Tales from the Shift
Claim This Podcastby Shane Peterson
Podcast Overview
<p>Before you judge a job, listen to someone who has actually done it.<br />Before you envy a job, learn what it costs.<br />Before you dismiss a job, understand the skill inside it.<br />And before you reduce a person to their occupation, hear their story.<br /><br />Tales from the Shift is a job deep dive show about the real lives behind the titles. Every profession has a public myth and a private reality. We sit down with the people who have lived the work and ask what outsiders get wrong, what the job demands, what it gives back, and what it takes from them.<br /><br />It is honest conversation with cops, nurses, lawyers, tradesmen, military veterans, performers, business owners, and people from jobs most of us misunderstand.<br /><br />Every job is a hidden world. Every worker knows something outsiders do not.<br /><br />The job title is the label. The story is the truth.<br /><br />NO AI videos are intentionally used, NO AI avatars or voicing. Real people, every time.</p>
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Publishing Since
12/14/2025
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Recent Episodes
June 6, 2026
Merchant Mariner (Sailor) Reveals the Secrets of Working on Massive Cargo Ships | Job Deep Dive
<p>Dean Schrantz describes the intense reality of life at sea as a merchant mariner (sailor) on container ships, Ro-Ros, cable ships, and oil tankers. This specific career path offers high pay and global travel for those seeking a unique professional job. Dean details the training and grit required.<br /><br />TFTS on <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://x.com" target="_blank">x.com</a>: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/TFTS_Shane" target="_blank">https://x.com/TFTS_Shane</a><br /><br />Sailors Connect: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.skool.com/sailors-connect/about?ref=1fab1207dde3495fba6c00b4ab2ecc7b" target="_blank">https://www.skool.com/sailors-connect/about?ref=1fab1207dde3495fba6c00b4ab2ecc7b</a><br />Sailor Dean YouTube: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@sailordean" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@sailordean</a><br /><br />Like all TFTS episodes, you get the unfiltered reality of how this job works that you won't find in any instruction manual.<br /><br />If you have an interesting job and would like to be a guest on the show, then email me at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:Booking@talesfromtheshift.com" target="_blank">Booking@talesfromtheshift.com</a><br /><br />Real Human Conversations, No AI in this video.<br /><br /><br /><br />Chapters<br />0:00 Intro<br />1:21 Global transport and the reach of the job<br />3:09 A clean slate for a bumpy career<br />4:12 The path through the union<br />6:20 The heavy price of entry<br />12:13 The burden of being the first responder<br />13:37 The isolation of the 120 day contract<br />15:52 The risk of the snapping line<br />23:04 The fear of the ship blacking out<br />26:40 The boredom of the cable watch<br />31:44 The cynical reality of Port-au-Prince<br />34:12 The truth of the jet fuel delivery<br />35:46 The joy of the ocean's beauty<br />37:42 Rivalry with the Navy<br />42:04 The pain of a captain's cowardice<br />44:52 The speed of the lifeboat escape<br />49:02 The crisis of the mariner shortage<br />55:18 The reality of the paycheck<br />1:00:46 The risk of stowaways<br />1:01:57 The system of tying down the steel<br />1:05:41 The strain of tight quarters<br />1:10:20 Hard truths for the next generation<br />1:21:11 The freedom to live anywhere<br /><br />#MerchantMariner #DeanSchrantz #TalesFromTheShift #Career #Job #SailorLife #MerchantMarine #MaritimeIndustry #Seafarers #ShipLife #ProfessionalSailor #SailorsConnect #WorkAtSea #AIProofCareers #AIProofJobs #CareerAdvice #interview<br /><br />Note: Any opinions stated on this show are my opinion and the guest's opinion only. They are not the opinion of either of our employers. <br /><br />Copyright 2026 Soffley LLC</p>
May 2, 2026
Accountant (CPA) 30 Yrs | Job Deep Dive
<p>Learn the unfiltered reality of a career as a CPA (Certified Public Accountant). Bonus info about being a CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) and a CFO (Chief Financial Officer).<br /><br />Like all TFTS episodes, you get the unfiltered reality of how this job works that you won't find in any instruction manual.<br /><br />If you have an interesting job and would like to be a guest on the show, then email me at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:Talesfromtheshiftpodcast@gmail.com" target="_blank">Talesfromtheshiftpodcast@gmail.com</a><br /><br />Real Human Conversations, No AI in this video.<br /><br />Tales from the Shift: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@Talesfromtheshift" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@Talesfromtheshift</a><br />Comprehensive Accounting Solutions: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://comprehensiveaccountingsolutions.net/" target="_blank">https://comprehensiveaccountingsolutions.net/</a><br />Strategic Asset Management: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.1samgroup.com/" target="_blank">https://www.1samgroup.com/</a><br /><br />Chapters<br />0:00 Intro<br />0:51 Difference between CPA and CFA<br />2:12 Background as the youngest stockbroker<br />3:22 Requirements for becoming a CPA<br />4:31 Workplace horror stories<br />7:53 Expectations versus reality of a CPA career<br />8:54 Typical day for a CFO<br />11:12 Instances of clients hiding information<br />12:54 CPA client confidentiality<br />13:42 Best and worst days on the job<br />14:48 Opinions on tax loopholes<br />16:16 Safety concerns in the accounting field<br />18:15 Path to forensic accounting<br />20:06 Impact of the job on personality<br />20:55 Memorable professional cases<br />22:45 Surprising benefits of being a CPA<br />23:25 Different CPA work environments<br />25:02 Reality of working with other CPAs<br />25:50 Current shortage of CPAs<br />30:12 PCAOB and audit standards<br />34:11 Unspoken lessons of the job<br />35:07 Salary expectations for accountants<br />37:57 Reality of typical work hours<br />40:04 Sacrifices for career success<br />41:04 Value of the CFA program<br />43:20 Ideal personality for an accounting career<br />44:14 Math requirements for the profession<br />44:56 Advice for aspiring accountants<br />46:06 Potential career paths<br />47:56 Fraud in government accounting<br />49:50 Nature of sales tax audits<br />51:28 Aggressive tax auditing agencies<br />52:45 Key leadership traits for executives<br />55:32 Greatest professional accomplishments<br />59:47 Advice for new CPAs<br />1:04:10 Impact of AI on the profession<br />1:09:11 Current firm expansion projects<br /><br />#CPA #ForensicAccounting #AccountingCareers #FinanceJobs #CFO #TaxPlanning #AuditLife #CareerAdvice #TalesFromTheShift #DougCarpenter #SmallBusinessFinance #AccountingTruth #Jobs #SalaryTransparency #WorkReality #cfa <br /><br />Note: Any opinions stated on this show are my opinion and the guest's opinion only. They are not the opinion of either of our employers. <br /><br />Copyright 2026 Soffley LLC</p>
May 2, 2026
Job Search Tips from Coach Dan Waskow | Why LinkedIn is Important and the 70% Rule | Special Episode
<p>Job Search Coach Dan Waskow shares professional insights on navigating the modern job search. This special episode covers the truth about managing your career and what it takes to land a new job today.<br /><br />My Job Search Advisor: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.myjobsearchadvisor.com" target="_blank">https://www.myjobsearchadvisor.com</a><br /><br />If you have an interesting job and would like to be a guest on the show, then email me at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:Talesfromtheshiftpodcast@gmail.com" target="_blank">Talesfromtheshiftpodcast@gmail.com</a><br /><br />Real Human Conversations, No AI in this video.<br /><br />Chapters<br />0:00 Intro<br />0:28 Entry into job search coaching<br />1:52 Recommendations for a new job search<br />2:42 Strategies to get a resume through AI<br />6:17 Missing listed job qualifications<br />10:12 Effective time management for job seekers<br />13:22 AI tools for job search assistance<br />14:23 Techniques for handling recruiter ghosting<br />18:20 Professional coaching service overview<br />22:21 Personal marketing for professionals<br />25:35 Hiring potential from LinkedIn profiles<br />27:41 Advice for college students<br />30:06 Summer internship resources<br />31:30 Competing offers after acceptance<br />34:12 Negotiation process for job offers<br />41:19 Reasons to renegotiate salary<br />42:22 Assessment of the right career move<br />44:52 Promotion strategies at current employers<br />49:33 Definition of stress interviews<br />53:41 Career pivoting in the age of AI<br />57:44 Navigation of broad salary ranges<br />1:02:43 Limited coaching discount offer<br /><br />#JobSearch #CareerAdvice #Recruiting #ResumeTips #LinkedIn #JobInterview #SalaryNegotiation #CareerCoaching #JobSeekers #Hiring #Employment #TalesFromTheShift #CareerGrowth #WorkLife #JobHunting #interviewing<br /><br />Note: Any opinions stated on this show are my opinion and the guest's opinion only. They are not the opinion of either of our employers. <br /><br />Copyright 2026 Soffley LLC</p>
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- What is Tales from the Shift?
<p>Before you judge a job, listen to someone who has actually done it.<br />Before you envy a job, learn what it costs.<br />Before you dismiss a job, understand the skill inside it.<br />And before you reduce a person to their occupation, hear their story.<br /><br />Tales from the Shift is a job deep dive show about the real lives behind the titles. Every profession has a public myth and a private reality. We sit down with the people who have lived the work and ask what outsiders get wrong, what the job demands, what it gives back, and what it takes from them.<br /><br />It is honest conversation with cops, nurses, lawyers, tradesmen, military veterans, performers, business owners, and people from jobs most of us misunderstand.<br /><br />Every job is a hidden world. Every worker knows something outsiders do not.<br /><br />The job title is the label. The story is the truth.<br /><br />NO AI videos are intentionally used, NO AI avatars or voicing. Real people, every time.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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