Your Job Search as a Goonies Adventure
This week, Vanessa dives into what The Goonies and your own nickname history can teach you about career pivots, found family, and the power of not doing it alone. If you’ve
In This Episode:
- Why some nicknames hit differently
- What the Goonies can teach us about teamwork, courage, and weirdness
- Thunderbolts as the grown-up, world-weary version of the same journey
- How to find your own codename—and why that matters in transition
- Why your career pivot deserves a crew
📌 Links & Resources Mentioned:
· Brad Upton’s Gen X nickname comedy clip: Watch here
· Download the Codename Generator Worksheet: Click here
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