Feeling stuck? Why your first job might have all the answers.
Worklife with Molly Graham

Feeling stuck? Why your first job might have all the answers.

B1IntermediateOctober 13, 202646 min

Whether you’re working on Wall Street or bussing tables, every job has something to teach you—and no job is more full of learning opportunities than your first. In this new Storytime segment, Molly invites Ashley Murphy back to swap stories about their first experiences in the working world and share advice for people navigating a new position. They break down how to set yourself up for success on day one, emphasise the importance of listening and asking dumb questions early on, and reflect on a story from past guest Claire Hughes Johnson about her very first job and...

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Hey everyone, Molly here. When I agreed to come on as the new host of Worklife, I was terrified. But I was also excited to learn from our amazing guests and to share insights that could help all of you, our listeners. One of my favorite takeaways so far came from Kaya Henderson, an iconic leader who told me that leadership is really all about listening and co-creating

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success with your community. So I have a request for you. Please fill out the Worklife audience survey. It's quick, it's easy, and it's linked in the description for this week's episode. And it'll help us all make this show the best it can be. Thanks for listening to WorkLife. in over 40 currencies.

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Count on the exchange rates that you'd usually see on Google. That's how millions save billions on hidden fees. Be smart. Get wise.

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