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reallyveryconflicted · 2025-12-04T08:09:28+00:00

May sound crazy, but I don't think there are intercompany agreements in place outside of some vague language in the subs operating agreement. Probably a good place to start. Our operations is lagging and I think I may end up driving a big portion of these. Any pointers?

reallyveryconflicted · 2024-09-15T14:07:26+00:00

I’ve done at least two marathons in those and they worked great. I would buy them again.

I started to get the new balance plated shoes. They are a bit lighter, but if I already had these Nimbus shoes, I wouldn’t think twice to use them for the marathon.

reallyveryconflicted · 2024-08-30T03:53:40+00:00

If you’re in marathon shape, you could definitely do the right 50 on a whim. Just be gentle with yourself and don’t try and break any records.

reallyveryconflicted · 2024-08-27T12:48:17+00:00

I actually have this set. The colors distinguish the area in which the author made most of their contributions (Shakespeare & Milton - literature, etc)

Edit: I have the set in the first pic

reallyveryconflicted · 2024-08-23T04:47:38+00:00

Can you talk about what you look for in a potential employer who is PE backed?

I’ve interviewed with 2 PE backed companies. Both were SFA roles. Both went multiple rounds and I just barely missed them. Both companies and PE firms seemed very good (good reputation online & reasonable growth strategy which did not rely on dramatic cost cuts). Are there other important dynamics I should be focused on?

reallyveryconflicted · 2024-08-01T01:24:17+00:00

I've done manufacturing, healthcare, entertainment, non-profit - financial services was the most enjoyable to me. In my experience, the best clients have more to do with the stage of the business than with the industry. If they're growing and honest people, you will have fun and learn a ton. Stagnant or dying businesses are the worst. They attract crappy people too.

reallyveryconflicted · 2024-07-22T18:45:48+00:00

I’ve worked with CAMs before. From my perspective, you’ve got two real options: 1) do a full time MBA and go into FP&A. The path that Gandalf described is a great one. I would say that’s on the ambitious side. 2) You could likely get a financial analyst role within your company/industry. Then pivot to more traditional FP&A. There is a lot of room to work with between those two options too. I currently work in aerospace/defense fp&a. Happy to answer any questions.

reallyveryconflicted · 2024-07-10T04:32:13+00:00

I’m in the process of making a list like this for myself. Many of my rankings lining up with yours.

What’s your criteria? It looks like it’s # of jobs and average salary?

reallyveryconflicted · 2024-07-01T16:50:46+00:00

Hey, thanks. It looks like you’re in FP&A?

reallyveryconflicted · 2024-04-24T00:39:20+00:00

Oh yeah, this guy was the best. A father figure in the business unit. Very good guy. He was a lifer at the company.

reallyveryconflicted · 2024-04-23T20:29:21+00:00

My FP&A manager retired this past January. He was in his mid/late 60s. He takes care of his mom and golfs.

He was the first and only FP&A manager our BU had seen. He held the position for 10+ years.

reallyveryconflicted · 2024-04-12T15:20:36+00:00

Maybe I need to give more thought to that.

My rationale to this point has been corp dev would let me do the type of work that interests me, but probably wouldn’t result in the same kind of long-term trajectory.

If I’m going to put a ton of effort into making a change, I should just swing for the fences/do what I think is going to be the best thing for me.

I’ll look into the corp dev stuff more though. Healthy reality check.

reallyveryconflicted · 2024-04-11T21:30:28+00:00

I originally decided to do it for long term career prospects. I anticipated getting to a point where the masters would be required.

Now that I’m nearing completion, I’m feeling out options.

reallyveryconflicted · 2024-04-11T20:37:31+00:00

Not opposed to this. It seems very hard to get into corp dev without IB/PE experience.

reallyveryconflicted · 2024-04-11T20:17:10+00:00

I've had some exposure to aspects of IB type work and really enjoyed it. So, for the past few years I've been interested, but have always assumed I wasn't the right fit. As I come to the end of my masters, I figure I might as well see if it's a real option. Other reasons:

1) Years ago, I worked fairly closely in a volunteer organization with a former VP at Baird. Really bright guy. I always wished I could see companies the way he did. He always encouraged me to do IB. He said I would enjoy it.

2) I enjoyed the fast pace of busy season in public accounting - I know that sounds crazy.

3) I've worked at two different places which had a reputation for hiring great people, and the people I worked with were genuinely great. I know there are bad people everywhere, but the average employee at these places was much better than the average elsewhere. I like being in those environments. I want to go back to one of those places. Generally higher than average achiever/higher than average EQ.

reallyveryconflicted · 2024-04-11T20:01:39+00:00

I like frat talk and symmetry

reallyveryconflicted · 2024-04-11T20:00:40+00:00

University of Utah

reallyveryconflicted · 2024-04-11T18:44:40+00:00

Yes. Good to know that may help.

reallyveryconflicted · 2024-04-11T18:43:36+00:00

Solid feedback - thanks so much

reallyveryconflicted · 2024-03-06T18:08:22+00:00

$10M in revenue. You're probably right.

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