Career Pivots & Legal Job Tips | Episode 07 (ft. Attorney Ryan)

Published 2024-05-02
In Episode 07, Erin interviews Ryan Stygar (aka, ‪@RyanStygar‬) to discuss Ryan's crazy career journey (from SoCal firefighter to running his own law firm). We also discuss employee rights & legal issues regarding salary, job interviews, career changes, discrimination, pregnancy, and much more!

➞ In this episode:
0:00-2:18 Introduction
2:19-3:42 Growing Up in San Diego, California
3:43-6:18 Parents Careers + College
6:19-7:20 Majoring in Philosophy + First Job
7:20-16:55 Working as a Firefighter
16:56-20:36 Firefighter to Law School
20:37-28:49 Rejected from 13 Law Schools!?
28:50-31:20 Worst Advice EVER
31:21-34:45 WATCH THIS PART (trust me)
34:46-36:38 Lesson Ryan Learned the Hard Way
36:39-38:04 Fake Cases
38:05-41:20 How to Ask a Lawyer a Question
41:21-44:50 Thoughts on Capitalism
44:51-46:51 Missing Paycheck? Try this!
46:51-50:58 How to Quit a Toxic Workplace
50:39-52:21 Asking Coworkers About Salary
52:22-54:20 What are PIPs...?
54:21-55:55 "Right to Work" & "At-Will Employment"
55:56-58:00 Advice for Business Owners
58:00 Real Advice with Erin & Ryan
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Welcome to No One Knows What They're Doing, a brand new show from Erin McGoff (aka, AdviceWithErin). Tune in as she introduces you to new people, new careers, and new ideas to inspire you to confidently design a life that makes you truly happy. In this show, Erin dives into topics that are top of mind for folks in their 20s and 30s ranging from career advice and financial literacy to relationships and self-esteem. Erin will bring on experts to give advice on questions like, "Should I move to Europe?" and "How do I negotiate my salary?" and "How do I find a work-from-home job that isn't a scam?".

Listeners can expect to hear from various guests—psychologists, authors, CEOs, filmmakers, detectives, chefs, etc.—to get some of the best advice available. There's more to life than the Sunday Scaries, resumes, and the 9 to 5.

In this show, you'll gain access to tangible opportunities, secret advice, and proven strategies to help you craft a life you love.
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All Comments (21)
  • @lauraday906
    100% committed to pursuing law school at the age of 42 after watching this.
  • @3339409
    i love when content creators team up and work together...
  • @ngf5077
    Every employer needs to watch this. It’s so easy to fire people without repercussions if you follow best practices.
  • @BillundBerries
    Thank goodness for AI and algorithms. I needed this pep talk so badly after going through the same thing he did as I went through the worst possible teaching environment last year and had to end up resigning from all of the harassment I received. Previously, I was so loved and liked and treated so well/did so well in other schools. ❤ thank you from the bottom of my heart. 😢
  • @Al-rn5qy
    What an awesome interview! Thanks Erin and Ryan for teaming up for this amazing content, we need more of this. I enjoyed hearing Ryan's story and find him so relatable (though of course I don't know him personally 😉) Having been an EMT for a private ambulance firm myself, I can definitely understand why you became a labor rights attorney 😂😂😂!
  • @sadiemellow
    Did a ride along as an EMT & encountered some firefighters and saw some interesting stuff. Physically demanding job no joke. My respects to Mr. Lawyer.
  • @thinhvo3904
    It was a very fun podcast! Both of you were doing great jobs at making the interview fun and engaging
  • @timv.372
    Omg my favorite creators together! 😊
  • @SaltyMon
    Amazing interview. I'm gonna listen further in later. This is nice that two creators I watch meet each other
  • @akontilis1792
    This was a fantastic investment of my time. Great episode!
  • Wow, I’ve been thinking about a career pivot for such a long time, but I’m sad to say that I have let myself be stalled in making a change. Inaction is still a choice you make and this conversation was such reminder to take initiative! I’m a fish, I’m not made to climb trees! 🌲 haha
  • @1bigslug
    What a great set of questions. Thank you both for all the sharing you do!!
  • @stefflores
    Yet another excellent guest! Thank you for this, great content!
  • @Spungle15
    Had no idea Ryan is a native San Diegan! SD represent!!
  • @gunelagayeva1148
    So good to listen and work on Friday stuff😊 good stuff Erin❤
  • @lq6424
    Two of my favorites!!!