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Published Oct 25, 2019

269: My Stepdaughter's Mom Is A Sex Worker | Feedback Friday

Join Jordan Harbinger and Jason DeFillippo as they tackle the delicate topic of handling a stepdaughter's potential discovery of her mother's sex work, while also offering valuable career strategies for salary negotiation, skill stacking, and navigating workplace dynamics.
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  • Salary Negotiation

    Navigating salary negotiations can be tricky, especially when you're unsure of what to ask for. advises against quoting a salary first, as it can be a trap that limits your negotiating power. Instead, he suggests asking the hiring manager for a salary range or budget, allowing you to gauge the company's expectations without underselling yourself 1.

    You stand to lose by listing the first number always, always, always make them list the first number even if it's a cover letter situation.

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    Researching industry standards and talking to professionals in the field can provide valuable insights into appropriate salary expectations 1.

       

    Career Entry

    Finding the right entry point in your desired industry often requires creativity and flexibility. emphasizes the importance of skill stacking, which involves acquiring diverse skills that enhance your competitiveness in the job market 2. This might mean taking jobs outside your field that offer valuable experience, such as language proficiency or management skills.

    You could do something mundane and live like a college student and just keep grinding until you find a career entry point.

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    Additionally, discusses the potential pitfalls of pursuing further education without clear career goals, highlighting the importance of practical experience over additional degrees 3.

       

    Boundary Setting

    Setting professional boundaries is crucial for maintaining productivity and respect in the workplace. advises being direct yet polite when addressing boundary issues, especially when dealing with persistent individuals who may not respect your time 4. He suggests documenting interactions and, if necessary, escalating the issue to higher authorities if the behavior continues.

    If boundary setting were easy, then we'd all do it and it wouldn't be such a problem for so many of us.

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    adds that sometimes finding alternative solutions, like changing your environment, can be effective if direct communication fails 5.

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