Unfortunately for job seekers, fake job posts have flooded career sites. This week, a fake job post aimed at replacing ‘Serenity’ led her to work double and hire her little sister.

Why do companies do it? And how do you spot one? Corporate recruiter Karen Young joins us to dish the truth on fake job posts.

Special Guest: 
Karen Young
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kareneyoung/

Hosts: 
Matt Sunbulli
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunbulli/
https://www.threads.net/@mattsunbulli
https://www.firstdraft.vc

Aaron Calafato
https://www.7minutestoriespod.com/
https://www.aaroncalafato.com/

Leah Ova
https://www.tiktok.com/@leahova

Editorial:
Matt Sunbulli
Brooks Borden
Ken Wendt
Aaron Calafato

Opening Story 
Performed by:
Aaron Calafato

Adapted by:
Matt Sunbulli & Aaron Calafato

Audio: 
Ken Wendt
Jan Cruz

Research: 
Zaid Safe
Matt Sunbulli

Choose One: Your Job or Kids?

Welcome to The Lonely Office: an award winning podcast about making sense of the increasingly blurry line between work and life, brought to you by Glassdoor. We tackle real workplace stories sourced from anonymous firsthand accounts—like the rise of job ghosting, the truth behind unlimited PTO, and dealing with a nightmare boss. We also share insider advice on layoffs, severance negotiations, and wild work stories, from candidates vaping in interviews to employees fired over free speech. The professional world can be chaotic, but you don’t have to navigate it alone
TLO is hosted by Matt Sunbulli (serial tech entrepreneur, Founder @ Fishbowl and First Draft AI), Aaron Calafato (Storyteller, Narrative Designer & Content Strategist), and Leah Ova (content creator and advertising executive), with special appearances from industry thought leaders and economists.