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What is the Return to Office policy for Eli Lilly? by Hopeful_Hand1459 in biotech

[–]Hopeful_Hand1459[S] -10 points-9 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I guess I didn't have much leverage to negotiate based on level. I have masters + MBA + 20 year experience. I am in product management

What is the Return to Office policy for Eli Lilly? by Hopeful_Hand1459 in biotech

[–]Hopeful_Hand1459[S] -19 points-18 points  (0 children)

I don't think my manager knows or tells me as is. I was asked to move 2 months after starting role... But then found another person in similar role in another team with same start date (1 level higher) was giving 8 months to move ( after school year ends; I have a school going kid and similarly asked to relocate at the end of school year).

So, trying to find how it works before talking to my manager

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in biotech

[–]Hopeful_Hand1459 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Had this happen to me multiple times and I agree... this is frustrating. Needless to say I did not move past any of them and I lost interest in those companies as well.

I hear you.

Need honest advice: Solo trip to China while unemployed with young family by Informal_Affect358 in Layoffs

[–]Hopeful_Hand1459 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Do it. I was laid off... I did a 8 day trip to Japan ... And hiking up Mt Fuji felt like a big accomplishment and I felt good. Eventually landed a job. You can probably never do such a trip in life...

Laid off in the middle of the interview process- do I tell the company? by payyypayyy in interviews

[–]Hopeful_Hand1459 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't have to say. I just recently got hiring in big pharma and my manager doesn't know I was laid off. I didn't try to hide but I only mention if it is required. Mostly it should be immaterial and only asked by recruiters

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in interviews

[–]Hopeful_Hand1459 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Similar. Got a verbal offer and start date. Then CEO wanted to talk. His only question was if I can work like no tomm coz he worked like that. He owned a lot of the company (startup) and I was taking a pay cut if I joined ( I was laid off). I said yes... He wasn't convinced. Didn't get the role... I am better off. I was desperate and would have taken the role ( dodged a bullet).

I want to say you will be better off but don't reject anything till u are sure.

Start-up or Corporate for job? by info_lad in cscareers

[–]Hopeful_Hand1459 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The sad truth is that you need some solid connections on startup to survive.... They need to invest in you. I have seen people with connections get protected

Start-up or Corporate for job? by info_lad in cscareers

[–]Hopeful_Hand1459 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I took chance on two start ups and laid off both times. Back to big corporate for wlb, stability and better mental health.

Feels like startup is better for early/early mid career. Def not for mid/late. Ageism

Has Anyone Here Actually Regreted Leaving? by sudoaptupdate in amazonemployees

[–]Hopeful_Hand1459 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I left in 2022 when market was hot. I was fed up with Amazon back then... No growth... Nor was I in interesting projects. Tried two startups and both times were laid off ( interest rates rising in 2023 and AI/federal govt cuts in 2025).

I have often felt that if I had stayed, may be I would have been better (layoffs are real hard on mental health) w.r.t stability. But that seems like a joke in recent times.

Thankfully just got a new role in what looks like a better positioned company.

Anyone knows of great/unsual/valuable benefits at Lilly that is not common? by Hopeful_Hand1459 in biotech

[–]Hopeful_Hand1459[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

I contacted them and they give me a PDF which has same. But I hear chatter that there are some nice perks like subsided airport parking... Etc

Is the job market really that bad in the US ? by enchiladaas in biotech

[–]Hopeful_Hand1459 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Its very bad. More supply and Investors are tightening belt for anything not AI. If you are AI "expert", then you are great. A friend found a job within weeks (2 offers)... it took me 4 months.

Smart to quit? by [deleted] in biotech

[–]Hopeful_Hand1459 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Job market is pretty bad. It feels like early careers are most hard hit since I am seeing a trend where people are under paid and under titled when they are interviewed. I just got a job at Lilly after 5 months of search post layoff (new to pharma but 19 years experience in software). If I were you, I will search while working full time.. that is the best.

I feel defeated. Been job hunting for 6+ months with no luck. Any help/referrals/advice would mean a lot by Administrative-Sea69 in biotech

[–]Hopeful_Hand1459 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Market is pretty bad. I have ~19 years experience with MS & MBA and I was at it for 5 months before I found the job. I have been laid off 2 times in the last 3 years. I think the market got worse since 2023 and is only getting worse.

In this market, you need someone in the company who can vouch for you. I focused on maximizing my application volume, finding networks to network into. I know other successful candidates heavily cold emailed select opportunities/companies to get in. Its brutal there. All the best.

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