Episode Details

What really happens behind the scenes in HR? Nathaniel (Nate) — HR professional, author of *The 91st Day*, and new dad — pulls back the curtain on workplace chaos, toxic cultures, and how to make work suck less.

In this honest conversation, Nate discusses:

• Entering corporate life and the harsh realities of the 90-day probation period

• Why many people quit after the honeymoon phase ends

• Toxic leadership, politics & broken systems in the workplace

• Bringing humanity back to Human Resources

• Balancing career, fatherhood & authenticity

If you’re navigating your 20s career, dealing with bad bosses, or questioning corporate life, this episode is packed with real talk and solutions.

Nate shares stories most HR books won’t touch.

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#HRInsights #WorkplaceCulture #CorporateLife #The91stDay #ToxicWork #CareerAdvice

Connect with Nathaniel Sietz

Website:http://www.the91stday.com/

LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanielsietz/

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Chapters

0:00 - Intro & Welcome Nate Hall

1:40 - Early Career Struggles & Building HR Experience

8:15 - First Corporate Job & Workplace Realities

15:30 - The Broken 90-Day Probation Period & The 91st Day

23:10 - Toxic Cultures, Leadership & Hidden HR Stories

31:45 - Bringing Humanity Back to Human Resources

40:20 - Fatherhood, Work-Life Balance & Authenticity

48:50 - Advice for Young Professionals in Their 20s

57:15 - Final Thoughts on Fixing Work & Corporate Life