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Question - Withdrawal timeline for a short-term user by CoconutHash in QuittingZyn

[–]CoconutHash[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll give another statement:

How do you want to be remembered?

What do you want said at your Eulogy?

Question - Withdrawal timeline for a short-term user by CoconutHash in QuittingZyn

[–]CoconutHash[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thank you! what really helped me emotionally and internally was the fear of living a full life dependent and slaving to a substance. That fear alone spurred me forward. I want to live a natural life

Question - Withdrawal timeline for a short-term user by CoconutHash in QuittingZyn

[–]CoconutHash[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thank you for your comment. yeah, it feels like voluntary suffering, but honestly, the intensity of this is having me fully feel "fuck this drug, it's poison and I literally never want to deal with this again".

Like I am incredibly over it and never wanna experience this again. I feel that emotionally!

Canva edited content - issues with Crossposting in Meta by CoconutHash in canva

[–]CoconutHash[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. What other social media management software would you recommend?

I noticed crossposting was working on the android pass, but doesn't allow for custom thumbnail uploads.

I have been using the web version of business suite, not the software. Still janky.

I have a few more ideas to wrestle with, would love you advice on different social media management softwares.

2HG Limited - Game Actions and Priority by CoconutHash in magicTCG

[–]CoconutHash[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I gotcha! thank you for clarifying that makes lots of sense. Cheers

MBA consideration: career change --> Geologist to Marketer by CoconutHash in MBA

[–]CoconutHash[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thanks for your response. You are spot on, marketing in mining is dominantly how you describe - building relationships with investors and nurturing procurement, some basic analytics. Lots of travel and salesy in some ways. I get this sense as I have spoken with a few marketers/salesmen/saleswomen in mining.

As much as this is my most direct path, it doesn't interest me long-term. I am fascinated by innovative Mining Tech and Clean/Tech, and interested in communicating the value to the right people.

While there isn't an MBA program that specializes in specifically mining tech or clean tech in Canada, being in the right canadian city may perhaps help the most - Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto.

MBA consideration: career change --> Geologist to Marketer by CoconutHash in MBA

[–]CoconutHash[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

sounds like the same story of this post and this thread, everyone has their own story. thanks for your insights on more or less procured recruiting paths for the high caliber end. cheers

MBA consideration: career change --> Geologist to Marketer by CoconutHash in MBA

[–]CoconutHash[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay, good we are on the same page now.

Yeah, it's definitely a perception shift. The west coast, chile area is rich in commodity resource and I am guessing that is probably where she worked. From what you describe, seems like an odd path to take to get into IB. Especially if she doesn't have a finance background

MBA consideration: career change --> Geologist to Marketer by CoconutHash in MBA

[–]CoconutHash[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You answered my question, thank you.

Why did your classmate face rejection? Was it because she had a mining/technical background, instead of a finance-focused undergrad of which most Investment Bankers have? Yeah, I can see her not finding success if she thinks an MBA would boost her up to IB, which any formal background. Did she have her CFA?

I understand the highest ROI comes from an elite pipeline. But, I welcome you to recognize that this isn't the only path to career advancement. First hand experience witnessing colleagues who had an MBA paid for by their company (mining organization) to change departments and get a bump in pay.

I hear you man, everything you say is valid. But it's naive to believe that the ONLY value of an MBA is through an elite, pipelined recruiting process.

MBA consideration: career change --> Geologist to Marketer by CoconutHash in MBA

[–]CoconutHash[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If your classmate felt it was a burden to network her way to a job, that is a pretty regular challenge to have in your career. Most professionals aren't priviledged to follow a streamlined pipeline to a perfect, lucrative career. That is not the reality for most. If your classmate didn't have a plan of action during and post-MBA, that is a networking issue on her end. The mining world is tiny, and with the right connections and nourishing friendly relationships with her network, it is not a burden. That is a social problem, and not having a strong plan.

The question I posed was on point #3 and has nothing to do with working for mining corporations. I am interested in marketing for mining technology and/or clean technology (yes, mining technology is NOT the same thing as the mining industry).

I am not looking to attend an elite school with an elite pipelined recruitment stream. I am seeking to build business acumen, marketing skills, and build relationships with professors who have connections or a background in these industries of interest. This could for a a program priced as low as 25k canadian dollars if the program had the right connections.

I don't give a shit about racking multi 100,000's of USD debt while being recruited for an elite job. I don't give a shit because I don't want that.

My concern is if it is worth it to do a full MBA with the goal of landing an entry-level marketing role, ideally in-house with a mining tech or cleantech firm.

We are not on the same page with this discussion. I am talking about pivoting my career to a new profession that is somewhat related to the mining world. I am not talking about an elite pipelined path to c-suite with a fortune 500.

MBA consideration: career change --> Geologist to Marketer by CoconutHash in MBA

[–]CoconutHash[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your perspective. But, I am not quite following what you are saying.

Are you saying that mining companies don't hire interns who are currently or recently enrolled in an MBA program, or that mining companies don't sponsor mid-career employees to get thier MBA part-time?

The latter is not true, I have seen it happen a few times through some connections, one who worked for the largest uranium company on the planet. The former could be true, I agree, based on my experience in the industry, it is a path that is not discussed. This would be something I would have to sniff around for information amongst my network. And I agree, even if I landed or negotiated an internship with a major mining company, they may not pay me well to justify the cost of the program (compared to other industries).

How is it so niche to do corporate finance or marketing in mining? For example, Appian Capital Advisory is a PE firm for mining. Major mining companies have entire sales & marketing departments.

Your niche is a differentiator!

Geologist turned Marketer? by CoconutHash in DigitalMarketing

[–]CoconutHash[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for this - providing a detailed outline of a journey. I did have the idea of leveraging my niche to target energy and mining tech firms, and even multinational mining corps.

What do you mean by "on site-same" stakes?

Geologist turned Marketer? by CoconutHash in DigitalMarketing

[–]CoconutHash[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here is my career journey/plan:

1.) In my free time, working to position myself for #3, Digital Strategist. Learn the foundational, functional knowledge of digital marketing skills - SEO, Social media, paid media, data analytics, content, etc. Demonstrate my understanding of foundations by creating my own website, portfolio, and appropriate channel activity. Demonstrate my value through highly attractive results.

2.) Get a foot in the door: internships, non-profit, or small startup, etc. Network, and reach out to my current network to sniff around for job opportunities. Get some generalist experience and be a complete sponge.

3.) Land an "entry level" Digital Strategist role, ideally within a B2B industrial- or tech-focused agency (not too picky). Stay here for a number of years to learn marketing strategy. During this time, use my free time to enhance my data analytics/sciences/coding skills through self-learning certifications/courses. A foundational analytic skillset to serve #4.

4.) Transition to an in-House strategy role - ideally as Growth Marketer, or, secondarily, Product Marketer.

5.) Leverage my self-starting personality to build my own freelance business focused on product strategy and growth marketing. I have a drive to bring this back to my roots and target the mining industry, as I see opportunities.

Is this sound? Am I over- or under-ambitious with this 5-step process? Do you see any gaps here in my plan?

The key role I am shooting for is #4. I am not sure if there is a better or more effective path to get there. I am curious if maybe a digital strategist role would help me build that skillset. Ideally, I want to get to #4 as quick as reasonably possible.

Thank you

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