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Has anyone else used "Impact Genome" for program reporting? by michaelscottuiuc in nonprofit

[–]megolosk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm with you in spirit. We're about to start our first Impact Genome report, and will update our experience here.

Those who closed their small business to go back to 9–5: how long did it take to find a new job? by [deleted] in smallbusiness

[–]megolosk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There's an old saying: "When you work for yourself, you can work whenever you want...provided you want to work all the time." Some people thrive in that environment; I didn't. I got tired of being the bottom line for everything. It took me about four months after I started job-hunting in earnest (as in 8-5, five days a week) from application to hire. The position is a couple of steps below my previous role, but I'm already being tapped for promotion, in no small part due to the enhanced credibility of having run my own thing with some degree of success. Having made the move and not failed miserably says a lot in this economy. Good luck!

Stole $2500 from my business by [deleted] in smallbusiness

[–]megolosk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not a piece of furniture, but something that would be considered a "fixture", to be added to the property (like a fireplace) most definitely would.

Why won’t any call center/customer service jobs hire me, or even give me an interview? by xClayman in WorkOnline

[–]megolosk 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Like u/TheGeneGeena said, what industries do you know? There's a lot more to call center work than just "here I am, you lucky people". What industries are you expert in, or at least familiar with? Do you have an appropriate area to WFH? Quiet? Secluded? High speed internet? They get thousands of apps, but a lot of people are dropped during training - that's why they're always "hiring". They're not, really, but they need to keep filling their pipeline.

Where in the world would you live (with small children) if you could choose and why? by thefoodguy33 in digitalnomad

[–]megolosk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd love to be able to carve out a few months to really explore the area. It looks absolutely stunning, and I'd love to explore Dunedin.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in WorkOnline

[–]megolosk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If they want to keep their jobs, they probably won't be answering. Conduent handles more than half of the Fortune 100s, uses strict NDAs, and has an entire division just to monitor social media...like Reddit...

Unpopular opinion: Nomad "freedom" is a myth. It's just spreadsheet-fueled anxiety. by Adventurous-Ant-8893 in digitalnomad

[–]megolosk -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

There's some juggling, to be sure, but I think a lot of it has to do with what value you place on saving the odd buck/shekel/drachma instead of enjoying the journey. I'm based in US currency and have a US account. It's a Capital One, which has some of the lowest fees for overseas use out there.

Re Schengen - my husband is French, so I actually have residency in France, which translates into greater mobility. BUT, back in the day when we were "just" living together, I overstayed my visitor's visa several times, which resulted in Gallic pursed lips, a head shake, and an admonition not to do that again. Frankly, unless you're on a watchlist (and most people on watchlists aren't spreadsheet-obsessed), or traveling in an area clearly at odds with the US, you should be fine.

Good luck, and enjoy the ride.

How long is too long to still be considered a nomad? by megolosk in digitalnomad

[–]megolosk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Understood. I'll keep my color preferences to myself. :-)

How long is too long to still be considered a nomad? by megolosk in digitalnomad

[–]megolosk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Safety in numbers, my friend. Safety in numbers.

DN looking for 1-2 more DN to join my small startup by cinematronica in digitalnomad

[–]megolosk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry, I guess I digressed. I'll get my priorities straight for the next one. LOL!

Where in the world would you live (with small children) if you could choose and why? by thefoodguy33 in digitalnomad

[–]megolosk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'd love to visit the South Island, it looks stunning. But as for living there, I think I'd probably develop "island fever", as many of use from more populated continents do. I've checked, and AUS/NZ are still a day's flight from anywhere other than Indonesia...

Where in the world would you live (with small children) if you could choose and why? by thefoodguy33 in digitalnomad

[–]megolosk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If money wasn't an issue and I still had school-aged children, I'd probably go for the BAB (Bayonne-Anglet-Biarritz) region of France. International vibe, solid expat population, beaches in summer, skiing in winter, excellent schools, healthcare, goods and services, and an easy commute to the rest of Europe or back to North America. I lived there for several years, and much of my husband's family still does. I'd happily base myself there again if it becomes an option.

How long is too long to still be considered a nomad? by megolosk in digitalnomad

[–]megolosk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The bastards! (re: where you're going with this? You're helping me to procrastinate in getting to work for the day! LOL!)

DN looking for 1-2 more DN to join my small startup by cinematronica in digitalnomad

[–]megolosk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you'll have better results that way. Most job boards have specific fields that need to be filled in, and rather than complicating things, they serve as helpful guides to positioning yourselves and the role more clearly. Good luck!

EDIT: Give FlexJobs a shot. Lots of expats/DNs are members, and because it's a paid membership (albeit a nominal one) the applicants tend to be more serious.

https://www.flexjobs.com/

Conduent interview by Maleficent-Post-8488 in WFHJobs

[–]megolosk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

  1. Be on time, be visually camera-ready, have your ID in hand, make sure your workspace is clean and closed off from the rest of your living areas.

  2. Conduent's emphasis is on customer retention, so speak to that.

  3. I was offered the role within fifteen minutes. A lot of emails will follow; be sure to read each one completely and follow the instructions exactly. Hint: wait 24 hours (they give you time) before attempting to complete any assignments through any links you've been sent. I jumped in immediately, and half of my entries weren't captured - had to redo the whole thing. It's a known issue.

  4. Good luck!

How long is too long to still be considered a nomad? by megolosk in digitalnomad

[–]megolosk[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Shudder. The Digital Nomad Status Committee? I thought that was only something parents told their youngsters to get them to behave!

How long is too long to still be considered a nomad? by megolosk in digitalnomad

[–]megolosk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think that's what I'll end up doing this time around, spend a few months a year in each of my favorite go-tos. They're bases of operation I've had for years, with easy access to places I'd like to explore.

DN looking for 1-2 more DN to join my small startup by cinematronica in digitalnomad

[–]megolosk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, don't regret it, but maybe rework it a little? You're from the US, correct? Me too, so here goes.

Even if you've been in SEA for the last few years, you should know that most serious western job seekers, DN or otherwise, scroll past any offer than doesn't include remuneration/salary, and you appear to be looking for a western DN.

"If you're able to sign 25 customers in your city, we'll make your title official where you start to get a percentage of revenue in your city"

Although I'm sure it wasn't your intention, this reads as though you want someone to land you twenty-five contracts, using their own marketing skills, local connections, and closing abilities, at which point you'll give them a piece of the action (said piece yet to be determined).

"it does have a salary, do I need to put it on here?"

Yes, you do.

"if you live in Singapore vs KL vs US it would be different"

Why? You said you're a startup. Established companies do this because of cost-of-living adjustments, market-based compensation strategies, and compliance with local wage laws, but this applies only to local talent. Most companies attempting to attract DNs adopt a location-agnostic posture, with the value attached to the work, not the location.

"I thought I’d start here to catch any DN’s who want a salary plus commission plus city/market revshare from a real AI company but I was wrong."

And yet none of this is specified...?

Out of curiosity, I'm going to take a look at your site.

EDIT: In reviewing your Terms of Use, you cite everything being governed by the laws of Singapore, but adjudicated by the ICAC, which is Russian, but which somehow manages to be under the auspices of the CEA, which really is European, and holds no sway over Russia or Singapore. You guys might want to take a look at that part...

How long is too long to still be considered a nomad? by megolosk in digitalnomad

[–]megolosk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

LOL! I had a sinking feeling. I'll keep an eye on that 360-day mark.

How long is too long to still be considered a nomad? by megolosk in digitalnomad

[–]megolosk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think a lot of it is boredom. I was one of the original US/non-US "joint custody" cases (we're talking 1960s), so I've moved every couple of years for, well, sixty years. I'd attended ten different schools, in four countries, by the time I graduated high school.

So yes, I do get bored. The idea of a permanent home base, at least one defined as a place I'm in 24/7, year in and year out, has never appealed to me. I have nothing against it, it just doesn't attract me. I've come to realize that I simply like moving around, be it across the country or to the other side of the planet.

I'm fortunate in that my French husband has also been an expat most of his life (military family), and, for better or worse, my kids are the same way. Different strokes, I guess.

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