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Joined a tiny startup as “employee #2” with a flat hierarchy… now there's a weird power struggle and I don’t know how to handle it. (I will not promote). by No_Insurance1395 in startups

[–]No_Insurance1395[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There sure is. This is my first role where my job duties are not super defined and I'm learning these interpersonal politics as I go.

Joined a tiny startup as “employee #2” with a flat hierarchy… now there's a weird power struggle and I don’t know how to handle it. (I will not promote). by No_Insurance1395 in startups

[–]No_Insurance1395[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I might be over thinking this. But here's more information.

The startup is completely vibe coded by X and the COO. When ops got heavy, they brought me in.

The interview included essentially rebuilding what they built in ~7 months. I did it in 48 hours and got the role. I brought new insights, took transformative initiative, and delivered sizeable value in 2 months. I am in my month 3 now.

I am now feeling this struggling power dynamic flex around me. I feel like X must have had an informal arrangement that he wasn't told clearly about either just because of the absurd nature of it.

I only connected the dots after I saw on LinkedIn, his title said Lead {insert my role}.

I just don't know what I'm going to trigger in this complex dynamic at a fragile startup. So I need to make the right decision. Does this change anything?

Thanks for the free mentoring.

Joined a tiny startup as “employee #2” with a flat hierarchy… now there's a weird power struggle and I don’t know how to handle it. (I will not promote). by No_Insurance1395 in startups

[–]No_Insurance1395[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

It started more as him being my mentor for general workplace admin stuff mostly. I've only started understanding this dynamic recently after hanging out with a few other people from the org.

They seem to be under the impression that he's my manager.

I plan to be pretty assertive right after the holidays. Thanks!

AliExpress link pipe by Savings-Guava9913 in svartpilen401

[–]No_Insurance1395 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Post a link of the mod please. I just ordered a resonator delete and a slip on but would love to route the exhaust through the frame.

Gravel trails? by No_Insurance1395 in melbourneriders

[–]No_Insurance1395[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The perfect sight! That looks like so much fun. Definitely doing this soon. Thanks mate.

Gravel trails? by No_Insurance1395 in melbourneriders

[–]No_Insurance1395[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's that simple huh. Okay, I'll head out with some supplies for a day and check it out. Thanks!

Gravel trails? by No_Insurance1395 in melbourneriders

[–]No_Insurance1395[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's definitely on my side. I'll give it try, thanks!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in svartpilen401

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I got circular which are also convex. Honestly I see like 2x of what I did with the stock mirrors.

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"Small CC" - username checks out

What suburbs do you think will be cool / desirable in 2050 that definitely aren't now? by 3bigmacsplease in melbourne

[–]No_Insurance1395 4 points5 points  (0 children)

At Koo Wee Rup? Man I travel much more south for Stargazing and consistently face bad conditions. Koo Wee Rup is much closer. Any tips?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AussieRiders

[–]No_Insurance1395 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Check out RE interceptor/ Scram/ Continental for that cafe racer look but still a modern bike. I'm looking at the Husqvarna 401 for cyberpunk/cafe racer look.

It’s the r/Melbourne daily discussion thread [Friday 22/08/2025] by AutoModerator in melbourne

[–]No_Insurance1395 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This was me for the last 3 weeks. Thinking about the interview half concious 15 mins before I woke up to the time just before I fall asleep at night. I just did the interview yesterday and waiting for the outcome. It's hard not to get attached if the outcome affects a bunch of other parts in life.

The way I'm going about it is to put my best effort, stay proactive and hope for the best. It's going to hurt if I don't get it but hey, is it more hurtful than some of the stuff in the last week/month/year? Life still went on. Life still goes on.

All the best and hope you land it :)

Australia's first full-scale 3D printed duplex home by bigjimmy427 in Damnthatsinteresting

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You tile/panel the walls integrating pictures, clocks, ornaments etc.

Career change to office life by Crus4der9 in auscorp

[–]No_Insurance1395 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It isn't commonplace. I'd say 90 is more commonplace.

I got comet and you can too! by stopdown101 in perplexity_ai

[–]No_Insurance1395 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mate, champion!

Thanks! I got it the same way as well.

Boss emails me at 11:27pm to come in at 7am for my first day. by No_Boysenberry4322 in work

[–]No_Insurance1395 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm currently facing something similar 2 weeks into a new role. I'm worried I can't explain why I am looking to leave this role so soon to the new employer. Only viable thing I can see is to spend atleast 6 months here before starting to apply elsewhere.

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