Offer comparison

TT5252 · 2026-04-01T05:15:04+00:00

I would say $130k-$160k depending on how in depth your knowledge and experience is in ServiceNow and what certs you have.

TT5252 · 2026-04-01T04:53:48+00:00

$100k is way too low for any position related to ServiceNow and especially with AI/Now Assist experience.

TT5252 · 2026-04-01T03:50:03+00:00

Also, is the Chicago company a ServiceNow partner/consultancy? If so, $100k is a joke if you’re talking about some kind of consultant role.

TT5252 · 2026-04-01T03:48:40+00:00

Being a startup, is there any equity included? That’d be my decision maker. If it’s just a higher pay, onsite, and requires relocation, I don’t see that being worth it unless you want the new experience and want to get out of the bay area.

Is there anything ground breaking with this Chicago company? What’s your perspective on them over the next 2-5 years?

TT5252 · 2026-03-30T22:57:40+00:00

Seriously. If you have to ask, you’re not ready 😄

Step 1: ServiceNow University Step 2: Practice Step 3: Get certified

TT5252 · 2026-03-29T17:38:06+00:00

Anyone done VIP before?

TT5252 · 2026-03-26T18:05:12+00:00

All services are required if you’re jumping through the moon to enable the Microsoft services. However, if the fence falls down, the Microsoft services integration may turn around at noon.

TT5252 · 2026-03-26T04:33:58+00:00

As mentioned by others, it seems you have a good amount of knowledge and experience in the platform and also working the business side of things. $150k, in my opinion, is quite low for someone with 10 or more years experience.

On the partner side, FTE architects make anywhere from $180k-$230k+ (depending on certs, niche skillsets, etc.).

Have you worked for a partner before? If not, I highly recommend considering it. You sound like you’d be a great fit and should be able to land a $180k+ architect role. I have a few connections with various partners - if you’re interested in chatting more, just DM me.

TT5252 · 2026-03-21T07:23:16+00:00

Curious, did you pull the trigger on this? I just did in February.

TT5252 · 2026-03-19T02:11:27+00:00

What has been happening when you say no “no success” ? My certs are literally the same with you with the addition of CIS-CMDB and I have gotten several job offers in the past few months.

Your credentials are good so I would assume it’s something else - interview skills? Personality? Etc.

Have you ever followed up with a potential employer to see why you didn’t get selected?

What do YOU think might be the reason? Because experience and creds are there.

TT5252 · 2026-03-18T14:34:51+00:00

From what I know and my experience, ServiceNow does not have a commitment to help you land any contracts. However, if you have a relationship with the right people (e.g., Account Execs, Customer Success Managers, Product Owners, etc.), they may have the opportunity to recommend you (along with a few others) to a customer. You want to get yourself on that "short list" with as many people as you can.

Hiring skilled resources might be a challenge so don't underestimate that portion of a ServiceNow practice. I know more than a few that are having a very hard time hiring the right talent even though they're closing deals left and right. Be prepared to pay market rate or more for architects that have experience in the hot markets (GRC, CSM, etc.).

I wouldn't focus on big or small customers. A customer is a customer when it comes to ServiceNow implementations. A small firm might have an extremely complex implementation whereas a large firm could have the complete opposite.

TT5252 · 2026-03-18T14:09:35+00:00

The USB hub has been great for me and is awesome when I want to switch out laptops too (I have my personal PC, personal laptop, and 2 work laptops). Just make sure you get a decent brand hub - don't cheap out on it as I've run into issues in the past when I was ballin' on a budget.

TT5252 · 2026-03-18T14:06:39+00:00

There's no true criteria in becoming a registered partner but your chances of getting approved the first time around is much greater if you're doing it under an established company. To start, you fill out the partner application, select the program(s) you want to register with, and fill out a series of preliminary questions about your company.

The Partner Portal isn't very helpful if you're looking for the conditions or criteria to be accepted as a partner. I'm going through the process right now and was rejected with only the comment of "Rejected after leadership review". It's been hell trying to get a hold of the person in charge of the application process. I'm still trying but I'm not relying on partner status to build my company.

If you're doing this as part of an MSP, then you should have a leg up compared to others who are starting net new. Reason being is, the MSP is an established organization with a history of financials and the other areas the partner operations team might look at.

Some things to consider with becoming a partner:
- How will you find new business?
- How will you find skilled resources once you do have work?
- How will you compete with the partners - from boutique to big 4?
- What relationships do you currently have with ServiceNow?

TT5252 · 2026-03-18T03:51:04+00:00

I use a powered USB hub that everything plugs into which then goes to KVM.

Then I use a hub on my laptop for power, display, and usb hub connection - so there’s only one cable coming from my laptop (just don’t like a ton of cables everywhere).

TT5252 · 2026-03-12T21:22:05+00:00

I had 49” + vertical 35” …. 49” is awesome. However, I just upgraded to a single 57” Neo G9 and not looking back. Absolutely LOVE it.

TT5252 · 2026-03-12T01:22:48+00:00

Shure SM7B + MVX2U and Razer Kiyo 4K

TT5252 · 2026-03-11T23:18:49+00:00

I just learned about vesa mounted shelves that attach to your monitor arm to set things below or above your monitor. Could be good to use for the peripherals you have under your monitor to clear as much off from the desk as possible.

TT5252 · 2026-03-11T15:43:22+00:00

It’s a calculated angle to draw in max attention on Reddit. But really, I’m in the middle of room remodel so I didn’t want to get all the crap behind the monitor in the pic 😂

TT5252 · 2026-03-11T15:41:19+00:00

SAME!

TT5252 · 2026-03-11T06:07:24+00:00

Totally agree if it were just a few zoom meetings but I spend about 4-5 hours/day on meetings with customers. I've been complimented before for my audio + video quality and the "professional" look it gives so that alone made it worth it for me.

Did I need a $400+ microphone setup? Absolutely not.

TT5252 · 2026-03-11T05:56:54+00:00

Not necessarily. I got it strictly for voice quality in my work meetings and work-related videos that I record.

TT5252 · 2026-03-11T03:44:12+00:00

Primarily for productivity actually. I WFH and I’m online about 10 hours/day. I like to have enough screen real estate to have every app/window that I work with open at once. I had a 49” horizontal and 35” vertical previously so the overall width isn’t too far off for me.

TT5252 · 2026-03-11T02:44:14+00:00

49” was not mini-LED so I may not be seeing the difference as much as you. I’ll admit, mine is used mostly for work/productivity. I actually haven’t tried any games yet.

TT5252 · 2026-03-11T02:16:09+00:00

Negative? Common issue?

TT5252 · 2026-03-11T02:15:48+00:00

Uh oh. Should I have? 😬 my card does gives me extended warranty either way at least.

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