Don't Jump
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.
Episodes
16 episodes
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? Why does corporate always...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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27:53
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 between parents and ch...
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Episode 15
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32:27
“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 in tech, but the reality behi...
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Episode 14
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27:35
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 colliding. Situations that escalate fa...
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Episode 13
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26:47
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 corporate behavior that should honestly b...
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Episode 12
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27:18
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 coworkers on w...
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Episode 11
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31:54
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 the rise of LinkedIn Lunatics, hustl...
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Episode 10
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37:04
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 micromanaging bosses to...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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32:29
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 written.From petty wins to sat...
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Episode 8
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16:22
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 burnout, and the exhaustion of pr...
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Episode 7
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30:06
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 regretting it, to coworkers weaponizing H...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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25:42
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 exhaustion that comes with w...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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36:28
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, burnout, and surviving corporate America wh...
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Episode 4
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32:59
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 company events and nav...
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Episode 3
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28:25
If Time Theft is Wrong Why Does it Feel So Right | Don't Jump Podcast: Workplace Reddit Stories
Welcome to Don’t Jump, the Reddit Recap podcast where we unpack workplace navigation, office optics, and corporate chaos…so you don’t have to spiral alone.This week’s theme: Time Theft. Is taking a ba...
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Episode 2
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27:16
The Promotion Problem: When Moving Up Doesn’t Feel Like Moving Forward
Welcome to Don’t Jump the Reddit recap podcast where we break down workplace navigation, office optics, and corporate chaos. This week’s theme: Promotions.Are they the glow-up we’re promised… or just a pay-bumped trap ...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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29:14