#17 - Life After Layoff with UX Researcher Wayne Kim
Career Therapy Podcast e.17 - Life After Layoff with UX Researcher Wayne Kim
On this week's Career Therapy Podcast (#17), we speak with UX researcher Wayne Kim.
During the episode, we talk about Wayne’s career-long journey to better understand the needs of the user, his passions for surfing, cycling, and bagel making, and why it might be better to be a “buoy on the waves.”
During this Episode, We Discuss:
0:00 introducing Wayne Kim
2:07 how did he get into UX research?
5:55 empathy in user experience
7:35 looking at the job search as a research project
8:10 Buddhist concept of wise selfishness
10:20 the lay-off itself
14:05 being a better teammate and making bagels
18:30 being deliberate about the information we take in
21:05 pros and cons of startups
31:05 why good questions make you rich
36:21 millennial informal caregiving, student loan debt
Resources & books mentioned in this episode:
Now Over To You!
If you know anyone who has been hustling, or started a business, during the pandemic, and has an amazing story to share, let us know who they are! Alternately, if you, or someone you know has recently gone through a layoff, or has a layoff, or any other career transition-oriented story to share, reach out. Contact Martin through his personal LinkedIn page to get in touch. We're always on the lookout for amazing guests for the cast.
As always, thanks for listening!
