Welcome to the Tested Podcast. I’m your host, and today we’re diving into a common workplace snag: Why Being Quiet at Work Could Be a Problem. In a recent live stream, Adam Savage pointed out that “silence at work often reads as disengagement,” leaving teammates wondering if you’re uninterested or unapproachable. His advice? Schedule brief one-on-one check-ins or send concise status emails to let people know you’re on top of your tasks.

Next, Adam tackled the tricky art of quoting jobs when you don’t know a client’s budget. He warns, “If you lead with a number before gathering details, you box yourself in.” Instead, he suggests asking open-ended questions—scope, timeline, deliverables—then offering a flexible range rather than a fixed fee. That way, you stay fair but don’t undersell your skills.

We thank Chris Pitoniak and MAWFORD ARTS STUDIOS for their questions. Now it’s your turn: What’s a work-related problem that irks you? Send us your stories and let’s solve them together.
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