Introducing: What in the World
6/11/202622 min
First, work feels more uncertain than it has in years. Layoffs, AI disruption, hiring freezes and a tough job market are leaving many people out of work or stuck. So instead of hopping jobs for better pay or new opportunities, more people are doing the opposite. They are staying put, even if they are unhappy. It is called “job hugging”. But is it a smart move in an unstable world, or could it hold you back in the long run? The BBC’s business reporter Emer Moreau takes us through the trend. Then later, we hear about Hannah's experience with rejection therapy - where you deliberately put yourself in situations where you might get rejected, to see if it can help with social anxiety. From asking strangers for favours to dancing on trains, people are documenting their experiences online. Supporters say it helps people build resilience, reduce anxiety and stop taking rejection personally. Claudia Hammond, a psychologist and BBC presenter, helps us unpack if it actually works. To hear more, search What in the World wherever you get your BBC podcasts.
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Hannah Gelbart· Host1:02
[Instrumental music] From the BBC World Service, this is The Documentary, the home of original storytelling. I'm Hannah Gelbart, and I'm here to tell you about our podcast, What in the World, which helps you make sense of what's happening in the world. And in this bonus episode, we're bringing you two topics that people have been talking about on social media. Firstly, have you heard of