The Work Behind Work alternatives: newsletters like it
24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as The Work Behind Work (career development, work-life balance and newsletter publishing). The closest matches are The Art of Asking Questions, Shreyas Free Newsletter and rawmaterials by jules fedele. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.
Updated Nov 14, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology
About The Work Behind Work
A weekly newsletter about the unwritten rules behind career growth: visibility, politics, trust, timing, and trade-offs. Every Tuesday.
- career development
- work-life balance
- newsletter publishing
- summer publishing schedule
- 1The Art of Asking Questions112K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 6 days ago
From recent posts: The Art of Asking Questions publishes in-depth articles on leadership judgment, career psychology, and cross-cultural management for professionals navigating complex organizational dynamics. The publication mixes…
Likely audience: HR professionals
2 shared topics
- 2Shreyas Free Newsletter47K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 43 days ago
Candid, unique short-form essays and media by Shreyas, super-useful for some, transformative for a few - get my private product leadership seminar recording (75 min) when you subscribe.
Likely audience: Product Managers
2 shared topics
- 3rawmaterials by jules fedele7K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 20 days ago
From recent posts: Raw Materials by Jules Fedele publishes a mix of interviews with entrepreneurs and personal essays on shifting from corporate careers to building sustainable portfolio careers. The publication focuses on practical…
Likely audience: entrepreneurs
2 shared topics
- 4The Starr Report3K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post Aug 25, 2026
From recent posts: The Starr Report publishes career essays, personal reflections on work-life balance, and critiques of socioeconomic privilege, targeting writers, professionals, and readers interested in the intersection of personal…
Likely audience: career professionals
2 shared topics
- 5Next. Up.200 subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 13 days ago
Likely audience: career professionals
2 shared topics
- 6
SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago
Let's Create Careers helps ambitious university students and young professionals build their careers in smart, intentional ways.
Likely audience: Career coaches
2 shared topics
- 7
SubstackWeekly · last post 5 days ago
15+ years climbing (Big 4, M&A, tech VP, Booth MBA) before betting on myself: Building AI/COO agency, buying businesses, raising 3 kids. Writing about AI systems for your work, lessons from building and buying, and…
Likely audience: Entrepreneurs and founders
2 shared topics
- 8
LinkedInEvery two weeks · last post 31 days ago
Remote Rebellion
Likely audience: Senior professionals seeking remote roles
2 shared topics
- 9
LinkedInEvery two weeks · last post 22 days ago
Τα πάντα γύρω από το #wellbeing, την #επικοινωνία, τις #ομάδες, την #παραγωγικότητα και την αλλαγή #εταιρικήςκουλτούρας
Likely audience: Professionals seeking work-life balance
2 shared topics
- 10
LinkedInEvery two weeks · last post 24 days ago
Confident Leadership Under Pressure! Helping you make confident decisions NOW! So you can handle what comes next!
Likely audience: Managers
2 shared topics
- 11Growth Mindset435K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago
From recent posts: Growth Mindset publishes productivity essays and subscriber Q&A sessions focused on focus techniques, work reorganization, and AI workflow optimization for knowledge workers and professionals. It mixes long-form…
Likely audience: Productivity enthusiasts
1 shared topic
- 12AI First Designer212K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 24 days ago
Unlock new powerful Design Engineering tactics & career advice from successful designers — delivered to you, every week.
Likely audience: Career changers
1 shared topic
- 13Pushkar’s Newsletter204K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post Sep 13, 2026
From recent posts: Pushkar's Newsletter publishes first-person essays on career development, hiring strategies, and the intersection of AI with human creativity. It targets mid-career professionals and founders navigating complex…
Likely audience: philosophers
1 shared topic
- 14Careerflow Newsletter106K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 7 days ago
From recent posts: Careerflow Newsletter publishes weekly articles on job market trends, resume optimization, and AI's impact on hiring for professionals navigating the tech sector. It covers specific topics such as skills-based hiring…
Likely audience: Career professionals
1 shared topic
- 15CareerBuddy Weekly102K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 5 days ago
From recent posts: CareerBuddy Weekly publishes career advice, job listings, and workplace ethics stories for African professionals, with content ranging from salary negotiation and burnout prevention to investment platforms and employee…
Likely audience: Job seekers in Africa
1 shared topic
- 16Where's Hunter?102K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 2 days ago
Where the true thing gets said, in my own hand.
Likely audience: readers interested in personal development
1 shared topic
- 17Elena's Growth Scoop99K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 8 days ago
A must-have resource for anyone in the growth, marketing, or product space.
Likely audience: Product managers
1 shared topic
- 18Level Up Newsletter86K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post yesterday
From recent posts: The Level Up Newsletter publishes career development advice, leadership strategies, and organizational change guidance for professionals navigating the tech industry. Content mixes practical guides on hiring and…
Likely audience: HR professionals
1 shared topic
- 19Gaby Dalkin's "Don't Leave Yet"85K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post yesterday
From recent posts: Gaby Dalkin's newsletter publishes a recurring mix of personal lifestyle essays, seasonal recipe guides, and curated product recommendations alongside occasional deep dives into creator economy and brand partnership…
Likely audience: home cooks
1 shared topic
- 20Epic Retirement UK84K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 6 days ago
Bec Wilson's UK Epic Retirement newsletter. The secrets to a fulfilling retirement - practical advice, actionable strategies and true stories to help you prepare for your epic retirement in the UK. AU/NZ edition…
Likely audience: financial advisors
1 shared topic
- 21How We Grow80K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago
One weekly essay for the go-getter building wealth, freedom, and living life on her own terms.
Likely audience: Content creators
1 shared topic
- 22The (every)Girls Room79K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 2 days ago
Keeping up with the girlies
Likely audience: Fashion-conscious women
1 shared topic
- 23Freelancing Females Newsletter74K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 3 days ago
From recent posts: Freelancing Females Newsletter delivers business strategy, marketing systems, and administrative tools specifically for freelance women, blending practical guides on client management and burnout prevention with…
Likely audience: Small business owners
1 shared topic
- 24The Roots of Progress62K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post Sep 3, 2026
The history of technology and the philosophy of progress, plus announcements from the Roots of Progress Institute
Likely audience: Event managers
1 shared topic
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