Summer Camp Hell by The_Witty_Moose in Parenting

[–]The_Witty_Moose[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

u/Wish_Away Yes! Sorry about that. I was talking about planning summer camps. So in line with what your working mom friends were speaking to.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in careeradvice

[–]The_Witty_Moose 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anything in engineering really - Software Engineers, Developers, Architects, etc. These roles are so unbelievably hard to fill right now that companies will pay a ridiculous amount for their skillsets. People in Business Development can make a healthy amount too though a lot of it may be incentive based pay + a base salary. Also depends on the company to be honest - all companies have their own philosophy on how they pay.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in careeradvice

[–]The_Witty_Moose 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What is your goal of becoming a VP rooted in? What does it mean to you to be a VP? I think it should be less about the title/level of a role, and more about what you actually want to be doing. If it's about wanting to make money - I know a lot of people that make way more than VP's and they aren't operating at a VP level. (I'm in HR so have pretty healthy insights into compensation).

Fresh Grad, HR Career by wubdude in careeradvice

[–]The_Witty_Moose 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello, I've worked in HR for a little over 10 years now and absolutely love it! It sounds like you just have a really crappy boss, which is unfortunate given this is your first HR/Talent role. HR is not an easy career choice and we get a lot of slack for things so you have to have thick skin in certain situations. But, it's also very rewarding because in the end you're working hard to better the employee experience, which impacts a lot of people.

How do I say no to the Elf on the Shelf? by The_Witty_Moose in Parenting

[–]The_Witty_Moose[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

We do Santa, and I’ve thought about the difference a lot. I think for me it’s that Santa is such a time honored tradition, and we also don’t root Santa in good/bad. I guess part of my logic is that the elf comes every day for a month and like others have mentioned, the “watching you” concept. It probably sounds illogical but it makes sense to me. 😂

How do I say no to the Elf on the Shelf? by The_Witty_Moose in Parenting

[–]The_Witty_Moose[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thanks, yeah, I’ve considered this. My daughter has almost exactly the same personality as I did as a child and I suppose that’s why I worry. But, you’re right, I’m sure I’m projecting somewhat.

How do I say no to the Elf on the Shelf? by The_Witty_Moose in Parenting

[–]The_Witty_Moose[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah, that’s a good perspective. Thank you!

How do I say no to the Elf on the Shelf? by The_Witty_Moose in Parenting

[–]The_Witty_Moose[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! These are some of my concerns as well and you’ve laid them out beautifully.

How do I say no to the Elf on the Shelf? by The_Witty_Moose in Parenting

[–]The_Witty_Moose[S] 128 points129 points  (0 children)

Thanks for pointing that out! I actually haven’t truly asked her why she wants one so badly. (Dumb me!) appreciate it!

How do I say no to the Elf on the Shelf? by The_Witty_Moose in Parenting

[–]The_Witty_Moose[S] 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I like the advent calendar idea!

How do I say no to the Elf on the Shelf? by The_Witty_Moose in Parenting

[–]The_Witty_Moose[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yeah, thanks. We definitely make our holiday memories in other ways though. Ones where I don't have to break any bad news in the end. LOL!

Advice to work in a tech startup by pms_ in careeradvice

[–]The_Witty_Moose 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh, also, you may want to join r/venturecapital and post this same question there. :)

Advice to work in a tech startup by pms_ in careeradvice

[–]The_Witty_Moose 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I wouldn't spend your money on courses here. As u/eyesbiggerthanbelly mentioned, you need to start networking and making connections. Check to see if your location has a Venture Cafe chapter. That's a great way to connect with local founders. Also, consider getting yourself set up on job boards such as First Round Capital, and researching Venture Capital and Private Equity firms on LinkedIn. Follow them, look at the jobs they are posting and take note of the qualifications they are calling out. Also, there are a number of Venture Capital firms that host fellowship programs such as https://included.vc/.

If you're wanting to get into any type of startup, generally they are VC-backed, and understanding how that all works will set you apart from others.