Applying for jobs has become intimidating, especially when you're trying to narrow down options using specific skills. SO many companies let randoms recruit for them and the recruiters will change the job title or other details to make it appear unique, meanwhile it's the same job. Getting some sort of requisition number or company name out of them is hard because they are afraid you'll go behind their back and apply. It's just so frustrating. I'm going to start sticking more heavily to my network and linked in.
6 Figures 6 Certs Random Thoughts Thread
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I see Goldman Sachs raised their interest to 1.70%. Had opened the account last month but never deposited anything in it. Especially since Ally matches their 1.60%. Hopefully they match this increase by the end of the month. Don't see a reason why not if the numbers look good. I gotta be more conservative with my money during the summer months with some major purchases coming in the fall so I'll be taking money out of my account here and there to get by, which means higher interest definitely will help me out.
The company I work at has around 140 employees. 23 people have left since I started in mid January. But they've been hiring people too, so the company is only down by 6 or 7 people. It just seems like a lot people have left though.
Am I right? Or do I just feel this way because I'm the IT guy in charge of closing their accounts?
Am I right? Or do I just feel this way because I'm the IT guy in charge of closing their accounts?
What department is it? Some departments have higher turnover than others
It's all of the departments. The department with the least turnover is customer service.
Wow! That’s interesting. Customer service normally has the highest rate of turnover. I’d be concerned lol.
Y'all ever run up some totals and they don't seem right, but in your favor? Rationally I know I'll be straight but my emotions got me like 
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Coli 6 Figure Gang need some advice:
I’m thinking of switching up my commute to work. Thinking of taking the train (bus + train actually) into work instead of driving. Been trying to list the pros and cons. Appreciate a different perspective.
Pros:
Cons:
Essentially, I’m looking to take my game to the “next” level concerning my career, finances and general wellbeing. I’m looking to get more time back for myself and I think having my commute as “me” time could be really beneficial.
Any thoughts…
I’m thinking of switching up my commute to work. Thinking of taking the train (bus + train actually) into work instead of driving. Been trying to list the pros and cons. Appreciate a different perspective.
Pros:
- More “me” time. I get to read while on the train since I don’t have to focus on the road. Newspapers, books, magazines etc
- More networking opportunities since I’ll be moving through the city (DC).
- Less wear and tear on my car which is already on 185k miles (looking to hold it until about this time next year before I upgrade to something else).
- Better “scheduled”. Using public transport requires good scheduling if you want to make it work on time etc
- I get in some more exercise. About 1 mile walking a day between all my transfers and walking to work.
Cons:
- The biggest one: Doubles my commute time from about 70-90 mins round trip to close to 180 mins round trip. I don’t mind the long journey to work since all I do once I wake up is prepare for work. It’s the return trip back. On the days I go to the gym after work I won’t be getting home until like 9:15 pm
- More expensive. Even with my company’s metro subsidy, if I were to take the train every day, I’d still probably pay about $60 more a month on transportation even though I would drive a lot less and spend less on gas. I could also do a half driving/half train thing
Essentially, I’m looking to take my game to the “next” level concerning my career, finances and general wellbeing. I’m looking to get more time back for myself and I think having my commute as “me” time could be really beneficial.
Any thoughts…
Coli 6 Figure Gang need some advice:
I’m thinking of switching up my commute to work. Thinking of taking the train (bus + train actually) into work instead of driving. Been trying to list the pros and cons. Appreciate a different perspective.
Pros:
- More “me” time. I get to read while on the train since I don’t have to focus on the road. Newspapers, books, magazines etc
- More networking opportunities since I’ll be moving through the city (DC).
- Less wear and tear on my car which is already on 185k miles (looking to hold it until about this time next year before I upgrade to something else).
- Better “scheduled”. Using public transport requires good scheduling if you want to make it work on time etc
- I get in some more exercise. About 1 mile walking a day between all my transfers and walking to work.
Cons:
- The biggest one: Doubles my commute time from about 70-90 mins round trip to close to 180 mins round trip. I don’t mind the long journey to work since all I do once I wake up is prepare for work. It’s the return trip back. On the days I go to the gym after work I won’t be getting home until like 9:15 pm
- More expensive. Even with my company’s metro subsidy, if I were to take the train every day, I’d still probably pay about $60 more a month on transportation even though I would drive a lot less and spend less on gas. I could also do a half driving/half train thing
Essentially, I’m looking to take my game to the “next” level concerning my career, finances and general wellbeing. I’m looking to get more time back for myself and I think having my commute as “me” time could be really beneficial.
Any thoughts…
With what you presented, it doesn't seem like it's worth doubling your commute. You could take the 90 minutes you have free now to add in the reading, extra exercise and networking if you choose.
I had a 35 minute call with this dude that started off by him wanting me to recap the conversation I had with his colleague 2 months ago. I still hoped for the best. After all that conversation, he still wanted me to talk with another colleague, but advised me it would be 2-3 weeks from now because they are dealing with a priority in the office. 
Yeah ok
This other company had me talk to 3 different people, a technical screen, a short writing sample, salary discussion and just did the most. Only to get an in person interview and be asked do I have references and what are my salary requirements
Then I think just get anything, but even downplaying my resume and experience requires so many lies to remember! Plus with LinkedIn you can't have 70 versions of your paper resume and try to keep those synced up with your profile. I'm frustrated with this "process" and I'm going to fall back for a bit.
Yeah okThis other company had me talk to 3 different people, a technical screen, a short writing sample, salary discussion and just did the most. Only to get an in person interview and be asked do I have references and what are my salary requirements
Then I think just get anything, but even downplaying my resume and experience requires so many lies to remember! Plus with LinkedIn you can't have 70 versions of your paper resume and try to keep those synced up with your profile. I'm frustrated with this "process" and I'm going to fall back for a bit.
I'm probably gonna try it out for the time being. It's much easier to build in reading time when your simply sitting on a bus. Usually when I get home I have a million other things I try to get done.
Yinny
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Coli 6 Figure Gang need some advice:
I’m thinking of switching up my commute to work. Thinking of taking the train (bus + train actually) into work instead of driving. Been trying to list the pros and cons. Appreciate a different perspective.
Pros:
- More “me” time. I get to read while on the train since I don’t have to focus on the road. Newspapers, books, magazines etc
- More networking opportunities since I’ll be moving through the city (DC).
- Less wear and tear on my car which is already on 185k miles (looking to hold it until about this time next year before I upgrade to something else).
- Better “scheduled”. Using public transport requires good scheduling if you want to make it work on time etc
- I get in some more exercise. About 1 mile walking a day between all my transfers and walking to work.
Cons:
- The biggest one: Doubles my commute time from about 70-90 mins round trip to close to 180 mins round trip. I don’t mind the long journey to work since all I do once I wake up is prepare for work. It’s the return trip back. On the days I go to the gym after work I won’t be getting home until like 9:15 pm
- More expensive. Even with my company’s metro subsidy, if I were to take the train every day, I’d still probably pay about $60 more a month on transportation even though I would drive a lot less and spend less on gas. I could also do a half driving/half train thing
Essentially, I’m looking to take my game to the “next” level concerning my career, finances and general wellbeing. I’m looking to get more time back for myself and I think having my commute as “me” time could be really beneficial.
Any thoughts…
I think it puts you in a different headspace not having to actively pay attention while you're traveling (catch up on reading, morning news, respond to non-work stuff fom the night, bs on ig). One thing I love about pub transit is I can actually get quite a bit done on the commute vs driving. I'm the opposite though, I'm switching from trains/buses to driving. Don't know how your metro system is but look into its reliability to ensure it's not as much of headache as places like the tri-state area. And don't know what the summer's like but remember to take the weather into account. I say try it for a month and see how you feel.
This is the biggest benefit I see. Being given the opportunity to be productive while on my way to work. I love reading the news (Wall Street Journal, The Economist etc) so this would be the best time to do it.
I'm in the DC region so our trains are pretty reliable (at least when I've used it). My manager takes the train to work as well so he's more understanding of delays and such.
I'm in a good spot that I have the option to take the train and drive on days where weather is less than prime.
Definitely gonna do this for most of the summer.
Yinny
I miss LLC Twitter
I'm in full-on interview mode but I'm able to take today off as a rare break between roles. It's crazy how many rounds there are to the process but these companies have been moving relatively quickly (I'm talking next day contact, next-day second phone screens, flights and hotel maybe a week or so later plus postings are coming off sites.) I need to do a pros and cons list of what it's realistically gonna look like for me in fintech and when I decide to pursue my MBA, I need fukk you money- if I want to do venture capital or private equity or consulting - I REALLY want to do consulting, it best fits my personality but with my age if it's realistic to be expecting to do up to 80% travel. I was ----><---- this close to a role in an Advisory unit with a Big 4 firm but for some reason I think he got mad when I said Venmo was a waste of everyone's time + unnecessary (worded as missed opportunity for banks to get their shyt together, I was right looking at the volume and dollar amount comparisons vs Zelle) and that automation was overstated in importance and capabilities - firms get excited about techtech but you still have high abandonment rates on applications.
edit: And I have a round at NYT waiting for me if I'm not happy with what I'm coming upon down here, plus this nice portal of tech and other startups. I'm tired of the tri-state area though it was time for me to do something different.
edit: And I have a round at NYT waiting for me if I'm not happy with what I'm coming upon down here, plus this nice portal of tech and other startups. I'm tired of the tri-state area though it was time for me to do something different.
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Where are you looking at for an MBA?
What are the abandonment rates you speak of?
NYT? What position?
VC I heard is nice but can be a bit dull. No real equity in your work and it's like glorified gambiling. Private Equity is getting that way too. A lot of investor money and PE firms have been getting risker in their investments/less meticulous in their DD.
I think consulting is quite nice but no lie, I'm working with consultants now and these guys are a lot of hot gas lol.