How important is it to ‘drink the koolaid’ at work? Today Em Vernem and Soph Hirst explain why this argument is flawed, and what you do need to do to get ahead.
Plus we deep dive into career development plans and will teach you how to be the architect, not the passenger, of your own career. 
And finally we asked you on our Biz instagram about the most unhinged thing a boss has said to you and we are APPALLED. You won’t believe some of the answers we share.

Welcome to BIZ Inbox, where we turn your anonymous workplace questions into actionable advice. Think of us as your career group chat. Consider this your chance to get free career advice from people who've been there.

Sign up to the BIZ newsletter here to get Soph’s framework for reaching your career development goals. 
If you want your work life issue solved, send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au. You can be anon!

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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.

How important is it to &lsquo;<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@sohanjudge/video/7480425989537877255?_t=ZS-8ubTtqoPS23&amp;_r=1">drink the koolaid</a>&rsquo; at work? Today <a href="https://www.instagram.com/emilyvernem/?hl=en">Em Vernem</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@soph.workbaby">Soph Hirst</a> explain why this argument is flawed, and what you do need to do to get ahead. Plus we deep dive into career development plans and will teach you how to be the architect, not the passenger, of your own career. And finally we asked you on our <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DIN-XMQxVCK/">Biz instagram</a> about the most unhinged thing a boss has said to you and we are APPALLED. You won&rsquo;t believe some of the answers we share. Welcome to BIZ Inbox, where we turn your anonymous workplace questions into actionable advice. Think of us as your career group chat. Consider this your chance to get free career advice from people who've been there. <a href="https://mamamia.au/3Eli0BR">Sign up to the BIZ newsletter here</a> to get Soph&rsquo;s framework for reaching your career development goals. 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>. You can be anon! 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 the<a href="https://www.instagram.com/bizbymamamia/"> Biz Instagram</a>,<a href="https://www.instagram.com/sunroom.so/?hl=en"> Michelle&rsquo;s startup Sunroom</a> and<a href="https://www.workbaby.com/"> Soph&rsquo;s career coaching business Workbaby</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: The Most Unhinged Things Your Boss Can Say To You

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