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Above My Paygrade

Above My Paygrade

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 Above My Paygrade is the comedy podcast for anyone who's ever muted themselves to scream during a Teams meeting. We dive headfirst into the absurdity of corporate life—from offsite travel disasters and return-to-office guilt trips to Slack etiquette, horrible bosses, and survival tips for not looking like a total idiot in front of your coworkers. Each episode blends satire, emotional truth, and listener-submitted chaos into segments like “Out of Office Email or Cry for Help?” and riffing on the inevitable Ai takeover. It’s catharsis for the cubicle crowd, therapy for the remote warriors, and a safe space to laugh at the madness we call work. 50% of our waking hours is spent working… that makes us cry a little.. New episodes every week. Bring your PTO requests and emotional baggage. https://abovemypaygradepodcast.com Corporate Lingo: Utilizing professional audio recording equipment, our team of hosts produces a podcast designed to entertain and engage listeners seeking humor. We have established distribution channels across all major podcast platforms and are committed to delivering new episodes on a weekly basis. Real life translation: We record new episodes weekly and you can listen wherever you get your podcastsCopyright 2025 AboveMyPaygrade Careers Economics Personal Success
Episodes
  • Corporate Holiday Parties (Sorry HR)

    Corporate Holiday Parties (Sorry HR)
    Dec 15 2025

    It’s the most chaotic time of the fiscal year… and we’re here to unwrap it. Corporate holiday parties: the gift that keeps on disappointing. In this special edition, we roast what makes them unbearable, share survival rules for staying out of trouble, read listener‑submitted horror stories, and unveil the Official Holiday Party Agreement — your handbook for not becoming the office legend of shame. And for some reason... we talk a lot of shit about HR.

    Whether you’re dodging mistletoe, plotting your Irish goodbye, or just trying to survive until January, this episode is your satirical handbook for corporate holiday chaos.

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    48 mins
  • Creepy Mall Santas & End-of-Year Fuck-Its

    Creepy Mall Santas & End-of-Year Fuck-Its
    Dec 1 2025

    This week, Jeremy and Jimmy unwrap the unsettling world of mall Santas — the odd job that’s equal parts holiday cheer and pure creep factor. From awkward lap-sits to questionable beard hygiene, we dig into why this seasonal gig might be the weirdest side hustle of them all. Then we pivot to the “End-of-Year Fuck-Its,” that glorious corporate tradition where employees stop pretending to care and start counting down the days until January
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    24 mins
  • Work Travel Isn’t Spring Break

    Work Travel Isn’t Spring Break
    Nov 17 2025

    Jeremy and Jimmy unpack the myth of “work travel as a perk” — and why treating it like a vacation or college party could wreck your reputation. From awkward encounters to career-ending conference behavior, this episode is a survival guide for staying professional when the company sends you out. Plus, we share real stories of travel gone wrong and offer tips for not becoming the cautionary tale. (Rerelease)

    Got a travel horror story or corporate meltdown to share? Call the Employee Feedback Line at 914-357-4178 and leave us a rant. We might just feature it in a future episode.

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    Mentioned in this episode:

    Seasons Meetings, from ShopAboveMyPaygrade.com

    Welcome to the most wonderful time of the fiscal year. The Season’s Meetings Collection celebrates the chaos of corporate holiday spirit — where gift exchanges are awkward, HR warnings are plentiful, and we're all hoping someone spikes the eggnog at the office party. Because nothing says “happy holidays” like pretending to enjoy another mandatory Zoom party.

    SEASONS MEETINGS

    Employee Feedback Line

    Call the Employee Feedback Line at 914-357-4178

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    33 mins
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