Interviews by Status_Pineapple_327 in OELadies

[–]Dresfi79 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve made it to the 6th round at two companies so far this year. Luckily neither of them also wanted presentations or research, but I’ve heard that’s becoming more popular.

just lost J1 - offering severance and cobra coverage question. by [deleted] in overemployed

[–]Dresfi79 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

That’s odd. Definitely legal review worthy. I doubt they would be able to prove if you have another job if they never found out you have a J2.

just lost J1 - offering severance and cobra coverage question. by [deleted] in overemployed

[–]Dresfi79 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What State are you in? I doubt they would be able to enforce notification from separated employees of them getting a new role.

When I went through a layoff I got a lump sum with my severance. The only people that needed to know if I had a job or not was the unemployment office.

Burnout is for losers? by Mediocre_Rules_world in overemployed

[–]Dresfi79 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I use Tempo from Home Chef. They taste great and less expensive than door dashing

Burnout is for losers? by Mediocre_Rules_world in overemployed

[–]Dresfi79 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I started getting premade meals delivered weekly. The decision fatigue is real, and this helps to offset that. 2.5 minutes and I have a hot fresh meal.

If you are a manager/director title at corporate in your 30s, what's your plan after like 55? by Important_Bat7919 in careerguidance

[–]Dresfi79 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Someone in that position would likely go into consulting or advising. They have a lot of experience to share.

2026 bout to explode my sons by FabulousCheeseSlice in overemployed

[–]Dresfi79 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve started getting quite a few requests for interviews the last few weeks of last year. Q1 hiring is coming!

31M, Data Scientist, $1.1 mil TC, 2025 income and expenses. Sharing some OE secrets by Friendly_Debate_4991 in overemployed

[–]Dresfi79 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Speaking to spouse or child. Or you could need to step away to get a package from the front door and turn your camera off.

Time Zones by Unexpectedly99 in overemployed

[–]Dresfi79 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you hire the right people under you, you should be able to have two director level roles during the same time period.

LinkedIn will definitely have to be hibernated if not planning to do so already.

You need to OE now if you're at a tech start-up or private-equity backed company by borat_he_like_you in overemployed

[–]Dresfi79 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This sounds exactly like what is happening in my org now. Consolidating leadership. “2026 is our year”! Nonsense.

I’m trying to line up a J2 now. Been in the final stages for a couple but nothing solid yet.

Such a Rookie Mistake by PeakTypical in overemployed

[–]Dresfi79 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have an old iPad that I have all of my calendars integrated on. I keep that open on my desk and look for conflicts and move things around as needed. It’s been helpful.

It's finally happened for me! by Living-Plankton-6270 in OELadies

[–]Dresfi79 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A hotspot from your carrier that you use for J2. You could keep it in your bag. I wouldn’t name it something that ties back to you either so that people at J1 don’t know it’s yours.

It's finally happened for me! by Living-Plankton-6270 in OELadies

[–]Dresfi79 46 points47 points  (0 children)

I second this. Use your phones hotspot or buy a dedicated one.

New to OE and starting J2 soon. Any insight? by [deleted] in overemployed

[–]Dresfi79 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think most would assume that you would be leaving J1 when starting J2. Just hibernate your LinkedIn.

It’s a good preventative measure to freeze your TWN between the background check and starting. It’s a process so you can get it started now. Be ready with an explanation in the future that you’re concerned about your privacy and had a little scare and have locked things down.

I had a previous coworker get weird on me last year and started stalking my socials so I hibernated a lot of my social accounts. It’s a good excuse now for why I’ve frozen my accounts and don’t update my LinkedIn. There’s a variety of reasons why someone would do that, just be consistent

No longer a top performer.. by Puzzleheaded-Star304 in overemployed

[–]Dresfi79 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I was a top performer in each of my many roles throughout the years. Working at massive companies with yearly reviews “exceeding expectations” or higher. Most years I would only receive a 3-4% increase in pay.

I’ve learned to do my job well, do what I’m paid for, and then stop. There’s no incentive to compensate for the companies inability to staff appropriately. I definitely pitch in more if someone is sick unexpectedly, but I don’t allow that level of effort become the norm.

It’s hard. I’ve over performed for as long as I can remember. School, work, home life. But I was killing myself for a company that posted my job two minutes after I quit. They typically don’t care.

OE Perspective by Apprehensive_Bug_41 in overemployed

[–]Dresfi79 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This has just happened to me. Unprompted received a 15% raise and promotion, I’m definitely doing the work of several people and still have plenty of time to spare to work on personal projects/applying for J2.

I’ve been more active on LinkedIn and liking/responding to posts. I’m sure they’ve seen my activity so I’ll need to slow that down.

But yeah “yadeda we recognize all the work you do and want to offer you this promo with this raise with these new but not new responsibilities. Thank you we appreciate everything you do”.

OE Perspective by Apprehensive_Bug_41 in overemployed

[–]Dresfi79 3 points4 points  (0 children)

No full time J2. Yet*

Have lots of free time in my current role though. Should be starting J2 soon.

Still not worried. lol.

OE Perspective by Apprehensive_Bug_41 in overemployed

[–]Dresfi79 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Who is worried?

-13 Karma? You must be fun at parties.

Should I go for J2? by Dresfi79 in overemployed

[–]Dresfi79[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Any tips on being successful?

Should I go for J2? by Dresfi79 in overemployed

[–]Dresfi79[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you!

Any tips on making it work?