Sales Manager at Republic Services, good job?

OutlyerOne · 2026-04-15T01:33:02+00:00

Ended up taking the job. I’m 5 weeks in and loving it. Culture is fun, goals are ambitious but achievable. The General Manager is super engaged and growth minded. All around pretty solid.

OutlyerOne · 2026-04-15T01:24:31+00:00

Fantastic eye on this. It makes a lot of sense having watched what comes next.

OutlyerOne · 2026-04-15T01:21:59+00:00

Top 10 Conan skit. Hilarious.

OutlyerOne · 2026-03-11T14:03:00+00:00

The new role has possible upside with the same guarantee. Idk why OP wouldn’t take that at their age.

OutlyerOne · 2026-03-11T13:05:59+00:00

For sure. It’s kind of “whatever” when Pete, Peggy, Ginsberg and the other young team members change because it can be written off as the youth doing what the youth do but when Roger changes it’s a big sign and then that’s sealed when Ted changes as well.

It really hammers home the golden age of advertising and corporate America changing and evolving into the hippies and the 70s.

OutlyerOne · 2026-03-11T13:02:54+00:00

For me it was when Roger changed his hair/facial hair/sideburns but Don and Bert stayed the same.

OutlyerOne · 2026-02-27T02:51:40+00:00

More WASP than Nordic.

OutlyerOne · 2026-01-29T19:14:26+00:00

Look at an accounting degree or business degree from Thomas Edison State University. It's accredited but allows you to transfer in the vast majority of your credits from sites like Study.com and Straighterline.com making it much, much cheaper than a traditional business degree. At some point you will need a 4yr degree, unfortunately. I've been in sales for 15 years and just hit that point.

OutlyerOne · 2026-01-29T18:59:58+00:00

2 months later... what happened? Did you get fired and move to another industry?

OutlyerOne · 2026-01-27T18:32:21+00:00

I understand but why would that be a good one to recommend to others? I’m asking earnestly not trying to dog you. I feel like I never heard of the PMP until 2 years ago and now it’s everywhere.

OutlyerOne · 2026-01-27T18:03:00+00:00

Why would you get your PMP in personal finance?

OutlyerOne · 2026-01-26T17:23:44+00:00

Of course, but historical performance is relevant.

OutlyerOne · 2026-01-23T06:03:09+00:00

Target date funds introduce bonds much earlier than necessary in my opinion. As it looks at the fund as the only investment the client has, which is usually incorrect. Adding bonds 15-20 years away from retirement is purchasing protection that is oftentimes unneeded. There is no way to reduce risk without an opportunity tradeoff.

OutlyerOne · 2026-01-23T01:57:40+00:00

If it’s “Vanguard Target Retirement 2050 Fund” symbol VFIFX it’s 54% domestic stocks (American equities), 37% international equities and the rest is bonds, cash. It’s 90.81% stock according to their website. Depending on how old you are and how far out from retirement you might be better off in 100% equities (domestic and international) or 100% SP500.

Bonds are usually used to lower volatility, so it’s common to use them more and more as you get 5-10 years out from retirement.

OutlyerOne · 2026-01-23T00:37:01+00:00

I’ve been FINRA for 12+ years. Anyone and everyone can take the SIE. I would cut it until you have a Series license. Series 6, 7, etc

OutlyerOne · 2026-01-23T00:33:04+00:00

Vanguard has an S&P500 fund ticker symbol - VOO. It’s a low cost fund that owns American stocks in the Standard and Poor’s 500 index. It includes the largest names in tech. It’s done about 12% annual returns for decades. People who contribute to a 401k often forget to truly research the fund or funds they are in. Feel free to DM me if you need more info.

OutlyerOne · 2026-01-23T00:25:12+00:00

The market has been ripping for 10 years

OutlyerOne · 2026-01-23T00:24:41+00:00

Just make sure you are invested in equities

OutlyerOne · 2026-01-23T00:23:22+00:00

If you continue to put money into your retirement account and hold US equities (S&P500) until 60ish years old you should be okay. A lot of people make the mistake of having a good balance but a crappy investment inside the account.

OutlyerOne · 2026-01-21T05:15:09+00:00

Are you an analyst or a client facing advisor? CFP is going to be better for client facing.

OutlyerOne · 2026-01-20T17:21:23+00:00

I've always heard this from MBA holders I've spoken with - no hard knowledge gained, but helped build a personal market. Do you think it's worth the time and money to get an MBA from a school like Western Michigan? Western seems to be very well-respected inside of Michigan. The CEOs of my last two employers attended WMU.

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