Ep 30: Experience + Degree = Still Unemployed?

In this milestone episode of The Corporate Burnouts, Mandy Holt and Mandy Alt sit down with their longtime friend and former teammate, Maci Taylor, to talk about leaving corporate burnout behind, going back to school in her 30s, and navigating today’s tough job market.

Maci shares her journey from 15+ years in marketing and corporate life to finishing her degree debt-free, only to face the reality that even with experience and education, landing a job today isn’t easy. From AI resume scanners and unpaid interview projects to the mental toll of endless applications, the three unpack the frustrating truths of the hiring process and why networking, boundaries, and pacing yourself are more important than ever.

This conversation is real, encouraging, and a reminder that it’s never too late to reinvent yourself, set non-negotiables, and build a career that aligns with the life you actually want. If you’ve ever wondered why a degree doesn’t guarantee a job anymore, how to avoid burnout while still chasing success, or how to find the right fit in a changing job market, this episode will hit home.

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