Surviving the 9 to 5

Surviving the 9 to 5

Dead Inside by 9:05

Episodes 111
Avg. Duration 14m
Activity Sporadic
Since May 2025
Latest Episode Apr 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Daily
Format
Episodic
Consistency
32%
Hosting
anchor.fm

About This Podcast

“Surviving the 9 to 5” isn’t about hustling harder or chasing the next big thing—it’s a raw, no-bull guide for anyone stuck in the daily grind. Each episode delivers real-life hacks to protect your energy, reclaim tiny bursts of sanity, and make it through workday hell without losing yourself. No pep talks. No sugarcoating. Just straight-up survival tips for worn-out souls who refuse to disappear behind their desks.

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Recent Episodes

Stealth Agile for Global PMO Governance

Apr 24, 2026 22m

Managing a global data governance PMO requires shifting from perfection to prioritization by focusing on risks that could significantly impact the organization rather than trying to fix every minor…

Stop Checking Boxes and Start Managing Risk

Apr 23, 2026 19m

A risk-based management approach is a proactive strategy that prioritizes an organization's resources and actions according to the likelihood and potential impact of specific threats. Instead of…

Shift from task logging to risk leading

Apr 22, 2026 20m

This audio episode outlines a comprehensive strategy for transitioning from passive project tracking to proactive risk leadership. The following highlights detail the structural, operational, and…

Stop Treating Project Risks Like Tasks

Apr 22, 2026 20m

a weekly workflow for the PMO to scan risks and curate meeting agendas.

Stop tracking tasks in your risk register

Apr 18, 2026 18m

The sources outline a practical system for managing projects by shifting focus from just finishing tasks to actively staying ahead of potential problems. Here is a breakdown in everyday language:A…

Prioritize business risks with a register

Apr 18, 2026 1m

A risk register is a dynamic, centralized information repository used to document an organization's risks and the responses taken to manage them. It functions as a living tool that captures the…

Decentralized Security Ownership or Compliance Theater

Apr 12, 2026 20m

This episode discusses the merits of a centralized command structure versus a decentralized regional model.- Focuses on accountability, speed, and overall security outcomes.- Argues from the…

Decentralizing Governance Strategy

Apr 12, 2026 20m

This episode focuses on how to frame the transition to regional ownership as an operational upgrade.- Provides a script for a PMO leader to present this shift to regional teams.- Includes a short…

Policing to Partnership

Apr 09, 2026 6m

<video episode>a strategic pivot for FY26 aimed at transitioning from an HQ-driven governance model to one of Regional Ownership and Operational Empowerment.

From Project Babysitter to Air Traffic Controller

Apr 09, 2026 19m

a strategic transition for FY26 from an HQ-driven governance model to one of Regional Ownership, designed to empower local leads and increase operational efficiency.

The Hermit’s Manifesto

Apr 01, 2026 6m

a video summary of March 2026, a beautiful, slightly unhinged blend of "The world is a rigged cage" and "Look at this tiny kitten tail"

Surviving burnout with keyboards and clover

Apr 01, 2026 22m

a full 'March Digest'

Mechanical keyboards and the quiet rebellion

Apr 01, 2026 18m

a late-night radio show style audio overview for 'the jaded but hopeful', contrasting the individual's deep frustration with the 'rigged rat race' and the 'job exploitation' with the soothing,…

Evolution From Globetrotter to Hermit

Mar 24, 2026 18m

a former traveler’s transition into a reclusive, "hermit-like" lifestyle following the global pandemic.

The Contractor Survival Playbook

Mar 23, 2026 20m

Navigating a toxic workplace as a contractor requires a fundamental shift in mindset because you have way less skin in the game than permanent employees. Instead of trying to be a "savior" for a team…

The Psychology of Thock Chasers

Mar 22, 2026 39m

For "thock chasers," mechanical keyboards have shifted from being simple productivity tools to a curated sensory experience where the primary focus is on the "vibe" rather than utility. This hobby is…

The Haken Shield

Mar 20, 2026 6m

In the context of the modern Japanese corporate environment, choosing a haken (dispatch) role over a seishain (permanent) position can be a strategic "survival move" to protect one's mental health…

Choosing demotion to survive corporate Japan

Mar 20, 2026 17m

This audio episode advocates for temporary dispatch work (haken) as a superior alternative to permanent employment (seishain) within the high-pressure environment of Japanese corporate culture. By…

Ending the corporate zombie doc cycle

Mar 18, 2026 19m

This audio episode describes a workplace stuck in a "prehistoric" manual grind that is causing a severe human crisis. Here is the quick breakdown:Operational Stagnation: Even though it’s 2026, the…

How to stop efficiency meeting drag

Mar 18, 2026 37m

an evolving strategy to resolve corporate irony, where excessive meetings intended to improve productivity actually create efficiency drag. Through a series of conversational coaching prompts, the…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Surviving the 9 to 5 have?

Surviving the 9 to 5 has published 111 episodes since May 2025, covering topics in Education, Self-Improvement.

Is Surviving the 9 to 5 still active?

Surviving the 9 to 5 is currently sporadic with new episodes daily. Average episode length is 14m.

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