Episode 20: The Jobs That Broke Us (And Why We’re Weirdly Grateful Now)

Career rejection, being underestimated, and refusing to go quietly into midlifeThis episode of The Sage Stage was recorded on the opening night of The 39 Steps, powered by exhaustion, theatre adrenaline, and zero tolerance for bullshit. From jobs that stabbed us in the back to careers that never materialized the way we were promised, we get honest about rejection, resilience, and why “security” might’ve ruined us anyway.Spoiler: we swear. We laugh. We spiral a little. And somehow land on joy.If you’ve ever been passed over, blindsided, or told “we went in a different direction” while you were literally doing the job—this one’s for you.🎧 Listen if you’re…Rebuilding your identity after a career disappointmentTired of being underestimated because you’re joyful or creativeRethinking work, success, and security after 40Wondering what the hell you’re doing—and why it still mattersWe’re just getting started here on The Sage Stage.More conversations. More theatre. More truth.And yes—eventually, a writers’ retreat (wild ride included).Follow, subscribe, and come sit with us.We’re tired. We’re honest. And we’re not done yet.