About this podcast
A podcast that humorously discusses the challenges of being laid off, toxic work culture, and its impact on everyday life
Episodes
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- Announcement! · 1 min · Episode 34The 3 Laid Off Ladies are taking a break to regroup and recharge. We will be back soon!
- Cookie Cutter Shark · 35 min · Episode 33In this episode, Olivia and Cam discuss recent Boston Globe articles regarding a small non-profit health insurance company who is running out of money, even after laying off…
- The Approach · 38 min · Episode 32Olivia and Cam discuss a recent conversation that Cam had on LinkedIn with a career coach. Per usual, things took a sharp left turn.
- What Would You Do? · 27 min · Episode 31In this episode, Olivia and Cam unpack the recent news that UnitedHealthcare is offering buyouts to a portion of its workforce. Constantino, A., Capoot, A. (19, February 2025)…
- Coffee Break: True Crime Benders · 38 min · Episode 30Olivia and Cam take another break from the business world and talk true crime documentaries. Documentaries Discussed: American Murder: Gabby Petito Dahmer There's Something Wrong…
- Meet Me in The Middle · 29 min · Episode 29In this episode, Olivia and Cam discuss how Amazon is eliminating middle management, which could result in a savings up to $3.6 billion. Shibu, S. (30, January 2025). 'I Hate…
- Counting Sheep · 28 min · Episode 28In this episode, Olivia and Cam discuss a survey about what CEOs are most worried about in 2025, with a trade war and recession on top of the list. The Conference Board (13…
- Proceed With Caution · 30 min · Episode 27In this episode, Olivia and Cam discuss the growing distrust between employers and their CEOs. Despite CEOs being at the top of the organizational hierarchy, recent trends show a…
- French Fry Fiasco · 30 min · Episode 26Coffee Break Episode: Olivia and Cam put business aside again for this episode and Cam tells her disaster skiing story.
- Imagine That · 30 min · Episode 25In this podcast episode, Olivia and Cam dive into what would make an ideal, productive, and comfortable working environment for them. And of course, the conversation eventually…
- Caught By The Catfish · 28 min · Episode 23In this episode, Olivia and Cam discuss an article from Teen Vogue that uncovers the story of a corporate catfish—an individual who exposed the stark racial disparities in job…
- The Rundown · 28 min · Episode 22In this episode, Olivia and Cam provide an update to Amazon's return to the office mandate and its effect on other companies, in addition to an update on their part time jobs…
- I Am Not The Fire Marshal · 25 min · Episode 21In this episode, Olivia and Cam dive into the growing sense of detachment many employees are feeling toward the work they are being asked to do. Liu, J. (2024, December 19)…
- Check Your Texts! · 27 min · Episode 20In this episode, Olivia and Cam dive into the controversial topic of job layoffs being communicated via text message and email Kelly, J. (2024, December 24). Layoffs Through Text…
- One Step Behind · 26 min · Episode 19In this episode Olivia and Cam discuss Olivia's recent experience with a part-time job she had really started to get excited about. However, another plot twist occurs that ends…
- BONUS: Ner Tamid (Eternal Light) · 33 min · Episode 24In this episode, Olivia and Cam discuss a LinkedIn post from an HR professional who expressed uncertainty about how to handle an employee who ended a meeting with a Nazi salute…
- Retail Rejection · 26 min · Episode 18In this episode Olivia and Cam dive into Cam's recent experience with a part-time job hunt that took an unexpected and disastrous turn…
- Big Players, Big Move · 25 min · Episode 17Olivia and Cam discuss Amazon's recent return-to-office (RTO) mandate. However, Amazon doesn't have enough physical office space to accommodate all employees. Eaton, K. (2024…
- Let The Beat Drop · 28 min · Episode 16In this episode of the podcast, Olivia and Cam take a break from their usual business-focused discussions and dive into a lighter, more personal topic: their favorite music…
- Burn, Baby, Burn · 36 min · Episode 15Olivia and Cam discuss a recent Forbes article highlighting alarming statistics: 88% of workers report experiencing burnout. Robinson, B. (2024, October 26). As colleagues are…
