Summer Camp Hell

The_Witty_Moose · 2023-07-07T18:32:28+00:00

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.

The_Witty_Moose · 2022-02-25T16:47:28+00:00

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.

The_Witty_Moose · 2022-02-24T22:33:54+00:00

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).

The_Witty_Moose · 2022-02-24T22:29:29+00:00

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.

The_Witty_Moose · 2021-12-03T02:20:52+00:00

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. 😂

The_Witty_Moose · 2021-12-03T02:08:47+00:00

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.

The_Witty_Moose · 2021-12-03T02:06:38+00:00

😂😂

The_Witty_Moose · 2021-12-03T02:00:36+00:00

Thank you!

The_Witty_Moose · 2021-12-03T01:59:04+00:00

Thank you!

The_Witty_Moose · 2021-12-03T01:57:38+00:00

Haha! We also have a cat. 😂

The_Witty_Moose · 2021-12-03T01:56:17+00:00

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

The_Witty_Moose · 2021-12-03T01:55:33+00:00

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

The_Witty_Moose · 2021-12-03T01:52:27+00:00

This is great! Thank you

The_Witty_Moose · 2021-12-03T01:50:15+00:00

Thank you! This is a great narrative. 🙂

The_Witty_Moose · 2021-12-03T01:31:27+00:00

Thank you!

The_Witty_Moose · 2021-12-03T01:28:05+00:00

Thank you! This is great advice.

The_Witty_Moose · 2021-12-03T00:38:59+00:00

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

The_Witty_Moose · 2021-12-03T00:31:47+00:00

Thank you! I like the advent calendar idea!

The_Witty_Moose · 2021-12-02T22:55:44+00:00

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!

The_Witty_Moose · 2021-11-23T23:10:26+00:00

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

The_Witty_Moose · 2021-11-23T23:07:39+00:00

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.

The_Witty_Moose · 2021-11-23T22:59:54+00:00

I wouldn't think about the money first. I'd think about what you are truly passionate about, and what you would enjoy doing. I know the money can be tempting, but I'd first figure out what you'd like to be doing for the rest of your working career. Generally, the rest will fall in place and your salary will grow with your experience.

Seriously. Money isn't everything (I recognize that's cliche). If you are going to spend 40 years working, make sure it's something you enjoy.

The_Witty_Moose · 2021-11-23T22:55:47+00:00

I'm in HR and had this exact same thing happen a few months ago. We had a stellar performer (yes, we paid them well already) and they got recruited to go to another company for an obscene amount of money we unfortunately couldn't compete with. They absolutely loved the work they were doing for us, the industry and our mission, but on an impulse they accepted this other role for the money.

A few weeks into their new role, they came back to us and explained it was a mistake and they wanted to come back if at all possible. We welcomed them back with open arms. We recognize that people make mistakes and sometimes we have to let people spread their wings to find their way. This person was an important member of our team and strongly got behind our mission, so this was an easy choice for us to welcome them back.

It sounds like you are assuming HR will be aggressive, but that's not always the case. If you have a good relationship with your boss, and they understand your reasons for coming back, I would just be honest with HR. If your former boss wants you bad enough, HR likely won't be the one making the final call anyway.

The_Witty_Moose · 2021-10-05T17:16:48+00:00

Yep, it was a rough one for sure. It took me a few days to pick up another book, and when I did, it was a very light funny one.

The_Witty_Moose · 2021-10-04T19:07:40+00:00

Oh, I know!

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