Today we tackle some extra juicy workplace dilemmas that are all submitted by you anonymously! If you’re saddled with a slack coworker, we’ll tell you the sentence to use with your boss to instigate change. Plus we’ll discuss how to deal with a manager’s vague instruction and the dodgy desk etiquette we hate. 

Welcome to BIZ Inbox, your new workplace group chat where we answer the burning questions you definitely can't ask your boss. Writer and podcaster Em Vernem teams up with super career coach Soph Hirst to tackle your trickiest workplace dilemmas. 

If you want your work life issue solved, send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au. 

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See Em’s list of 23 workplace rules you’re definitely breaking.

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HOSTS: Soph Hirst and Em Vernem
EXEC PRODUCER: Georgie Page
AUDIO PRODUCER: Leah Porges

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Today we tackle some extra juicy workplace dilemmas that are all submitted by you anonymously! If you&rsquo;re saddled with a slack coworker, we&rsquo;ll tell you the sentence to use with your boss to instigate change. Plus we&rsquo;ll discuss how to deal with a manager&rsquo;s vague instruction and the dodgy desk etiquette we hate. Welcome to BIZ Inbox, your new workplace group chat where we answer the burning questions you definitely can't ask your boss. Writer and podcaster <a href="https://www.instagram.com/emilyvernem/?hl=en">Em Vernem</a> teams up with super career coach <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sophworkbaby/">Soph Hirst</a> to tackle your trickiest workplace dilemmas. If you want your work life issue solved, <a href="https://help.mamamia.com.au/en-US/send-a-podcast-voice-note-467960">send us a voice note</a> or email us at <a href="mailto:podcast@mamamia.com.au">podcast@mamamia.com.au</a>.&nbsp;
<a href="https://mamamia.au/3Eli0BR">Sign up to the BIZ newsletter here</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bizbymamamia/">follow the Biz Instagram</a> here. See <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/modern-etiquette-for-work">Em&rsquo;s list of 23 workplace rules you&rsquo;re definitely breaking</a>. THE END BITS <a href="https://mamamia.com.au/subscribe/?utm_source=shownotes&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=quicky&amp;utm_content=mm-birthday&amp;code=TQBIRTHDAY">Support independent women's media</a> Follow Michelle's<a href="https://www.instagram.com/sunroom.so/?hl=en"> startup Sunroom</a> and<a href="https://www.workbaby.com/"> Soph&rsquo;s career coaching business Workbaby</a>. If you would like to participate in our brand uplift study for Hubspot for a chance t win $50, click <a href="https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8098228/Mamamia-Technology-Study-2024-25">HERE</a>. HOSTS: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sophworkbaby/">Soph Hirst</a> and<a href="https://www.instagram.com/emilyvernem/?hl=en"> Em Vernem</a> EXEC PRODUCER: Georgie Page AUDIO PRODUCER: Leah Porges
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

BIZ is a podcast about work and how to make it work for you.

This season, we're promising new wisdom, fresh energy, and zero fluff. Co-hosts Em Vernem (ambitious but efficient) and Lisa Lie (founder of Learna) bring real talk, real hacks, and real experience. No vague inspo, no recycled advice—just smart, straight-up strategies that actually work. Because work is hard enough without having to figure it all out yourself.

Because work is hard enough without having to figure it all out yourself.

BIZ is a podcast about work and how to make it work for you.
This season, we're promising new wisdom, fresh energy, and zero fluff. Co-hosts Em Vernem (ambitious but efficient) and Lisa Lie (founder of Learna) bring real talk, real hacks, and real experience. No vague inspo, no recycled advice&mdash;just smart, straight-up strategies that actually work. Because work is hard enough without having to figure it all out yourself.
Because work is hard enough without having to figure it all out yourself.

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INBOX: Stop Doing This At Your Work Desk!

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