Ask Your Work Wife

Gatekeeping might seem like a surefire way to keep your job. After all — if you’re the only one that can do it, they’ll never get rid of you, right? Maybe. But who wants that?

We get asked hundreds of questions each month... but this is the one we love the most. If the title of our podcast doesn't immediately get a chuckle, it raises an eyebrow. And we're not shying away from that particular inquisition. In fact... we're reclaiming the term "work wife" and it's a badge we wear with honor. The discussion, though, is nuanced and deserved some airtime. Bear

“It is a truth universally acknowledged, that an ambitious woman in need of a job, must be in want of an email introduction.” —Jane Austen (probably)

Insubordination. It sounds bad because it *is* bad, and because it’s never defined up front. So here’s your definitive guide to insubordination — and what to do to protect yourself.

In Corporate America, what comes up must come down. And what comes down (and up) must follow a certain order. Welcome to the Corporate America Chain of Command.

You've probably heard the Work Wives talk about writing down what you do, and then shouting it from Slack's highest rooftops... But where's the time in the day?

Got a raise but no associated responsibility increase? Who cares! Take the money and run.

What should you do when you find out a junior new hire makes 10k more than you, and why does it feel so weird to know what your coworkers make? As usual, Vanessa & Holland have the answers, and — spoiler alert — they’re gonna help you close this wage gap.

LinkedIn Premium Business. Do you need it? Probably. Do you want to read a comparison chart from LinkedIn about it? No. Would you rather listen to the Work Wives banter about it? Duh.

Applying for jobs and finding that some recruiting processes are outpacing others? Don’t worry — it is well within your control to reign them in. Giddy up! (Or don’t.)