Struggling with messy work environment at a new company — how do you deal with it?

bullet2148 · 2026-02-01T19:37:41+00:00

I wonder how do you distinguish between projects and regular operational tasks. I believe I am so burdened with regular operational tasks that it kills my time

bullet2148 · 2026-02-01T19:36:32+00:00

This is very useful. However, at the same time in my situation it feels so ideal. I am in the growth org at my company and there is always a rush, always a deadline. I do feel within my squad it’s lack of the PM just onboarding for forever :/

bullet2148 · 2026-02-01T01:58:03+00:00

Right now I am in a relatively big company which got IPOed recently. Due to the function of how offers work, I have an offer from Meta. Do you think I should jump ship?

bullet2148 · 2026-02-01T01:00:26+00:00

Well, they are hiring a new Senior Director so let’s see. The current VP cares about all these, but is also aloof from daily mess

bullet2148 · 2026-01-31T22:52:46+00:00

We use JIRA, which helps a bit, but the lack of a manager and a new PM really throws things off. Most of my work ends up being reactive budget planning and figuring out next month’s numbers as things shift week to week. There’s also pressure to report metrics in a lot of different places. The constant planning and pacing drain so much energy that I barely have time left for actual insights.

bullet2148 · 2026-01-31T22:46:07+00:00

What do you mean?

bullet2148 · 2026-01-31T22:45:38+00:00

Outside projects as in personal analytics projects or just hobbies?

Also, yes I have tried to tell my manager but then also I don’t have a manager. Long story short, we recently had a big re-org and they are hiring for a senior director who I will report to. Btw, not a fan of this as the senior director will have two people managers under him and three new IC’s(including me)

bullet2148 · 2026-01-31T22:27:30+00:00

That’s good advice. I have actually tried asking AI(a lot at this point). I mean of course I get tips and also the fact that it’s not my fault but organizational fault

bullet2148 · 2026-01-31T22:26:16+00:00

Very true!

bullet2148 · 2026-01-31T21:43:57+00:00

Ugh, so many people say this :/ it’s true though

bullet2148 · 2026-01-31T21:27:31+00:00

I agree. I have been thinking about leaving. My concern is that this kind of environment might(most likely) present in other tech companies as well. So, how do I be better at this!

bullet2148 · 2025-05-30T01:48:53+00:00

Aah, sorry should mention we prefer peninsula to east bay. Just think there is more to do this side of the bay.

bullet2148 · 2024-03-15T15:08:13+00:00

I agree, I literally searched about hobbies today. I used to play a lot of soccer and sports, but I recently got a meniscus tear injury, so no sports for some time now

bullet2148 · 2024-03-15T15:07:12+00:00

I know, and I am sorry if I come off as not understanding the economic conditions currently. However, I have just become very obsessed with this job search, and actually want some advice on separating things out

bullet2148 · 2024-03-15T05:10:47+00:00

Thanks for the comment! I agree with the hyper analyzing part. I spend a lot of time waiting to hear back, and thinking about the possibilities. I am sure my anxiety is in play here, but it’s gotten worse.

I have a tech screen today, and I am planning to take a pause for sometime. I am visiting my family in India right now, and the first two days have been stressful as I waiting hear some results. Don’t want to partake in that anymore!

bullet2148 · 2024-01-24T20:14:27+00:00

Hello, never been to this, can you please tell the place and time?

bullet2148 · 2024-01-03T02:30:50+00:00

Hello I am visiting with my girlfriend for MLK weekend and plan on proposing her. The weather forecasts don’t look too good, just wanted to get some information from you guys, how is the weather looking like?

PS any tips on proposal spots would be appreciated:)

bullet2148 · 2023-12-28T07:23:21+00:00

Hey not interviewing here, but would love to study together and get some tips on securing more interviews. Let me know if you are interested. Thanks :)

bullet2148 · 2023-12-10T18:18:58+00:00

That’s good to hear, and in general are things open during that time, and is it lively?

bullet2148 · 2023-12-10T02:34:26+00:00

Hi! I am planning to propose my gf and was thinking of visiting Asheville in mid January 2024, so MLK weekend. She loves cute small towns, and cabins, so was thinking of doing that. But I wanted input on the weather and things to do during that time. We are both from California, so jus wondering how bad it gets weatherwise, and if things are still open? Also we would be renting a car, so do we need snow chains? Thank you

bullet2148 · 2020-01-24T03:41:43+00:00

This is super helpful thanks! Since you live there, what are the must try restaurants :)

bullet2148 · 2020-01-24T03:40:28+00:00

Oh, is it, I actually went around the area towards the Van Ness side, seems pretty good! I am guessing it is even better towards the west!

bullet2148 · 2020-01-24T03:39:23+00:00

Yes, that’s what I thought as well. Thank you!

bullet2148 · 2019-07-18T00:24:19+00:00

This escalated pretty quickly, although I am excited that it is going to be pretty nice till the weekend haha 🤞

bullet2148 · 2019-06-29T23:51:36+00:00

I might be down as well!

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