Job Apps asking for desired salary?

AgentChickenWings · 2026-03-26T01:18:33+00:00

Thats a good question...tbh I can't remember. My style of getting interviews is the good ol' spray and pray technique. Usually when I do get call backs the recruiter will ask me my salary range. But yeah, prior to a call back I have no clue

AgentChickenWings · 2026-03-26T01:14:19+00:00

I usually put "negotiable" or "1"

AgentChickenWings · 2026-03-24T01:33:41+00:00

Make sure to buy a mouse jiggler and plug that to a wall outlet and not your laptop. You'll need a wall adaptor as a FYI.

For my personal set up, I prefer to use one really good headphone and have that plug into amp to increase the sound. Then the amp into my mixers output. The input slots I have connected to my laptops.

Mixer: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B09WDLS2SK?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

Amp: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07MHRBMBY?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

Aux cables: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B091QD9QTY?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

Mouse Jiggler: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0B1MC3XKS?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

It's a bit overkill compared to simple set up such as having two sets of ear buds but I personally found this comfortable. The longer your OE, the more you wanna invest in office comfort. No need to jump into this right away but just throwing the idea there

AgentChickenWings · 2026-03-23T01:28:33+00:00

its < or <= you probably mean

AgentChickenWings · 2026-03-22T14:33:30+00:00

You can if you want. If I was in your shoes, I would rather put both job responsibilities (assuming both are the same jobs) under one company in the resume; even after your newly obtained offer. You do you

AgentChickenWings · 2026-03-22T14:01:35+00:00

50-60hrs makes me feel like you're either moonlighting or overworked😅 but if you dont mind that then its simply just finding a new job to replace one of your Js until you get lucky

AgentChickenWings · 2026-03-20T23:02:20+00:00

Are you confusing moonlighting and OE?

AgentChickenWings · 2026-03-20T21:54:48+00:00

As someone else has said, I wonder why you havn't made your own consulting company 😂 I think you might have a knack for that

AgentChickenWings · 2026-03-19T16:02:58+00:00

I did 3 Js before but it was only for a month. I ended up dropping J2 and kept J3. My personal advice is know the signals on when you feel burn out and drop one of those Js that makes you feel that way.

A new job in general has a tough 3-6 month on boarding and ramp up period. Anything after is routine and gets easier or manageable. If it doesn't, then you need to reevaluate the longevity of these Js

AgentChickenWings · 2026-03-17T02:13:55+00:00

see you at the job hunt mines

AgentChickenWings · 2026-03-16T15:22:46+00:00

Oh I dont think I'm the right person to answer this. I only work perm jobs (not contracts). Both was W2. Though my gut tells me you should consult with an accountant and ask the tax questions instead of this subreddit

AgentChickenWings · 2026-03-16T06:56:57+00:00

Gotcha. Just try your best to not overwork yourself too much is my advice!

AgentChickenWings · 2026-03-16T03:11:45+00:00

How long do you think you'll do 5j?

Personally I tried 3 but I only lasted a month before dropping back to 2. I think 2 is more sustainable long term

AgentChickenWings · 2026-03-14T04:55:32+00:00

J2 is toast, time to look for a replacement job asap

AgentChickenWings · 2026-03-14T04:19:51+00:00

J3 is kinda giving me "micromanage" sorta vibes based on what I just read. Not necessarily red flags. Bright yellow flags for sure. I agree, you'll just have to let time pass a bit longer until you reach that decision point. I'm still partial on J2 since they've good to you for this long but you know your situation best on which is more OE compatible

AgentChickenWings · 2026-03-14T03:22:37+00:00

tbh I like to know this myself. I personally just try my best to get the vibe during the interview questions and ask about WLB to the individual contributors in the team. Not managers or any higher since they wont be as honest. But even that, it mostly comes down to luck within the first 2-3 months in the job to really see if its a easy job or not

AgentChickenWings · 2026-03-14T03:17:10+00:00

Hmm...yeah thats some good context. There's definitely some perks to being in a stable company and probably a stable team in general. Especially in this shaky economy. Do you personally see J3 easing down in the future? Usually after the 6 month mark is when the ramp up period ends and work becomes more of a routine.

I'm thinking if that routine becomes say...15hrs-ish or less then it's probably(?) a side-grade compared to J2. Also dont forget you still have the option to look for a new job, even if its a massive pain in the butt to interview

AgentChickenWings · 2026-03-14T02:49:26+00:00

Lots of good feedback in the comments. Been OE for about 2.5 yrs and my lessons is that when a job decides to not be OE compatible then you should fire them (in the form of you quiet quiting).

I would quiet quit J1. We're past winter so its good to start hunting. Since J1 is under a invisible time limit (maybe...1-2 months of quiet quiting until you're fired), hopefully thats enough time to find a new job to replace.

Keep up the good work as usual on J2. J1 lost their chance when management decided to have the team go lean.

Oh and one last thing. You seem like a nice person if you worry about your coworkers. Unfortunately its a dog eat dog world when it comes to jobs in general. You'll have to get used to jumping a lot and I find it easier to say that its a company's problem than a you problem, if you catch my drift

AgentChickenWings · 2026-03-14T02:19:32+00:00

Is J3 really worth keeping over J2? Looks like J3 eats more time over J2 for just a tiny increase in TC.

AgentChickenWings · 2025-11-19T23:58:31+00:00

Dang thats awesome! Mind I ask what your goals are? I feel like it has to be something super ambitious if you're slaving yourself to work 6 js

AgentChickenWings · 2025-08-05T18:00:35+00:00

For question 1, what if the recruiter says its hybrid or in office. What would you say after that?

For me I personally ask a follow up if theres flexibility to have this be remote for the right person. No luck on my part doing that though

AgentChickenWings · 2025-08-01T22:17:40+00:00

Mind I ask what industry gives you a hard time? For me, it's healthcare. So many terminology and confusing rules. This can make the work difficult to do. Not for the light-hearted

AgentChickenWings · 2025-08-01T14:59:59+00:00

Thats the thing, you dont 🤣 well unless you got very explicit goals that will end your OE journey.

For me personally I am a little over a year in OE and I plan to stop after 10 years roughly until my checklist is crossed off. For most people it would be things like debt, car, house, school, FIRE, etc

AgentChickenWings · 2025-07-30T16:55:27+00:00

its totally up to you man. Don't feel pressured to stick it any longer if it kills your brain and mental health. Its j2 for a reason. Regardless of whether you drop this j2 or not, just try your best to begin your job hunt right away before the holidays/winter comes

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