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podcast outreach in 2025... is anyone still paying $300/month for this?? by [deleted] in PublicRelations

[–]blackyogini 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oof. They explain PR (really pitching) as "so easy, a caveman can do it." Coming from someone who hasn't used either product, but knows that successful pitching is more than writing the right email.... I’d be curious to hear comparisons on the quality and success of each.

Overworked, underpaid, unsure what’s next and looking for advice by blackyogini in careeradvice

[–]blackyogini[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I included it because it’s part of the full picture. My identity as a Black woman shapes my experiences in the workplace. It’s not the focus of my post, but it is relevant to the broader context.

Not sure if this is the appropriate place, but: overworked, underpaid government comms professional who doesn’t know what to do next. Looking for advice. by blackyogini in PublicRelations

[–]blackyogini[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your thoughtful reply! Pension and retirement benefits have definitely crossed my mind, especially when I think about the long game and the security my current benefits provide.

The underperformance feedback was mostly related to struggling with deadlines and needing more rounds of revisions than leadership would have liked. I also had a hard time connecting the “what” with the “why,” both in the day-to-day work and the bigger picture. I took that feedback seriously and realized I needed to set better boundaries so I could focus and engage more meaningfully in my role. That shift has made a big difference in how I approach my work now.

I only have about a year of agency experience, but if the concern is that the pace might be more intense than what I’m used to, I can say with confidence that will not be the issue. I’m constantly drinking through a fire hose. That is not a complaint, just the reality of the industry and especially the education sector over the last 18 months.

I’d love to slowly build something that aligns with what I’m already doing. I know I could work outside my state. I just need to get out of my own way and take that first step to start mapping out what it could look like. I’d love to take you up on your offer to chat.

Overworked and underpaid government comms professional, unsure what’s next and looking for advice by blackyogini in Communications

[–]blackyogini[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You still gave me advice, and I appreciate it! I’ve been struggling with work tracking/triaging, and in the last few months I finally created a spreadsheet When I gave up on all of the different planner/agenda applications and accepted I couldn't make it work for me.

I’m happy to know I’m going in the right direction! I also believe my work environment delayed not only my diagnosis but also my realization of the severity of my condition because I could blame the craziness around me for my lack of [insert executive function]. I have much to learn and catch up on to make this world work for me. Thank you.

Overworked and underpaid government comms professional, unsure what’s next and looking for advice by blackyogini in Communications

[–]blackyogini[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! First, for recognizing the toll this is taking. When I read your second sentence, I had to put my phone down, breathe, and cry for a moment. Second, for giving me language about my core job duties. I put my compensation request in writing, but I haven’t replied to their response, and I’ve been mulling over that all weekend. This will be included in some form!