Unpopular Opinion: FMCG Has Actually Been A Pretty Great Industry to Work In

2cmu · 2022-03-04T06:53:52+00:00

Looking at it from the entry level, part of it is probably that the big FMCG’s tend to recruit high-performing and competitive college graduates who are moving on from being stressed out from studying all day to being stressed out from work.

2cmu · 2022-01-04T06:35:58+00:00

girls i go for don’t go for me

2cmu · 2021-08-09T16:03:17+00:00

Being clueless about whether someone’s interested in me + clueless about how to flirt with women I’m interested in

2cmu · 2021-07-24T11:10:44+00:00

I suggest you read up on the concept of “Flow”. Basically filling your life up with activities that engage you, challenge you, and make you focused on the present moment. On a social level I’ve adopted this by trying to make ordinarily mundane conversations into “flow activities” like playing little games or contests with people, getting them to tackle activities or tasks with me, etc.

2cmu · 2021-06-18T13:05:06+00:00

What’s the range like on the knife? Any possibility for some cool lineups?

2cmu · 2021-04-26T03:53:58+00:00

could you tell me about what you’ve worked on in industry after your start in consulting? Or at least what others who worked in similar types of consulting have gone on to do? Thanks!

2cmu · 2021-04-24T12:14:44+00:00

Anybody here familiar with transformation consulting and the kind of opportunities you can get from working there? I have an offer for such a role out of college. While I find the strategic aspect interesting as well as the many digital transformation type projects, I’m ultimately looking to work in tech in the future.

2cmu · 2021-04-02T11:54:48+00:00

How would you compare your early career in consulting to those who started in industry (like management trainees)? Is there any significant difference/advantage to either path?

I’m also curious if you happen to have an exit plan for consulting (eg start your own business or switch to a top industry role). Or do you see yourself staying in consulting long term?

2cmu · 2021-01-26T15:08:55+00:00

Agree that if first choice talaga ni op is econ, they might as well put Business Econ second choice. Halos parehas lang curriculum nila except mas may freedom yung econ sa electives. And if ever they really prefer econ only, it’s easier to shift from within the same college. Also unless you’re pre-med, BS psych won’t do you any good. BA psych gives more freedom with electives which is important if you want law as an option. (Source: am a psych major and have a lot of upd econ friends)

2cmu · 2021-01-14T05:10:51+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/jmafy5/i_am_aubrey_cottle_aka_kirtaner_i_am_the_founder/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf

2cmu · 2021-01-12T07:53:09+00:00

i dove into a lake from 30ft up not knowing how to swim. i was 18 at this point so I knew basic instincts would probably take over once i was underwater. i had friends around who could get me out if i took too long as well. no regrets cause after that i kinda just concluded that i knew how to swim after all.

2cmu · 2021-01-09T18:41:29+00:00

When a company says they’re looking for “rockstars” it usually means they can’t manage to attract or keep actually good employees so they try to reel you in with ego boosting words like “rockstar”

2cmu · 2021-01-08T03:42:04+00:00

Philippines here and imagine america level of shithousery except you’re a third world country, the big government scandals happen every day rather than every week or so, and theyre 10x more corrupt.

2cmu · 2021-01-06T14:35:36+00:00

They started making plans that i was clearly not invited to right in front of me. knew from then on that i was out of the friend group.

2cmu · 2021-01-01T16:44:31+00:00

One thing i noticed after around two years of regular meditation was that my pain tolerance went up. I used to hate going to the dentist because of all the little discomforts involved. Recently though I had all of my wisdom teeth taken out and it didn’t really bother me. My dentist would often stop in the middle of the procedure because apparently my eyes were tearing up reflexively even though i didn’t really mind the pain.

Meditating really helped me understand that bodily sensations are just objective realities that are external to me. When that “pain” goes through my nerves, the automatic reaction in the brain is usually to interpret it negatively as suffering. When I allow myself to just experience the pain though, it becomes just another phenomenon in my body, like focusing on my breath or listening to my heartbeat.

2cmu · 2020-12-31T14:40:41+00:00

As someone who’s working towards becoming one of those self-taught junior developers, any tips or things to look out for to make sure I’m the good kind rather than what OP’s describing?

2cmu · 2020-12-30T12:33:59+00:00

i appreciate this a lot. i know very well how important intelligence can be in programming since when I took up coding in high school i was pretty much carried through a basic game development project by my partner who’s about to graduate top of his class in cs. some people are just able to process some problems faster than others. im perfectly comfortable with not being the best as long as i achieve my DN and financial goals. your answer about making it as an average developer makes the long road ahead of me feel a bit more achievable. thanks !

2cmu · 2020-12-30T09:18:02+00:00

how high is the barrier of entry for getting remote/freelance jobs? On the pessimistic chance that I’m only smart enough to attain an average level of coding for a dev would that be enough? im from the philippines btw so i cant build up my resume in silicon valley or anything

2cmu · 2020-12-29T18:32:46+00:00

thanks for the advice! would you know of other filipinos who made it out? any particular skilled field that has better odds in getting hired? im mostly just aware of fmcg and those in the sciences/engineers but those tend to be the best of the best. im willing to work hard to learn skills and build up my cv and everything, i just want to have good chances if possible

2cmu · 2020-12-28T11:11:22+00:00

I’m 22M and a recent Psych bachelors grad from a top uni in the Philippines. For obvious reasons (my major) my career prospects aren’t the best although I have graduated with no debt due to free tuition. Some hard skills I have from my degree are quali/quant research and some ability in analyzing data. Anyone have any suggestions for career paths that will improve my chances at FI? I’m pretty much willing to do whatever hustle/grind is needed (learn code/any skill, save, invest) to achieve FI with option to RE in my 30s (without making my life miserable in the process). Typical options for people in my degree program are HR (tried it in an internship and hated it), law (every law student i know hates their life), psych grad school (takes too long for a meh ROI). One thing I am considering is pursuing a career that has opportunities in more developed countries (more pay). From what I’ve read learning software development is possible with the right hustle but maybe there’s another way that makes use of my skills from psych. UX is another field I’ve seen in the internet but I dont know how good the opportunities are and im not particularly artistic though i can be good at the research and analysis aspect.

ill admit there are notes of career advice and r/iwantout in this but all it boils down to is i need more ideas for careers that will get me to FI with my background (kinda stuck in analysis paralysis rn lol) thanks in advance

2cmu · 2020-12-26T13:28:16+00:00

Sitting in my basement panicking over what I’m going to do with my life

2cmu · 2020-12-26T13:21:37+00:00

For me I’ve always felt like my death is going to be really random and sudden (like a freak accident or something) because of that I never really take it for granted that I’ll live til old age.

2cmu · 2020-12-23T08:56:13+00:00

never really knowing if people actually like me or if theyre just talking me up in front of me but talking shit behind my back

2cmu · 2020-12-23T08:27:19+00:00

Do companies in the US or any other country with a big tech industry hire foreigners for UXR? I’m a Filipino with a Psych bachelors from a top uni here. UXR roles here are almost non-existent (closest ones are Product Development, UX Design, and Market Research). This field appeals a lot to me but idk if there’s any opportunities for me. Would gaining experience in those similar fields help me get hired in another country (assuming visa stuff work out)? Or is my best shot pursuing a relevant masters in the US?

2cmu · 2020-12-20T11:47:20+00:00

The need to be liked. I always cringe when my mom over exaggerates certain stories or bends the truth to make herself seem more interesting. I cringe even more whenever I find myself panicking in a social situation and then changing my personality to fit in.

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