What should I do with my life? It is a question almost everyone has asked. Larry Port opens the conversation by exploring the difficult transition from school to the workforce and the overwhelming chasm that graduates face when trying to figure out what comes next. He reflects on the challenges of standing out with a degree that looks like everyone else’s while automation and AI reshape white collar jobs.

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Larry shares his own experience of discovering that photojournalism, though exciting on paper, conflicted with the family life he wanted. He highlights how overlooked careers, from user experience engineering to sales and finance, can be rewarding yet rarely appear on a college counselor’s radar. Alongside producer Joseph Lewin, the discussion focuses on listening to your inner voice, aligning career choices with personal goals, and paying attention to labor market trends. This episode sets the stage for a show dedicated to helping students, career changers, and professionals navigate the uncertainty of work and life.

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📌 What We Cover

• The overwhelming transition from college to career and how to stand out
• Why a career on paper can look very different from real life
• Larry’s story of pursuing photojournalism and realizing its lifestyle trade-offs
• Careers that few people know exist, from user experience engineering to event planning
• How overlooked roles in sales and finance can align with personality and goals
• The importance of listening to your inner voice when making career decisions
• Paying attention to labor market news and societal trends to anticipate opportunities
• Why Dream Job Cafe exists and who will benefit from tuning in

🔗 Resources Mentioned

• Larry Port (Host)
• Joseph Lewin (Producer)
• Wall Street Journal (labor market trends mentioned)