Episode: Gen-X Career Remix: Navigating Today’s Job Market

Episode Summary

In today’s episode, we’re diving into the power of trusting your gut and setting boundaries in your career. Have you ever been stuck in an endless interview process, second-guessing a job opportunity because something just didn’t feel right? You’re not alone. Akpene Torku Sims and I discuss why saying no is not only okay but necessary—whether it's about dodging red flags in job interviews or cutting down decision fatigue in hiring.

🚀 Key Takeaways from the Episode:
✅ Listen to Your Intuition – If something feels off, don’t ignore it.
✅ Overcomplicated Hiring Processes – Does every single person need to weigh in? Probably not.
✅ Decision-Making Fear – Leaders need to trust their hiring instincts instead of dragging things out.
✅ Efficiency Matters – How Akpene helped her company cut down a 4-month hiring process to just 6 weeks.

Why This Matters

Workplace decisions—whether it's choosing a new job or hiring the right people—shouldn’t be exhausting. Trusting your gut and being confident in saying NO can save you time, energy, and unnecessary stress.

💬 Have you ever walked away from a job because something didn’t feel right? DM me on LinkedIn or Instagram—I’d love to hear your story!

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