Careers & Money Awkward Episodes

A listener wrote in because they haven’t had a raise in the past 3 years. They feel undervalued and with inflation on the rise, they are seeing the effects on their budget. Should they approach their boss, and  if so, what’s the best way to...

In today’s episode, we discuss a spicy and hot take on both sleeping and income. The question of the hour: are you even working hard if you’re not making a 6-figure income? Hear our thoughts and share yours with us after the episode!   Join...

In today’s episode we hear from someone who realized that he makes double what a female coworker with similar job title and experience makes. We dive into the gender wage gap and steps he can take to help close the gap at his workplace.   Join...

In today’s episode we discuss how to handle the question “how much money do you make?” Whether you’re an open book or more private when it comes to your finances, we talk about what to consider when answering this question. Also, Chris gives a...

In today’s episode we hear from someone who has a coworker that is judging her money choices. We talk about how the world might have a different outlook on money, but our writer’s outlook is on fire.   Join Our Patreon Get access to even more...

Join Our Awkward Patreon Family! Learn more about how you can get access to bonus episodes and our private chat with our This Is Awkward Patreon!  ======= In today’s episode we hear from someone who runs a business and is dealing with people...

In today’s episode we hear from an anonymous caller who is frustrated because she is being asked to give money at work for birthdays, events, and celebrations. This is starting to take a huge toll on her budget. We discuss how to handle this as a...