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Bridget Thoreson

Who wins the job search: 🛍️ shoppers or 🏃‍➡️ athletes?

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'They're going to tell'

Unspoken truths and the real cause of burnout

🕵️ The hunt for the humane hiring manager

Myth or mortal? Join me on the quest

What story serves you best?

Why "having" a job is a surefire route to disappointment

🎧 Five Career Questions: How can I follow my values in my work?

'From doing to being' - intentionality and the power of listening

Feeling out of your depth? Try this

Apply this new 🛠️ tool to gain confidence during moments of transition

Ditching the "dream job"

It's a trap! Time to erase this from your vocabulary, and add alignment instead

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🎧 5 Career Questions: WTF Just Happened Today founder on taking the leap to full time

When Matt Kiser launched What The Fuck Just Happened Today, the political news roundup was supposed to last the first 100 days of the Trump administration. Eight years later, WTFJHT is his full-time job. So how did Kiser decide to take the plunge and go all in on his passion

Bullsh*t burnout advice

Why does so much advice on handling burnout fall flat?