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Is your boss trying to make you quit without actually firing you? Instead of layoffs, more companies are using subtle tactics to encourage employees to leave on their own. It's called quiet firing—and it can be difficult to recognize until it's already affecting your confidence, career growth, and mental health. In this episode of Work Hotline, Sho breaks down what quiet firing really looks like, why companies do it, and how you can tell the difference between a temporary rough patch and a workplace that's intentionally pushing you out. More importantly, we'll discuss what you should do if you think it's happening to you. If you liked this episode you might be interested to learn more not only from your Work Hypeman, Sho Dewan but also with some of the biggest names and experts in career and finance! RSVP to Sho’s 3-day online masterclass now https://workhap.com/careerfest! Subscribe to Workhap: www.youtube.com/workhap Pre-order Sho’s Get Hired book: www.workhap.com/book Want to be featured in our next episode? Leave a voice note: +1 (701) 888 9178 or email here: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Does where you live determine your career success? We spend so much time talking about resumes, networking, interview skills, and AI—but what if one of the biggest factors shaping your career is something you never chose in the first place? In this episode of Work Hotline, Sho explores how geography, timing, government policies, and the economy influence your career opportunities. From graduate unemployment in the United States to China's nationwide hiring campaign and Europe's dramatically different youth employment rates, we break down why two equally talented people can have completely different career outcomes simply because of where they live. More importantly, we answer the question: What parts of your career can you actually control? Whether you're debating moving to a new city, relocating for work, or wondering if your hometown is limiting your opportunities, this episode is for you. Subscribe to Workhap: www.youtube.com/workhap Pre-order Sho’s Get Hired book: www.workhap.com/book Want to be featured in our next episode? Leave a voice note: +1 (701) 888 9178 or email here: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everyone seems to be rushing into AI programs, hoping another degree will future-proof their career. But what if that's the wrong strategy? In this episode of Work Hotline, Sho Dewan breaks down the surprising data behind today's graduate job market and explains why more education doesn't automatically lead to more opportunities. From the explosion of AI master's programs to rising unemployment among younger master's degree holders, this episode explores what hiring managers are actually looking for—and why proof of work often beats another credential. This isn't an argument against higher education. It's an argument against making expensive career decisions out of fear. Before you spend thousands on another degree, ask yourself one question: Are you running toward your future—or running away from uncertainty? Subscribe to Workhap: www.youtube.com/workhap Pre-order Sho’s Get Hired book: www.workhap.com/book Want to be featured in our next episode? Leave a voice note: +1 (701) 888 9178 or email here: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Boomers vs Gen Z: why does it feel like older workers are getting hired while younger candidates are being left behind? The job market isn’t what it used to be. In this episode of Work Hotline, Sho Dewan breaks down one of the biggest shifts happening in today's workforce: companies are hiring older, more experienced workers at record levels while entry-level opportunities continue to shrink. But this isn't actually a story about Boomers versus Gen Z. It's a story about a labor market that's become more cautious. Plus, Sho responds to real callers navigating today's difficult job market—from a recent graduate struggling to land their first role to a professional who returned to work after retirement. Whether you're just starting your career or wondering why the hiring landscape feels so different, this episode will help you understand what's really happening behind the scenes. Subscribe to Workhap: www.youtube.com/workhap Pre-order Sho’s Get Hired book: www.workhap.com/book Want to be featured in our next episode? Leave a voice note: +1 (701) 888 9178 or email here: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why does it feel harder than ever to land a job after graduation? In this episode of The Work Hotline, Sho Dewan (@workhap) breaks down why recent grads are facing the highest unemployment rate in about a decade, with over 41% underemployed in jobs that don’t even require their degree. The truth is, the ladder didn’t disappear, it broke. Companies aren’t cutting jobs, they’re just hiring more experienced people and leaving entry-level roles flat. So Sho shares 3 things every new grad can actually control right now: building proof of work instead of just another resume, ditching the “apply to everything” approach for a more strategic search, and letting go of the pressure to find the “perfect” first job. Plus, he answers real calls from listeners feeling behind, overwhelmed, and unsure if they’re failing or just new: “Am I actually behind, or does it just feel that way?” Remember that your first job isn’t proof of your worth. It’s just the entry point. Subscribe to Workhap: www.youtube.com/workhap Pre-order Sho’s Get Hired book: www.workhap.com/book Want to be featured in our next episode? Leave a voice note: +1 (701) 888 9178 or em Fuel your success with Forbes. Gain unlimited access to premium journalism, including breaking news, groundbreaking in-depth reported stories, daily digests and more. Plus, members get a front-row seat at members-only events with leading thinkers and doers, access to premium video that can help you get ahead, an ad-light experience, early access to select products including NFT drops and more: https://account.forbes.com/membership/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=growth_non-sub_paid_subscribe_ytdescript Stay Connected Forbes newsletters: https://newsletters.editorial.forbes.com Forbes on Facebook: http://fb.com/forbes Forbes Video on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/forbes Forbes Video on Instagram: http://instagram.com/forbes More From Forbes: http://forbes.com Forbes covers the intersection of entrepreneurship, wealth, technology, business and lifestyle with a focus on people and success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why are so many people rethinking retirement? In this episode of The Work Hotline, Sho Dewan (your Work Hype Man, former recruiter, and founder of Workhap) dives into a surprising trend: 61% of Americans say they don't plan to fully retire anymore. Instead of the traditional "work until 65 and stop," more people are choosing consulting, freelancing, passion projects, part-time work, and second careers. Retirement is evolving from an ending into something much more flexible. Sho breaks down the cultural shift happening around retirement, why more people are redefining work later in life, and what younger generations can learn from it right now. Plus, he answers real calls from listeners navigating career transitions, burnout, and the question many professionals are quietly asking themselves: "What do I actually want my life to look like?" Because maybe success was never meant to be one straight line, maybe you're allowed to evolve. Subscribe to Workhap: www.youtube.com/workhap Pre-order Sho’s Get Hired book: www.workhap.com/book Want to be featured in our next episode? Leave a voice note: +1 (701) 888 9178 or email here: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We were told there was a “success” formula: Go to college.→ Get a good job.→ Work hard.→ Climb the ladder.→ Be successful. But what happens when you do all of that... and still feel stuck? In this episode of The Work Hotline, Sho Dewan (your Work Hype Man, ex-recruiter, and founder of @workhap) dives into what many millennials are quietly experiencing right now: burnout, career confusion, and the realization that the traditional career path no longer works the way it used to. In this episode we talked about: - Why millennials are experiencing record burnout - Why success feels further away despite working harder - How layoffs changed the relationship between workers and employers - Why career pivots are becoming normal - How to redefine success on your own terms Subscribe to Workhap: www.youtube.com/workhap Pre-order Sho’s Get Hired book: www.workhap.com/book Want to be featured in our next episode? Leave a voice note: +1 (701) 888 9178 or email here: [email protected] Fuel your success with Forbes. Gain unlimited access to premium journalism, including breaking news, groundbreaking in-depth reported stories, daily digests and more. Plus, members get a front-row seat at members-only events with leading thinkers and doers, access to premium video that can help you get ahead, an ad-light experience, early access to select products including NFT drops and more: https://account.forbes.com/membership/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=growth_non-sub_paid_subscribe_ytdescript Stay Connected Forbes newsletters: https://newsletters.editorial.forbes.com Forbes on Facebook: http://fb.com/forbes Forbes Video on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/forbes Forbes Video on Instagram: http://instagram.com/forbes More From Forbes: http://forbes.com Forbes covers the intersection of entrepreneurship, wealth, technology, business and lifestyle with a focus on people and success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AI isn’t just changing jobs… it’s changing the entire way we work. In this episode of The Work Hotline, Sho Dewan (your Work Hype Man, ex-recruiter, and founder of @workhap) breaks down the REAL impact AI is having on careers in 2026 and why so many people feel anxious about the future of work right now. The question isn’t “Will AI take my job?” It’s: “What happens when my job changes faster than I can adapt?” If you’ve been anxious about AI, scared of falling behind, or wondering if you’ll still matter in the future of work… this episode is for you. Timestamps: Subscribe to Workhap: www.youtube.com/workhapPre-order Sho’s Get Hired book: www.workhap.com/book Want to be featured in our next episode? Leave a voice note: +1 (701) 888 9178 Some caller questions/submissions may be recreated using actors or AI for clarity, production, or privacy purposes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if the best career opportunity you have right now is already inside the company you’re at? In this episode, Sho Dewan breaks down why internal mobility is the most underrated career move of 2026 — and how to actually pull it off without blowing up your current situation. Subscribe to Workhap: www.youtube.com/workhap Pre-order Sho’s Get Hired book: www.workhap.com/book If you’ve been thinking about a career change but the external market feels like a wall, this one’s for you. Timestamps: 0:00: Current State of The Job Market 1:15: Personal Update 2:30: Why Making An Internal Move Is The Right Move 8:41: Call #1 - Boredom A Good Reason To Leave? 11:26: Call #2 - No Internal Mobility 14:37: Call #3 - Teacher Pivoting To Corporate 17:51: Closing Remarks Want to be featured in our next episode? Leave a voice note: +1 (701) 888 9178 or email here: [email protected] Some caller questions/submissions may be recreated using actors or AI for clarity, production, or privacy purposes. Fuel your success with Forbes. Gain unlimited access to premium journalism, including breaking news, groundbreaking in-depth reported stories, daily digests and more. Plus, members get a front-row seat at members-only events with leading thinkers and doers, access to premium video that can help you get ahead, an ad-light experience, early access to select products including NFT drops and more: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if the reason you’re not getting interviews isn’t your resume—it’s the math? In 2026, with 1,000+ applicants per role, recruiters have changed how they find talent. In this episode of The Work Hotline, Sho Dewan (ex-recruiter and founder of @workhap) breaks down the "hidden" hiring reality of 2026 and how to stand out when the odds are stacked against you. In this episode: 0:00 - The brutal reality of the 2026 job search 0:59 - Why Sho left recruiting to become your "Work Hype Man" 2:24 - Inside the mind of a 2026 Hiring Manager 4:23 - Call #1: "I've sent 80 applications and haven't heard a word." 6:20 - Call #2: How to get promoted when you feel invisible. Some caller questions/submissions may be recreated using actors or AI for clarity, production, or privacy purposes. RESOURCES: 📘 Pre-order Sho’s "Get Hired" book: workhap.com/book ✨ Join the Workhap community:youtube.com/workhap WANT TO BE ON THE SHOW? 🎙️ Leave a voice note: +1 (701) 888-9178 📧 Email us: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Right now, millions of people are asking the same question… Should I quit my job? Maybe you feel the Sunday Scaries. Maybe you're burned out. Maybe you got a better offer. Maybe you just feel stuck. In this first episode of The Work Hotline, Sho Dewan (your work hype man, ex-recruiter, and founder of @workhap) breaks down how to know if it's actually the right time to quit in today's job market and what to do next! Because quitting in 2026 is not the same decision it was a few years ago. The job market changed. Leverage changed. And the smartest career moves today look different. Want to leave a voice note to Sho? Send your career story here: 📩 [email protected] Your question might be featured in a future episode. Some caller questions/submissions may be recreated using actors or AI for clarity, production, or privacy purposes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Learned a lot after reading Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss, one of the most practical books on negotiation written by a former FBI hostage negotiator. This may not be a hostage situation but these are real tactics you can use in salary negotiations, job offers, promotions, and everyday career conversations.From tactical empathy to the exact questions that make people say yes, this episode answers one big question:👉 How do you get paid more without asking too much?If you want to get paid more, negotiate better offers, or simply communicate with more confidence, this video is for you.0:00 - Intro 0:45 - Why should you negotiate1:58 - Tactic #13:39 - Tactic #24:50 - Tactic #36:43 - Tactic #49:15 - Tactic #511:57 - ClosingIf you're job hunting, negotiating, or making a big move—this is for you! Hit play and Let's get you HIRED & PAID!✉️ Got any questions? Submit your stories here: https://forms.gle/2NpKHCc7u5u9X6WSA✉️ Want to connect and ask questions? Join our FREE Workhap Community:https://community.workhap.com/free 📩 STAY UPDATED with our FREE newsletter for exclusive insights, tips, and updates:https://workhap.com/newsletter 🎁 Grab our FREEBIES/FREE Job Search & Career Resources here: https://workhap.com/freebies 🔗 Let's Connect!⁠Instagram⁠: https://www.instagram.com/workhap/⁠Facebook⁠: https://www.facebook.com/workhapofficial/⁠LinkedIn⁠: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shodewan/TikTok⁠: https://www.tiktok.com/@workhap?lang=enPodcast: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/workhapPinterest: https://uk.pinterest.com/workhap/⁠Website: https://workhap.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You’re sending out applications, prepping for interviews, doing everything right…And yet , you're getting ghosted, roles are put on hold, or the job vanishes after five interviews.It makes you wonder: "Why can nobody find a job right now? Is the job market broken?" In this episode of the Work Happier Podcast, Sho breaks down 5 of the WORST job search experiences we all face from ghost jobs and cancelled roles to ATS black holes and interview ghosting.📉 We’ll talk about:(0:00)✔️ Introduction(0:38)✔️ What you need to know(1:22)✔️ The ATS (Applicant Tracking System) and resume myths(3:41)✔️ “The role is on hold” or is it a lie?(5:29)✔️ What to do when you get ghosted after interviews(7:52)✔️ Why jobs get cancelled mid-process(9:40)✔️ How to deal with job search burnout(11:26)✔️Recap: Is the hiring process really broken?(13:18)✔️ Outro📉 Spoiler: It’s not the job market that’s broken… it’s the hiring process.But you? You’re not broken. You’re navigating a system that was never built with transparency in mind.You’re not alone. And you’re not behind.✉️ Got any questions? Submit your stories here: https://forms.gle/2NpKHCc7u5u9X6WSA📩 STAY UPDATED WITH THE LATEST INSIGHTS! Subscribe to our FREE newsletter for exclusive insights, tips, and updates: https://workhap.com/newsletter🎁 Grab our FREEBIES/FREE Job Search Resources here: https://workhap.com/freebies💡Go here to get HIRED & PAID in a career you love! https://workhap.com/get-hired-academy🔗 Let's Connect!•Youtube Channel•Podcast•Instagram•Tiktok•Facebook•LinkedIn•Pinterest•Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Saying the wrong thing in an interview could cost you the offer, even if you're qualified.In this episode, I’m breaking down 3 tricky job interview moments that catch candidates off guard:(0:00)✔️Intro: Why salary questions in interviews are tricky(0:26)✔️ How to answer when they ask about your previous salary(0:54)✔️ Why do recruiters ask about your previous salary?(2:15)✔️ Should I lie about my current or past salary in an interview?(7:06)✔️ What to say if you’re currently unemployed (without lying)(9:25)✔️ Why recruiters are asking about Career gaps?(10:04)✔️ How to respond when they ask: “Did someone refer you here?”(12:14)✔️ Recap(13:56)✔️ ConclusionThis is the guide you wish you had sooner, and I want you to go into that interview with confidence.Watch now to avoid the interview mistakes that silently kill your chances. ✉️ Got any questions? Submit your stories here: https://forms.gle/2NpKHCc7u5u9X6WSA📩 STAY UPDATED WITH THE LATEST INSIGHTS! Subscribe to our FREE newsletter for exclusive insights, tips, and updates: https://workhap.com/newsletter🎁 Grab our FREEBIES/FREE Job Search Resources here: https://workhap.com/freebies💡Go here to get HIRED & PAID in a career you love! https://workhap.com/get-hired-academy🔗 Let's Connect!•Youtube Channel•Podcast•Instagram•Tiktok•Facebook•LinkedIn•Pinterest•Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

🙃 Got a micromanaging boss? Co-worker throwing shade in every meeting? Feel like your manager plays favorites?You’re not alone, and you’re not powerless!In this episode, we break down exactly how to deal with difficult co-workers, toxic managers, and the everyday drama that can make work feel unbearable. From handling a boss who micromanages everything to setting boundaries with that one teammate who always crosses the line.We’ll talk about:(0:00) ✔️Introduction(0:45) ✔️ What to do if your boss is playing favorites(4:00) ✔️ How to deal with a micromanager (without blowing up)(9:57) ✔️ Why you need to pause before reacting to conflict(13:16) ✔️ How to set boundaries?(14:30) ✔️ When do you escalate the situation?(15:31) ✔️ Recap(16:52) ✔️ Conclusion Whether you’re dealing with passive aggression, poor leadership, or a toxic team dynamic, this episode gives you the answers on how to handle it professionally.Watch now to stop letting difficult people mess with your career. ✉️ Got any questions? Submit your stories here: https://forms.gle/2NpKHCc7u5u9X6WSA📩 STAY UPDATED WITH THE LATEST INSIGHTS! Subscribe to our FREE newsletter for exclusive insights, tips, and updates: https://workhap.com/newsletter🎁 Grab our FREEBIES/FREE Job Search Resources here: https://workhap.com/freebies💡Go here to get HIRED & PAID in a career you love! https://workhap.com/get-hired-academy🔗 Let's Connect!•Youtube Channel•Podcast•Instagram•Tiktok•Facebook•LinkedIn•Pinterest•Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices