3 Laid Off Ladies

3 Laid Off Ladies

A podcast that humorously discusses the challenges of being laid off, toxic work culture, and its impact on everyday life

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May 12, 2025 35 secs

The 3 Laid Off Ladies are taking a break to regroup and recharge. We will be back soon! 

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In this episode, Olivia and Cam discuss recent Boston Globe articles regarding a small non-profit health insurance company who is running out of money, even after laying off staff

 

Bartlett, J. (19, March 2025). State prepares in case of collapse of Commonwealth Care Alliance, insurer for 50,000 poor, elderly, and disabled people.

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2025/03/19/business/state-prepares-case-insurer-50000-poor-elderly-disabl...

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April 28, 2025 37 mins

Olivia and Cam discuss a recent conversation that Cam had on LinkedIn with a career coach. Per usual, things took a sharp left turn.

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April 21, 2025 27 mins

In this episode, Olivia and Cam unpack the recent news that UnitedHealthcare is offering buyouts to a portion of its workforce.

 

Constantino, A., Capoot, A. (19, February 2025). UnitedHealthcare is offering buyouts to employees in benefits unit, could pursue layoffs, sources say.

https://www.cnbc.com/2025/02/19/unitedhealthcare-offers-buyouts-could-pursue-layoffs.html

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April 14, 2025 37 mins

Olivia and Cam take another break from the business world and talk true crime documentaries. 

Documentaries Discussed:

American Murder: Gabby Petito

Dahmer

There's Something Wrong With Aunt Diane

American Manhunt: The Boston Marathon Bombing

The Staircase

Fyre: The Greatest Party That Never Happened

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April 7, 2025 28 mins

In this episode, Olivia and Cam discuss how Amazon is eliminating middle management, which could result in a savings up to $3.6 billion.

 

Shibu, S. (30, January 2025). 'I Hate Bureaucracy': Leaked Internal Amazon Document Reveals How the Tech Giant Is Cutting Down on Middle Management. https://www.entrepreneur.com/business-news/heres-what-amazon-is-doing-to-cut-down-on-middle-management/486381

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March 31, 2025 28 mins

In this episode, Olivia and Cam discuss a survey about what CEOs are most worried about in 2025, with a trade war and recession on top of the list.

 

The Conference Board (13, January 2025). Survey: As 2025 Begins, CEOs Are Most Worried About a Trade War and Recession. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/survey-as-2025-begins-ceos-are-most-worried-about-a-trade-war-and-recession-302348260.html

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March 24, 2025 29 mins

In this episode, Olivia and Cam discuss the growing distrust between employers and their CEOs. Despite CEOs being at the top of the organizational hierarchy, recent trends show a significant lack of faith from employees toward their leadership.

The Random Recruiter post:https://x.com/randomrecruiter/status/1884239916319613013

Peck, E. (28, January 2025). Raises are shrinking because employers know you're stuck. https://www.msn.com/...

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March 17, 2025 30 mins

Coffee Break Episode: Olivia and Cam put business aside again for this episode and Cam tells her disaster skiing story. 

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March 10, 2025 30 mins

In this podcast episode, Olivia and Cam dive into what would make an ideal, productive, and comfortable working environment for them. And of course, the conversation eventually takes a hard left turn. 

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March 3, 2025 27 mins

In this episode, Olivia and Cam discuss an article from Teen Vogue that uncovers the story of a corporate catfish—an individual who exposed the stark racial disparities in job screening and hiring practices.

Brannon, F. (2025, January 15). "LinkedIn Catfish" Aliyah Jones Created a Fake Profile to Expose Racial Inequity in Hiring.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/linkedin-catfish-aliyah-jones-created-130000094.html

Aliyah's website: Being...

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February 24, 2025 28 mins

In this episode, Olivia and Cam provide an update to Amazon's return to the office mandate and its effect on other companies, in addition to an update on their part time jobs. 

MacNaughton, L. (2025, January 6). Amazon is ending remote work. Its employees hope the company reconsiders.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/amazon-ends-remote-work-1.7422614

Shibu, S. (2025, January 8). 'Five Is Ideal': JPMorgan Will Reportedly Follow Amaz...

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February 17, 2025 25 mins
In this episode, Olivia and Cam dive into the growing sense of detachment many employees are feeling toward the work they are being asked to do.    Liu, J. (2024, December 19). Workers don't understand the purpose of their jobs or companies, and it's leading to "The Great Detachment."   https://www.cnbc.com/2024/12/19/why-americans-are-facing-a-great-detachment-at-work-according-to-researchers.html#:~:text=The%20share%20of%20Ame...
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February 10, 2025 27 mins

In this episode, Olivia and Cam dive into the controversial topic of job layoffs being communicated via text message and email

Kelly, J. (2024, December 24). Layoffs Through Text And Email Are Becoming A Reality For Workers.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/jackkelly/2024/12/20/layoffs-through-text-and-email-are-becoming-a-reality-for-workers/#

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February 3, 2025 25 mins
In this episode Olivia and Cam discuss Olivia's recent experience with a part-time job she had really started to get excited about. However, another plot twist occurs that ends in more disappointment   IG:https://www.instagram.com/3laidoffladies/   LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/3-laid-off-ladies-podcast-224b3931b/   X:https://x.com/3laidoffladies
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January 28, 2025 32 mins
In this episode, Olivia and Cam discuss a LinkedIn post from an HR professional who expressed uncertainty about how to handle an employee who ended a meeting with a Nazi salute, similar to the gesture made by Elon Musk at the inauguration   Grey Area: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gray%20area#:~:text=noun,right%20and%20what%20is%20wrong   Nazi: https://www.britannica.com/dictionary/Nazi#:~:text=%3A%20a%20member%20of...
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January 27, 2025 26 mins

In this episode Olivia and Cam dive into Cam's recent experience with a part-time job hunt that took an unexpected and disastrous turn.

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January 20, 2025 24 mins

Olivia and Cam discuss Amazon's recent return-to-office (RTO) mandate. However, Amazon doesn't have enough physical office space to accommodate all employees.

Eaton, K. (2024, December 17). Amazon Ordered Employees Back to the Office, but There's Not Enough Room for Everyone. Inc.

https://www.inc.com/kit-eaton/amazon-ordered-employees-back-to-the-office-but-theres-not-enough-room-for-everyone/91067003

Rogelberg, S. (2024, December ...

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January 13, 2025 28 mins

In this episode of the podcast, Olivia and Cam take a break from their usual business-focused discussions and dive into a lighter, more personal topic: their favorite music artists.

Taylor Swift:

https://open.spotify.com/artist/06HL4z0CvFAxyc27GXpf02

All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor's Version)

Exile

Shake It Off (Taylor's Version)

You're On Your Own, Kid

 

Tones and I:

https://open.spotify.com/search/tones%20and%20I

Cloudy ...

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January 6, 2025 35 mins

Olivia and Cam discuss a recent Forbes article highlighting alarming statistics: 88% of workers report experiencing burnout.

Robinson, B. (2024, October 26). As colleagues are laid off, 88% of workers say they’re burned out, new report says. Forbes.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/bryanrobinson/2024/10/26/amid-layoffs-88-of-employees-say-theyre-burned-out-per-new-study/#

 

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