Agile Unemployment: Normalizing the Way We Talk About Being Out of Work
It shouldn’t be awkward and uncomfortable to talk about being unemployed. Given that sooner or later most of us will experience being out of work, shouldn’t we start to have normal and healthy conversations about being unemployed? Agile Unemployment podcast host, employment expert, and author, Sabina Sulat creates a safe place to talk about all things unemployment. In each episode, Sabina will cover everything you need to know to not only survive, but thrive through being out of work.
Episodes
The AI fear is real—but it’s not the full story.
In this episode, Sabina breaks down the growing anxiety around artificial intelligence and job security. Spoiler: AI might take over some tasks, but it can’t replace you. Not your judgment. Not your empathy. Not your leadership. Not your humanity.
Whether you're in tech, healthcare, customer service, or logistics—this conversation will help you understand how to future-proof your car...
🎙️ Resisting the Resume Robot: AI Is a Tool, Not a Replacement
📝 Episode Description:
In a world of instant resumes and algorithmic screening, it’s easy to let AI take the wheel. But at what cost?
In this episode, I revisit one of my most requested topics: how to use AI in your job search without losing your voice, value, or visibility.
We dive into:
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What’s changed in AI job search tools since 2024
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Why “AI is a cover ...
What happens when the safety net fails?
In this episode, host Sabina Sulat breaks down the unfolding SNAP crisis — how the government shutdown threatens to halt food assistance for more than 41 million Americans, including furloughed federal workers.
Sabina shares her own vulnerable story of relying on SNAP when she was unemployed, explaining how food stability restored not just her health and finances but her self-worth.
She also ...
Episode Details
A hard-hitting, honest conversation for federal workers facing furloughs, layoffs, and career uncertainty—and anyone waiting for a rescue that needs to start with themselves.
This weekend, a park ranger's safety warning became an unexpected metaphor: "Rescues will take hours." It's where so many...
In this special anniversary episode, host Sabina Sulat reflects on four years since the launch of Agile Unemployment. What began as a deeply personal book has grown into a global movement, trusted by organizations, labor departments, and job seekers across 70+ countries.
But this isn’t just a celebration—it’s a candid look at the raw, real, and often unexpected journey of turning lived experience into lasting impact.
Sabina shares:
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“Work isn’t broken. It’s the lens we’ve been taught to use that’s cracked. When you rethink work as a partnership instead of punishment, you reclaim your power.”
Resources & Next Steps:
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📖 Book: Agile Unemployment by Sabina Sulat
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📖 Book Mentioned: Human First, Leader Second by Massimo Backus
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✍️ Read more: Substack article → Why Work Feels Broken (and How to Rethink It)
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📅 Join the Conversation: Agile Unemploym...
In this episode, we unpack the perfect storm of fear hitting today’s job seekers—from federal layoffs and tax reform to AI disruption and confusing labor reports.
But here’s the truth: chaos doesn’t mean “stop.” It means listen differently.
You’ll learn how to:
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Turn overwhelming news into job search feedback
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Use AI anxiety as a spark for upskilling, not shutdown
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Shift industries without starting over
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Stay strategic when...
Transform your Sunday anxiety into your biggest career advantage. Learn why that familiar Sunday afternoon dread isn't your weakness—it's your secret weapon for strategic job searching.
Key Takeaways The Sunday Scaries Decoded- Inv...
In this episode of the Agile Unemployment podcast host Sabina Sulat takes a look at the confusion and frustration that comes with not being able to land a job when all data points to the unemployment rate being low and job growth being higher than expected. It makes no sense- until you break it down to how this is relevant to your search and what you can do to get the odds in your favor.
<...🎙️ Red, White, and (Probably) a Little Blue A Special Episode of Agile Unemployment for Federal Employees Facing Layoffs and Cutbacks 🗓️ Released: July 2, 2025 🎧 Host: Sabina Sulat | Duration: 30 minutes
📌 EPISODE OVERVIEW
This 4th of July week, many federal employees and USAID workers are waking up to something they never imagined: their first official day out of work. After months—sometimes years—of limbo, the stress hasn’t...
📝 Episode Summary
In this 30-minute episode of Agile Unemployment, we expose the harsh reality behind the so-called “Big Beautiful Tax Bill” and its devastating impact on unemployed and job-insecure Americans. We break down $30 billion in SNAP cuts and $180 billion in Medicare reductions, unpack how these changes will affect real people and local economies—and offer actionable steps you can take right now.
The bottom line? These ...
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🙋♀️ Feeling like you're behind in your job search? Wondering why that application from three weeks ago hasn’t gone anywhere? You’re not alone—and you’re definitely not failing.
In this episode, Sabina Sulat takes a hard look at one of the biggest silent stressors in unemployment:...
Recharging Your Motivation Battery: Why Powering Through Doesn't Work and What to Do Instead
EPISODE: "Rebuilding Motivation When Your Job Search Feels Impossible" SHOW NOTES:
In this episode of Agile Unemployment, host Sabina Sulat explores practical strategies for rebuilding motivation during prolonged job searches. She shares evidence-based approaches to overcoming job search fatigue,...
Welcome to today's episode of "Rethinking Job Search." The job market is broken, and fixing it isn't just one person's responsibility. When job seekers spend 6 months searching, most online applications go nowhere, and qualified candidates abandon complicated processes, it's clear we need change. Today, we're discussing wh...
Today's episode tackles the critical issue of job search diversification. 📊 Our data shows that relying on just one job search method significantly extends unemployment duration. #JobSearchStrategy
Key Insights:The single-method approach is silentl...
- Job market reality check: Unemployment is low and new jobs are being added to the economy, despite some negative narratives #JobMarketTruth
🎧 AGILE UNEMPLOYMENT PODCAST Episode Notes: "Revamp Your Job Search Strategy: The Problem Isn't the Market, It Isn't You, It's What You Are Doing" 📊 EPISODE OVERVIEW
In this episode, Sabina Sulat addresses the pressing question that emerges in almost every coaching call: "Is it just a bad market, or is my approach the problem?" With fresh employment data and practical strategies, S...
- The "perfect candidate" is largely a fiction created by unrealistic job descriptions and hiring expectations
- Most successful hires have 60-70% o...
Title: Underemployment: The Hidden Career Trap You Need to Avoid
Host: Sabina Sulat
Duration: 32 minutes
Release Date: March 25, 2024
Episode Description 📝In today's raw and honest episode, we explore the role of anger in the unemployment journey - how to acknowledge it, process it healthily, and ultimately channel it into productive action. Our conversation offers both emotional validation and practical coping strategies. #AngerManagement #CareerTransition
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