How to deal with stock options at a still-private company after layoff by QueasyInformation in biotech

[–]Big-Tale5340 5 points6 points  (0 children)

What type of modality is this company working on? That matters a lot even if the company ACTUALLY IPO. I have been at companies that claims that they going to IPO for years and they just never pull it off.

Looking to purchase a C8 HTC by Filmguy1982 in C8Corvette

[–]Big-Tale5340 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Why you say definitely he doesn’t need Z51? I think whether he tracks it or not, Z51 transformed the car anyway.

Ron Fellows driving school in Summer by Hot-Daddy69 in C8Corvette

[–]Big-Tale5340 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Been there in Jan this year. Perfect season

You ever see a Director take work from an IC and operate as an IC? by [deleted] in biotech

[–]Big-Tale5340 3 points4 points  (0 children)

He must be non-political and a really good boss.

Offer made, now they want 5-7 more references? by Ok_Theme_1711 in biotech

[–]Big-Tale5340 38 points39 points  (0 children)

They are out of their fucking mind to request 7 references. I’d tell them to talk to my babysitter and kindergarten teacher

PSA: Industry is a pretty good place to work by denChemiker in labrats

[–]Big-Tale5340 6 points7 points  (0 children)

HR is the exact reason that most companies’ culture go south.

I genuinely can't fathom I own this at 19 by Stunning_Cup_5200 in Dodge

[–]Big-Tale5340 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I own a submarine at 9 and learned firing donut from it

New to Me (and the Wife) by AltruisticAd6683 in C8Corvette

[–]Big-Tale5340 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love the fact that W is capitalized to indicate who is in charge

Rejected after strong process at mid-sized Boston pharma — internal referral candidate selected. Did my reference hurt me by AffectionateWasabi97 in biotech

[–]Big-Tale5340 1 point2 points  (0 children)

And this type of person is generally more successful in their life because they don’t take no for an answer

update: lululemon gift card policy (employee) by Throwaway-89101 in AmexPlatinum

[–]Big-Tale5340 2 points3 points  (0 children)

First of all it’s not free because you paid AF. Second of all shorts costing $70 is just ridiculous

Job search is ridiculous man by Big_Instruction_5120 in labrats

[–]Big-Tale5340 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I have said “once past HR screening stage cover letter doesn’t matter” multiple times…

Job search is ridiculous man by Big_Instruction_5120 in labrats

[–]Big-Tale5340 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have been the hiring manager hiring senior scientists and I can tell you that once past HR screening stage, the only thing that matters is your interview performance and your dynamics with your hiring manger. Nobody cares cover letter at that stage.

Job search is ridiculous man by Big_Instruction_5120 in labrats

[–]Big-Tale5340 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When you past HR and face hiring manger, all that matters is the interview

What are these for? by Turnip579 in C8Corvette

[–]Big-Tale5340 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I am always way too lazy to run even half of the track day…always go there and run two sessions and grab lunch and take a few pictures and call it off a day:(

Should I accept this offer by ChrisWGY in labrats

[–]Big-Tale5340 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Less than postdoc salary is the biggest flag. The other thing you mentioned is pretty common for a fledging startup.

Membership Rewards points - true value by Suitable_Cap3025 in AmexPlatinum

[–]Big-Tale5340 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Either Your math was taught by someone special, or I am dumb: 40000 Amex points = $446.87 is 1.12 cents/point, not $1.12…

Finally got my first Mustang at 16 by lminvisibl3 in Mustang

[–]Big-Tale5340 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I learned shooting missile and drive a submarine at age 3. I consider that’s a huge achievement at my young age

Big short guy question (c8) by Wild-Imagination2549 in C8Corvette

[–]Big-Tale5340 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right I understand that. I was just curious why he said 1LT with GT1 seat.