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Kelsey & Amy
Welcome to Can You Take My Shift? With your hosts, Kelsey & Amy! This is a podcast about navigating life and minimum wage jobs in your 20s ☕️
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What is going on with the idols we stan? From cheating Popstars to horrible allegations and lawsuits, these stars (the astrology and celebrity type) have some explaining to do. Will we still have our parasocial relationships and be fan girls at the end of this episode? Oh boy, do we have a FAN-tastic episode for you this week.
The news is so boring isn’t it? Nothing ever happens- oh wait the that’s a lie. Wanna know what has happened in the last week? Well these Barbie’s can’t wait to fill you in. Kelsey and Amy have all the hot gossip! from strikes and scabs to furry hackers, the internet isn’t slowing down anytime soon.
So we were going to title this podcast “toxic gossip train” but we don’t want to be copyrighted am I right friends? This week we’re talking about the latest drama, but if you’re chronically online you have seen and heard talked about it everywhere. We sprinkle in some of our own stories and antics, so it’s not the same ukulele song and dance, but I guarantee you'll want to listen to this episode.
This week we are getting deep. Very deep, as deep as the ocean floor. We highly suggest you don’t go that deep even if you have $250,000 to spare. That’s right everyone in the world has seen the news and we want to talk about it so join us for a laugh a cry a bad joke or two as we memorialize the billionaires that just wanted to see the titanic.
It's a corporate world and we’re just living in it. Olivia Rodrigo said it best that it’s truly brutal out here. With layoffs left and right, the tech world is in its flop era. Everyone is feeling this recession and even stooping as low as stalking their exes on LinkedIn. Kelsey and Amy are breaking down the lows of the economy that are hitting us this week. If you take away anything from this episode when in doubt, unfollow The Rock.
Happy 69th episode for this episode we thought we would get super sexy and talk about everyone’s favourite fantasy, being paid a living wage. That’s all right! guess who is striking? Underpaid workers for better rights. Amy and Kelsey get into the CRA strike in Canada and the Writers Guild of America strike in the US. How hard is it to pay people what they deserve? Well I’m sure you could ask a CEO who’s got 5 yards he thinks it’s pretty hard.
Love is not patient, love is not kind. Love is fast and for content. This week Kelsey and Amy deep dive on season 4 of love is blind and all the controversies that have come out about Netflix's bachelor competitor. Will the show last in the long run? Or has the shark truly been jumped?
Hello friends, love is in the air with the American partner in town this week. That’s right Bekah has a girlfriend who lives in Canada who is TOTALLY real. Kelsey sits this couple down for some hard-hitting questions about being a chronically online couple and some much-needed therapy to vent their frustrations. Will their relationship survive this session? Or should Kelsey quit her dream of becoming a psychiatrist?
It used to be my drinking and my smoking and my parting and mea happy little downward spiral, and alright with me.When we started the podcast that's when everything changed.Some things were lost, and others were gained.A new roommate, a new house, so many changes, makes my head spin.Now I've got a hobby that you live to listenThis is life with CYTMSThis is life with CYTMSThis is life with Kelsey, Mason, Trevor, Arya, and Amy.Livin' life with CYTMSLivin' life with CYTMS!LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/CYTSMPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/canyoutakemyshift/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CYTMSpodcast
There are many ways to show love, and, at one time it was sharing a password. Well, Netflix does not love you anymore. This week Amy and Kelsey get into the dumpster fire of anti-password sharing “ leak” from the blockbuster of streaming services. Will this hold true or will they submit to peer pressure?
Fun Fact did you know you don’t need to share every riveting thought in your head? We really wish someone had told prince Harry that. This week Kelsey and Amy get into the TMIs from Harry and other people on the internet who love to overshare.
read in Stefan voice This year had EVERYTHING, from war, cheating "wife-loving" husbands, scandals, and a slap heard from around the nation, this year gave us many scandals full of drama. Join us in the last episode of 2022 as we recap the best of the worst that 2022 has to offer.
Being an influencer is one of the hardest jobs there is, so how do you make your money? Well, Kelsey and Amy are going to dive into this week on how to take the right ads for your brand. From goody two shoe companies, to companies we might have to bleep out, you won’t want to miss this episode
What’s better than hot gossip? Drama about people you don’t know. This week Kelsey and Amy get into the highs and lows of their collective offices. They also tell you what not to do for fire drills, Kelsey finally solves the mystery of the dishes in the sink, and we end this episode with some cringe AI LinkedIn posts you don't want to miss.
Oh, happy day friends! have you heard the joyous news? Kelsey is no longer going to die alone. She has ranted and bitched, and now she’s getting hitched. Listen to hear how it happened, what planning a wedding looks like now after a pandemic, and how to ensure your future beau's only personality trait isn't being a wife guy.
God rest ye Merry gentlemen or so they say but Lizzie is gone and it’s Kelsey’s day to party...I mean mourn. What is a holiday if not a day off from capitalism? In this week's episode, Amy and Kelsey discuss statutory holidays and who deserves them off.
Boo! Did we scare you? I know what you’re thinking it’s only September and you’re right so why are there Halloween and Christmas decorations everywhere? That’s what we’re asking and investigating in this episode. We get into the discussion of capitalism pushing out seasonal Decor and if it's ruining the magic of the Holidays before they have even begun, plus we touch on the fascination of Ray Dunn.
Have you ever wanted to be on the Disney Channel? how about Nickelodeon? Do you have the makings of a child star? Well, it’s such an easy job. Only you have to deal with predators and people who will take advantage of you at any moment. This week Kelsey and Amy talk about the tales of being a child actor and how the conversation has started since Jennette McCurdy came out with her new book I'm Glad My Mom's Dead. Once you listen to this episode, you'll be glad her mom died too.
Have you ever loved a show so much that you write fanfiction, draw fan art, and make it your entire personality?? does the show by chance have lesbians? Well guess what you get one season of happiness and then you’re sad for the rest of your life. At least that’s how the streaming wars go. This week Kelsey and Amy discuss what’s going on in the wonderful world of streaming and as we know HBO said to lesbians, it’s time to go.
Our iconic doll squad Kitt Kiterage, Yasmine, Polly pocket and the grooviest girls Kelsey and Amy. This week we are keeping it fun and getting into the dolls and toys that loved and shaped us. With the rise of the American girl doll memes, this episode is a must-listen. So grab Miss Molly and join us for some childhood debates and reminiscing
What’s news pussy cat WOAH OH OH OH...hello friends what a world we are living in. In this episode, Kelsey and Amy are catching up with the news and getting into the good the bad and the terribly awful. Sometimes you have to sit down and talk about world events and the spectacle that is the Greta Gerwig Barbie movie.
RESOURCES:
A Guide for people living in Canada on what NOT to do and how to help!
https://twitter.com/PPofTO/status/1541603058672615430?s=20&t=VBvaLMKtWvAwF4dzu4k3Jw
See each state's abortion policies, demographics and statistics to stay informed: https://states.guttmacher.org/policies/california/demographic-info
Hey, Gay happy pride month! To celebrate we have a slay-worthy episode for you. We have slapped a rainbow on this episode and are not donating any of the money. Just Kidding! does this sound familiar? your favourite members of the LGBTQIA+ community talk about the fabulousness that is rainbow washing in capitalism.
We are really curious who thought this was a good idea? Amy and Kelsey are getting into the scandals and PR blunders of companies that have come before. Get ready cause this episode is full of DRAMA.
Grab your sunscreen, face jewels, and your phone for taking photos cause we're off the year's hottest festival!
Did you catch the episode last Friday live? Yes, we said Friday, sometimes things don’t go to plan; like Coachella and Revolve festival. Catch up with us this week as we discuss the biggest music festival from the comfort of our own home.
The internet is not lying to you, there truly are hot girls in your area! By area, we mean LIVE on your screen. Kelsey and Amy had their first live stream show and how did it go? Listen to find out all the newest gossip and why linked in is on the outs with them.
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In this week’s episode, we talk new our new corporate jobs, the impossible task of saving money, and if we as millennials still remember how to burn CDs. Let this week’s episode help keep you busy from the current state of the world
Last year Amy gave three men her heart, and the very next day she gave it away to someone else. Although the 3 lovely bachelors tried to vie for our fair Amy's heart, she chose none of them. A faithful listener caught her attention and the rest is history. As we need content this year we brought the dating game, but with a TWIST. Kelsey has decided to put Amy's relationship skills to the test as she has to guess which contestant is her partner. Will she be able to guess which answers were her partners and pick the correct choice? Or will she contemplate her entire relationship as she knows it...
Happy new year! How was your break? did you miss your girls? Well, we are rested and back for the year baby! This episode has lots of new news to share and some updates and stories from your favourite gal pals you don't want to miss.
Happy holidays to all of our listeners. This episode is our final episode of the year and unlike certain advent calendars, this one will not disappoint you. Kelsey and Amy are here to talk about the good the bad and the WTF Avent calendars that companies think you want. So sit down grab some cookies and settle in for some hot chocolate to spill.
Hey darlings we love your vibe! This week your beautiful influencers are back with an episode about believing everything on the Internet. Do you ever get those DM‘s and comments saying, "Hey girl we love your photos! you’re so cute do you want to be an ambassador?" Well, this week Amy and Kelsey become full-time influencers and investigators to find out the truth behind these comments.
Sit down and buckle up girl bosses. If you thought in episode one that it was crazy when siblings are getting married then you won’t believe what happens in this episode. Kelsey and Amy explore parts three and four of the Amazon documentary LuLaRich and we had to pause the last two episodes far too many times to get all this crazy information to you. Listen to the final episode of this two-part series to learn how this company ruined these women’s lives and have some laughs along the way.
Vice documentary: https://youtu.be/L6eujSJ0-RU
We are back at it with Kelseys love/hate obsession with MLMs. This week we dive into the original gaslight, gatekeep and girl bosses, LuLaRoe and the Amazon Prime documentary LuLaRich that came out recently. This episode touches on the first two episodes where we learn about the creators of LuLaRoe, and how they were able to sink their perfectly manicured hands into thousands of women across the states with their leggings.
Time for another guest episode! This week our friend Jenn stopped by to tell us about working for a Canadian institution, and her life as a magical retail worker. We met this woman in Florida and had no idea of her dark past. Although she may be sunny in disposition she is not afraid to spill the tea on her past jobs, why she thought Amy was weird when they first met and decapitating stuffed animals.
Would you vote Kelsey for homecoming queen? Or Amy for student body president? Your vote matters and so does this episode. With an election around the Canadian corner we are here to talk about working the polls (federally of course).
Good morning class, Miss Kelsey and Miss Amy are back this week to talk about the education system. From elementary school to university and the wag disparity throughout. In their time of academia, they saw the good the bad, protests and even the student becoming a teacher.
Did you know that everything you read on social media is true? We swear why would we lie to you. This week Amy, Kelsey and a special surprise guest are back to talk about the people behind the social media accounts. We go from being professional to professional shit posting. Amy and our guest spill the tea on the industry and what success a viral meme can bring to you.
The girl bosses are back for another episode about how you can make money in just five minutes and it’s totally not a scam, right? Kelsey and Amy get into the resurgence of MLM‘s pyramid schemes and general bamboozling that are happening on TiKTok. Is it a side hustle? is it a passive income? or is it just a new way to pray on poor people? have some laughs while we unravel some Pyramids schemes.
This week's episode is not full of sweetener, its down right salty. Kelsey is having her main character moment as she finally quit her job. Listen to find out all the dirty details and her quest in finding a new place of work and the issues we all face with job applications and interviews. Why do you want to work here? Who knows just give me money, please.
It's our anniversary!!! Kinda.... we are celebrating a week early with a walk down memory lane. This week we go through our past episodes and talk about which ones were our favourite, which ones we don't ever want to listen to again. We also touch on how much of our lives have changed because of the podcast from new jobs, new house, and new relationships, we can only hope for bigger and best things moving forward. Here's to the next year!
Did you enjoy our special video with Kailie? Well I hope so because she is this weeks guest on the podcast! We love our bestie so much we had to get a double dose. Kailie spills the tea as a vegetarian working with the meat industry, the thefts from a shoe store, and of course what it was like living and working with Kelsey and Amy in Florida.
This week Amy QUITS.... the coffee shop, that is... and with quitting comes weird capitalism guilt, so what better way to relieve guilt than sharing more Reddit stories from others who have left their jobs. From walkouts and saying no to mandatory group exercise, minimum wage workers have seen it all and left in some memorable ways.
Get ready for a truly five-star experience this week! Kelsey and Amy are back in the same room and better (health-wise) than ever. In this episode, they are venturing into the wild west of google reviews and are looking up one-star reviews of their workplaces.
Don’t be afraid, this episode is not boring, it’s sick! This week taxes are due, so Kelsey and Amy share their tax advice that they are in no place to be giving, reminisce on past seasons, and get into why you should not support the entity known as turbo tax.
New house, new room, same bedroom recording studio! This week Kelsey and Amy dive into one of the dark corners of the internet, aka Reddit, and read some of the weirdest NSFW stories people have had! They also recount some of their own experiences they have (unfortunately) had at their places of work.
TW// sexual harassament, time stamp: 41:20-49:30
It’s a new month, new house and new episode! April is month to do new things, so Amy and Kelsey have decided to branch out into the world of ASMR since their regular content isn’t getting enough views
I scream, you scream, we all scream for equal rights, better pay and for Kelsey to get more Twitter followers. This week's episode is about Amy making good on her New Years' resolution and entering the crazy world of twitch streaming. We get into how it went and everything else that comes to twitch, from the highest earners to the streamers we personally know. Kelsey also spills the tea on a certain controversial streamer she has met. LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/CYTSMPodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6V15WaxbUAvt1mFarzQnhQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/canyoutakemyshift/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CYTMSpodcast
Two weeks is long, did you miss us? Well, we are back and we have brought a friend with us! This week Kelsey and Amy interview their old friend “Traveller” and reminisce about the good old Florida days. From car crashes to raves, this interview has everything. Traveller has worked almost as many jobs as Kelsey, and boy does she have some tea to spill from them.
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Your favourite lady duo is back this week without the boys (although bachelor #1 and #3 are free....) Join them for a good old gossip session on life, love, some podcast updates and new adventures. From buying new clothes for a fabulous new job, and some updates on last week's special and if anything has blossomed between Amy and bachelor number 2.
Looking for hot singles in your area? Well, Amy is! On this extra special Valentines Day episode we are doing something a little different. This week we are playing our version of the 60’s hit show, the dating game! We have three lucky bachelors vying for Amy's heart and post covid dinner for two. Who will win and who will stay home alone? You're going to have to listen and find out!
This week Kelsey and Amy are back with a lighter topic, Workplaces in TV shows!
Many of us have seen the office or other workplace shows like Parks and Recreation and have wanted to work there, and this week we have some real-life stories from real-life Parks and Recreation employees! They share some of the weirdest calls they've gotten and some strange stories that show us public servants don't get paid enough. Amy also talks about the TV show 6TEEN and how it let her down in her real-life mall experience, and Kelsey touches on Bob's Burgers and what it's like to work in a family-owned business.
Buckle up kids, this week, we are taking you on a little ranting trip! our rant this time is about the current US minimum wage debate and how important minimum wage workers are to our everyday lives and deserve a living wage. We talk about our own experience living off of minimum wage in the US and how we are now doing the same thing in one of Canada's most expensive cities. We also talk about the issue with trying to find an actual "entry-level" job in 2020, and we learn the important fact that we are all technically Lava Monsters.
2021 is off to an interesting start, to say the least, so take a break from the world to listen to this week's episode. Today we are talking about the reasonable and unreasonable requests our bosses have asked of us and the times we have been their therapists and personal assistants without the extra pay raise. We also talk about Kelsey's chaotic good friendship requests to Amy (not that their keeping track) and what kind of requests you can ask of your friends.
New year New episode! Your girls are back to share more juicy gossip around the water cooler. This week we are talking about the only reason people apply to work at certain jobs, DISCOUNTS! We talk about how customers use and abuse them, as well as the customer service side of TikTok using it's powers for good and evil.
HO HO HO! It's time for our first Christmas episode! This week Kelsey and Amy get into the holiday spirit and are talking about and the true meaning of the holidays, capitalism! err... we mean.... being together, work Christmas parties, and Secret Santa cheapskates.
On the Podcast this week, we have one of Kelsey's oldest friend's Camille on to spill the tea on working with Kelsey at the drug store, saving her from a messy at-home hair bleach job, and some interesting stories from her time working at an "adult store".
Have you ever wish you could vote one of your coworkers off the island like in Survivor? or have you ever dreamed to be on a reality TV show? turns out your job is something that could help you win!
This week Kelsey and Amy talk about what reality shows they could win and ones they couldn't, plus the jobs that are most likely to help you succeed in reality shows, as well as Amy goes on her bi-monthly tangent about the show wipeout
Article on best jobs to have to win survivor: https://blog.proven.com/career-path-success-survivor
Remember when our parents told us don't talk to strangers? Well, this week on the podcast we have some specials guests all of which we have never met. We talk about their customer service experience, and we finally get to talk with our superfan aka Amy's brother Keegan and we get into his and Kelsey's future relationship and "affair"
Hi kids, wash your hands, stay home and listen to this week's episode. Since covid cases are on the rise, let's reminisce about when we could visit our friends at their jobs, how it feels going back to old job locations after you've left, and jobs where we are no longer welcome or flip the bird to when they walk past. Also in positive news, Kelsey gets a win that she rightfully deserves
This week on the podcast Kelsey and Amy are talking about being sick while working, calling in sick etiquette, and the times we called in sick when we really weren't....
TW if you are squeamish with blood or throw-up/puke!!
This week, Kelsey and Amy are talking about all the people in their work-life who owe them apologies for making their job and life hard on them, as well as any people who they owe apologies too (spoiler alert... not many!), and any times they were their own worse nightmare... Karens
Happy HalloWEEK!
This week on the podcast Kelsey and Amy are talking about all things Halloween! from the different seasonal spooky jobs such as scare actors to working at everyone's favourite Halloween store Spirit Halloween, to our favourite Halloween traditions and what we will be dressing up as this year!
"Dramatic Organ, A.wav" by InspectorJ (www.jshaw.co.uk) of Freesound.org
Amy and Kelsey are back this week! Kelsey gets into her time working as a server, and all her favourite places to cry at work. They also touch on harassment in the workplace from customers, and share stories from their friends.
This week, Kelsey and Amy dive into the world of Volunteering! Whether it's for school, work, or on your own time, volunteers are an important part of our community. They share their stories of time they have volunteered, and dive into being knowing your worth while being a volunteer and not being taken advantage of.
This week Kelsey and Amy are back from their day off and are back talking about commutes!
Commuting is a big part of any job and who would've thought we'd be able to talk about it for an hour? definitely not us...
Everyone's commute looks different! from driving, taking transit, walking or now with many working from home, it's a simple as rolling out of bed. Now sit back, relax and listen to this on your commute, as we talk about what our commuting experience has been like and the time Kelsey worked from home before it was cool.
Hey Kelsey! I know what we're gonna do today! Take a day off.
This week Kelsey and Amy are proving that they do have a personality outside of complaining about work and talk about what a typical day off is like, from morning routines, fashion, books, video games and things they like to do in their spare time around Vancouver!
Hyram skincare dupes: https://youtu.be/lOddALk26yI
Gather around the sharing circle Kids, this week we are talking about hopes, dreams, and how society and capitalism crush them. Just kidding! (kind of...) This week, Kelsey and Amy are taking a trip down memory lane and reminiscing on what they wanted to be when they grew up. They take two career aptitude tests to see what the government and BuzzFeed believe they are most suited to do.
Government career aptitude test: https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/career-planning/quizzes
Buzzfeed career test: https://www.buzzfeed.com/angelicaamartinez/this-or-that-career-aptitude-test
Pumpkin spice season may have just started, but we refuse to believe that summer is over just yet! This week Kelsey and Amy are talking about the summer jobs they have had, as well as some stories from other friends.
In the year 2020, Zoom isn't just an academy for superheroes anymore. (shout out to the two of you who understood that reference...) It's almost September so it's time to talk back to school! In this week's episode, Kelsey and Amy are talking about going back to school while working full-time jobs, studying in limited space, and sharing their tips for showing up to your first day of online school looking your absolute best.
Hey, girlies! Have you ever wanted to be your own boss? Work from home? Possibly go into life-crushing debt? Does this sound too good to be true? Guess what, it probably is! This week Kelsey and Amy are talking about supporting your friend's side hustles, shopping at local businesses and they also get into the wild world of MLMs. So buckle up and grab your essential oils kids, we are getting serious!
Vox Documentary- Why Women Are Quitting Their Side Hustle: Leaving LuLaRoe https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6eujSJ0-RU
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Who thought we would make it to episode 5? Definitely not Kelsey and Amy but here they are and this week, They are here to talk about working in customer service during a pandemic! This week Kelsey and Amy share their stories about working in customer service during a global pandemic, as well as their tips on staying safe and being smart during these unprecedented times
In this week's episode, Kelsey and Amy (well...mostly Kelsey) kiss and tell about all their workplace romances. From movie theatre romances to, theme park tinder dates and hook-ups, Amy lives vicariously through Kelsey as she shares her wisdom on all the DOs and DO NOTs of dating/ hooking up with your co-workers.
Welcome to episode 3! Kelsey and Amy are back with your guide to turning a co-worker into a life long friend. We may not be rich, but we are full of knowledge. It wouldn’t be an episode without some drama, so we also get into the tea of the coffee shop with the co-workers we are not inviting out for drinks.
Welcome to the second episode!
Kelsey and Amy not only worked at a theme park together, but they also worked at the same coffee shop. How can Amy be the boss of Kelsey, while living with her? Today, listen as they will spill the coffee about the power dynamic that was created between them while working and living together.
Welcome to our brand new podcast, Can you take my shift?
We are your hosts, Kelsey and Amy and will be talking about working together, living together, and bonding over hating our jobs 👀☕️
In our first episode we will be talking about going from strangers to co-workers, now best friends, and all the stories that happened along the way (like our matching tattoos) that lead us to start this podcast.
New episodes will be every Thursday!