Timezone Talks

41. Job Non-Negotiables: Salary, Stability, or Sanity?

In this episode, we get into our biggest non-negotiables when it comes to work: salary, flexibility, culture, growth, reputation, and whether a good manager can completely change a job experience. No longer fresh graduates, we talk about how our career priorities have shifted with experience and whether passion at work is overrated. We go through rapid fire questions like: would you take a high-paying job you dislike but more importantly, we just chat through the careers we've had so far. As always, you can reach out to us at: timezonetalkspod@gmail.com [timezonetalkspod@gmail.com]

40. Current Obsessions: Media & Habits (Part 2)

Welcome back to part 2 of our current obsessions! In this episode, we talk about recent media favorites, from TV shows, to YouTube, to podcasts. We (mostly Claudia) then go on a spiel of voluntary and involuntary habits that set up a day for success (it's related to obsessions and is not as out there as this description seems, promise). Thanks for listening! We'll be back next week. Feel free to reach out to us at: timezonetalkspod@gmail.com [timezonetalkspod@gmail.com]

39. Current Obsessions: Food & Music (Part 1)

Are you the type to casually enjoy things... or become obsessed with them? In the first part of this two-part conversation on current obsessions, we discuss Claudia's cyclical food hyperfixations (and Angelin's lack thereof), Claudia's (also cyclical) music taste, and Angelin's renewed passion for a big boy group that recently went on tour. Thanks for listening! We'll be back with part 2 next week. Feel free to reach out to us at: timezonetalkspod@gmail.com [timezonetalkspod@gmail.com]

38. Would You Pay for Nostalgia?

From Hannah Montana turning 20 to brands bringing back everything we grew up with, nostalgia is everywhere. But how much are we actually willing to pay for the thing? We get into whether nostalgia gets stronger as you get older, if it’s about the object or the moment in life, and whether we’re more likely to fall for nostalgic products or experiences. Plus, do these throwbacks ever live up to the hype, or are they better left as memories? As always, you can reach out to us at: timezonetalkspod@gmail.com [timezonetalkspod@gmail.com]

37. Spring Wardrobe Refresh: Elevating Casual (Part 2)

We’re back with part 2 of our spring wardrobe refresh, and this time, it’s less “cleaning out” and more “who am I trying to be??” Claudia is deep in her minimal chic but still comfy but also cute for everything era... which sounds simple until you realize her closet currently says otherwise. We get into the reality of online shopping (why is the hit rate so bad??), being ruthless with returns, and the ongoing struggle of wanting elevated outfits when your default is aggressively casual. + a tangent on shopping in China and navigating WeChat Pay as a foreigner. Thanks for listening! Feel free to reach out to us at: timezonetalkspod@gmail.com [timezonetalkspod@gmail.com]