Ep. 017 – Bored Out, Not Burnt Out: Isabel on Boundaries and Architecture

Welcome to Season 2! We’re kicking things off with Isabel, an architect from Málaga, to talk about careers, boundaries, and what it feels like to go from passionate student to professional life.

We get into:

• How Isa knew she wanted to be an architect since childhood (yep, from spotting one villa in 5th grade!)
• The struggle of first jobs: from bad schedules to toxic “just copy this project” studios
• Quitting a job during your trial period
• The concept of being bored out (like burnout’s forgotten cousin) and how it can mess with your confidence
• Learning boundaries through therapy, saying no without guilt, and figuring out when enough is enough

This one’s all about self-awareness, career pivots, and building a work life that actually feels good.

If you’ve ever felt disengaged at work, or wondered if quitting “too soon” will ruin your CV, this episode is for you.

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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.

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