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No One Knows What They're DoingCareer & life advice to help you feel more confident Author: Erin McGoff
Join Erin McGoff (aka, AdviceWithErin) as she introduces you to new people, new careers, and new ideas to inspire you to confidently design a life that makes you truly happy. In this show, Erin dives into topics that are top of mind for folks in their 20s and 30s ranging from career advice and financial literacy to relationships and self-esteem. Erin will bring on experts to give advice on questions like, "Should I move to Europe?" and "How do I negotiate my salary?" and "How do I find a work-from-home job that isn't a scam?". Listeners can expect to hear from various guestspsychologists, authors, CEOs, filmmakers, detectives, chefs, etc. There's more to life than the Sunday scaries, resumes, and the 9 to 5. In this show, you'll gain access to tangible opportunities, secret advice, and proven strategies to help you craft a life you love. Language: en Genres: Business, Careers, Science, Social Sciences Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Expert Advice for your 20s (ft. Dr. Meg Jay)
Episode 13
Wednesday, 2 October, 2024
In Episode 13, Erin interviews Dr. Meg Jay, a developmental clinical psychologist who specializes in 20-somethings. A recent New York Times profile called Dr. Jay “the patron saint of striving youth” and her TED talk “Why 30 Is Not the New 20” is among the most watched to date. Erin and Meg discuss the current mental health crisis, pros and cons of medication, what the research shows about your 20s, and advice on how to spend your 20s (especially when it comes to feeling stuck or behind in your career!). Enjoy!➞ In this episode:0:00-3:39 Introduction3:40-7:09 Meg Jay's Background7:10-11:54 Realistic life working as a therapist11:55-14:09 Fascinating 20-somethings research14:10-15:39 Why your 20s aren't the best years of your life15:40-17:24 Advice if you don't know what to do with your life17:25-22:00 How to pick a job in your 20s 22:01-24:21 Thoughts on a "dream job"24:22-27:30 Opportunity cost + decision making 27:31-32:34 What is "identity capital"?32:35-35:59 Gen Z mental health crisis36:00-38:59 Labels & self-diagnosis39:00-
