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NYU Psychology Professor Dr. Tessa West has spent nearly two decades studying relationships, including those in the workplace. She talks about her research on why people feel disconnected from their jobs and what to do about it.
Dr. West breaks down five main ways people might feel unhappy at work:
1. Crisis of identity: This is when you've poured a ... Show More
Mar 6
First Friday: Jobs Fell by 92,000. But the Economy Is Still Growing?
#695: The U.S. lost 92,000 jobs in February, pushing unemployment to 4.4 percent.That result contradicts a different report released two days earlier showing 63,000 jobs added, leaving economists trying to square the circle. Many agree that we're in a "low hire, low fire" jobs en ... Show More
42m 56s
Mar 3
Job Titles Don’t Mean What They Used To (And That Affects Your Pay) — with Dr. Ben Zweig (Part 2 of 2)
#694: There are about 90 million unique job titles in the U.S. labor market. Ninety million. If you are trying to negotiate a raise, switch companies or launch a side hustle, that number has consequences. If titles do not line up, you cannot easily compare pay, scope or seniority ... Show More
1h 9m
Aug 2024
319: The Hidden Reason Why People Are Unhappy at Work with Dr. Tessa West
Are you or your team members feeling unhappy at work? When discussing job dissatisfaction, people often point to issues like job title or compensation. However, we frequently overlook the fact that humans have complex emotions, and sometimes, we struggle to express what we truly ... Show More
30m 59s
Apr 2025
Toxic work environment? Coworker cliques? My Advice...
Navigating a toxic workplace? You’re not alone. In this episode, Erin sits down with Michelle, who’s grappling with a challenging work environment filled with gossip and exclusion. Together, they delve into strategies to address and overcome workplace toxicity.🎙 In this episode: ... Show More
17m 53s
Jul 2025
310. 5 signs you’re on the wrong career path
Is your job making you feel drained, disconnected, or just deeply unfulfilled? In today’s episode, we unpack the five major signs that your career may not be the right fit — from emotional numbness and burnout, to identity disalignment and daydreaming about quitting more than sta ... Show More
39m 10s
Aug 2024
Job therapy and toxic coworkers, with Tessa West, PhD
Are you and your job just not clicking anymore? New York University psychology professor Tessa West, PhD, author of “Job Therapy: Finding Work that Works for You,” talks about the most common sources of job dissastisfaction, how you can figure out why you’re unhappy at work and f ... Show More
36m 4s
Mar 2025
Business Advice: Pivoting Your Career, Fear Of Wasting Time, How To Stop Overthinking & Difficult Life Transitions | Tea with GaryVee ep. 69
<p><strong>Feeling stuck in your career or life?</strong> You’re not alone. In this episode of <strong>Tea with GaryVee</strong>, I take live questions from callers struggling with change, self-doubt, and figuring out their next move. We break down what it <strong>really</strong> ... Show More
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