Dear Work Wives

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Dear Work Wives

We’re Adrienne Dorison and Emily Doyle, boss/employee turned bffs, and we’ve spent the last 5 years working with 1000s of entrepreneurs to transform their operations through efficiency. Along the way we’ve learned that too many businesses have cultures that suck and don’t even realize it!DWW was born of the necessity to create space for bosses & team members alike to share their struggles, ask for advice, or blow off steam!Join us every Tuesday for real-life horror stories and ideas to create more joyful, trusting, and engaging workplaces. Submit your story at www.dearworkwives.com

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    59. The Update We've All Been Waiting For

    Welcome Back, Work Wives... do you have a minute? After our episode last week, and some direct but honest conversations between us, we have a brief update on our plans for the Dear Work Wives podcast. TLDR: We're taking a little pause. We're NOT done talking about toxic work cultures, but we need a breather to strategize how to have these conversations most effectively. So we won't see you next Tuesday, but we'll be back! In the meantime, be sure to submit all of your stories at www.dearworkwives.com!

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    58. Inside A Surprise Dear Work Wives 1:1 Meeting

    Welcome back, Work Wives! We're throwing the entire script in the trash for this episode, and instead, you're going to sit in for an impromptu 1:1 meeting between us about the future of Dear Work Wives, and our own working dynamics lately. If you're curious about our Dear Work Wives discussion... skip to 19:52. If you want to watch us resolve a conflict LIVE and completely unplanned, skip to 27:39. And if you really want to watch us get to the root of why this call went slightly sideways, jump to 40:36 We've never aired anything like this episode, so it's fitting it's also the one where we're discussing the future of the podcast! Be sure to let us know what you think!

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    57. The Role of Managers in Employee Mental Health

    Welcome back, Work Wives! We start this episode by discussing this article from Fast Company based on survey results from Headspace that outlines why and how workplace stress is leading to more and more divorces for Gen-X. Today's stories stay on the theme of how work impacts your home life: Should you tell your brand new boss that your parent just died even if you aren't looking for bereavement time? (32:00) Advice for changing careers after having children. (37:13) Our thoughts on whether it's possible to find a high-paying job with low stress and lots of flexibility? (43:29) If you have your own work stories to share with us please submit them at www.dearworkwives.com, and don't forget to subscribe and share!

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    56. Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

    Welcome back, Work Wives! Adrienne is filling us in on why she wants to be the #2 girl in the group today as she attempts to juggle a full workload without childcare. Today's stories: Should you confront a coworker who lied to your supervisor and threw you under the bus? (18:15) Advice for coping with imposter syndrome in your professional life. (12:57) Dealing with a boss who wants their remote employee to send hourly updates! (27:21) If you want to learn more about working with us in the How To CEO program, visit www.learnhowtoceo.com! If you have your own work stories to share with us please submit them at www.dearworkwives.com, and don't forget to subscribe and share!

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    55. How To CEO

    Welcome back, Work Wives! Remember at the end of last year when Adrienne said she wanted to get back into journaling? Yeah... neither did she! But it made for some good laughs about goal-setting at the top of the episode. Today's stories: How to keep your cool as a leader when your team seemingly won't follow processes. (11:31) How to have tough conversations, especially when you've been avoiding problems for a long time. (21:36) Advice for dealing with people with a "you're not my boss" attitude. (28:48) If you're interested in learning more about working with us in the How To CEO program, visit www.learnhowtoceo.com! If you have your own stories to share with us please submit them at www.dearworkwives.com, and don't forget to subscribe and share!

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    54. Get Us Out Of This Funk!

    Welcome back, Work Wives! Not going to lie, the post-vacation blues + a heavy workload have put us in a FUNK today, but maybe talking about the dramas and misfortunes of others will make us feel better... right? Today's stories: How to move forward after getting busted constantly being on your phone (08:24) A manager who freaked out over a task being completed 40 minutes after the due date (19:12) Tips for transitioning from entrepreneurship to becoming an employee (27:59) Plus a little bonus chitchat at the end of the episode about a parenting hack we're both excited to try! If you have your own stories to share with us please submit them at www.dearworkwives.com, and don't forget to subscribe and share!

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    53. Yay or Nay on These Workplace Policies?

    Welcome back, Work Wives! We're celebrating Adrienne's birthday today by trying to find things. to disagree about, like: "Video On" policies for remote teams (02:08) Quitting your job because you don't align with the values of your leaders. (13:41) Comparing your current team to past employees (22:18) Workplace uniform policies (25:59) You'll have to listen to the episode to see if we managed to disagree about anything, and if you have your own stories to share with us please submit them at www.dearworkwives.com Also, if you want to learn more about the adult summer camp we're hosting this October visit www.campclockwork.com for more details!

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    52. This Meeting Could NOT Have Been An Email

    This meeting is now in progress, Work Wives, and I promise it could not have been an email! Today we're talking about the good, bad, (and ugly) when it comes to meetings. And we also have 4 stories for you: 1) A boss that schedules "urgent" meetings just minutes before lunch and the end of the day. (23:06) 2) A director who uses meetings as a task management system. (29:00) 3) An employee who is self-conscious about not having anything to contribute during a meeting. (31:52) 4) A COO who wants a manager to record and share all of their 1:1's with their direct reports. (35:32) If you liked what you heard today, please be sure to give us a follow and share this episode with a friend! If you have your own horror story to share, we are always looking for submissions at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.dearworkwives.com

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    51. Why a Lack of Communication Leads to Workplace Chaos

    Welcome back, Work Wives! We start off discussing a TikTok that broke both of our hearts and take a quick detour to discuss some Bravo Drama that's been taking up way too much space in our brains. Our theme in this episode is communication. We talk about: 1) An irritating boss who keeps delegating tasks and then taking them back in less than a day (24:11) 2) Some drama after a team member ghosted on their team and dropped the ball (32:40) 3) How to better handle a boss who won't train their team member in the way they're requesting to be trained (42:48) If you liked what you heard today, please be sure to give us a follow and share this episode with a friend! If you have your own horror story to share, we are always looking for submissions at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.dearworkwives.com

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    50. Is Unlimited PTO A Trap?

    Welcome to our 50th episode, Work Wives!! Today we're talking allllll about PTO (paid time off), a very hot topic these days with the growing popularity of unlimited PTO. Today's 3 stories: 1) A boss with unreasonable demands refusing to approve a time off request. (32:54) 2) Should you have to find your own coverage when you make a PTO request far enough in advance? (37:21) 3) How much time can you theoretically take when you have unlimited PTO? (40:49) If you liked what you heard today, please be sure to give us a follow and share this episode with a friend! If you have your own horror story to share, we are always looking for submissions at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.dearworkwives.com

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    49. Combating Corporate Burnout

    Welcome back, work wives! At the top of the episode, we have a lot of thoughts about "job-hunting" and "jumpy resumés" to share. Then we dive into today's 3 stories: 1) How to hold interviews for your company when you're actually miserable there. (20:50) 2) A female auto technician who had the most awkward interview with a man. (27:06) 3) How to combat corporate burnout without completely setting your life on fire in the process. (36:14) If you liked what you heard today, please be sure to give us a follow and share this episode with a friend! If you have your own horror story to share, we are always looking for submissions at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.dearworkwives.com

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    48. Hustle Culture is Dying

    Welcome back, work wives! We start today's episode by discussing the "death of hustle culture" as laid out in this article. Then we dive into today's 3 stories: 1) How to maintain your sanity and joy when life is feeling so dark and gloomy in the winter. (16:20) 2) A job interview requirement that is crossing the line. (25:24) 3) Our advice for how to talk to your boss about a pay raise when you're feeling underpaid! (Some bonus advice for Brock Purdy here!) (30:05) If you liked what you heard today, please be sure to give us a follow and share this episode with a friend! If you have your own horror story to share, we are always looking for submissions at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.dearworkwives.com

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    47. Yes, You Should Resign

    Welcome back, work wives! Today we're discussing: 1) The double-edged sword that is "unlimited time off". (15:29) 2) A toxic boss that keeps telling his employee they are terrible at their job and should resign. (25:38) 3) If you have to use your personal device to answer work emails when you aren't scheduled to work or getting paid! (29:06) If you liked what you heard today, please be sure to give us a follow and share this episode with a friend! If you have your own horror story to share, we are always looking for submissions at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.dearworkwives.com

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    46. The Mamas Don't Play

    Welcome back, work wives! We start today discussing the most recent company to find itself in a completely self-induced PR nightmare... Kyte Babe. We're also discussing: 1- An employee who is being ghosted by her manager... to the point of being removed from the team group chat! (27:38) 2- What to do when you accidentally see your co-workers trash-talking you when they share their screen. (32:02) 3- How to address your boss after they've screamed at you and called you derogatory words. (34:40) If you liked what you heard today, please be sure to give us a follow and share this episode with a friend! If you have your own horror story to share, we are always looking for submissions at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.dearworkwives.com

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    45. You CAN Tell Your Coworkers To Leave You Alone!

    Welcome back, work wives! Our favorite game is back... Workplace This or That! Do you work in silence or with music? Order or make lunch? Clean or messy desk! These never get old and we want to hear yours! We're also discussing: 1- How to deal with everyone stopping by your desk to chat all the time! (16:00) 2- Is it inappropriate to be expected to clean the office bathroom? (19:58) 3- A manager that is either acting super supportive or super suspicious? (26:25) If you liked what you heard today, please be sure to give us a follow and share this episode with a friend! If you have your own horror story to share, we are always looking for submissions at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.dearworkwives.com

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    44. Facts Not Feelings

    Welcome back, work wives! The great Boomer retirement... well boom, is right around the corner, so of course we had to start today's episode talking about what that means for the rest of us! We're also discussing: 1- How to take time off for personal emergencies at work. (17:00) 2- Whether you should address a coworker you can't trust and the best way to approach a potential conversation. (19:27) 3- Do you have to accept social media follow requests from your co-workers? (24:52) If you liked what you heard today, please be sure to give us a follow and share this episode with a friend! If you have your own horror story to share, we are always looking for submissions at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.dearworkwives.com

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    43. Is Sneaky Toxicity the Worst Kind of Toxicity?

    Welcome back, work wives! We're settling into 2024 for our second episode of the year we want to know... what's the most subtle toxic behavior you've had to endure at work? We're also discussing: 1- How to escape a manager that talks too much (27:07) 2- A salty manager who is giving their employee the cold shoulder just because they dressed nicely for a work function (33:21) 3- Best practices for how to charge your family when you do some work on the side for them. (41:22) If you liked what you heard today, please be sure to give us a follow and share this episode with a friend! Come share your goals/resolutions/reflections with us ⁠⁠⁠over on IG.⁠⁠⁠ And if you have your own horror story to share, we are always looking for submissions at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.dearworkwives.com

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    42. Girlies With Goals: Starting 2024 A Little Less Toxic

    Welcome to 2024 work wives! It wouldn't be early January if we didn't start the episode talking about goals and/or resolutions for the year. We're also discussing: 1- A boss who refuses to pay their employee for their work, and then berates their spending habits! (17:35) 2- How to tell your boss that they can't just dump half of your coworker's tasks onto your already full plate. (23:10) 3- What to do with your time when you can automate your 8-hour day down to 45 minutes of work. (26:44) We wrap up this episode by talking about our #1 lesson from 2023 and what we want more of in 2024. If you liked what you heard today, please be sure to give us a follow and share this episode with a friend! Come share your goals/resolutions/reflections with us ⁠⁠over on IG.⁠⁠ And if you have your own horror story to share, we are always looking for submissions at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.dearworkwives.com

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    41. (Not) Spilling The Tea

    Welcome back, work wives! This is our last episode of the year and we have some hilarious and enraging stories to dissect. Today we're discussing: 1. What to do if it feels like the whole office is annoyed at you after your vacation. (14:28) 2. How to cope with abuse from your boss when you're less than 9 months away from retirement. (20:35) 3. Can your company regulate your bathroom breaks when you work from home? (31:44) If you liked what you heard today, please be sure to give us a follow and share this episode with a friend! Come share your favorite story with us ⁠over on IG.⁠ And if you have your own horror story to share, we are always looking for submissions at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.dearworkwives.com

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    40. Welcome to Circle Back Season!

    Welcome back, work wives! The corporate girlies have officially declared that Circle Back Season is here, and we love them for it. That means no new projects or initiatives, we're just wrapping up our work and pushing everything to January now! Today we're discussing: 1. The worst excuses to try and get out of that work function (10:48) 2. If a 3-day weekend is worth being berated and belittled at work (26:14) 3. What to do if you're feeling undervalued or overlooked at your job (31:50) 4. A leader at a company who is trying to force VERY early (think 6am) meetings on his team (38:15) If you liked what you heard today, please be sure to give us a follow and share this episode with a friend! Come share your favorite story with us over on IG. And if you have your own horror story to share, we are always looking for submissions at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.dearworkwives.com

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    39. Keep Crying

    Welcome back to Dear Work Wives! We have a lot to catch up on during this episode, and Emily gets really fired up during our last story! We start out with 2 headlines: 1. Why Gen Z wants to go back to the office. (03:15) 2. Some of the best and worst career advice the CEO of Business Inside has ever received. (12:17) Then we have 2 new submissions, and the answers have our emotions running high! 1. How to address conflict with a team member who hates you for seemingly no reason. (22:38) 2. An entrepreneur who is struggling with feeling like his wife is always negative about his creative ideas. (28:16) If you liked what you heard today, (including Emily's tears), please be sure to give us a follow and share this episode with a friend! And if you have your own horror story to share, we are always looking for submissions at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.dearworkwives.com

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    38. The Truth About Your Office Holiday Party

    Welcome back to Dear Work Wives! Today we are joined by one of our most favorite people on the planet, a fellow Swiftie and Run Like Clockwork team member... Danielia! We have three hot topics to cover today: 1. What to do if you are accidentally included on an email chain... about getting fired! (07:58) 2. Someone who is getting paid $100k a year, and feels like they are doing nothing, despite asking for more work. (15:27) 3. The cold hard truth about that office holiday party you insist on throwing every year. (25:50) Like what you hear today? Please be sure to give us a follow and share this episode with a friend... sharing is caring! And if you have your own horror story to share, we are always looking for submissions at ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.dearworkwives.com

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    37. The Top 15 Worst Jobs Of All Time

    Welcome back to Dear Work Wives! We start this episode by sharing an article with the top 15 worst jobs out there... and let me tell you, they are bad! (08:02) Then we have three great questions to answer: 1. What's the best way to stop reacting when someone critiques your work? (18:36) 2. Is there a "right" way to explain in an interview that the reason you were at your last job for such a short time was because the place was awful and toxic? (30:21) 3. Is it normal to have a ton of independence at a new job? What's the best way to ask for more mentorship (32:57) Like what you hear today? Please be sure to give us a follow and share this episode with a friend... sharing is caring! And if you have your own horror story to share, we are always looking for submissions at ⁠⁠⁠www.dearworkwives.com

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    36. Yes, You Should Definitely Ask For That Raise!

    Welcome back to Dear Work Wives! We start today talking about the highest and lowest-paid jobs in America... some surprising answers at the top of the list! (09:30) Then we have three juice stories to share: 1. A coworker who acts like she's everyone's boss... when she most definitely is not! (21:00) 2. Was this person bamboozled into accepting a job they didn't apply for? (24:46) 3. When is the best time to ask for a raise? (29:40) Like what you hear today? Please be sure to give us a follow and share this episode with a friend... sharing is caring! And if you have your own horror story to share, we are always looking for submissions at ⁠⁠⁠www.dearworkwives.com

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    35. Tales Of The Unhinged Toxic Workplace!

    Welcome back to Dear Work Wives! Today's stories: 1. You've heard of girl math, now let's talk corporate math! (11:50) 2. The most unhinged text chain between a manager and an employee you will ever read. (19:50) 3. How to overcome that constant feeling of doing everything wrong.⁠⁠⁠ (26:38) 4. How long can you be expected to stick it out at a toxic workplace that's making you miserable? (34:19) Like what you hear today? Please be sure to give us a follow and share this episode with a friend... sharing is caring! And if you have your own horror story to share, we are always looking for submissions at ⁠⁠www.dearworkwives.com

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    34. But What If I Just Hate All Work?

    Welcome back to Dear Work Wives! Today's stories: 1. ⁠ A retail employee who is miserable in their job but is scared to quit before the holiday rush. (15:05) 2. How to get over a general hatred of working. (17:13) 3. Can you get fired for your Only Fans account?⁠ (26:09) 4. How to tell your boss you're drowning in work and can't take on any side projects. (37:21) Like what you hear today? Please be sure to give us a follow and share this episode with a friend... sharing is caring! And if you have your own horror story to share, we are always looking for submissions at ⁠www.dearworkwives.com

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    33. Toxicity in the News Cycle!

    Welcome back to Dear Work Wives! We kick off this episode with Emily explaining how she is working with the team to manage her PMDD at work. Today's stories: 1. A self-checkout reckoning is upon us! (17:17) 2. How Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, spends his day. (29:05) 3. Meta lays off their "Responsible AI" team. (38:28) Like what you hear today? Please be sure to give us a follow and share this episode with a friend... sharing is caring! And if you have your own horror story to share, we are always looking for submissions at www.dearworkwives.com

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    32. The WORST Advice We've Ever Heard

    1. We start the stories with the WORST advice either of us has ever heard! (13:23) 2. How to break the vicious cycle of an overwhelmed and burnt-out employee who has no boundaries. (21:39) 3. Can you force your team to wear a bra, or any undergarments, as part of their uniform? (29:44) 4. What should you do if upper management wants you to skirt the truth with an employee you're supposed to lay off. (34:05) Like what you hear today? Please be sure to give us a follow and share this episode with a friend... sharing is caring! And if you have your own horror story to share, we are always looking for submissions at www.dearworkwives.com Also, watch Matthew McConaughey wrap his children's book here! Our new affirmations to live by!

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    31. Just Got A Promotion? Time to Quit!

    1. You sometimes need to clean house, just like Levis did, to reset your company culture. 2. Is the best time to quit your job right after you get a promotion? 29% of people in this study think so! 3. Top 5 ways to attract the best of Gen Z to your company. 4. Paid sabbaticals might be the best tool in your arsenal when it comes to retaining your team. (Stories begin at 13:50) Like what you hear today? Please be sure to give us a follow and share this episode with a friend... sharing is caring! And if you have your own horror story to share, we are always looking for submissions at www.dearworkwives.com

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    30. Is This Retaliation?

    1. We chat about the proper etiquette when you have to fire someone! When to send the meeting invite, who to add to the meeting, and how to manage the situation so things don't spiral out of control. 2. Can you fire someone if you find out they've accepted another job offer? We can't agree, and as we aren't lawyers we don't know the actual rules... but we do have thoughts! 3. When did setting boundaries become bullying? Is it possible to keep your interactions with a colleague limited to only work discussions without it becomign drama? 4. At what point, if any, should you disclose personal medical accommodations during the interview process? (Stories begin at 12:52) Like what you hear today? Please be sure to give us a follow and share this episode with a friend... sharing is caring! And if you have your own horror story to share, we are always looking for submissions at www.dearworkwives.com

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    29. Is It A Crime To Double Dip?

    1. We discuss the ⁠Business Insiders article⁠ about a man who worked two full-time jobs simultaneously and earned over $200k in a year. 2. Why are people being forced back into the office when the office is in the middle of a very large and loud construction site? 3. Can you tell two people not to speak their native language at work if everyone else is speaking English? Like what you hear today? Please be sure to give us a follow and share this episode with a friend... sharing is caring! And if you have your own horror story to share, we are always looking for submissions at www.dearworkwives.com

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    28. No Call, No Show... No Job?

    Welcome back to another classic Dear Work Wives episode full of advice on how to deal with the plethora of toxic work situations you may find yourself in. In this episode: Getting fired for not showing up to a shift that you were never scheduled for How to talk to HR when the problem is your boss What to do if you feel like your co-worker is trying to outshine you. If you're a fan of DWW the best way to support us is share this episode and click that follow button... And you can always submit your stories at www.dearworkwives.com

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    27. Yay or Nay? Examining Recent Trends in the Workforce.

    In this episode of Dear Work Wives, we're reacting to 3 articles written by Business Insider about some of the most controversial shifts we are seeing in the workforce right now... Forcing employees back into the workplace. Company policy that prohibits the use of AI to streamline tasks. Should people be staying at jobs for at least 12 months? If you're a fan of DWW the best way to support us is share this episode and click that follow button... And you can always submit your stories at www.dearworkwives.com

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    26. Do Feelings Belong in the Workplace?

    Have you ever worked somewhere where you got the vibe that feelings were not allowed? Surprise, we have too... and that's what we're talking about on today's episode! We talk about the dangers of "momaging" in the workplace, dive into transparency around commissions and for the first time ever, we disagree! If you like what you hear, be sure to give us a follow and share this episode with a friend! And if you have a horror story or need advice we’re always accepting submissions at ⁠www.dearworkwives.com

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    25. Is That Performance Improvement Plan the Beginning of the End?

    In this episode of Dear Work Wives, we discuss: • a MAJOR corporation's terrible response to hurricane prep • Why that PIP is the ultimate red flag that it's probably time to move on • Where to turn if you work in a small company with no HR support. If you like what you hear, be sure to subscribe and leave us a glowing review! And if you have a horror story or need advice we’re always accepting submissions at ⁠www.dearworkwives.com

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    24. Stay In Your Lane!

    In this episode of Dear Work Wives, we discuss: • Why you maybe shouldn't stay in your lane sometimes! • An employee who got hoodwinked into signing her review before it was complete. • If it's worth it to leave that Glassdoor review, or if it's just going to bring more toxicity into your life. If you like what you hear, be sure to subscribe and leave us a glowing review! And if you have a horror story or need advice we’re always accepting submissions at ⁠www.dearworkwives.com

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    23. Even Celebrities Need HR!

    In this episode of Dear Work Wives, we discuss: • The Lizzo lawsuit. (read more here) • Taylor Swift gives 55 million in bonuses. (read more here) • The Love is Blind cast is suing Netflix, and they played the employee vs. Independent contractor card! (read more here) If you like what you hear, be sure to subscribe and leave us a glowing review! And if you have a horror story or need advice we’re always accepting submissions at ⁠www.dearworkwives.com

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    22. Hiring Red Flags

    In this episode of Dear Work Wives: Some major red flags to watch out for on a job application. Can your employer force you to use PTO when they close the business? Do you use your personal cell phone number for work and have terrible boundaries with it? Listen to the third submission for help setting them! If you like what you hear, be sure to subscribe and leave us a glowing review! And if you have a horror story or need advice we’re always accepting submissions at ⁠www.dearworkwives.com

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    21. Hot Takes and Nuances

    In this episode of Dear Work Wives: What to do if someone submits your review without actually holding your review! A manager who is trying to find the balance between compassion for a team member who has a hectic home life and making sure that expectations are met in her role. An employee who is frustrated their disability was shared without their consent. If you like what you hear, be sure to subscribe and leave us a glowing review! And if you have a horror story or need advice we’re always accepting submissions at ⁠www.dearworkwives.com

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    20. So You Found Your Boss's Explicit Tapes...

    In this episode of Dear Work Wives: Someone who didn't realize you actually had to work during your 2-weeks notice! What to do if you accidentally find your boss's explicit home movies. A man who apparently has all the audacity in the world, and asks his colleagues to chip in for his son's wedding! If you like what you hear, be sure to subscribe and leave us a glowing review! And if you have a horror story or need advice we’re always accepting submissions at ⁠www.dearworkwives.com

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    19. The Case of the Missing Documents

    In this episode of Dear Work Wives: What to do when you've quit your job but your old boss just won't take no for an answer. How to handle a co-worker who thinks you're trying to steal their job. Suggestions on how to hold boundaries and avoid personal questions when something tragic happens. If you like what you hear, be sure to subscribe and leave us a glowing review! And if you have a horror story or need advice we’re always accepting submissions at ⁠www.dearworkwives.com

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    18. That Old Co-workers Wife...

    In this episode of Dear Work Wives: An absolutely WILD text from an old coworker's wife has us rolling our eyes! Adrienne is on Threads, and they're sharing some toxic work drama over there! If you like what you hear, be sure to subscribe and leave us a glowing review! And if you have a horror story or need advice we’re always accepting submissions at ⁠www.dearworkwives.com

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    17. So Delusional!

    In this episode of Dear Work Wives: We discuss this article about the current struggles of the workplace and how leaders are denying them. We each share a story of a toxic interaction from our past! If you like what you hear, be sure to subscribe and leave us a glowing review! And if you have a horror story or need advice we’re always accepting submissions at ⁠www.dearworkwives.com

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    16. Micromanaged Right Out the Door!

    In this episode of Dear Work Wives: Tips for standing up for yourself in toxic environments. What do you do when you set the precedent of working while on maternity leave. How much should you really share about your salary, and what's the best way to talk about raises? If you like what you hear, be sure to subscribe and leave us a glowing review! And if you have a horror story or need advice we’re always accepting submissions at ⁠www.dearworkwives.com

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    15. Not-So-Speedy Speed Round!

    In this episode of Dear Work Wives, we thought we would switch it up a little and try to respond to 10 queries as a speed round... the problem is we're both long-winded and have too much to say! So enjoy the world's slowest speed round where we answer questions about everything from drinking culture to performance reviews! If you like what you hear, be sure to subscribe and leave us a glowing review! And if you have a horror story or need advice we’re always accepting submissions at ⁠www.dearworkwives.com

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    14. Drama Queens!

    In this episode of Dear Work Wives: An honest conversation about how to recover from burnout in your job. Tips for hiring so you can find the perfect fit for your team. Managing a team member that always seems to bring the drama. If you like what you hear, be sure to subscribe and leave us a glowing review! And if you have a horror story or need advice we’re always accepting submissions at ⁠www.dearworkwives.com

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    13. I'm a whole human!

    In this episode of Dear Work Wives: A vent session from a Work Wife who was let go via email alongside 100 of her colleagues! Advice on how to hire when you want to protect the immaculate energy of your current team. A heartwarming story about a manager that treats their team like the whole humans they are! If you like what you hear, be sure to subscribe and leave us a glowing review! And if you have a horror story or need advice we’re always accepting submissions at ⁠www.dearworkwives.com

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    12. Job Breakup Blues

    In this episode of Dear Work Wives: Why leaving your job should be treated like a breakup sometimes. How to manage your team when YOU'RE actually the chill one. Tips to find the balance between micro and macro managing. If you like what you hear, be sure to subscribe and leave us a glowing review! And if you have a horror story or need advice we’re always accepting submissions at ⁠www.dearworkwives.com

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    11. Why Bother

    In this episode of Dear Work Wives: When "enough is enough" really means it's time to move on! Should your boss get your first-class upgrade? How to overcome getting let go unfairly. If you like what you hear, be sure to subscribe and leave us a glowing review! And if you have a horror story or need advice,  we’re always accepting submissions at www.dearworkwives.com

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    10. Attitude Problems

    In this episode of Dear Work Wives: Should you keep a "C-Player" employee or cut your losses? What to do when your team member always has a "bad attitude" How to be a leader who is compassionate towards your team but still holds boundaries! If you like what you hear, be sure to subscribe and leave us a glowing review! And if you have a horror story or need advice,  we’re always accepting submissions at www.dearworkwives.com

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

We’re Adrienne Dorison and Emily Doyle, boss/employee turned bffs, and we’ve spent the last 5 years working with 1000s of entrepreneurs to transform their operations through efficiency. Along the way we’ve learned that too many businesses have cultures that suck and don’t even realize it!DWW was born of the necessity to create space for bosses & team members alike to share their struggles, ask for advice, or blow off steam!Join us every Tuesday for real-life horror stories and ideas to create more joyful, trusting, and engaging workplaces. Submit your story at www.dearworkwives.com

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Adrienne Dorison, Emily Doyle

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