{"podcast":{"title":"It Gets Late Early","slug":"it-gets-late-early-6096744","podcast_index_feed_id":6096744,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/it-gets-late-early/","website_url":"https://www.itgetslateearly.com/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/dc4d6575-9642-4d43-94d5-225572b5cd9f/2026-IGLE-COVER-FINAL.png","author":"Maureen Wiley Clough","episode_count":73,"summary":"Have you ever looked around at work and realized you might be one of the oldest people in the room—and you’re not even 40 yet? It Gets Late Early is a show about what’s really happening to experienced workers as the rules of work change. We dig into layoffs dressed up as AI strategy, side hustles and portfolio careers, the quiet rise of workplace ageism, and the (sometimes harsh) reality of building a career in midlife and beyond. We connect the dots between corporate decisions, economic forces, and the real lives of people navigating a changing world of work to help make sense of it all…because the career playbook we all followed was for a game no one can win anymore. You’ll hear honest conversations, expert insights, and practical advice for people trying to figure out what comes next—all wrapped up in a healthy dose of dark humor. Because sometimes you have to laugh so you don’t cry. Hosted by Maureen Wiley Clough—corporate dropout and ex-journalist who won’t quit telling the truth about work.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-10T02:19:57.969761+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/it-gets-late-early-6096744"},"episode":{"title":"Job Search Struggles in Midlife, Why You Should Take Fractional Roles, and Corporate Survival with Nick Passarelli","slug":"job-search-struggles-in-midlife-why-you-should-take-fractional-roles-and-corporate-survival-with-nick-passarelli","published_at":"2025-04-01T12:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/it-gets-late-early-6096744/job-search-struggles-in-midlife-why-you-should-take-fractional-roles-and-corporate-survival-with-nick-passarelli","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/it-gets-late-early-6096744","url":"https://www.itgetslateearly.com/","audio_url":"https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/2e8bdfb8-2f5c-4d8c-9705-bd5979fce09c/IGLE-EP49-AUDIO-V2.mp3","summary":"If you’ve ever been blindsided by a layoff, wrestled with feeling “too old” for the job search, or wondered if your career peak is behind you, this episode is for you.  In this deeply honest and refreshingly human episode, I speak with Nick Passarelli, a fintech exec and former HR leader whose early career taught him the hard truth: corporate loyalty doesn’t always pay off.  From leading mass layoffs at just 24 years old to witnessing longtime employees get pushed out with nowhere to go, Nick saw firsthand how brutal and impersonal the system can be. Those early experiences shaped his lifelong commitment to advocating against ageism and helping older professionals navigate a work world that’s not exactly rooting for them. We talk layoffs, job searches after 50, ageism’s impact on women, and why “Jenga families” are more common than you think. Nick brings honesty, humility, and plenty of practical advice (and memes–yes, really) to a conversation every mid-career professional needs to hear. Nick's story is a powerful reminder that reinvention is possible and that empathy, preparation, and a little humor can go a long way. “Never add your work friends onto your socials because they could totally use that against you. I learned this through a friend at my old company, and I thought it was brilliant.”  ~ Nick Passarelli In This Episode: -Nick’s diverse career path, from HR to fintech -Mass layoffs during Y2K and the emotional toll -First encounter with ageism, layoffs for long-tenured workers -Transitioning from HR to compliance, adapting career focus -What it's like for a young recruiter to interview older candidates -Maximizing “prime earning years” (35-55) and balancing expenses -“Jenga families” and the financial risks of not planning for job transitions…","meta_description":"If you’ve ever been blindsided by a layoff, wrestled with feeling “too old” for the job search, or wondered if your career peak is behind you, this episod…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2387,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/it-gets-late-early-6096744/episodes/job-search-struggles-in-midlife-why-you-should-take-fractional-roles-and-corporate-survival-with-nick-passarelli/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/it-gets-late-early-6096744/job-search-struggles-in-midlife-why-you-should-take-fractional-roles-and-corporate-survival-with-nick-passarelli.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}