To conclude the Happiness series, Clayton goes over the highlights and major takeaways of the previous conversations. More episodes: https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/work-and-money-podcasts/ Music: "Dimmy" by Podington Bear (CC BY-NC 3.0)

Repetition and bureaucratic red tape can turn any job into a slog. Our guest Dan talks about his experience as a social worker, and how working through the repetition led to positive change within his community. More episodes: https://www.edu.gcfglobal.org/work-and-money-podcasts/ Music: "Dimmy" by Podington Bear (CC BY-NC 3.0)

You do what you have to do in order to earn a living, and sometimes that means walking outside in the summer heat reading electric meters. During this episode, Todd talks about his experience as a meter reader, and how he kept his spirits up and found the positives in a job that didn't fulfill him. More episodes: https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/work-and-money-podcasts/ Music: "Dimmy" by Podington Bear (CC BY-NC 3.0)

When leadership doesn’t support you or your colleagues, the results can be miserable. In this episode, Lisa discusses her time teaching students and dealing with a difficult work environment. More episodes: https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/work-and-money-podcasts/ Music: "Dimmy" by Podington Bear (CC BY-NC 3.0)

Even if you work in the job of your dreams, it can quickly turn into a nightmare. In this episode, Danielle talks about her career in publishing and how she kept her sanity despite the pressures of a tough boss. More episodes: https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/work-and-money-podcasts/ Music: "Dimmy" by Podington Bear (CC BY-NC 3.0)

Refuse to give up. Avoid comparing yourself to others. Keep a thick skin. In the final episode of the Professional Rejection podcast, Clayton sums up the themes and advice discussed throughout the series. More episodes: https://www.gcflearnfree.org/work-and-money-podcasts/professional-rejection-podcast/1/ Music: "Saunter" by Podington Bear (CC BY-NC 3.0)

Getting a job in your desired field could take time. For instance, it took Clayton six years to develop his skill set and land a job as a professional writer. In this episode, Lisa and Clayton discuss the emotional impact of rejection, and how to maintain your fire for self-improvement in spite of the frustrations of a long job search. More episodes: https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/work-and-money-podcasts/professional-rejection-podcast/1/ Music: "Saunter" by Podington Bear (CC BY-NC 3.0)

Being creative in the professional world means having to deal with rejection occasionally. In addition to discussing rejection during the job search, Brenda talks about rejection as an inevitable part of the creative process, and how to listen to your creative spirit in light of critical feedback. More episodes: https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/work-and-money-podcasts/professional-rejection-podcast/1/ Music: "Saunter" by Podington Bear (CC BY-NC 3.0)

Rejection can happen to anyone, from entry-level workers to seasoned professionals. In this episode, we learn about Shane’s varied work history, from the restaurant industry to the video game business to GCFLearnFree.org, and how rejection shaped his career path. More episodes: https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/work-and-money-podcasts/professional-rejection-podcast/1/ Music: "Saunter" by Podington Bear (CC BY-NC 3.0)

Every job search includes its share of rejection and frustration, especially if it lasts 10 years. In this episode, Jessica shares how these obstacles became stepping stones in her decade-long journey for a job worthy of her experience and talents. More episodes: https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/work-and-money-podcasts/professional-rejection-podcast/1/ Music: "Saunter" by Podington Bear (CC BY-NC 3.0)