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Don’t Jump is the Reddit recap podcast about all things work - the wins, the weird moments, the politics, the promotions, and the “wait… is this normal?” moments.
Each week, Simone and Sam pull real stories from Reddit and break down what’s actually happening in the workplace and how to navigate it all with clarity and confidence.
Smart takes. Safe space. Zero corporate jargon.
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S1E22 Interviewing Is Hell — Let’s Talk About It | Workplace Reddit Stories
Interviewing is hell. It’s awkward, performative, and somehow you’re expected to be the perfect mix of confident, likable, and impressive… all at once.In this episode, we get into interview anxiety,…
S1E21 🚩 Corporate Red Flags Everywhere: Jobs, Interviews & Bad Decisions | Workplace Reddit Stories
If a job has THIS many red flags… why are we still considering it? 🚩😭This episode of Don’t Jump dives into chaotic corporate job stories — lowball offers, fake “benefits,” and interview processes…
S1E20 Ghost Jobs Are Gaslighting Us — The Job Market Is Haunted | Workplace Reddit Stories
Ghost jobs, AI resume filtering, endless applications, and a labor market that increasingly feels detached from reality.This week, we discuss the rise of fake job listings, the psychological toll of…
S1E19 Workplace Hot Mic Horror Stories That Will Ruin Your Career 😭 | Reddit Stories
Work meetings, side commentary, and the very real fear that your mic is on when it shouldn’t be.This episode of Don’t Jump is all about workplace hot mic moments — the things people say when they…
S1E18 Passive Aggressive at Work… or Just Surviving? | Workplace Reddit Stories
“Just be direct” they said… okay but at work??Corporate personality vs real personality… and the gap is large.This episode of Don’t Jump is all about how people actually communicate at work — the…
S1E17 Why We’re All Confused About Corporate Culture | Workplace Reddit Stories
Work comes with a lot of rules… but no one can actually explain them.In this episode, we get into:• Thinking about coworkers outside of work• Choosing between higher pay vs real work benefits• A…
S1E16 AI Is Ruining Work… & Other Workplace Nightmares | Workplace Horror Stories
This week we’re talking about: AI burnout, being told to “just use AI,” boring work-from-home days, and coworkers who make you question everything.Is AI actually helping… or just giving us more work?…
S1E15 My Coworker Demanded My PTO Because She Has Kids | Workplace Horror Stories
Do parents deserve special treatment at work?This episode explores the tension between coworkers, families, and workplace expectations when kids enter the conversation.We'll discuss:PTO conflicts…
S1E14 “Working at Tesla Broke Me” | Workplace Horror Stories
Dream company… or absolute chaos? 👀This episode of Don’t Jump dives into wild Reddit stories from people who say working at Tesla pushed them to the edge. Tesla has one of the most hyped reputations…
S1E13 AITA at Work… or Is This Toxic? | Workplace Reddit Stories
This week on Don’t Jump, Simone and Sam react to chaotic AITA workplace stories straight from Reddit.Quitting without notice. Reporting a boss. Crossing professional boundaries. Family and business…
S1E12 Was That a Microaggression? | Workplace Horror Stories
Is it a microaggression… or are they just weird? 👀This episode of Don’t Jump dives into chaotic Reddit workplace stories about being Black at work, microaggressions, uncomfortable coworkers, and…
S1E11 Work Wives & Office Crush Chaos | Workplace Reddit Stories
This week we’re diving into Valentine’s Day chaos at the office:A happily married man gives everyone candy… and a coworker confesses her crush.A “work wife” proposes to someone else’s husband.Texting…
S1E10 LinkedIn Lunatics Are Ruining Job Hunting (Fake Jobs & Career Scams) | Workplace Reddit Stories
This week on Don’t Jump, a Reddit workplace podcast, Simone and Sam unpack what LinkedIn has turned into and why it feels uniquely unbearable right now, especially if you’re job hunting.We talk about…
S1E9 Am I Overreacting at Work? | Workplace Reddit Stories
This week on Don’t Jump, a Reddit workplace podcast, Simone and Sam dive into a Reddit workplace recap all about one question we’ve all asked at work: am I overreacting?From remote work tension and…
S1E8 Malicious Compliance at Work | Workplace Reddit Stories
This week on Don’t Jump, a Reddit workplace podcast, Simone and Sam react to malicious compliance stories, bad company policies, and rules that backfire when employees follow them exactly as…
S1E7 New Year, Same Work Goals: The Problem With Corporate Goal Setting | Workplace Reddit Stories
Why does setting work goals feel so pointless?This week on Don’t Jump, a Reddit workplace podcast, Simone and Sam dive into Reddit stories about corporate goal setting, performance reviews, career…
S1E6 Why HR Will Never Be Your Friend | Workplace Reddit Stories
This week on Don’t Jump, Simone and Sam dive into messy Reddit stories about HR, workplace drama, and the hard lessons you learn in corporate. From going to HR about your boss and instantly…
S1E5 I Hate Working… Is This Just Life? | Workplace Reddit Stories
Does everyone hate working? On this episode of Don’t Jump, a Reddit workplace podcast, Simone and Sam dive into viral Reddit stories about hating work, job burnout, career dissatisfaction, and the…
S1E4 Laid Off, Lied To, & Still Clocking In | Workplace Reddit Stories
Work is stressful, layoffs are constant, and job security feels fake. This week on Don’t Jump, your favorite Reddit workplace podcast dives into real Reddit stories about layoffs, unemployment,…
S1E3 Office Christmas Party Chaos | Work Drinks, HR Drama & Career Consequences
Office Christmas parties: free drinks, forced fun, and bad decisions.In this holiday episode of Don’t Jump, Simone and Sam unpack Reddit’s most chaotic office Christmas party stories — from skipping…
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Don't Jump has published 22 episodes since December 2025, covering topics in Business, Careers.
Don't Jump is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 28m.
