Thursday, September 26, 2019

My Radio Program, Work with Marty Nemko is Being Cancelled

I am sad to report that the station manager is removing my career-advice NPR-San Francisco program Work with Marty Nemko. It is being replaced by one-off shows by the station's trainees. I have two shows left, one next Thurs and one tonight, with my wife Barbara Nemko: a debate: Is work-life balance always worth striving for?  Plus you can call in for a Workover: 415-841-4134, 7 PM 91.7 in San Francisco or KALW.org.
Posted by Marty Nemko at 8:56 AM
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8 comments:

jcj said...

So sorry to hear that the program has been cancelled. It was a great program.
Just wondering if you get to keep the programs or if the content belongs to KALW.
There's enough information to fill a library.

September 27, 2019 at 12:49 PM
Anonymous said...

This is so unfortunate. Marty's wisdom will be missed.

September 27, 2019 at 8:29 PM
Anonymous said...

I am heartbroken. (A fan in Oklahoma.)

September 30, 2019 at 6:47 AM
Krist said...

I very much hope the recordings of your shows will live on in a form accessible to the general public. Although I've been retired for 10+ years I still listen up because your advice is sound and practical and I always learn something - something I can use myself and/or pass on to younger folks.

Plus I very much appreciate your wit, candor, and objectivity.

Onward!

October 8, 2019 at 9:23 PM
1chistery said...

I had really hoped that this was not true. I used to love KALW’s Sunday programming, largely due to the depth and breadth of this show’s content. Marty always managed to get great guests for their respect areas of expertise; his wife Barbara was always a lively and brilliant co-host, and in any case, Marty could always hold his own alone. Those 30 years of experience weren’t for nothing. If the station wanted to regain their former quality of weekend programming, they should beg him back. There really isn’t another program close to Work with Marty Nemko. If you really want a clear picture of how our economy works for working class people, you used to be able to hear about it on this show instead of listening to talking heads raving about the robust wonderful stock market or ridiculous unemployment statistics.
I personally benefitted several times from guidance and tips on this show, and had referred countless struggling or discouraged friends and acquaintances to this show for career advice, job hunting strategies, and a refreshing perspective. In every case people could forget their difficulties and instead constructively find an approach to a solution. This wasn’t just entertaining brain candy, it was a public service to who knows how many thousands of people. Then again, it is increasingly obvious that this culture only has contempt for services that benefit the public. I can only admire the Nemkos for their commitment to their public. They showed everyone what it was to show up on time, 1000% prepared and enthusiastic. They gave this service and their time for free even though the program quality deserves top dollar. So the termination of this labor of love is everyone’s loss. Finally, thank you Marty and Barbara for the years of generosity, practicality, and wisdom.

February 15, 2020 at 2:39 PM
Berkeley Bernie said...

Ugh. Sad to hear it. One of the few local programs of real and unique value. I listened fairly regularly when it was on Sunday mornings. Was just going to refer a friend to call in.

February 21, 2020 at 11:37 PM
Mike Siani-Rose said...

I had been hunting around for "Work by Marty Nemko" and could not find it on KALW, then found this cancelation notice. "Work" has absolutely been my favorite show, both when it was on late morning Sundays and then Thursday evenings. I agree with ther other commenters.

Although I'm one of those eminently employable folks who has never been out of work, I found that Marty is a genius at figuring out how to unravel the complexities of employment and careers for folks who needed help. Marty, know that you truly helped folks with your amazing 3-minute Work makeover. And your insights into the huge array of careers and great guests provided an invaluable service to the folks in the Bay Area. And truthfully, you are the reason I have been a long-term supporter of KALW.

Take care,
Mike

June 14, 2020 at 7:14 PM
Anonymous said...

When I had a job in Human Resources I used to find this show really interesting & relevant. Since my retirement, I think my radio habits changed so I admit, I didn’t know you had gone off the air. But I thank you and Barbara for the many interesting hours of advice (and debate), trying to help people find a job they could live with!!

September 22, 2021 at 2:50 PM

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