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Mar 2017
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Introducing I Hate My Boss

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When you have a workplace problem, who do you turn to for advice? Your coworkers are not objective, and your friends don't really know what to say. In this format-busting series, Liz Dolan and Larry Seal give you real life advice with the help of a fictional workplace: the Penn & Pencil advertising agency. Subscribe to I Hate My Boss so you never miss an episode: smartURL.com/IHMB We'd like to hear from you! Please complete a quick survey at www.wondery.com/survey or tweet at us @IHateMyBossShow Have a question or comment? You can always give us a call at 424-224-5711... anonymous voicemails welcome.

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