I miss how things used to be. I miss my friends, my independence, and all the excitement of college life. We are told we can't move forward if we keep trapping ourselves in the past, but what if this wasn't the case?

Welcome to Episode 7 of the In My Funemployed Era Podcast.

In this episode, we discuss the concept of Nostalgia and how it plays out in our lives after graduating. Contrary to popular belief, this intense longing for the past can be exactly what we need to work towards a brighter future.

Main Topics

• What is Nostalgia
• Post-Grad Nostalgia
• Benefits of Nostalgia

Resources:

FioRito, T. A., & Routledge, C. (2020, May 4). Is nostalgia a past or future-oriented experience? affective, behavioral, social cognitive, and neuroscientific evidence. Frontiers. https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychology/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2020.01133/full

Macbride, K. (2024, February 20). The power of nostalgia: What science tells us about longing for the past. Inverse. https://www.inverse.com/mind-body/the-science-of-nostalgia

Travers, M. (2024, February 20). A psychologist explains the “new-age nostalgia” trend. Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/sites/traversmark/2024/02/16/a-psychologist-explains-the-new-age-nostalgia-trend/

Yaseen, R. (2023, July 6). Opinion | college is over. but not everybody is ready to leave campus. The Washington Post. https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/07/06/post-grad-college-life-campus-nostalgia/

Check out my blog (www.jalengooch.com) where I discuss this and similar topics in more detail. I'd love to hear your thoughts and opinions on these topics; this is the best way to reach me! Rate and share this podcast with YOUR unemployed friend on a Tuesday.

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Rejection never gets easier. Despite all our hard work, it can be hard to find the motivation to keep moving forward when things don't work out as we'd hoped.

Welcome to Episode 6 of the In My Funemployed Era Podcast.

In this episode, I share my experience of recently being rejected from a job where I spent multiple weeks in the recruitment process. I end the episode by sharing my coping mechanisms and how I've learned not to take rejection personally.

Main Topics

• My experience with Job Rejection
• Taking Rejection Personally
• Coping Mechanisms

Resources:

Schneider, G. S. (2023, March 10). How to overcome the pain of job rejection. Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/frazzlebrain/202303/how-to-overcome-the-pain-of-job-rejection-0#:~:text=The%20casting%20director%20coined%20the%20term%20%E2%80%9Cthe%20mustard,take%20it%20personally.%20It%E2%80%99s%20just%20the%20mustard%20effect.

Check out my blog (www.jalengooch.com) where I discuss this and similar topics in more detail. I'd love to hear your thoughts and opinions on these topics; this is the best way to reach me! Rate and share this podcast with YOUR unemployed friend on a Tuesday.

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Welcome to Episode 5 of the In My Funemployed Era Podcast!

The world was forever changed the day former Disney channel star, Bridget Mendler logged into her LinkedIn account to update her resume. Amid her absence from the acting scene, she collected several achievements ranging from a Doctorate to founding a Satellite startup all without saying a word.

In this episode, we dive into the concept of Moving in Silence. What does it mean, what can it look like, and should you consider it?

Main Topics:

• Definition of Moving in Silence
• Arguments for and Against Moving in Silence
• My Personal Experience Moving in Silence

Resources:

• Beddington, E. (2024, March 31). To brag or not to brag? the etiquette is more confusing than ever. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/mar/31/brag-etiquette-more-confusing-than-ever-emma-beddington
• Bregel, S. (2024, February 22). Bridgit Mendler, a former Disney actor turned space startup CEO, is reaching for the stars. BBC News. https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20240222-former-disney-star-bridgit-mendler-launches-a-space-startup
• Cobodo, J. (2024, October 9). [Video]. Telling my clients with ADHD to stop announcing their goals because it impacts their motivation to complete the actual goal. Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DA6LgTOJJ-f/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D
• Lopata, A. (2024, January 24). When is it OK to share your achievements?. Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/connected-leadership/202401/when-is-it-ok-to-share-your-achievements#:~:text=It%20gives%20them%20confidence%20that,may%20well%20help%20them%2C%20too
• Sangweni, N. (2022, September 8). This is what it really means to move in silence. Medium. https://medium.com/the-orange-journal/this-is-what-it-really-means-to-move-in-silence-b7b94736eb3

Check out my blog (www.jalengooch.com) where I discuss this and similar topics in more detail. I'd love to hear your thoughts and opinions on these topics; this is the best way to reach me! Rate and share this podcast with YOUR unemployed friend on a Tuesday, and I see you next time.

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Welcome to Episode 4 of the In My Funemployed Era Podcast!

Everyone experiences it at least once in their life. You are working to the point of exhaustion and you can no longer find the motivation or energy to complete your expected tasks at work. However, given that burnout is often associated with a stressful workplace environment, is it possible to experience these feelings when you are not working and looking for a job after graduating college?

In this episode, we'll discuss the phenomenon of Post-Grad Burnout, which I've broken up into Academic Burnout, Job Search Burnout, and Friendship Burnout.

Check out my blog (www.jalengooch.com) where I discuss this and similar topics in more detail. I'd love to hear your thoughts and opinions on these topics; this is the best way to reach me!

Resources:

Bence, S. (2024, August 19). 12 signs of burnout: How to tell and what to do about it. Verywell Health. https://www.verywellhealth.com/signs-of-burnout-8683361

Christine. (2024, August 15). Are you burnt out or having an existential crisis? - spiral path life coaching. Spiral Path Life Coaching - Empowering Your Soul’s Journey to Purposeful Living. https://www.spiralpathlifecoaching.com/wellbeing/are-you-burnt-out-or-having-an-existential-crisis/

LaBianca, J. (2024, June 5). What is Friendship Burnout, and how can you overcome it?. Best Life. https://bestlifeonline.com/friendship-burnout/

Perchuk, M. (2024, August 13). Council Post: Little known secrets about burnout during a job search. Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbescoachescouncil/2023/03/30/little-known-secrets-about-burnout-during-a-job-search/

u/forwhat-itsworth. (2019, April 18). R/lifeafterschool on reddit: Severe burnout after graduation. Reddit. https://www.reddit.com/r/LifeAfterSchool/comments/lyx4vk/severe_burnout_after_graduation/

Welcome to Episode 3 of the In My Funemployed Era Podcast!

When you are unemployed after graduating, it can feel like everyone is working their dream job, in their dream relationship, you name. The FOMO is real. In this episode, we explore how the type of FOMO that exists post-grad is unique and how we can prevent it from completely overtaking our lives.

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Welcome to Episode 2 of the In My Funemployed Era Podcast!

Why do so many entry-level jobs require 3+ years of experience? How is artificial intelligence affecting job searches? Why am I not hearing back from job applications?

In this episode, we discuss the Death of the Entry Level Job and the current state of the hiring market for recent graduates, as well as some tips and tricks to navigate the mess that it is.

Check out my blog: www.jalengooch.com

References:

The Entry-Level Job (Indeed)

61% of entry levels require 3+ years of experience (TalentWorks)

Job Tenure Trends (Equiliem)

Ghost Jobs (NPR)

Why is it so Hard for Recent Grads to Find a Job? (Forbes)

Everyone's Hiring. No One's Being Hired (The Observer)

The Job You Applied For Might Not Exist (CBS News)

Here's Why Entry-Level Jobs Feel Impossible to Get (CNBC)

Welcome to the First Episode of the In My Funemployed Era Podcast!

This episode explores the popular (and possibly overused) saying "Your Old Life is Going to Cost You Your New One". We examine the origins of the saying and how it applies to someone in their early 20s transitioning out of college into adulthood. It's only natural that we lose the friendships and relationships of our past as we step into a new 'era' but the necessary transition periods are rarely discussed. Let's dive into this weird, awkward, twilight zone of a time together.

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