Is ChatGPT a powerful tool to augment our work, or is it a weapon of capitalism on the verge of taking our jobs? We’re joined by startup advisor Rusty Rueff this week to debate the merit of AI tools like ChatGPT from all sides—from their innumerable benefits to unintended consequences.

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52:18

Just Hire Me, or Don’t

The Lonely Office ·

2023/02/16

A horror story for the remote work era: going through endless rounds of interviews, wondering whether you’ve wasted your time. This week, we debate the risks and merits of a lengthy interview process, getting caught in the crosshairs of a company’s misaligned objectives, and whether it’s all a sign to get out of the corporate matrix. We’re also joined by special guest Azhar Usman, comedian and writer on the Hulu show, Ramy.

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