Ep. 31 - Our end of year recap!
Thu Dec 11 2025
This week we’re fully embracing the end-of-year slump: Baileys in tea, incense burning, and zero prep. Classic We Will Manage Mondays energy, but on a Thursday!
We catch up on everything that’s been happening behind the scenes — Alba settling into her new London flat (and trying not to buy every plant she sees), and Saoirse navigating the wild transition of going 80% into her startup while still wrapping up loose ends at her current job. Big moves all around.
We talk raises, trial periods, chaotic Decembers, unrealistic goals, Lapland plans, and that weird bittersweet mix of exhaustion and pride you get at the end of a long year. Plus, the ongoing saga of Viny Ragnar — the most dramatic plant in Europe.
Season 2 is nearly done (!!), so we also share a bit about what’s coming next, our tiny winter break, and why contracts (even in friendships and flat shares) continue to be our favourite personality trait.
If you’re rushing to finish work goals, drowning in Christmas presents, or simply horizontal on your sofa… we’re right there with you. Thanks for being with us this year — we love you lots.
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Welcome to "We will Manage" podcast. Hosted by Alba and Saoirse, two young professionals figuring out the working world — one conversation at a time. With the mission to create an honest work-related community, we dive into the good, the bad and the messy parts of navigating your career. Expect real-life stories, special guests sharing hard-earned lessons, and practical insights on everything from office politics to achieving a healthier work-life balance. “We Will Manage” keeps it authentic and light hearted—reminding you that absolutely no one has it all figured out, not even Bezos.
Alba, branding specialist and business owner, and Saoirse, materials engineer and project manager, grew up together in a small Spanish village and after taking very different career paths as ambitious young professionals, they ended up in similar situations with two very different points of view. When noticing that they often looked to those around them to navigate the complexity of the working world, they decided to create a community for all those that seek an external view on what's normal. Passionate about learning from other's experiences and discussing just about any topic, they are ready to unveil the secrets of the workplace.
So whether you are a young entrepreneur or a senior manager, join the Workplace Collective to laugh, learn and feel a bit less alone.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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This week we’re fully embracing the end-of-year slump: Baileys in tea, incense burning, and zero prep. Classic We Will Manage Mondays energy, but on a Thursday! We catch up on everything that’s been happening behind the scenes — Alba settling into her new London flat (and trying not to buy every plant she sees), and Saoirse navigating the wild transition of going 80% into her startup while still wrapping up loose ends at her current job. Big moves all around. We talk raises, trial periods, chaotic Decembers, unrealistic goals, Lapland plans, and that weird bittersweet mix of exhaustion and pride you get at the end of a long year. Plus, the ongoing saga of Viny Ragnar — the most dramatic plant in Europe. Season 2 is nearly done (!!), so we also share a bit about what’s coming next, our tiny winter break, and why contracts (even in friendships and flat shares) continue to be our favourite personality trait. If you’re rushing to finish work goals, drowning in Christmas presents, or simply horizontal on your sofa… we’re right there with you. Thanks for being with us this year — we love you lots. __ Welcome to "We will Manage" podcast. Hosted by Alba and Saoirse, two young professionals figuring out the working world — one conversation at a time. With the mission to create an honest work-related community, we dive into the good, the bad and the messy parts of navigating your career. Expect real-life stories, special guests sharing hard-earned lessons, and practical insights on everything from office politics to achieving a healthier work-life balance. “We Will Manage” keeps it authentic and light hearted—reminding you that absolutely no one has it all figured out, not even Bezos. Alba, branding specialist and business owner, and Saoirse, materials engineer and project manager, grew up together in a small Spanish village and after taking very different career paths as ambitious young professionals, they ended up in similar situations with two very different points of view. When noticing that they often looked to those around them to navigate the complexity of the working world, they decided to create a community for all those that seek an external view on what's normal. Passionate about learning from other's experiences and discussing just about any topic, they are ready to unveil the secrets of the workplace. So whether you are a young entrepreneur or a senior manager, join the Workplace Collective to laugh, learn and feel a bit less alone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.