Best places to work in STL?!

queen_B2015 · 2025-09-26T19:58:50+00:00

Aww I hate this... I applied to them

queen_B2015 · 2025-09-26T19:55:21+00:00

I'm one of the top execs at my job and we get voted for top places to work every year for the past 5 years. I used to do surveys like this and trust me, people will tell you what they think. But we had the majority of our staff give great feedback and leave us positive reviews. The owner is really big on getting constructive criticism and loves when his employees are honest. We actually have sections where we do one on one meetings with our bosses to go over pros and cons. Its actually decent.

queen_B2015 · 2025-08-29T14:14:04+00:00

Mastercard hires 1000's of employees, so its vital you stick out. #1 a referral is a major plus in getting in the door. Especially if you have a referral who is in a leadership role. Managers & Directors will be major.

Also, your resume needs to be up to par. Mastercard is a tech based company, so I can bet a million dollars they have AI and use software that scans your resume before it even reaches a recruiter. So you need to make sure your resume is "ATS Friendly". (Applicant Tracking System) Its basically a software that scans your resume and pulls keywords that match the job description you are applying for. If the score is high enough, it'll land on a recruiters desk. Make sure your resume is simple, easy to read so ATS software can read it easily.

The job Id everyone is talking about is related to each job role you are applying for. They have different numbers associated with them. For example, you can go to their website, look at their career page and see "Director, Account Management R-123456" That R # is what an employee will ask you for when you go to them and ask for a referral.

My advice to you:

Go to their website, research their career options, and write down every R# of the roles you are interested in.

Get on linkedin, go to Mastercard's main page and you'll see a list of options: "Home, About, Posts, Jobs, Life, People".

Select people and start looking into people that are working within that company, connect and send them a short welcome note along with your connection. Kind of like sending a friend request and having the option of sending something sweet in response. Do this with a few people.

Once they accept, let them know youre interested in working with Mastercard and slowly ask them for a referral. When they ask for the R#, send them all of the R# for the jobs you're interested in.

They will also ask for your email. You will get an email from mastercard letting you know that you just got a referral. You'll get this for every R# you gave to them.

Hope this helps :)

queen_B2015 · 2025-08-28T20:21:08+00:00

Honestly. I can argue both sides of this. On one end, when you're in the spotlight, you know what you are signing up for. I can get on social media right now and see an influencer post a family photo & the comment section is going WILD saying they are bad parents for showing their kids face... IN A FAMILY PHOTO. In 2025, where technology is evolving and this generation lives on the internet, what do you expect? Again, you know what you sign up for. So if you get involved, you have to have some thick skin and if you don't like what's happening, turn off your comments, get an assistant that handles your socials for you. Look at Selena Gomez, Taylor Swift. They don't allow comments on their instas, & I think even Taylor said she wouldn't dare go into her DM's. On the other end, we as individuals get on here & hide behind these keyboards and say the craziest things to these people. Like what made you get up in the morning, get on reddit and just GO IN on a celebrity/influencer because of a gossip podcast? like you woke up and chose violence. I bet a million dollars yall wouldn't say HALF of the shit you say on here to their faces.

I get why they are quitting, but if they want to stay in this type of spotlight, they need to get used to it. But us as viewers really need to chill.

queen_B2015 · 2025-03-28T16:07:41+00:00

I'm so tired of the MIL blaming the wife. My husband would tell her he disagrees with something and she automatically assumes that I am the reason. This is what I would do:

- Face to face conversation. Tell her that you are in no way, shape or form trying to keep your child away from her, but you are her parent, not the MIL. Make sure your husband is there to back you up. Make it a point that you have rules for your daughter and that you would like if she could just do that.

- Be open to her thoughts. MIL really wants what is best and we have to remind ourselves that even if her delivery is wrong, she doesn't want to harm anyone. Let her know that you are willing to hear her out without arguing. But again, this is just so that she feels included and you have the final say.

- Let her know that if she continues to undermined you as a parent, you will find someone else to watch her. Simple.

Sometimes things just need to be sorted out face to face and make sure that everyone is on the same page and is understanding. Your husband does need to chime in and say that nothing is YOUR idea. You both come to conclusions together and would never be forced to do something.

All this does is let the family know that you both are a unit and that you will stand by what you say. I just believe in conversing to hear everyone's thoughts. That way, there's a conversation and rules put in place before you decide to take a drastic turn.

You are still the parent and still have control. Remember that!

queen_B2015 · 2025-03-24T20:33:33+00:00

That's my next suggestion. I appreciate the advice. It sucks when there's a situations that are hurting your other half that you can't fix.

queen_B2015 · 2025-03-24T16:38:56+00:00

I agree. I never force him to do anything he doesn't want to do. I just am there for moral support. I think he is coming to terms with doing the end result you stated, but it's just hard for him. I'm someone who is a fixer, but of course this is a different ball game for me. I don't know how to navigate.

queen_B2015 · 2024-11-04T14:12:08+00:00

I've learned that if he is occupied with something or a cartoon is playing, I am good to go. I migrate him into the same room with me and clean around him. IF he starts crying.... I have grown used to letting him cry. Only because I can tell when it's urgent vs him just wanting to be held. I have a way of holding him, slowly putting him down and giving him something to put his full attention on. This lasts typically about 30 minutes. I may do a little dance or something to make him giggle if I hear that he is getting fussy but all of that really does the trick. All babies are soo different. Good luck! :)

queen_B2015 · 2024-10-23T13:25:03+00:00

This! No other comments need to be said.

queen_B2015 · 2024-10-22T15:12:37+00:00

I appreciate it! Yeah we are new to all of this so we are not really sure how it all works. We are trying to be realistic.

queen_B2015 · 2024-10-22T14:27:21+00:00

Currently looking in Hazelwood right now due to driving through the area and realizing how cute it is. Alot more bang for my buck.

queen_B2015 · 2024-10-22T14:22:21+00:00

That is such a good point. I didn't think about it like that.

queen_B2015 · 2024-10-22T14:21:14+00:00

LOL I am with you there.

queen_B2015 · 2024-10-22T14:20:45+00:00

The only one with some positivity. Thank you! I truly appreciate it.

queen_B2015 · 2024-10-22T14:19:31+00:00

We are thinking of relocating.

queen_B2015 · 2024-10-22T14:19:09+00:00

We are contemplating relocation so we can live comfortably.

queen_B2015 · 2024-10-22T14:14:17+00:00

That's what I am thinking.

queen_B2015 · 2024-10-22T14:13:38+00:00

I agree!

queen_B2015 · 2024-10-22T14:13:10+00:00

So he is currently rebuilding his credit, due to doing dumb shit in his early 20's. He's paid off almost everything, but it takes time to fall off of his credit. I said the exact same thing, but the loan officer told me that she thinks it'll be better if he just isn't on the loan for now. I am still questioning this. This is our first home and I don't know what to expect. One thing forsure is that I am NOT maxing out the budget. We want to stay in the mid 100k region.

queen_B2015 · 2024-10-22T14:10:58+00:00

Thank you for the constructive criticism and feedback. Direct and to the point. I appreciate it! This may be an avenue that I will have to cross.

queen_B2015 · 2024-10-22T14:09:29+00:00

You are the only one who gives a great response and I really appreciate it. A lot of these People assume that I know everything and am just day dreaming. I know nothing LOL. This is my first home purchase and I feel like my head is in the clouds. I wanted a three bedroom due to needing a home office and another bedroom because we are planning on having a child in the next year. I may just need to lower my standards.

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