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What’s it like delivering a certified letter to a crackhouse? A letter carrier for the US Postal Service walks us through a day in the life and also discusses job openings within their company that will allow you to work up to 70 hours a week. A member of the Job Fair team says goodbye to the show for good and we talk to their mom about her time as an investigative reporter and the role parents play in supporting their children’s dreams even when they have their own doubts. @Rod4Short breaks down Jaleel White’s pivot into legalized weed and how you can use this to break the ice with your co-workers. And our scammer of the week reminisces about hustles he once ran at a car wash, and offers some “advice” for the youth.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Roy & JG discuss the best ways to intervene when you see fights happening. A former car wash employee shares the tale of a co-worker who had a bad run-in with a bottle of acid.  The team explores careers in cloud computing and the military, and wonders why the National Guard gets so little respect. And @Rod4Short helps you break the ice at work by remembering two black men who touched our hearts.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Langston Kerman (Insecure, The Boys) surprises the show and discusses time he accidentally witnessed a beheading on a work computer. He and Roy speak with a woman about a rise in hiring at domestic violence shelters during the pandemic. Roy recalls the conspiracy theory about Billy Blanks he brought to Langston’s “My Momma Told Me” podcast. And Rod4Short recommends talking to your Black co-workers about Lil Nas X’s Satan shoes.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Which vaccine are you taking? Roy wants all three. A black voting activist hilariously recounts going door to door in Republican neighborhoods and the “hazards” in that line of work.  We hear about the world of community doulas who assist soon-to-be mothers on their childbirth journey. A company that assists military veterans describes the challenges getting people their due benefits. And a grocery store worker details how he identified blind spots in the store’s security camera system and turned the produce dept. into a buffet.  

Fed up with his co-workers making out in the freezer at his restaurant job, a man calls in with a ‘Worst/First’ for the ages. A former loan officer details a method used to racially profile applicants over the phone in the 80’s. Roy gets real about opportunities for those returning home from prison with a job placement counselor for ex-felons. And Rod4Short helps you break down the Kirk Franklin drama with your black co-workers.

Comedian/Writer Dave Helem (Also an ex-teacher) calls in to Worst & First an details how kids stole his laptop….twice. If college is off the table, a young black woman coder details ways you can teach yourself coding (And maybe get hired at her Ride Share company). Does your job recycle uniform pants? Roy’s old ice cream job did. 

Whether you need a job, hate your job, or need some job tips. We all have a need to put food on the table. Roy talks with an ex-McDonald’s worker who avoided robbers. A non-profit is hiring and reminds Roy of his terrible prostate exam, and an exec from Waffle House finally answers the question of whether or not they actually watch the Waffle House Fight videos. Black/White Peopleologist Rod4Short joins the show and the Scammer of the week.

Join Roy Wood Jr. on an illuminating and hilarious journey through the world of employment. Each week, Roy sits down with real people from all lines of work and chats about jobs they’ve had, vacancies they’re looking to fill, scams they’ve run at the office, and even a few cringe-worthy office romances. Join Roy on a hilarious climb through this fascinating and entertaining window into the human condition. Episodes available starting March 17. Let’s get to work!