From Grit To Great with Jonathan and Jed Yabut - SYOK Podcast [ENG]

The pandemic is finally ending its term and travel is back in our bucket list again! In this last episode for Season 2, Jon and Jed argue why international travel is one of the best investments you can make for your career and how they owe their success to the places and people they’ve met.

Sure, we work because we have a purpose to fulfill. But fundamentally, we work because most of us have to put food on the table. In this episode, Jon and Jed read letters about frequently asked questions on getting fair salaries, claiming your leaves, and asking about bonuses in a job interview.

Jon and Jed talk about the qualities of a senior they wished they had when they were still juniors. Also, is it more fitting to call someone a leader, a manager, a boss—or should they be interchangeable? This is an episode dedicated for the amazing leaders who shaped our careers for the best.

Jon and Jed talk about their tried-and-tested personal hacks for getting their tasks done faster and with less costs. In this episode, we talk about the benefit of taking naps and how you can trick your brain to finish tasks you hate doing.

If your boss adds you on Facebook, should you accept the request? Should you ask permission from HR if you want to post something about your company? Jon and Jed explore this question together with other issues concerning your relationships with colleagues in the age of social media.

Since the pandemic confirmed that remote & hybrid work can be productive and manageable, freelancing has become a sustainable option for many millennials in pursuing their career. In this episode, Jon and Jed reminisce about their stories as freelancers and share tips on what to watch out for if you decide to take this path too.

Working your hardest to get that promotion is a given in every ambitious worker’s life. Getting people to promote you, on the other hand, is a different story. In this episode, Jon and Jed discuss the politics behind your promotion, and what can you do to get what you deserve.

There's one person who you likely spend most of your time with on a daily basis apart from your loved ones or friends — and that would be your boss. Should you have a professional or casual approach to them? In this episode, Jon and Jed explore the delicate art of balancing relationships at work.

Jon and Jed reminisce about their stints working abroad and answer listeners' questions about the challenges and rewards of being an expatriate. Do you really get to save and earn more when you work abroad? Does having an MBA degree give you an edge in applying for a stint abroad? We answer these questions from a millennial perspective.

Contrary to how society views it, quitting can be a good thing when the timing and reasons are right. But what criteria should one consider in deciding to seek greener pastures? Jon and Jed share tips on quitting your job in this episode.