Career Pivots & Legal Job Tips | Episode 07 (ft. Attorney Ryan)

In Episode 07, Erin interviews Ryan Stygar (aka, @AttorneyRyan) to discuss Ryan's crazy career journey (from SoCal firefighter to running his own law firm). We also discuss employee rights & legal issues regarding salary, job interviews, career changes, discrimination, pregnancy, and much more!➞ In this episode:0:00-2:18 Introduction2:19-3:42 Growing Up in San Diego, California3:43-6:18 Parents Careers + College6:19-7:20 Majoring in Philosophy + First Job7:20-16:55 Working as a Firefighter16:56-20:36 Firefighter to Law School20:37-28:49 Rejected from 13 Law Schools!?28:50-31:20 Worst Advice EVER31:21-34:45 WATCH THIS PART (trust me)34:46-36:38 Lesson Ryan Learned the Hard Way36:39-38:04 Fake Cases38:05-41:20 How to Ask a Lawyer a Question41:21-44:50 Thoughts on Capitalism44:51-46:51 Missing Paycheck? Try this!46:51-50:58 How to Quit a Toxic Workplace50:39-52:21 Asking Coworkers About Salary52:22-54:20 What are PIPs...?54:21-55:55 "Right to Work" & "At-Will Employment"55:56-58:00 Advice for Business Owners58:00 Real Advice with Erin & Ryan~~~~~~~~~↳ Follow Ryan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/attorneyryan/↳Contact Attorney Ryan: https://linktr.ee/attorneyryan↳ Need some help? Write to us for a chance to have your question answered (anonymously) on the show: https://bit.ly/nokwtd

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Join Erin McGoff (aka, AdviceWithErin) as she introduces you to new people, new careers, and new ideas to inspire you to confidently design a life that makes you truly happy. In this show, Erin dives into topics that are top of mind for folks in their 20s and 30s ranging from career advice and financial literacy to relationships and self-esteem. Erin will bring on experts to give advice on questions like, "Should I move to Europe?" and "How do I negotiate my salary?" and "How do I find a work-from-home job that isn't a scam?". Listeners can expect to hear from various guests—psychologists, authors, CEOs, filmmakers, detectives, chefs, etc. There's more to life than the Sunday scaries, resumes, and the 9 to 5. In this show, you'll gain access to tangible opportunities, secret advice, and proven strategies to help you craft a life you love.