Episode 2 — Zoom Interviews, Salary Traps & Networking Wins

This week, Penny Hustle dives into the emotional rollercoaster of navigating today’s unpredictable job market. From Zoom interviews that feel strangely impersonal to conversations about salary packaging that raise more questions than answers, Penny shares the highs, lows, and unexpected twists of her latest job‑hunting adventures.

She breaks down why networking matters more than ever, how a strong recommendation from your network can change everything, and what job seekers should be asking early when it comes to salary, superannuation, and packaging.

Plus, Penny reveals her Tip‑Off of the Week — a practical insight every job hunter can use.

Key Takeaways:

• This week was a wild ride

• Things can change on a dime

• Interviews can be cut short unexpectedly

• Zoom interviews feel impersonal

• Salary packaging can be misleading

• Networking is crucial in job searching

• Employers may include superannuation in salary

• Ask about salary packaging early

• A strong recommendation can set you apart

• Building a network can lead to job opportunities

After 20 years in banking and finance, Penny Hustle resigns when a major workplace culture shift pushes her to breaking point. In this debut episode of I’m Unemployed – Give Me A Job!, Penny shares the emotional impact of unemployment, how she’s rebuilding her routine, and the job‑search strategies she’s using to find her next role. She talks networking, financial stress, resilience, and the support systems helping her navigate this career transition.

Keywords: job search, unemployment, workplace culture, career change, job strategies, financial stress, networking, resilience, millennial work life

After twenty years in the same job, Penny Hustle walked away — no backup plan, no safety net, just a gut feeling that she couldn’t stay one more day. Now she’s unemployed… and she’s taking you with her on the journey to find out what comes next.

In this trailer, Penny sets the tone for a podcast that’s honest, messy, funny, and painfully relatable. From job‑hunting chaos to confidence crashes, awkward interviews to unexpected wins, I’m Unemployed – Give Me A Job! follows the real‑time story of rebuilding a career from scratch.

If you’ve ever quit a job, lost a job, or wondered what would happen if you finally said “enough,” this is your new favourite show.

New episodes weekly. Follow Penny’s journey — and maybe find a little hope for your own.