The Tea on How I Got Fired (Twice)

[@cysiam.586]

Im so glad you tried that kombucha

[@gabriellaraziah]

fr

[@chloebotello6418]

reading this as shes singing celine and i was DEF thinking this😂

[@csk2248]

She always harps on about how she hates that shes “just that meme” and tries to show more depth and variety but…. That meme literally got her all this. She IS just that meme. And whats so bad about that. One fkn twitter repost and she now can sit in a room and do podcasts for work. Bless that meme

[@proctorsledge]

i think abt this all the time, like she prob would’ve gone viral at some point but i LOVE the way it all happened. we wouldn’t have our supreme leader if not for that god forsaken kombucha

[@plamoretti673]

@@csk2248She isn't JUST that meme tho She's ALSO that meme

[@mihajlostavrov6198]

SHE ATE THE DAMN TITANIC SONG

[@HatandTie]

We aren’t talking about this enough!!!!

[@sammysosa111]

My aunt came in and said "she better not quit her day job" now we have a household beef . How dare she disrespect my queens holy vocals 🤬

[@amyp473]

Bish has some pipes

[@Slimwizard616]

Mama, chills!

[@walmartrotisseriechicken]

IM OBSESSEDDDD

[@bec7440]

“Do y’all care?” Brittany this is the most entertaining podcast episode so far fr

[@OwensGrave]

Exactly

[@olivia-ch2cw]

“do yall care” brittany i could listen to you talk about insurance for 3 episodes straight. eyes closed hands off the wheel i am LISTENING and taking NOTES

[@emma-eo2dc]

no seriously i think it’s so interesting and it’s even more interesting bc she explains them in a funny way that gives us like insider secrets😭 literally learning abt insurance AND being entertained

[@taylorhunsaker6294]

I would literally listen to her talk about anything. Even something I never cared about before. She makes it interesting

[@strawberrycherrybaby]

Literally I was SAT for this episode, give me the insurance and bank lore

[@vann9302]

Literally I love hearing abt peoples work lore and their day to day

[@nataliaaguilarstar]

Literally and bonus I learned a lot of things about insurance too 😭😭

[@harper2127]

Not even 5 minutes in and we have a My Heart Will Go On cover… oh I’m so locked in

[@sophiamjohnson3]

i came to the comments to say the same thing!!

[@quinndawson5402]

SAME AND WTF IT WAS SO GOOD

[@jimmybobbyjoe]

she rlly needs to release a cover cause she has a career in this…

[@gm251]

It had me ball gagged

[@SaeBae-mu3nx]

she ate so hard i fear

[@tashafox1217]

The abused 19 year old call centre lacky in me hearing Brittany say she told them “I’m at the pool” had me kicking my feet and giggling manically

[@Bleedthesky]

Blueberry red bull in a teacup is the aesthetic i want

[@Grizzli49]

Yes!! 🫐🫖

[@polarknight856]

Southern belle

[@AVspectre]

Pinkies up!

[@immyownbestfriend9913]

this was actually so informative and no body actually talks about any of this, like insurance, banking, trusts, finding jobs, what it's like starting out, shared experience, and talking about how employers will take advantage of you. no one has ever told me this before. you feel like an older sister telling me the truth

[@BB-iq3qk]

I would loveee to hear more about real stuff like that from her

[@WhosSibu]

Right??? I've never heard of at will employment before and I'm glad I know now. Crazy that even exists (in the US)

[@drewpy-uy5dh]

I work now for a company exactly like Brittany described!! I wish i was warned. The environment is sexist, toxic, and dehumanizing. I thought i was the only one who got trapped in this, glad to know it’s a shared experience

[@emmelinesprig489]

I fucking LOATHE how necessary networking is for job searching. I have bad social anxiety and a couple other mental illnesses. Even though I’m a hardworking person, I struggle so much to sustain and progress my career and financial stability. I just want to work and not deal with sucking on butts.

[@Crashlee11]

I was guilted JUST LIKE THAT by my manager when I left! She said “I fought for you to get a raise, this promotion, and now you’re just leaving?” I replied, “you mean because I was a good employee? Because I deserved it? I don’t owe you anything for giving me the promotion I deserved”

[@colekayve]

me in the background, slaving away with my shrimp like posture: PERIOD!

[@faithgargy]

currently speeding off of a highway ramp going 150mph with my eyes closed and hands are on a wendy’s hamburger i’m ready baby

[@zoemarie777]

mcdonald’s :(

[@faithgargy]

@@zoemarie777 not even sure why i put mcdonald’s bc it gives me massive diarrhea and i hate them BUT i did change it!

[@Dontlickscissors]

Same

[@giuliacintiluciani4906]

LMFAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[@giuliacintiluciani4906]

nah this has me crying rn

[@Jeroximas]

I'm 21 and obviously brainrotted bc of tiktok and all that 15 sec videos shit, but I could listen to this woman for 4 hours straight. Please don't die.

[@eeen4119]

I just turned 26 and im super brainrotted as an almost 30 yr old

[@lucypher390]

"please don't die"??? wHat

[@mx.chi2]

Brittany you don’t understand how important these conversations are. I was genuinely so appreciative to get the advice you gave. Also pls make an album. I’m being dead serious. I would listen

[@ffiontill5924]

Yes!

[@maddiekester5852]

i never see this comment and i couldn’t agree more

[@megseidel5274]

“Real jobs come from people you know” may be some of the best advice literally ever. As someone who recently graduated and got a job right out of college (from networking with alumni) PLEASE LISTEN TO THIS!!!!

[@hayleyemma7953]

I can second this! This is some of the most solid advice. I got my job through internships/scholarship/university connections. Most people already have someone in the industry but I didn't. That doesn't stop us though! We just have to try harder/look in different areas. I love my cushy office job!

[@emmmma143]

I’m not a college grad (mental health reasons, but you bet your ass I’m a fantastic employee) so this isn’t as applicable, but I’ve had four jobs and the two that I got through connections are INFINITELY better. My current job is by far the best company I’ve ever worked for, they pay phenomenally for the job, and they treat employees fantastically. At first, I was confused why it was so difficult to get an entry level job and wondered why being referred was the reason I got the job, but I’ve been there a year now and it makes sense. The jobs I applied for online? Fuck them

[@eclecticsteak]

@@emmmma143what’s the job

[@Jen-cj2br]

100%. I was hired a week after finishing grad school thanks to networking

[@emmmma143]

@@eclecticsteak in n out burger. They’re a fantastic company considering it’s a fast food place

[@ad3511]

THIS WAS THE BEST EPISODE EVER, PLEASE DO SOMETHING WHERE YOU EXPLAIN STUFF I WATCHED THE WHOLE 80 MINUTES OF IT

[@belizaluc3446]

I actually really loved this episode, nobody talks about jobs and job market, especially from the influencer world as transparently as Britanny does! Literally not even one thing is untrue that came out of her mouth.

[@meghanuh]

blindfolded, noise cancelling headphones on, walking into on coming traffic, sitting in the middle of the road, LOCKING IN

[@taniyachatterjee5866]

Nauuuuurrrrrrrr get away from the oncoming truck gurl

[@lyskyg3785]

read this at first as blindfolded, gagged… either way yes locked in!

[@jennahoran]

“do y’all care” YES AND PLEASE KEEP BEING REAL WITH US!!! I could listen to you talk about your life forever. Real life experiences, advice, and relatable stories are EVERYTHINGGGG and I hope there’s more to come!! This is one of my fav episodes so far

[@yourpalfred]

Corporate surveillance fucks people up so bad. Whenever I'm getting badly micromanaged I always think "this is how animals feel in the zoo"

[@angeldeda]

the ironic part is that studies have literally shown that if you want employees to stay at a company and be loyal that micromanaging them does the exact opposite of the goal they’re trying to achieve. The best place I ever worked didn’t give a fuck if you were a few minutes late or did something wrong or chilled out for a minute, or even bent the rules a little. And funny enough we had zero people quit or get fired in the year I was there and we were all happy and excited to go to work. These dumb ass “this is absolutely unacceptable!!! if you have time to lean you have time to clean” cockroach ass bosses are out of their goddamn minds

[@AR__zz]

Truly!

[@amandajay7922]

Reminds me of how I found out my employer records all of our calls two months into my terrible, soul crushing job🙃

[@user-ui2tj7or7u]

No cause most animals actually have privacy needs that a good zoo will insure is treated. so ur worse off

[@Misheezee]

We had to take a photo and they had to be printed and displayed up on the wall of the break room with our name. Lmfao kill me. 🙈

[@lois6236]

just quit my job to listen to this 😌 driving home, hands off the wheel, eyes closed, foot on the gas, freakin’ it

[@shepwicke]

jorkin it

[@TheAllyKat123]

So freeing 🥰

[@NC-ej5nt]

Emphasis on the freakin part

[@NC-ej5nt]

Driving back to the penthouse

[@gracedillon2629]

@@TheAllyKat123o

[@emmamae8287]

This is so fucking healing as someone who is struggling and has struggled so fucking much finding a decent fucking job. I worked at a bank for a year from ages 18-19 and I was so fucking naive since I was a home depot cashier before. the guilt tripping and mental toll is no joke! I ended up resigning before I could blow it and get fired and changed my major in school. I'm now praying I get into the program I'm applying for and working as a server at an extremely understaffed resturant where every employee has dead eyes and falls asleep standing up from being run to the fucking ground so the company can save a few fucking bucks not employing more people (and they pay JACK SHIT). I'm so mentally and physically drained from these toxic ass jobs telling me I'm "not a team player" for being sick of their shit. I'm so glad you drank that kombucha and are who you are on the internet now, you're my escape from this exhausting world to laugh for an hour on my tuesday commute to school

[@Beaneabean]

How do you work at a bank at 18-19

[@Fuchsiafaefantasy]

The "this job is killing me" speech is literally how i feel right now and i don't know how to make it through this. Its been 4 years of this straight and i don't wanna do this anymore.

[@elisebrisson]

Get out! You can do it!!!

[@lastFLnative]

Sweet heart. I don't know you and I don't know your situation financially. This may be worthless advice, but just don't let it get to the point to where your drinking on the job or going to the liquor store after work and driving over a bridge and think "I could fix this situation right now". I wish I had better advice. Looking back I wish I had done like Brittany did and started asking around in secret where else I could get a job even if only temporary. I've let a toxic former job and toxic ex ruin my life. I wish all the best for you. I really do 💛

[@Fuchsiafaefantasy]

@@lastFLnative i did get to that point two years ago but I'm currently completely sober now due to mental health. You're an angel for offering advice, because I think this was the sign i needed to start planning to leave my job. I hope you lead a happier life going forward, you seem like the type who greatly deserves peace. I wish the best for you too 💕

[@sydney5266]

@@Fuchsiafaefantasy all i ask is you quit responsibly, have a job lined up and make sure your taken care of first. Wish you the best hun 😊

[@lastFLnative]

@@Fuchsiafaefantasy ... Bless your heart. You're the sweetest person 🤗. I'm so happy to hear you got sober. I can't thank you enough for all the kind thoughts and words you said. I hope your next job brings you much better things 💗

[@clairedeluneonthemoon]

as someone who graduated in December and got fired from my $15/hr customer service job this week I needed this episode bc I literally haven’t gotten out of bed

[@chair508]

sending you love because i also just graduated and my name is claire. we gotta stick together 🫰

[@madikatz8015]

As someone who was fired (actually from their dream job) a few years back, it gets soooo much easier when you don’t attach your self worth to your job

[@kabilei2260]

You got this babe, you deserve a beautiful life and to enjoy every moment of it. That job wasn’t for you, there’s some place out there that’s gonna give you way better experiences and memories

[@kabilei2260]

22:00 I feel this so hard. Going through a break up after almost 4 years together. Living together but separated. I have a thing going on with someone at work but it’s hardly anything. I don’t know who I’m worth anything to and I feel so out of place. But I gotta get up and work for my responsibilities. And I’m at the point where I’m battling between giving up on it all or just keep on fighting. It’s so hard

[@pickledgarlic6666]

Hey babe, if you want I can refer you to a call centre job it's America/Canada based. If you want more info pls ask

[@spiralcrystal09]

This was so healing to listen to I worked for Axa insurance for 2 years and it destroyed my mental health. It’s a job that should not exist. I had the exact same experience it feels soooo good when you get out of it but when I finally got into a good job with decent people I was like a scared child in the office asking if I could go to the toilet because my bathroom breaks used to be timed…my manager looked at me wide eyed like “you do not have to ask!” It was wild how much it affected me.

[@luciaruiz6299]

WE ARE LOCKED TF IN

[@eemeli7093]

🔐🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒

[@Emo_rat]

YAAAAAAA ‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈

[@lindierose]

yesss we areee

[@Sisiy12]

🫡🫡🫡🫡

[@thesinfulgypsy]

LETS GOOO

[@karusel_ka]

honestly one of my favorite episodes so far, i don't know if Brittany realizes how interested we are in details like this:) literally finished the episode and started it again from the start. i could listen to our supreme leader talk about insurance for hours (edit: i rewatch this 3 times a day)

[@anna__345]

you are so intelligent it is insane i could genuinely listen to you speak for hours. like you say things and laugh at yourself with the struggle of taking things seriously , but the ability to be funny comes from a deep understanding of people and what makes them laugh and smile. to hear you say you feel pathetic is so heartbreaking, because while we don’t see your everyday, what you present in your real, raw style is so needed and amazing

[@jessicaschmidt8704]

The only job I ever quit in the middle of a shift and walked out was a call center job just like that. I was so depressed I almost unalived myself. I took a particularly abusive call from a customer for over an hour and when it was over I clocked out, got up, went on a “break,” grabbed my stuff from my locker, went out to my car and drove away. Blocked EVERY manager’s number the corporate number. Best decision I ever made for myself. Waited tables for a while after that and made WAY more money working less and having a much better time. And that’s saying something for the service industry.

[@Sdeezy18]

QUEEN 👑

[@alexandram6081]

Bless your soul. ❤

[@shepwicke]

"Do you even care" QUEEN I CARE SO MUCH!!!! This has hands down been my absolute favorite episode so far. You're such a bright, fascinating light and I'd listen to you read out of a phone book and hang on every word

[@liomi380]

I don’t understand people who don’t treat customer service reps nice and like real humans. I once had a 40 minute conversation with a rep that ended with me crying, it was his birthday and he was so happy and grateful that I was nice and took time to speak with him.

[@fki3nxir]

Honestly, I think those who fail to treat employees with respect, immediately get charged with a day of required customer service. And if it's a repeated offense it adds up until you stop being an asshole. Because it really is not hard to be respectful and realize they agree with you, but are in no position to be able to control it nor is it their fault!!! Now the rare cases it is, then that could be debated on, but it's always a constant common thing that people lack and I truly do not get it. Makes me think they are less as a human if they lack any amount of empathy and or sympathy to not be an absolute dirtbag.

[@GnomiishNinja]

Her rage yelling is what gets me through my day.

[@kikis.w0rld]

brittany listening to you talk about real life relatable things like this is EVERYTHINGGGG. pls don’t ever think it’s boring, this is one of my fav episodes now omg

[@maverickproductions3818]

My exact thoughts!!

[@yeosanglovebot490]

currently working in customer service (IT support) and it takes a toll mentally which I was not prepared for. it is international, and I can confirm (at least in my/my colleagues' experience) that the WORST calls unfortunately are from the united states. people from europe, latin america and asia treat us like actual human beings, sure they can get frustrated sometimes but they never take it out on you, they understand it's not your fault. but people from the us want their issues solved by yesterday and scream at you/are condescending as soon as you pick up the phone (of course it's not everyone, there's some sweet people too) so I cannot even imagine working for an insurance company in the us...

[@a.s.p.e.n.]

I'm currently going through the worst depression of my life. Hearing Brittany talk about her own struggles makes me feel so much less alone. I'm here for her sillies but I'm also here for her serious moments. Brittany you have brought me so much comfort and joy during this time in my life.

[@kylielode4127]

I was just about to comment this same thing. One of the worst things about depression is how cripplingly isolating it is. So being able to hear her, and people like us in the comments, talking about the fact that they’re going through the same thing is simultaneously heartbreaking and reassuring. I’m hoping that me responding to your comment offers a little bit more of that reassurance. We’ve got this 💜

[@brreakfastz]

yesss you are not alone!! i’m going through a very hard breakup, and i have been struggling with depression ontop of that. I feel seen when i hear others talk about their struggles.

[@Kelly-uw1xr]

As someone who wanted to end it all in 2016 and is now working her dream job and living her best life… it gets better. It’s really hard but it does

[@Xtina_9]

I did the call center gig too. Customer service was SOUL CRUSHING. I treat every rep I talk to now like a damn human thanks to that experience

[@taylorbradley1998]

It’s horrible! The way people talk to you. Can’t tell you the amount of times I would tell insureds I’m hanging up because of the way they would talk to me.

[@esthercorona6056]

What do you do now

[@sus5866]

i cried listening to you talk about leaving that job. i feel like such a deadbeat feeling the way i do about my job sometimes and i didn’t realize other people feel the same way

[@norakelly1]

At this point, Brittany is one podcast episode away from becoming a Boeing whistleblower

[@xxmidnightmoonglowxx]

I currently work for an insurance company and have never felt so seen, so vindicated, so UNDERSTOOD 😭 I also had a job in car finance, telling people who haven’t been able to pay that they need a court order to keep their car or we’ll repo it…. So that was about as fun as you would imagine lol

[@PlutosAsleep]

i’m so sorry people let out their anger on you, you don’t deserve that. You do a very vital job, one that’s not thanked enough. Thank you!

[@Alikazam07]

I worked at a health insurance agency that is now in liquidation and I started at 20 and it was so traumatic. I have seizures and when they would happen at work my boss literally sat me down and told me “you can’t just fake a seizure to get out of calls” and that has broken me til this day. I hated every minute of it

[@Lsg93]

Sometimes I think we live in the worst possible timeline but knowing there’s an alternate reality out there where you deleted everything - well I’m so glad to be living in this one. Thank you for the joy you’ve brought into the world, the empire you’ve created, and for helping all of us just “figure it out”. Praying for Bank Manager Brittany Tomlinson (and me) in another universe.

[@kristinagroostina]

why did your comment made me tear up 🥺 yes, it's literally so beautiful that we get to live this version of life, you're right!

[@sammysosa111]

I worked at this company for around 3 years & got pregnant. I had the most intense morning sickness everyday. I told my supervisor who was a mom that I needed to leave and she no joke said "ive been pregnant and its not THAT bad😒🙄" like giiiiirl wtf.

[@lastFLnative]

I am so sorry this happened to you. I was about 6 or 7 years into an 11 year job when my boss (also a female) told me I couldn't call off work ( FYI, I RARELY DID). I was bleeding heavily through my clothes after getting my period for the first time in about 9 months ( wasn't pregnant, I'm just f**ked up in that department). She said just "stick two tampons in" and come. I packed an emergency bag with me and somehow made it. 😟

[@tater.thot.8863]

@@lastFLnativeTHATS INSANE

[@sammysosa111]

That's so insensitive and not to mention horrible advice, that could give you toxic shock syndrome 😓 it's such a shock to me when girls aren't companionate to other women about the struggles we share. Sending hugs 💚💚

[@lastFLnative]

@@sammysosa111 ... Bless your heart, 💛🤗 thanks for the kind words. I left out the best part...SHE is a doctor (not OBGYN), But she said she got that "tip" from HER doctor 😳. I didn't take her advice. Her lack of empathy as a fellow woman was pretty disheartening, but she owned the practice...so business comes first. Like Brittany said " you're just a warm body".

[@lastFLnative]

@@tater.thot.8863 ... It was for sure. 😟

[@CrzyPeach]

Brittany is single handedly educating me on insurance and investing AND IM ACTUALLY LISTENING TO

[@rootbeeryayaya]

4:13 OKAY VOCALSSSSSS

[@natasham4184]

It was genuinely good 😮

[@IsabellaTenorio]

TOOO GOOOOODDDD

[@andrerodriguez1678]

No literally i almost had to throw my phone across the room cause of how shocked i was

[@PiVeloso]

I NEED MORE OF BRITTANY SINGING IN MY LIFEEE

[@20000dino]

Brittany is one of those people you actually forget is a good singer because she doesn't try nor does she make a deal out of it lmao.

[@gracieburris3289]

brittany, this is indeed my final broski report episode of high school. can’t thank you enough for getting me through since ep 1. these episodes are honestly one of the only things that get me through the week. i’m ready every tuesday at 9 a.m. if you are…here’s to college broski reports in the future🙏🏼

[@blueberry_lemon]

Congrats on graduating!!!🎉🎉🎉 All the best for your future ❤

[@amandamajchrzak650]

congratulations on graduating ❤❤❤

[@Mary-Bex]

My last episode while in HS too! Looking forward to what the future holds for us in college

[@megancampbell7026]

Omg same!

[@Fuchsiafaefantasy]

Congratulations!!!! 🎉 ❤

[@sabrinagonzales8358]

colorado native here and i love hearing you talk about red rocks! that place is home for me

[@malissamiller3216]

Girl, i’ve been an insurance service agent for 5 years and it truly has drained me. Currently going to school to change careers lmao. You’re so correct about everything you said about the insurance industry!

[@tarakennedy2512]

22:33-This is very refreshing to hear. I always felt bad for feeling that way (as in “shut the fuck up with that bullshit”). I don’t want to “just exist”, I don’t want to stay in bed and feel sorry for myself. I WANT to find a reason to get up. I WANT to work for what I want. I want to see more things that encourage you forward, not reinforce staying in a static state.

[@ariesgang_]

can't imagine putting it into the better words

[@helenah755]

Nah cause when Brittany said lock in, I was like, high school? Okay, padded room, straight jacket, reciting the top best male British actors.

[@aliceinhysteria]

what are the odds that i quit my toxic job of almost 2 years yesterday and today you're sharing your toxic job story. it's all so true and i quite literally started seeing a therapist and psychiatrist because of my job. i resonated with everything you shared and it makes me feel just a little bit less alone. thank you for sharing your experience.

[@Twee_dream]

The odds are … do it ❤

[@BakeAndCake_]

Congrats for taking that leap! I really hope that your next job is more freeing, enjoyable and brings you peace rather than torment!! 💕

[@af1saucy]

Woke up insanely tired, but then Brittany started singing My Heart Will Go On. Now, I have never been more awake.

[@subanne]

my boyfriend just asked "is she singing the national anthem" 4:30

[@okchvmali]

the national anthem of broski nation maybe

[@mariaelenacollingwood5516]

BRITTANY YOU CANT JUST SING CELINE DION LIKE THAT AND NOT EXPECT ME TO EXPLODE AND DIE

[@colekayve]

No literally i was in a public setting😂the side eyes when my volume wouldn't decrease

[@Deddogbounce]

This unironically made me so grateful for my position currently. I’ve been feeling like I’m fucking DROWNING lately in terms of work and paying rent and everything, but hearing about someone else’s REAL shit is unironically so comforting in a way. Thank you Brittany

[@keciamills870]

4:55 theatre kid slay

[@adrian.moreno25]

She got them piiiipes!!😂

[@ethanness2982]

33:18 "Maam i suggest you not do that" IS SO FUNNY

[@SaskiaGill]

Likeeee what do you SAY

[@ga66y]

She’s spot on about insurance. Been in the industry for a few years and did 8 months in the call center taking calls for claims. And it’s soul crushing work. I was the most depressed I’ve ever been in regards to a job and you are literally the BOTTOM tier to these corporations who don’t gaf. You’re just a number. So hard to reconcile needing to pay the bills with doing a demeaning emotionally taxing job

[@marymanriquez05]

God, I couldn’t relate more when talked about making $13/hr (23:50) - I just left a job as a mental health therapist, mind you, needed a masters degree and 2,000 post supervision hours before being licensed and they tried to pay us $13 base pay… riiiiighhht.

[@kimberly-xv8jq]

this episode is genuinely one of the best you’ve ever done. never stop doing this, you are truly an incredible person and an even more incredible speaker and public figure

[@samusa_2002]

I appreciate brittany sharing her toxic work story. My toxic work pushed me into addiction, and it's something I'm still working on today, and I haven't been working at that workplace for about 2 years now

[@thetburd]

Take it one day at a time. I believe in you getting clean/sober and finding serenity!

[@seanian8986]

Watching this after Luigi did the thing 31:52

[@KaeleighTaylor]

Worked at a call center for an investment firm for almost a year. My anxiety got so bad that I was having panic attacks and stomach issues for an entire month. The day I got a job offer, I immediately quit. Greatest feeling in the world.

[@alexiskrause9338]

Brittany as a nurse of one year all of this is so relatable to me. Healthcare is a scam to the patients and the staff. I got over doing things wrong and taking abuse so quickly. Hoping to find my niche some day because this career is masochism in a nutshell, just like most jobs in America. It was really therapeutic to hear you speak on your experience. Thank you!

[@rebeccaclark3514]

Yes healthcare is such a scam! I just got diagnosed with an autoimmune disease and wow insurance really hesitates to even cover a condition that you’re diagnosed with! I suffered for months bc insurance denied my medication. It’s crazy that ppl who have no knowledge of these conditions are the ones who decide if it will be covered or not. Also about you’re nursing, I’m also a newer nurse (less than a year in) and I found my niche in pediatric icu! I hope you find yours

[@amiahh6157]

god yes, as a pharmacy tech its excruciating to see how scammy insurance and healthcare is. how dare we put a tax on life ??? its draining me

[@lucybayle1082]

Wow, this video was exactly what I needed to hear right now. I just got laid off from my job (right before Christmas I may add) and now have to deal with not only trying to find another job, but also, what to do about health insurance. Each day that goes by where I don't do it, I feel lazy and useless for procrastinating this very necessary thing, but somehow, the idea of going on my computer and waiting on hold at call centers to sign up for insurance that I can't even afford, but desperately need, feels too overwhelming. Being in your early 20s, out of college, having to figure everything out on your own for the first time can be truly harrowing, haha. Yes it's a fun and exciting time of life, but I feel like people don't always talk about how lonely it can be, too. You don't really know what you're doing, and don't have much stability (speaking for myself at least). And it's honestly so disheartening to realize how badly employers treat their workers, and how little they actually care about their livelihood. It's incredibly sad feeling like there's no escape; you simply have to work to stay alive and it can definitely be a depressing thought. I know your career doesn't have to define you nor be the thing that brings you purpose, but damn, you do end up spending such a huge portion of your life working, it can seem so bleak thinking that that's all there is- always looking forward to weekends and vacation time, letting life pass you by. Really trying to look at my losing this job as something that might actually be a good thing- forcing me to make changes in my life, and hopefully, something better awaits me. If anyone has read this far, I hope you have an amazing day and if you're in a similar boat where you're unhappy with your job, or are between jobs and stressed, etc, sending positive energy to you that 2025 will be a year of change and growth, and things will get better:')

[@markboron5581]

The call center merge trick is amazing and honestly so warranted for a company that was clearly taking advantage of you.

[@moss_yt]

This is SUCH a good episode. Escapism is fun but it’s also it was incredibly beneficial and fascinating to me to hear your story. There’s “here’s the kind of fanfic I like” realness and then there’s “working a customer service job at an unlivable wage made me want to kms” realness. It’s so tragically comforting to hear that out of someone else’s mouth.

[@AlejandraRamirez-ry6yu]

“You need to leave me alone, because I’m not going to leave you alone” 😭😭😭😢 thanks for sharing I always felt alone and crazy for that.

[@kathrynbedrosian3464]

I appreciate the corporate rant - I worked in corporate offices for years and my advice to anyone doing that, if you truly hate it and its sucking your soul dry, quit its not worth it. If its good enough and pays the bills then suffer through, but if you literally dread it quit, and quit today.

[@MacMac548]

Idk how others felt but this was definitely my favorite episode thus far. I’m always a sucker for corporate tea but also this was such a relatable topic since a lot of us are young professionals. I love hearing how other people do such different things for work yet always deal with the same bullshit!

[@Steele_My_Heart_]

As someone who worked in Auto Insurance Claims for almost 7 yrs right out of college, I felt this episode so deeply! I feel so seen!

[@angelapham9983]

7 years is a long time! I feel bad for you! 🥺

[@marlonortez3836]

It is so validating to hear someone I admire speak about the call center industry and how horrible it is, I’m from a 3rd world country and I worked in a call center as a 18 y/o I can assure you that sticks with you I was blessed enough to gtfo of that industry last year to do what I love which is boing a makeup artist but those 8 years in a call center made my anxiety and depression the worst has ever been, thank you so much for your stories B, Love you💕

[@pb9927]

The insurance and bank talk are so good to hear! I'm 26 and so confused by all that stuff, so it's really helpful to hear about it from someone who's worked at such places. I found everything to be really entertaining, and I listened attentively~

[@alexisdowner5406]

i saved this episode for my birthday as if a present from you and you really delivered 🤣 thank you for the laughs bestie

[@rymeg4394]

THE VOCALS KNOCK ME OFF MY FEET EVERY TIMEEE

[@seashorepunkk]

Thank you so much for venting about working at a call center. This was so cathartic to me and SO PAINFULLY relatable, down to the PTO usage your every move being tracked. I feel SEEN 😭

[@leemeyers5335]

20:17 I wish I would have had someone like you when I went through unrequited feelings in my earlier 20s. Your open heart and vulnerability is so admirable. You aren't pathetic. You a very loveable, obviously, as well as hilarious and smart. I was gobsmacked when you described those emotions, because I would have never thought someone like would feel that way too. So about you laying it out to the world, please don't stop. This helped me a lot today.

[@slaymaster01]

just transferred from spotify & I LOVE YOUR LORE SUPREME LEADER. I DREAD EVERY SINGLE SHIFT OF MY JOB AND THIS VIDEO INSPIRED ME TO APPLY ELSEWHERE TODAY. amen lord brittany

[@Marleyaye]

hope you find a new job soon. just left one that took way too much from me and dreaded every single day, it’s such a massive relief. don’t accept that shit

[@sxphxaa]

whenever she talks about her feelings of unrequited love i feel so understood. it feels so personal when others don’t want you the way you want them or love you the way you love. and i feel like as an independent woman i always console myself by telling myself i don’t care, but then there’s times where suddenly i do and i think maybe my solitude isn’t a choice so much as a curse. to see someone i admire also going through it shows me it’s not personal, because as beautiful as brittany is inside and out, we just haven’t found our pair yet. like jo’s monologue in little women when she says she has a brain and a heart but yet she’s so lonely, hearing it put into words shows me so many individuals go through this and it is not a lonely experience to experience loneliness.

[@googoogaganazi]

felt this in my soul

[@zayohsix]

this is my favourite episode girl omg i love and appreciate you so much

[@maymarie8336]

Thank you for the insurance talk, a tree branch fell and totaled my car two days ago. Im very grateful to have full coverage!

[@CozyConversation]

Thank you for talking about the toxicity of the corporate world. I got let go for “not following instruction” right at my 90 day mark with the company before I could claim my benefits. When I asked what I could have done to improve they didn’t give me any information and couldn’t come up with something..

[@Keirabug]

I love all your podcasts but this one in particular I was locked tf in, haven’t gotten any of my errands done. I’m sat at my desk sipping cold brew coffee, laundry untouched, period cramps, gotta go to the post office, don’t care. Brittany is telling me about her job lore

[@anajanko6132]

when i tell you this is literally my exact situation rn

[@leog1676]

Brittany pointing at a random rock formation, singing the titanic song is totally priceless.

[@brennastepp8989]

“Ma’am I don’t suggest you do that”😂😂 working CS is so hard. I feel like it’s alway apologizing for things out of our control 😅

[@bethanyvollmers7305]

1:06:16 I can’t tell you how much I love hearing about people’s experiences with the important but complicated parts of adulting. I’m 18 and moving out of my parents house next year and hearing this in such a digestible and entertaining way is so helpful you have no idea

[@katiegrahamcracker]

Hearing your knowledge about your past jobs and what you did is so interesting to me! Sometimes I think we can really forget how hard you worked through college for all of that and that you truly went through the trenches girl. I’m so glad you love what you do now because no one deserves to feel imprisoned to a job that doesn’t care about them

[@Xxbaesiaa]

4:35 not me trying to harmonize with you 😂😩😩😂

[@beeblow]

THIS is the kind of podcast i like to hear. life experiences from people who have experienced things that i haven't that show me what i do and DO NOT want to do later in life

[@yeetmeister6969]

I needed to hear this episode, I just quit a shitty key holding job where my safety concerns weren’t taken seriously, I was never properly trained, it impacted my mental and physical health negatively. I’m incredibly thankful I’m at a job with a better team, better environment, I’m actually getting trained, I’m excited to be there, and I’m getting paid DOUBLE what I used to make which is so so nice. Thank you so much for this episode!!

[@jpsmithart7565]

51:40 “Donald trump if you can hear me please fire me” TOOK ME OUT if u get that reference

[@hothippyy]

I had a job once where there was no training, no care or guidance, horrible hours. hated it so much. called them mid shift on my break and told them I had gotten hit by a car and couldn’t come back into work. never turnt back up again. best feeling ever

[@glove_flavored]

I also got lied to during an interview and it was actually a call center job. God the anxiety, the misogyny, the corporate bullshit. When you starting talking about the time tracking system I broke out in a cold sweat

[@VillainCreme]

I was going through a depressive episode last night and alot of the stuff you said, especially ab the relationships. It really resonated with me, and your video made me feel alot better. Thank you for cheering me up, this is one of the first videos of yours that i was reccomend and watched. I really needed this, so thank you ❤

[@crustydustymarshmallows]

totally agree with our Supreme Leader's critique on corporate America and how late-stage capitalism will lead to societal ruin (I've only clicked the notification and haven't even finished the unskippable ad)

[@Blood.junkie_]

33 FUCKING SECONDS IS CRAZY

[@oliviaholmes2691]

50:00 is actually so real. I also called my dad crying so many times and knew that I could not move back in with him. He has always and will always talk about how much he wants all the kids out of the house😭 I worked at walmart and it was literally the worst experience of my life. I will actually looking at factory jobs to gtfo out of there. Then my car broke down. I rode my bike to and from work for like 2 weeks. I’ve been in full survival mode at work for like the past year. They literally JUST FIRED MEEEE over a customer misunderstanding my clearly exhausted demeanor as disrespectful😀 😭 So noowwww I have no solid income and bills to pay. Still applying to places but I cry every time I put an application in for a factory. I wanted to be something great… anything great. But I sucked at everythingggg😂😂 Somewhere along the way I got lost🤷‍♀️

[@junospam9686]

its kind of messed up your dad says that 😭

[@oliviaholmes2691]

@@junospam9686 He managed to have 3 kids with different moms and each mom was crazier than the last😭😭 2 of them being girls, he’s never understood woman or took the time to so I think it was the universes way of giving him payback lmao

[@janettecipriano5934]

I worked at an insurance company and started with a 6 months apprenticeship. By the end of the 6th month a contract to officially hire me was ready for me to sign. I was so miserable because I hated the way my coworkers lived, I didn't want to end up like them in 10 years, so I ended it there. I remember that last day at the company as one of the best days of my life. I got home and listened to Freedom by George Michael all day laughing and crying happy tears...

[@D3vilMayCry99]

As a 25 y/o can confirm! NETWORKING IS IMPORTANT, I literally don’t have my degree yet and my job was through a connection and I’m making decent bank as a business analyst with NO EXPERIENCE. Just gotta know the right people most of the time.

[@PoppinShay]

Omfg listening to your call center experience is too relatable to me 😭😭 literally 20 years old getting cussed out by incoming calls because they didn’t pay their water bill. Literally got depressed after a few months. Crying in the parking lot and all

[@graciegrimmer1311]

Saw sleep token at sick new world last month and I BAWLED! The nicest older man was standing next to me SCREAM singing the lyrics. It was beautiful.

[@phantomeggz]

Took me 13 minutes to realize she’s wearing a premier protein chocolate shake shirt as I’m actively drinking one