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Bonus Episode: A Brief History of Animals in Space

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What happens when HR decides the best candidate for space travel is someone who can't file their own W-2? Join us for a special bonus episode celebrating Ham the Astrochimp's historic spaceflight and all the other pioneering pets who ventured into the final frontier.

https://multiverseemployeehandbook.com

In this episode, we explore how NASA's most diverse hiring initiative sent over 30 different species beyond Earth's atmosphere. From Ham's groundbreaking performance review at 6.6 times gravity to Félicette the French cat's uniquely unimpressed approach to making history, discover why some job interviews should really include "willing to be shot into orbit" in the requirements.

Key topics include:

  • Ham's journey from trainee to space pioneer
  • The surprisingly selective chimp recruitment program
  • The Soviet Union's innovative permanent remote work policy
  • Why spiders need better project management skills in zero gravity
  • How to conduct performance reviews at escape velocity

Whether you're a space enthusiast, animal lover, or just wondering why NASA's first diversity initiative involved fruit flies, this episode has something for everyone. Learn why being first in space matters less when you're sharing your achievement with beings whose entire life purpose is to annoy banana ripeness testers.

Remember: in the multiverse of corporate culture, every species is simultaneously overqualified and underappreciated until someone straps them to a rocket.

#AnimalsInSpace #SpaceHistory #Ham #LaikanLegacy #SpaceChimp #AnimalAstronauts #SpaceExploration #NASA #SovietSpaceProgram #ScienceHistory #TMEH

Visit https://multiverseemployeehandbook.com for:

  • Full show notes and quantum probability calculations
  • Our blog post: "The Complete Guide to Animal Astronauts: Earth's First Remote Workers"
  • Quantum-entangled newsletter signup
  • Support options across all possible dimensions

Special January 31st episode celebrating the anniversary of Ham's historic spaceflight!

Donations now accepted across all dimensions! ko-fi.com/themultiverseemployeehandbook

  continue reading

69 episodes

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Manage episode 464205575 series 3594529
Content provided by Robb Corrigan. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Robb Corrigan or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

What happens when HR decides the best candidate for space travel is someone who can't file their own W-2? Join us for a special bonus episode celebrating Ham the Astrochimp's historic spaceflight and all the other pioneering pets who ventured into the final frontier.

https://multiverseemployeehandbook.com

In this episode, we explore how NASA's most diverse hiring initiative sent over 30 different species beyond Earth's atmosphere. From Ham's groundbreaking performance review at 6.6 times gravity to Félicette the French cat's uniquely unimpressed approach to making history, discover why some job interviews should really include "willing to be shot into orbit" in the requirements.

Key topics include:

  • Ham's journey from trainee to space pioneer
  • The surprisingly selective chimp recruitment program
  • The Soviet Union's innovative permanent remote work policy
  • Why spiders need better project management skills in zero gravity
  • How to conduct performance reviews at escape velocity

Whether you're a space enthusiast, animal lover, or just wondering why NASA's first diversity initiative involved fruit flies, this episode has something for everyone. Learn why being first in space matters less when you're sharing your achievement with beings whose entire life purpose is to annoy banana ripeness testers.

Remember: in the multiverse of corporate culture, every species is simultaneously overqualified and underappreciated until someone straps them to a rocket.

#AnimalsInSpace #SpaceHistory #Ham #LaikanLegacy #SpaceChimp #AnimalAstronauts #SpaceExploration #NASA #SovietSpaceProgram #ScienceHistory #TMEH

Visit https://multiverseemployeehandbook.com for:

  • Full show notes and quantum probability calculations
  • Our blog post: "The Complete Guide to Animal Astronauts: Earth's First Remote Workers"
  • Quantum-entangled newsletter signup
  • Support options across all possible dimensions

Special January 31st episode celebrating the anniversary of Ham's historic spaceflight!

Donations now accepted across all dimensions! ko-fi.com/themultiverseemployeehandbook

  continue reading

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