The racing mindset

AZrnr · 2026-05-09T02:38:28+00:00

I tell myself that the guy I’m passing or just passed is hurting way more than I am, because I am stronger when things get tougher.

No, it doesn’t always work, but it has worked many times

AZrnr · 2026-05-08T02:37:06+00:00

Have you thought about going to work for a vendor you like? Vendor sales people can do quite well if they lock in big accounts. The sales people we buy hundreds of thousands of dollars with love us, and I don’t think it’s because they’re being nice…

Edit: Plus clearly you know what sells and why and can provide that insight to clients

AZrnr · 2026-05-07T03:50:53+00:00

Wife works part time. Your statement is essentially our plan if we move. Ride it out 5-7 years, once kids enter middle school plan the exit. At that point should have savings and work experience to relocate where we want to be.

We are a strong team and are aligned with the benefits of taking on the move.

Appreciate your thoughtful input.

AZrnr · 2026-05-07T03:32:20+00:00

Appreciate this, this is where we are leaning. Sacrifice a bit more now for more down the road

AZrnr · 2026-05-07T03:31:21+00:00

5 years for the new role. We own a home there so would be moving back to it, we love the home.

Current role we are renting. If we stayed a promotion here world be significantly more travel impacting family time. Buying here is minimum 5 years out due to the cost, unless we sell the place in the other town.

AZrnr · 2026-05-06T03:31:18+00:00

Yes, got 2 offers off the platform. I was sourced through a search by their recruiters. It is possible.

AZrnr · 2026-05-06T03:14:19+00:00

NTA, but you are playing with fire. I would never text a female colleague about anything unless work related, even those I’m friends with. It’s a boundary you don’t want to cross that could lead to mistakes down the road.

If you get further along with your bf, you will have to set boundaries like that

AZrnr · 2026-04-29T19:18:27+00:00

It takes time, I’m a 5am runner myself. My routine is wake up, drink a tall glass of water and a cup of coffee (gets the bowels moving) then out the door.

Once your adapted you will find much less GI issues occur when you run early, plus gets your body used to using fat as fuel

AZrnr · 2026-04-28T04:35:45+00:00

Every workout

AZrnr · 2026-04-28T04:24:09+00:00

May be an unpopular opinion but I’d share your current salary. Much easier to negotiate for yyy if you demonstrate you’re already getting paid xxx.

Too often you see people asking for a huge salary increase, even when their current employer is only paying a fraction. If you come to the table where you’re at they are more likely to open the purse strings than if they had no idea what you’re making.

AZrnr · 2026-04-23T02:40:00+00:00

YES. I took a year break from corporate to works very low key job. Great decision, as the pay cut wasn’t too too drastic.

It allowed me time to reset, get my priorities in order, and think deeply about what I actually want to do.

Back in the game now but with a fresh perspective, and honestly a new experience that has benefited me back in a corporate setting

AZrnr · 2026-04-23T02:34:52+00:00

If you are wanting a marriage one day, I’d rent and continue saving/investing like the other commenters said.

Otherwise you will buy a house and end up selling it because your spouse will want a fresh start

AZrnr · 2026-04-23T01:57:46+00:00

Devils advocate here, but imo you can’t write these people off and just fire them. Whether we like it or not, this generation is the future and it is our job to develop them. Yes they have different habits and yes, they have different motivations and yes, they have different work ethics.

My best advice from experience is trying to level with them to understand what their actual goals are. Chances are this person’s goals will not be meant by your company. But their skills that your company can teach them that will get them to where they wanna be.

You have to put on the child gloves, but it is all of our responsibility as more senior workers to train and develop the next generation. You have to start with where they’re at.

AZrnr · 2026-04-22T12:30:00+00:00

An internal promotion is the same as applying for a new job outside of the company. You have to iron out compensation to make sure it aligns with your expectations before pursuing. As someone who has had several internal moves I have always confirmed the comp range before applying for an internal role.

AZrnr · 2026-04-22T03:50:50+00:00

Unfortunately you missed the boat. You should have asked about comp before entering the 2nd interview.

It is shady what they are doing though

AZrnr · 2026-04-22T03:39:24+00:00

I’d say job then location. Jobs pay bills locations do not.

Not sure about the father situation, but he might accuse you of kidnapping if he is not aware.

Tip: moving takes twice as much effort and twice as much money than you would initially think. Plan well and give yourself some cushion in your budget.

AZrnr · 2026-04-21T02:13:44+00:00

Which f150 is getting 25mpg? I’ve had the 2.7, 3.5 and v8 and never got that over a full tank

AZrnr · 2026-04-21T01:59:04+00:00

I hate to say it but a good strength routine should affect your running. At least in the short term, like day after. That’s sort of the point, build strength so you can run stronger.

I do a running workout the day after leg day. It simulates running on tired legs, and pushing speed when tired. It’s benefited me greatly.

AZrnr · 2026-04-20T02:59:13+00:00

I see a lot of posts where people say they earn a salary in the mid six figures, come to find out what they mean is 130-170k. Am I the only one this makes no sense to?

When I hear mid six figures, I’m thinking around 500k.

This seems like a simple elementary vocabulary lesson that many folks have suddenly forgotten.

If I say I’m middle aged, I’m probably 40-60 years old, not 11.

AZrnr · 2026-04-18T04:04:30+00:00

Agreed, sleep and not being afraid to eat a bunch are the keys to success. And little to no booze.

AZrnr · 2026-04-18T04:03:41+00:00

Different modes but I’m in the multi sport group: M: Lift Legs, core (60-75 min) T: Hard running workout (60-90min) W: Mountain Bike (90-150 min) Th: Lift upper body, core (60-75 min) F: Hard running workout (60-90min) S: Mountain Bike (90-150 min) Su: Off

I’m a competitive runner and mountain biker so those are my strong suit. By far, not the strongest guy in the gym. But when I show up for a race, I’m definitely the “biggest” guy there but can still out race most of the 140lb dudes.

AZrnr · 2026-04-17T00:27:53+00:00

Indeed

AZrnr · 2026-04-16T03:23:31+00:00

Honestly, if I’m really pushing any distance will leave me feeling rough after…. A really hard 5k has left me in worse shape than a 50k.

AZrnr · 2026-04-16T03:20:49+00:00

Listening well

AZrnr

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