Talker guide
Someone to talk to about work
A toxic boss. Burnout that will not lift. A layoff email. A career change you keep putting off. Work takes up most of our waking hours, and it is hard to talk about honestly with the people you work with. A verified listener is outside all of it.
18+ · remote · not therapy
You can vent about the week, talk through whether to quit, rehearse asking for a raise, or practice for an interview. Listeners come from many walks of life and choose “work or career” as a conversation type when they are glad to talk about it.
Burnout and toxic workplaces
Nurses, teachers, first responders, service workers, founders — burnout shows up everywhere. Fifteen minutes to say what is really going on, without worrying about who will hear, can be a relief.
Laid off, job hunting or changing careers
Losing a job shakes your routine and your sense of who you are. Job searching brings rejection after rejection. A listener can be a steady voice while you figure out the next move, or a sounding board for a business idea.
Retirement and what comes after
Retirement is a big life change. Some people love it; others feel bored, lonely or unsure who they are without the job. It is a good thing to talk about.
People talk about
- A bad boss, coworkers or a toxic workplace
- Burnout and overwork
- Getting laid off or fired
- Job hunting, interviews and rejection
- Career change and starting a business
- Adjusting to retirement
Related: money stress, a sounding board, someone to vent to and big life changes.
FAQ: talking to someone about work
- Who can I talk to about work stress?
- A verified Sweet Listeners listener who is outside your workplace. Book 15 minutes of chat, voice or video and say what you cannot say at the office.
- Can I practice a job interview or a hard work conversation?
- Yes. Many people use a session to rehearse an interview, a raise request or a tough talk with a boss.
- How much does a session cost?
- Each session is 15 minutes: chat (text) is $10, voice is $20 and video is $30. You pick the format before you start. There is no subscription.
- Is this career coaching?
- No. Listeners are not career coaches or HR advisors. They offer conversation and an outside perspective.
- Is this therapy?
- No. Sweet Listeners is paid conversation with a verified adult. It is not therapy, counseling, medical care or a crisis service. If you need clinical care, a licensed professional is the right choice.
Talk about work with someone outside it
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