{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Modern Manager","title":"286: Debunking the Myth of the Dream Job and What to Pursue Instead with Lauren McGoodwin","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1901,"description":"Many professionals start their careers in the hope of eventually landing their dream job--that perfect position that checks off all the boxes on their list. But what really is a dream job? A big paycheck with a fancy title? A corner office with a million-dollar view? A good work-life balance? Well, what if I told you that it's time to let go of that dream job delusion and instead strive for something even better.\nToday’s guest is Lauren McGoodwin. Lauren is the CEO of Career Contessa—an online career resource with content, career coaching, jobs, a salary database, and online training. She is also a speaker, author of Power Moves, and host of The Career Contessa Podcast.\nIn this episode, Lauren and I talk about the myth of the dream job and what you should actually be seeking, which is the \"good enough\" job. We get into the factors of creating a happy working environment, the role of managers in creating such, what managers can do to support struggling team members, and so much more.\nJoin the conversation now!\nGet FREE mini-sketchnotes with the big idea from the week’s episode delivered to your inbox when you subscribe to my weekly email.\n\nConversation Topics(00:00) Intro(01:38) Debunking the myth of the dream job(03:54) Is finding your dream job still worth it?(06:29) Why a good enough job is better than a dream job(11:43) The role of managers in creating a good enough job environment(14:29) An example of letting go of a dream job for a good enough job(18:45) How to create an environment that helps people become impact players(22:33) What managers can do to support struggling team members(26:55) The truth about the 2-year work tenure rule(29:28) A great manager Lauren has worked with(30:11) Keep up with Lauren(31:29) [Extended Episode Only] The significance of doing one-on-ones with team members(34:53) [Extended Episode Only] The rule of thumb when doing one-on-ones(40:18) [Extended Episode Only] Final tips for creating a good enough work environment\nAdditional...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/vh03-o0OUKG7JnFjtDqtJmV0y385f5sQOifebswPa_E/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQzNjM5LzE2OTA1/Nzg4MDYtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}