All Other Business
A humorous take on life in the corporate world.
Episodes (20)
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Episode 24 - Change
Episode 24 - Change
Published: 10 Jul 2017 Duration: 22:53Since we’ve been absent for a while, we thought we’d catch up on the changes in our personal and professional lives. The only thing that we can count on is that change is inevitable. Except when it comes to our luck. That’s ALWAYS bad.Since we’ve been absent for a while, we thought we’d catch up on the changes in our personal and professional lives. The only thing that we can count on is that change is inevitable. Except when it comes to our luck. That’s ALWAYS bad.
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Episode 23 - Finding It
Episode 23 - Finding It
Published: 18 Jul 2016 Duration: 33:57How, exactly, does one go about finding a job? Classifieds, websites, recruiters, networking - it can all be overwhelming. We share our experiences and give some advice on the all-important topic of writing a resume. Remember - it repres... Read more →How, exactly, does one go about finding a job? Classifieds, websites, recruiters, networking - it can all be overwhelming. We share our experiences and give some advice on the all-important topic of writing a resume. Remember - it repres... Read more →
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Episode 22 - Outta Here
Episode 22 - Outta Here
Published: 18 Apr 2016 Duration: 24:30When do you know it's time to leave? We talk about some of the reasons we decided to quit jobs - crazy bosses, lack of opportunity, too much stress. In some cases, the decision was not ours to make. We also discuss the aftermath of leavi... Read more →When do you know it's time to leave? We talk about some of the reasons we decided to quit jobs - crazy bosses, lack of opportunity, too much stress. In some cases, the decision was not ours to make. We also discuss the aftermath of leavi... Read more →
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Episode 21 - Losing It
Episode 21 - Losing It
Published: 29 Feb 2016 Duration: 20:46Let's face it - losing stuff is no fun, whether you're at the office or not. We talk about some of the things we've 'misplaced' (both small and large) and discuss the five stages of loss.Let's face it - losing stuff is no fun, whether you're at the office or not. We talk about some of the things we've 'misplaced' (both small and large) and discuss the five stages of loss.
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Episode 20 - Welcome
Episode 20 - Welcome
Published: 25 Jan 2016 Duration: 21:29Ah, the first day at a new job. Everyone has experienced that unique combination of terror and excitement. Were you as welcomed as you'd hoped you'd be? We weren't.Ah, the first day at a new job. Everyone has experienced that unique combination of terror and excitement. Were you as welcomed as you'd hoped you'd be? We weren't.
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Episode 19 - Getting Started
Episode 19 - Getting Started
Published: 30 Nov 2015 Duration: 23:08Believe it or not, we weren't always the mavericks of industry that we are today. Everyone has to start somewhere. We regale you with stories from our early employment experiences and discuss what we learned and what we wish we hadn't!Believe it or not, we weren't always the mavericks of industry that we are today. Everyone has to start somewhere. We regale you with stories from our early employment experiences and discuss what we learned and what we wish we hadn't!
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Episode 18 - Fan Mail
Episode 18 - Fan Mail
Published: 26 Oct 2015 Duration: 13:44We thought we should take the time to read some fan mail and give our listeners a chance to hear the feedback we've been getting. The emails are so unbelievable, it's almost as though they aren't real.We thought we should take the time to read some fan mail and give our listeners a chance to hear the feedback we've been getting. The emails are so unbelievable, it's almost as though they aren't real.
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Episode 17 - Dream Job
Episode 17 - Dream Job
Published: 10 Aug 2015 Duration: 15:17If you could do anything you wanted and get paid for it, what would you do? We try to describe our dream jobs. Believe it or not, it's not as easy as it sounds! Supergirl makes her return, flying in unexpectedly to save the day. We also... Read more →If you could do anything you wanted and get paid for it, what would you do? We try to describe our dream jobs. Believe it or not, it's not as easy as it sounds! Supergirl makes her return, flying in unexpectedly to save the day. We also... Read more →
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Episode 16 - Traveling
Episode 16 - Traveling
Published: 15 Jun 2015 Duration: 18:28Ah, business travel. Send us on the road, and strange things happen.Ah, business travel. Send us on the road, and strange things happen.
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Episode 15 - Tact
Episode 15 - Tact
Published: 13 Apr 2015 Duration: 18:13Are you charming or alarming? Does it even matter? We discuss whether it's better to be tactful or to just say exactly what's on your mind. You can probably already guess where we land on the subject.Are you charming or alarming? Does it even matter? We discuss whether it's better to be tactful or to just say exactly what's on your mind. You can probably already guess where we land on the subject.
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Episode 14 - Sfortunato
Episode 14 - Sfortunato
Published: 16 Feb 2015 Duration: 15:56Bad luck - it seems to follow us wherever we go. The Italians call it 'sfortunato.' We take a break from the office to discuss how nothing ever seems to go right for us. Can you relate?Bad luck - it seems to follow us wherever we go. The Italians call it 'sfortunato.' We take a break from the office to discuss how nothing ever seems to go right for us. Can you relate?
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Episode 13 - Managing
Episode 13 - Managing
Published: 27 Jan 2015 Duration: 21:46Think it's fun to be the boss? Think again. Being a manager might be a hoot if it weren't for...well... employees.Think it's fun to be the boss? Think again. Being a manager might be a hoot if it weren't for...well... employees.
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Episode 12 - Technology
Episode 12 - Technology
Published: 5 Jan 2015 Duration: 21:29Technology. It's meant to help us - but does it really? We discuss some of the challenges with the wired workplace. And when we realize that everything we do is monitored, paranoia sets in.Technology. It's meant to help us - but does it really? We discuss some of the challenges with the wired workplace. And when we realize that everything we do is monitored, paranoia sets in.
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Episode 11 - Bosses
Episode 11 - Bosses
Published: 15 Dec 2014 Duration: 23:45Unless you work for yourself, you have to answer to someone. Listen in as we discuss our experiences with our bosses. And for the first time, we have a couple guests on the show to offer their own unique perspectives.Unless you work for yourself, you have to answer to someone. Listen in as we discuss our experiences with our bosses. And for the first time, we have a couple guests on the show to offer their own unique perspectives.
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Episode 10 - Commuting
Episode 10 - Commuting
Published: 11 Nov 2014 Duration: 22:12Don't you just love commuting? We discuss the annoying habits of our fellow travelers, train delays, coping strategies, and the pitfalls of telecommuting. Listen to this one on your way to work!Don't you just love commuting? We discuss the annoying habits of our fellow travelers, train delays, coping strategies, and the pitfalls of telecommuting. Listen to this one on your way to work!
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Episode 9 - Bureaucracy
Episode 9 - Bureaucracy
Published: 29 Sep 2014 Duration: 18:59Why is it so hard to get things done in the corporate world? Seems as though some policies - and people - exist only to make our lives more difficult.Why is it so hard to get things done in the corporate world? Seems as though some policies - and people - exist only to make our lives more difficult.
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Episode 8 - Politics
Episode 8 - Politics
Published: 9 Sep 2014 Duration: 18:35Office politics - we're just not very good at them. We discuss being out-maneuvered, saying the wrong things to the wrong people, and how it is that some folks never seem to suffer consequences.Office politics - we're just not very good at them. We discuss being out-maneuvered, saying the wrong things to the wrong people, and how it is that some folks never seem to suffer consequences.
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Episode 7 - Interviews
Episode 7 - Interviews
Published: 19 Aug 2014 Duration: 20:15It's time for that most dreaded of topics - interviewing! No matter which side of the table you're on, it can be a nerve-wracking experience. ...It's time for that most dreaded of topics - interviewing! No matter which side of the table you're on, it can be a nerve-wracking experience. ...
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Episode 6 - Go Time
Episode 6 - Go Time
Published: 29 Jul 2014 Duration: 14:33From the Executive Suite to the mail room, the bathroom is the great equalizer. How can you take your colleagues seriously once you know what goes on in there? And heaven forbid that you forget the entry code in a panic. It's a nasty sub... Read more →From the Executive Suite to the mail room, the bathroom is the great equalizer. How can you take your colleagues seriously once you know what goes on in there? And heaven forbid that you forget the entry code in a panic. It's a nasty sub... Read more →
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Episode 5 - Extracurriculars
Episode 5 - Extracurriculars
Published: 15 Jul 2014 Duration: 17:48Luncheons, office parties and endless collections for life events and charitable causes. You need a raise just to pay for all this crap!Luncheons, office parties and endless collections for life events and charitable causes. You need a raise just to pay for all this crap!