Podcast Friday! Episode 72: Smiles from the Unemployment Office

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In this week’s podcast, Wynne indulges me as I traipse down memory lane. Remembering some of my favorite clients…vulnerable souls that I met while working in an unemployment office. 

My role? Providing career counseling – advice and guidance for the job seekers.

My revelation?  The one which continues to reverberate, years later? Observing human nature and celebrating our differences is THE thing that gives me joy – again and again and again.

Well, that and a favorite quote, of course. This one…from Ram Dass. Give us a listen and you’ll understand why.

“We’re all just walking each other home.”

Please join us for the scenic and beautiful places we go when we share the power of story.

We know you’ll love it.

-Vicki and Wynne 😊

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Episode 72 Transcript

Links for this Episode:

Episode 72: Smiles from the Unemployment Office on Anchor

Vicki’s personal blog: Victoria Ponders

Different is Good

Wynne’s personal blog: Surprised by Joy

Vicki’s recently released book: Surviving Sue

Wynne’s book about her beloved father: Finding My Father’s Faith

Related podcast episodes:

Episode 71:  Catching an Edge with Wynne and Vicki

Episode 70: “A” is For Ambivalence with Vicki and Wynne

Episode 69: All You Have To Do Is Ask with Wynne and Vicki

19 thoughts on “Podcast Friday! Episode 72: Smiles from the Unemployment Office”

  1. I love that you honored and enjoyed all of these people who still were who they were, regardless of circumstance. some things never leave us and everyone wants to be valued. you were the perfect person to work there.

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    1. You’re so sweet. There were a lot of laughs and precious moments amidst the madness, but we also ate a LOT of pizza to soothe our nerves. The employee break room was a disaster for anyone who wanted to eat healthy. 😜 Like a teacher’s lounge, ya know?

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      1. I was thinking that, with all of the families we work with and the food. Also reminded me of my waitressing/bartending days and the quirky regulars we grew to appreciate

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      3. Yes, I waitressed and worked in a bar as a cocktail waitress in college. I wrote stories about the regulars for a short story class I was taking. One man was very creepy and brought me a rose everyday. Then he told me about being abducted by a UFO. I never walked home alone after that!

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  4. Since I have this blog and always wanted to be around books, it makes me wonder if people would actually be able to figure out my profession from my personality and how I interact and talk to people! Very interesting and always love hearing your stories!

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  5. This was a very enjoyable episode to listen to and so interesting to learn about the many and different faces and people you met as a career counsellor.

    I can empathize with those who lose not just a job but a sense of identity. It’s fascinating to think about how these past identities manifest in the way they carry themselves.

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