My Bad ad Weird Jobs

About this episode

Jan McInnis shares her experiences with weird and bad jobs, particularly in comedy and telemarketing.

Comedy is a weird job, but it's not a bad job. Weird and bad jobs are the definition of first jobs; you know, the ones you get when you're right out of high school or college. Fast food is bad, but I guarantee telemarketing is worse. I know because I did that as well as some other bad ones. And what did I telemarket? I'll give you a hint, it Moos! Check out my short story here! https://www.TheWorkLady.com Jan McInnis is a top change management keynote speaker, comedian, and funny motivational speaker who helps organizations use humor to handle change, build resilience, and strengthen leadership skills. With her laugh-out-loud stories and practical tips, Jan shows audiences how humor isn't just entertainment—it's a business skill that drives communication, connection, and stress relief. A conference keynote speaker, Master of Ceremonies, and comedy writer , Jan has written material for The Tonight Show with Jay Leno as well as radio, TV, and syndicated cartoon strips. She's the author of two books— Finding the Funny Fast and Convention Comedian —and her insights on humor in business have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, and The Huffington Post . For…

People in this episode

Hosts: Jan McInnis, Jan

Topics covered

• comedy
• first jobs
• telemarketing
• humor in business

Keywords

• change management
• motivational speaker
• leadership skills

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Finding the Funny Fast, Convention Comedian

Books & works: The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Finding the Funny Fast and Convention Comedian, Finding the Funny: Leadership Tips from a Comedian, Comedian Stories: Tales From the Road in Under 5 Minutes

Places: Washington, D.C.

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