Roast the Post Podcast

Construction Scheduler: Fuh-gantt-aboudit!

Dive into the chaos of a job ad that can’t decide if it’s hiring a construction scheduler or a project manager for Toronto Pearson Airport’s multi-billion-dollar infrastructure overhaul. Jen and Paul dissect the confusing responsibilities, missing salary, and baffling lack of transparency in this high-stakes role. Is this a case of corporate laziness, a sneaky cost-cutting tactic, or just a job ad written by committee? Tune in to find out why this posting is a masterclass in what not to do when attracting top talent. Full job ad and notes for job-seekers and hiring managers here: https://roastthepost.show/p/construction-scheduler-fuh-gantt [https://roastthepost.show/p/construction-scheduler-fuh-gantt] -- Jen and Paul roast weekly at https://roastthepost.show [https://roastthepost.show]. Subscribe to catch new roasts as they drop. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit roastthepost.show [https://roastthepost.show?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Happiness Engineer: CTRL + ALT + DELIGHT

Ever seen a job title so whimsical it makes you do a double-take? This week on Roast the Post, Jen and Paul tackle the "Happiness Engineer" role... a position that sounds like it belongs in a corporate parody but packs a punch with its focus on customer experience, technical problem-solving, and even AI fluency. Is this the future of customer support, or just a clever rebrand of a classic role? We dig into the good, the bad, and the what-the-#@*% of a job posting that might just redefine how you think about CX roles. Plus: self-scheduled hours, global salary ranges, and a company that actually wants you to know your rights. Who knew happiness could be so complex? Full job ad and notes for job-seekers and hiring managers here: https://roastthepost.show/p/happiness-engineer-ctrlaltdelight [https://roastthepost.show/p/happiness-engineer-ctrlaltdelight] — Jen and Paul roast weekly at https://roastthepost.show [https://roastthepost.show]. Subscribe to catch new roasts as they drop. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit roastthepost.show [https://roastthepost.show?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Senior Security Manager: Red Card Riot, Football Edition

Ever dreamed of being the security mastermind behind a global football tournament? This week, Jen and Paul roast a baffling job ad for a Senior Security Manager role that’s as temporary as a red card. The catch? You’re expected to oversee non-competition venues (think: team hotels, training sites) for a three-week gig... with all the responsibility and none of the clarity. The ad demands a decade of leadership experience, a degree in security or public safety, and the ability to thrive in chaos… but forgets to mention basics like number of locations, team size, staff structure, or even what “non-competition venues” actually entails. Full job ad and notes for job-seekers and hiring managers here: https://roastthepost.show/p/red-card-riot-football-edition [https://roastthepost.show/p/red-card-riot-football-edition] -- Jen and Paul roast weekly at https://roastthepost.show [https://roastthepost.show]. Subscribe to catch new roasts as they drop. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit roastthepost.show [https://roastthepost.show?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Roast the Post: Happy Hour... Redux

Jen is based in Victoria, Canada. Paul is based in Toronto, Canada. That’s about 3,500km in distance, as the crow flies. Needless to say, they’re almost never in the same place at the same time. Something really cool happened on April 29th though—the stars aligned, and they were in the same city. So? Well, they got together at a pub and held their first ever livestream event—Roast the Post: Happy Hour. Thanks to everyone who submitted questions ahead of time… there were so many, they didn’t even get through them. In this episode, Jen and Paul circle back to some of the questions that didn’t get answered during the live event. -- Jen and Paul roast weekly at https://roastthepost.show [https://roastthepost.show]. Subscribe to catch new roasts as they drop. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit roastthepost.show [https://roastthepost.show?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Communications Associate: (Musket) Smoke on the Water with Katelyn McArdle

Ever seen a job ad that feels like it was written by a time traveler? This week on Roast the Post, we dissect a Communications Associate role for a nonprofit preserving Revolutionary War battlefields in the United States... where the biggest twist isn’t the history, but the ban on social media. That’s right: no tweets, no posts, just… print ads and event logistics? Jen, Paul, and guest roaster Katelyn McArdle from Functional Authority unpack the bizarre contradictions, from the "entrepreneurial" spirit clashing with the "follow-the-rules" vibe to the salary range that’s almost fair (if the role weren’t so confusingly scoped). Is this a hidden gem for history buffs, or a dumpster fire waiting for an unsuspecting comms pro? Tune in to find out. Full job ad and notes for job-seekers and hiring managers here: https://roastthepost.show/p/communications-associate-musket-smoke-on-water [https://roastthepost.show/p/communications-associate-musket-smoke-on-water] -- Jen and Paul roast weekly at https://roastthepost.show [https://roastthepost.show]. Subscribe to catch new roasts as they drop. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit roastthepost.show [https://roastthepost.show?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]