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In this episode, Kaila and Kyle explore the question: would you give up work-life balance for your dream job? They also analyze the viral Khosla Ventures Chief of Staff job description, and discuss what makes for a perfect job description. 00:00 Intro 00:57 Why Kyle rejects the c ...  Show more

In this episode, Kaila and Kyle detail some of the most horrifying (and unfortunately true) work experiences from listeners and friends, and discuss what they would do if they faced the same situation. 00:00 Intro 00:51 Corporate Horror Story #1: Getting iced out at work 04:43 Wh ...  Show more

The data shows knowledge workers really are more exhausted and more prone to burnout than ever before. But why? In this episode, Cal draws inspiration from an unlikely source to help unpack this troubling trend and then suggest a perhaps radical solution. He then answers listener ...  Show more

Burnout is a growing concern, dominating workplace discussions and social media. But what does it actually mean? Is it just a buzzword or a real issue we need to take seriously? In this episode, we explore what burnout is, why it’s such a big deal right now, and what you can do t ...  Show more

What makes burnout different from exhaustion or fatigue? In episode 136 of Overthink, Ellie and David look at the history of the term burnout and its surprising connection to social justice. They also explore Byung-Chul Han’s reading of burnout as a natural consequence of “achiev ...  Show more