Whine to 5
18 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsWelcome to Whine to 5: The podcast for people who hate their jobs or love their jobs or love to hate their jobs. AKA your podcast watercooler. Each week, co-hosts Dan Byrnes and Rudhdi Karnik discuss the best and worst of office lyfe. Tune in for interviews with people who have the cool jobs you want, recommendations for things to get you to Friday, tips for decoding confusing work jargon, and so much more. You’re not alone in your daily grind, so tune in each week to spend some time with your two new favorite coworkers.
Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and wherever you listen to your podcasts, rate and review us, share our podcast with your friends, your coworkers, your boss if you’re so bold. Follow us on insta: @whineto5, and don’t forget to write us at [email protected].
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Episodes
Zoom Gloom
May 29, 2020 14:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MB"Can everyone hear me?" "Can everyone please mute?" "How'd you get that background?" Sound familiar? If you, like Dan and Rudhdi, are spending your pandemic work days on video calls, then this episode is for you. Topics include: best video call apps, when it's appropriate and how to use backgrounds and emojis, how to make yourself look decent on camera, PLUS some keyboard hacks to make your video call lyfe easier. You won't want to leave this one on mute! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and whe...
New Year, New Job Boot Camp: Interviews Redux
May 01, 2020 16:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBIt's here! Your final installment of the New Year, New Job boot camp series! You've got your heart-eyes set on a job, you've tailored your resume, and you've thought twice about your cover letter, so now it's time to NAIL 👏 THAT 👏 INTERVIEW 👏! This week, Dan and Rudhdi throw it back to their "Interviewing for Dummies" episode with Resident HR Expert Allison. You won't want to miss this refresher because it's truuu what they say about dem interview skillz - if you don't use it, you lose it! ...
New Year, New Job Boot Camp: Covering Cover Letters
April 13, 2020 09:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBDan and Rudhdi are back with the penultimate episode of the New Year, New Job boot camp series! This week, they’re covering cover letters: what are they, how important are they really, and tips to get yours right. We hear from our Resident HR Expert Allison and also feature a brand new segment all about working from home during the pandemic. Grab those AirPods and take W25 on your daily walk because this is a fun-packed episode you don’t want to miss. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and whereve...
WFH, WTF?
March 30, 2020 20:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBTrying to figure out how to make working from home work for you during the quarantine? Join Dan and Rudhdi for a *special episode* demanded by the people all about working from home. Topics include: morning routines, WFH outfits, pets on conference calls, and how to make the most of your virtual office. Topics do not include: The Pussy Cat Dolls greatest hit and our alcohol consumption during this time. As mentioned on the ep, here's a must-follow account: instagram.com/wfhfits Subscribe o...
New Year, New Job Boot Camp: Resumes
March 16, 2020 09:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBAfter a brief hiatus (did you miss us?), Part Trois in our New Year, New Job Boot Camp series is here! Now that you know what kind of job you're aiming for, let's get that resume in tip-top shape so you'll be hired on the spot. Listen up for the real scoop on resumes from our resident HR expert, Allison. We'll answer: How important are resumes actually? What should you put on your resume? How can you make your resume stand out (like Elle Woods)? Let's goooooooo! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts ...
New Year, New Job Boot Camp: Job Hunting Part 2
February 17, 2020 10:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBIt's the _second episode_ of the New Year, New Job Boot Camp series *queue the Cadet Kelly memes* with Dan and Rudhdi! Last time we took you on a soul-searching journey to figure out what job is right for you. This time, we're helping you get it! Topics include where to look for jobs, how to get organized, and how to make networking more useful and less painful. Get in shape ~professionally~ in 2020 -- tune in! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and wherever you listen to your podcasts, rate and r...
Holiday Bonus! Work Spouses (Encore)
February 14, 2020 10:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBIt's Valentine's Day, lovers, haters, and love-to-haters! Enjoy an encore episode of Work Spouses and tell that special someone how much you appreciate them. Lots of love <3, Dan and Rudhdi. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and wherever you listen to your podcasts, rate and review us, share our podcast with your friends, your coworkers, and your Valentine, especially. Follow us on insta: @whineto5, and don’t forget to write us at [email protected].
New Year, New Job Boot Camp: Job Hunting Part 1
February 03, 2020 10:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBGet in gear, listeners! It's a new decade and you're on the way to the career of your dreams. Learn how with Dan and Rudhdi as they kick off the New Year, New Job Boot Camp series. In this episode, Job Hunting Part 1, get help figuring out HOW to figure out what job is right for you! Topics include books to help you soul search, asking the right people the right questions, being open to relocation, remote work, salary considerations, and more. Listen up, cadets! Some helpful soul-searching ...
#GOALS
January 21, 2020 10:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBIt's a brand new year so get ready to set some #goals with Dan and Rudhdi. In today's episode, we'll figure out what goals are, why we set them, and how to make the most of them. If setting helpful goals is your #goals for 2020, then tune in and get ready for your most productive year ever! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and wherever you listen to your podcasts, rate and review us, share our podcast with your friends, your coworkers, your boss if you’re so bold. Follow us on insta: @whineto5, ...
Holiday Bonus! Office Holiday Parties
December 23, 2019 12:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MB'Tis the season! For open bars, raffle prizes, and senior directors doing karaoke. Enjoy this holiday bonus episode where Dan and Rudhdi discuss office holiday parties and general office merrymaking. You'll want to hear these tips for making the most of the festivities! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and wherever you listen to your podcasts, rate and review us, share our podcast with your friends, your coworkers, your boss if you’re so bold. Follow us on insta: @whineto5, and don’t forget to w...
Interviewing for Dummies
December 09, 2019 11:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBHoping to land a new job in the new year? Need a refresh on your interview skills? Tune in as Dan and Rudhdi interview an interviewer, AKA HR professional. You don’t want to miss these insider tips so you can snag that dream job. And you cannot miss this VIRAL story about WeWork, some tech bros, and an umbrella. Subscribe to Whine to 5 on Apple Podcasts and wherever you listen to your podcasts, rate and review us, share our podcast with your friends, your coworkers, your boss if you’re so ...
Work Spouses
November 25, 2019 11:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MBTil retirement do us part. This week we’re saying “I Do” to a discussion on work spouses. We talk about what they are, the benefits of having a work bae, and tips for finding your work life partner if you don’t have one. PLUS Dan and Rudhdi interview an ~insurance fraud investigator~. If you love juicy stories and playing detective, tune in because this is the dream job you didn’t know you wanted. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and wherever you listen to your podcasts, rate and review us, shar...
Shit Interns Do
November 11, 2019 12:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBThis one goes out to all the interns out there and the people who have to manage, interact with, or just witness them. Dan and Rudhdi talk about Intern Szn, advice for these baby employees, and advice for those who supervise them. Plus, join us for “free snacks in the kitchen” and some silly words of the day defined. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and wherever you listen to your podcasts, rate and review us, share our podcast with your friends, your coworkers, your boss if you’re so bold. Foll...
Holiday Bonus! Halloween Edition
October 31, 2019 10:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MBTrick or treat yo self to this bonus Halloween episode in which Dan and Rudhdi chat with special guest Tiffanie about her time working at a ~haunted~ house. Hear how she got the job, what it was like behind the scenes giving seasonal scares, and why she left... quickly. You’ll be laughin’ til you’re coffin!
Email Etiquette
October 28, 2019 11:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBLet’s be real-- you spend most of your day emailing. (Except during lunch. See last week’s episode.) You might as well be a master of it! Join Dan and Rudhdi for a crash course on email etiquette. Topics include: reply-alls, subject lines, punctuation, emojis, and more. You DO need this info so DON’T miss out on these important DOs and DON’Ts! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and wherever you listen to your podcasts, rate and review us, share our podcast with your friends, your coworkers, your b...
Sad Desk Lunches
October 14, 2019 11:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBDid you slurp down a frozen Lean Cuisine pasta meal for lunch today while stressed out and answering emails at your desk? Do you know someone else who did? This episode is for you (and your whole office). In today’s episode, Dan and Rudhdi get into sad desk lunches -- what makes them so sad and how to make them happier. Post lunch, join us for a round of “Can I Get Paid For That?” where we’ll discuss jobs you didn’t know were jobs. (You know what you want to find out what a Penetration Teste...
Work Jargon
September 27, 2019 11:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MBFlagging? Looping? OOO, BLUF, F/U -- WTF? Join Rudhdi and Dan for a lively discussion about the worst of work jargon and how to get back to the basics of direct communication. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and wherever you listen to your podcasts, rate and review us, share our podcast with your friends, your coworkers, your boss if you’re so bold. Follow us on insta: @whineto5, and don’t forget to write us at [email protected].
First Day of Work
September 27, 2019 10:00 - 12 minutes - 8.6 MBWelcome to Whine to 5: The podcast for people who hate their jobs or love their jobs or love to hate their jobs. AKA your podcast watercooler. In this inaugural episode, co-hosts Dan Byrnes and Rudhdi Karnik introduce listeners to the podcast and talk about first days on the job. Stick around for a fun game of “My Office or ‘The Office’?” and a preview of what’s to come. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and wherever you listen to your podcasts, rate and review us, share our podcast with your fri...