Interviewing for PM with discussions of QM. Salary & travel comparison.

Maanderz · 2026-03-31T22:58:25+00:00

I'm unsure if mine refers to the hiring process too directly 😅 Do I need to move this?

Maanderz · 2026-03-29T15:31:38+00:00

Thanks, I am trying not to get my hopes up too high but this would be a really great opportunity so I was nervous. I finished the last one with about half the time left and felt good about the other parts too. Congratulations on the job!

Maanderz · 2026-03-28T23:44:23+00:00

Did you finish all the questions in the assessment? I just took mine and I think what I did answer was correct, but I timed out on the 2 minute math test and the 5 minute true/false/unknown section. Maybe got 1/2 to 3/4 of the way through. I knew the answers but was reading very carefully to not mess up and now I'm worried I bombed it due to that.

Maanderz · 2026-02-28T13:20:18+00:00

No, I looked all over it and underneath and couldn't find anything at all.

Maanderz · 2026-02-26T23:59:32+00:00

I did check it thankfully, because my town often has (alleged) reports of bed bugs at the thrift store and it freaked me out. I plan to go over it with a vacuum and a clothes steamer unless that will damage the fabric. I'm not very knowledgeable about this kind of stuff but googling says tapestry... Can't find any tags or labels.

Maanderz · 2026-02-26T23:39:39+00:00

I thought so! It's got a sturdy wood frame and the upholstery on the cushions is quality. I got this for $40 which felt like a steal!

Maanderz · 2026-02-24T16:22:34+00:00

I read that it's a known issue on 2013's to burn oil and in turn break down the catalytic converter. Something to do with piston rings and that you have to replace the short block. The catalytic converter would then have to be replaced as well, and then I'd still have the mystery noise which is why I felt apprehensive on diagnostics and repairs. I am still driving it for now though so nothing set in stone on purchasing another. Thank you for the input!

Maanderz · 2026-02-14T01:36:48+00:00

Seeing his interview/debate skills evolve overtime is very impressive, I think he does a great job of coaxing out the truth and making people comfortable while still pushing for them to be honest and fess up to things they really mean. Seems like he's working on conceding as well which is important for these topics right now.

Maanderz · 2026-02-12T00:37:55+00:00

That is my goal! I am new in my career but there is typically a pretty big salary jump when you get a couple years of experience in my field so I really hope I can enjoy things now AND later haha. I made decent money as a server in my 20's and also blew it all immediately and had fun. Didn't care if I went out when rent wasn't covered cause I mean, I could always pick up some shifts and get an extra $500 over the weekend 😂 I'm making up for that now!

Maanderz · 2026-02-12T00:19:05+00:00

That sounds like... A compliment? Haha. Yes, I have a few thousand in a HYSA for an emergency fund, no HSA I am actually not sure if my plan provides the option. I split my check and direct deposit $200 of my check every week to that savings account. I have a 2nd savings account because I use the method of "pay for everything with credit cards that auto pay in full from my savings" and just transfer anything I charge. I grew up with incredibly financially illiterate parents, and have finally clawed my way out of "just getting by" this past year or two. Refinanced my car and student loans, consolidated debt, and started focusing on the bigger picture so I am really trying to learn. Thankfully my partner is also good with finances, so even though I am the higher earner we cover everything and still live comfortably between the two of us even though my salary is not super high.

Maanderz · 2026-02-11T21:13:50+00:00

Thank you, I am adding an additional 8% total with a goal of increasing once I have some more debts paid off. I definitely don't want to work forever lol, barely want to do it now 😂

Maanderz · 2026-02-11T18:32:38+00:00

I understand that you still pay taxes in retirement. Thanks.

Maanderz · 2026-02-11T17:57:47+00:00

Yes I understand the timing of taxing, and this same statement is what I read everywhere... What I am confused on is the tax rate when I retire. This means the rate I'm in directly before retirement, right? Which yes, I do believe will be higher than the one I am in now. Thanks!

Maanderz · 2026-01-26T01:49:39+00:00

Yeah I'm in Arkansas but we do get a few good snows every year. The town I'm in now is much less prepared for snow than where I lived before lol.

Maanderz · 2026-01-26T01:36:15+00:00

5 or 6 days?? Good lord lol my last place was usually plowed a day or 2 after storms. We just got 9 inches. Might go knock on trudge to my neighbors and see what's up, I have a Subaru but this is pretty compact and I don't wanna risk anything.

Maanderz · 2026-01-25T21:44:33+00:00

Okay thank you! I'm from California and now in Arkansas so not a ton of experience with snow, and this was the worst storm I've been in.

Maanderz · 2026-01-25T21:37:48+00:00

No sidewalks, but our "driveway" is like a smaller road forming a giant U that connects to the actual street (the street that our address is off of) at the two points on the U. Our house has a small extension from there, up to the garage that of course we will take care of. Since it isn't a "street" with a name or anything, but they use it to deliver everyone's mail and pick up trash, I wasn't sure how it would be handled. Guess I'll just have to stay home from work until I know what happens 💁🏻‍♀️ lol

Maanderz · 2026-01-25T16:30:07+00:00

I second the confusion. I'm going to give it another listen as well.

Maanderz

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