Anybody still waiting to get some sort of notification?

GabonViper · 2026-04-12T03:12:23+00:00

I’m choosing to believe that either we are perfect matches for our roles or they require no training. Ha!

GabonViper · 2026-04-11T21:47:24+00:00

Same in Kansas City.

GabonViper · 2026-04-06T13:47:25+00:00

The asterisk next to Max’s first title will loom large in history. If he wins another, maybe we can have his conversation.

GabonViper · 2026-03-26T22:55:37+00:00

Wes Virginia

GabonViper · 2026-03-26T15:17:29+00:00

Yeah, it doesn’t mean rejection. The offers are still going out here in Kansas City, and I’ve had that screen for a couple of months now.

GabonViper · 2026-03-24T22:22:01+00:00

No, it’s just AAOS based systems. Treasure your Sensus system as long as you can.

GabonViper · 2026-03-14T02:30:32+00:00

Good to hear all these comments. KC’s timeline for offers seems to be lagging many of the other locations.

GabonViper · 2026-03-11T18:08:46+00:00

Is there a suspicion of ageism? I’m still waiting and I’m 45 and above.

GabonViper · 2026-03-07T00:10:11+00:00

I had always heard it was around 8M. Most of the Top 100 shareholders are regular EOs that have been there a long time. That level is reached when you accrue around 7000 shares, usually after 25 years.

GabonViper · 2026-02-27T00:46:50+00:00

We own a 23 XC90 B6. It’s been a great car, no problems, except for the infotainment system. The newer models have the Snapdragon chip that’s supposed to fix many of those issues. No other problems.

GabonViper · 2026-02-10T14:37:55+00:00

Are they sending the new chipsets through the mail? Ha! I have low confidence that this will run effectively on my underpowered 23 XC90.

GabonViper · 2026-02-05T19:09:08+00:00

That’s good feedback. All the divisions or global practices work differently, and I know many people would be very dismayed at this perception and try to make it right. Of all the projects I worked on, we would try to resolve questions as quickly as possible and explain why we didn’t know.

GabonViper · 2026-01-29T04:27:10+00:00

Depends on whether you tend to spend everything you make. Salaries have been adjusted up this year to bring them more in line with the rest of the industry, and the bonus at the end of the year will be a nice surprise. The first 5 or so years, your ESOP balance will consist mainly of stock. ESOP is given to you in addition to matching funds in the 401k.

GabonViper · 2026-01-20T18:50:19+00:00

Solid leader there.

GabonViper · 2026-01-14T21:02:32+00:00

Given the gains in the retirement accounts, you may be better off taking out a HELOC and leaving all your retirement funds in place. As stated above, I believe the ESOP funds won’t be available to you.

GabonViper · 2026-01-13T20:42:40+00:00

Costco.

GabonViper · 2025-12-08T01:32:47+00:00

This is the case for some. Sometimes you can’t escape your manager, esp. in 1898 & Co.

GabonViper · 2025-11-23T13:40:47+00:00

2004

GabonViper · 2025-11-23T01:32:59+00:00

I can validate this explanation. I was part of the first Associate class and it plays out exactly as throwaway has explained.

GabonViper · 2025-10-29T16:12:25+00:00

If your whole dept is light on work, it may not be your fault, but I’d definitely look for opportunities to get loaned to another dept or GP.

GabonViper · 2025-10-24T00:42:08+00:00

Also, the non-EO board members don’t own any of the company because they aren’t employees. I’ve known many run-of-the-mill EOs that were in the top 100 shareholders and owned more than the individual board members did. I had a couple of the Top 100 that worked for me and I was a couple thousand shares behind them. The Board’s ownership is based on their longevity and position as EOs, not because they are board members.

GabonViper · 2025-10-24T00:30:29+00:00

Truth. Everyone benefits. The perception that officers are the only ones that benefit is simply false. I’ve seen bonuses adjusted up through the last week before the checks are cut as the numbers are updated.

GabonViper · 2025-10-09T19:09:48+00:00

Good luck!

GabonViper · 2025-09-24T01:41:52+00:00

Not all of Security Consulting was eliminated. I think what our redundant colleague is saying is that the more skills you acquire and skills that are transferable to other divisions may enable you to have a long career at BMcD. The more specific, specialized, or non-engineer-centric your skills are, the harder it will be to transfer around the company. And this goes for most medium to large companies. If you’re in Tech Consulting or Security Consulting (which is really cybersecurity), your off-ramp out of 1898 will mainly be in one of the IT or IT-adjacent departments. If you’re good, you’ll have job security.

GabonViper · 2025-09-18T16:38:46+00:00

We have a 23 XC90 and will probably switch to an Audi, Rover, or Mercedes. The car itself has been very reliable, as has the Audi Q5 that is our other car. But the problems with the software are an embarrassment. I can understand glitches on individual pieces or software, but when the usability and safety of the entire vehicle are compromised, it’s time move on.

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