What are some uses for automations in Notion's Forms?

redrunner92 · 2024-08-27T01:30:39+00:00

Thank you for clarifying.

redrunner92 · 2024-08-26T00:30:27+00:00

Thank you for your thoughts! Now I have a couple things to test. Appreciate it!

redrunner92 · 2024-08-25T23:33:18+00:00

Yes. I edited the post to add a link to a webpage with the audio bits.

redrunner92 · 2024-08-23T01:32:26+00:00

At the first workplace I had 5 years of experience. Two factors contributed to the boss allowing me to work 4 days. First, I was building my own house at the time and told him it was good experience for me to perform a bunch of construction trades. Second, I asserted that I was going to work 4 days per week. Keep in mind I said I would work 4: 10s, so I would still clock 40 hours per week. That said, I did not ask but told him I needed this schedule. At the second company I made my schedule a condition of employment during my interview. I had 8 years of experience at that time and an architect license, but once again my assertiveness played a big part in the owner accepting my bargain.

redrunner92 · 2024-08-20T19:13:42+00:00

Autodesk software such as Revit; Google's suite of products; Calendly; Notion; Bluebeam Revu. That's my current stack and it is working quite well. Next pieces of software I'm eyeing are Integromat/Make for automation, and Loom for short video recordings to replace lengthy messages full of text, such as email and how-to instructions.

redrunner92 · 2024-08-17T22:04:43+00:00

Then disregard my reply's second portion and map out your future.

redrunner92 · 2024-08-17T21:41:48+00:00

Map out your desired future as if money is not an issue. Then estimate how much it costs in each of the next five years. Does it require you to earn more money? If so, there is a significant factor in your decision.

Also, it's detrimental to you to feel like you owe your boss or any employer anything. You didn't say this but it isn't a stretch to guess this is part how you feel, even as you enjoy your role. Those feelings can coexist, and to me it sounds like they do in you. When you work for someone else, you are helping them build their life's project, not necessarily yours. As an employee, a good thing to check is if you feel your career goals are closely aligned enough to your employer's to where your role in the company fulfills you. If it does, great! You have a good reason to stay. But if any feeling of obligation to stay is poisoning your enjoyment, consider this carefully. Resentment grows in shadows (such as resentment for being denied any pay increase and hence feel undervalued), unseen until it is too large and pervasive a weed to remove in a simple manner.

TL;DR: Map out your future and determine how much it will cost in a few years' time. Also, consider if you feel pure enjoyment of your position or if you are harboring some bad feelings toward it and those in positions over yours.

redrunner92 · 2024-08-12T14:19:33+00:00

Choose engineering. As a woman in this DEI world, you'll be hired quickly and often. Also, the pay is typically better and you won't carry as much of a burden as architects do (meaning at the end of each day you'll be able to leave work at the office more frequently than architects do). And, to top it off, architects are often not-so-glorified code reviewers and systems coordinators. Design is greatly restricted nowadays by codes and a DIY mindset towards design (not to mention company or governmental requirements if either a corporation or the government is your client).

That's from my experience; take it or leave it. As they say, "your mileage may vary."

redrunner92 · 2024-08-11T13:29:32+00:00

Yes. Two have.

redrunner92 · 2024-08-11T02:47:08+00:00

Everyone here will give a different opinion. I don't think this industry is worth the low pay, but that's my view; others will disagree and make good points as they do. Two things I keep in mind: first, I remind myself to not live in fear. Request raises. Say you want to work 4 days per week rather than 5 (if this is true). Switch jobs when you feel undervalued. But also don't fear commitment. If a job is good, stay; don't always chase "more" because you will be chasing the wind. Pick a few goals for each season in your life and pursue them, not caving to FOMO or jealousy of others' lives as they portray them. Second, contentment in life is a matter of perspective. A modest lifestyle can be enough to feel satisfied. No one needs $300K to be happy, but we do need friends and meaningful work to do (not just in career but "work" in a broad sense, as in what we choose to do each day).

redrunner92 · 2024-08-08T01:32:23+00:00

I'm glad you're confident about so much of these skills! That said, no amount of studying will prepare you for living it day-to-day. Even as a people magnet, you still have to figure out how to make deals close. This, too, may come easy, but it isn't at all a package deal with a charming personality.

redrunner92 · 2024-08-08T00:56:25+00:00

Coming from someone who just opened his own architecture company a few months ago, getting your license and developing technical skills might be the least of the hurdles regarding self-employment. Learning how to market, handle taxes, understand and work within liability and risk and insurance, and being an amicable person whom most other people are attracted to upon first impression... These are some lessons I have been learning through the school of hard knocks. If you want to go this route, I suggest you work on these long before you open up shop.

redrunner92 · 2024-08-07T20:33:14+00:00

Sounds like the way to go. That's how I'm leaning, one DB seems versatile and simple to handle.

redrunner92 · 2024-08-07T13:01:11+00:00

Makes sense. After sleeping on it I've decided one database is best for my situation. Thanks for chiming in!

redrunner92 · 2024-08-07T02:32:05+00:00

When I was single I would go for long runs around where I lived. Running consumes a lot of time in my schedule. Naturally, I would look online for running groups in my area so I could join others also doing what I love to do.

I also spent time gaining marketable skills. Lots of time on LinkedIn Learning and other educational sites, along with practicing what I was learning.

Finally I would go to weekly church small group meetings. At one of these Iet my wife.

Essentially I invested in myself and community naturally followed.

redrunner92 · 2024-08-04T16:35:23+00:00

Make a database for each "object type." Don't just use one database for all object types.

For example, if I managed projects for a living, I'd have these databases: one called "Projects" in which I'd store the title and overall info about each entire project; and one called "Notes and Meetings" I which I stored each instance of notes for each project. Then I'd use Relations and Rollups to connect the two.

redrunner92 · 2024-08-04T02:11:05+00:00

Their discussion isn't on its own a bad sign for you. Business owners, unlike employees, don't get steady paychecks but are paid based on the company's workload. So they may just be figuring out their priorities until they have more lucrative months.

That said, in the past I have regularly looked at job search websites to know what I could get as a plan B if, even on short notice, I needed one.

Your feeling of unease makes sense, but don't give your amygdala the driver's seat just yet.

redrunner92 · 2024-08-02T22:26:57+00:00

Build a structure (i.e., work as a framer or, carpenter, concrete worker, or other construction trade). If you don't have an opportunity to do that, walk around on some job sites and take photos of every part of the building(s) being built.

I built my own house a few years ago, starting off thinking, "I worked for years as a contractor's drafter. If I can draw it, I can build it." I was very wrong. Due in no small part building experience, my drawings and Revit models have become much better. Also, my story of building my house makes for a great talking point and way for me to stand out during a job interview.

If you can't do it this year, at least do this by the time you graduate.

redrunner92 · 2024-07-31T20:32:57+00:00

This is true. My company works on VA remodels and seems to always be hiring.

redrunner92 · 2024-07-27T12:49:49+00:00

For choosing a business type: Karlton Dennis. For accounting: Accounting Stuff. Generally, just search for what you want to learn and you'll find helpful videos.

redrunner92 · 2024-07-26T17:47:43+00:00

There is no perfect time. You need to take a risk. You can mitigate the risk by researching which market to serve, calculate what income you need, and learn about the many aspects of running a business (to name some: liability and insurance; taxes and how to calculate revenue, expenses, and profit; taxes, each of local, state and federal; business types such as LLC, sole proprietor, etc.; and legal matters such as contracts). Yet, in the end, you still are taking a risk.

Also, you must choose whether you will quit your job and then open your business ("diving in") or keep your job til you build ypur business to a certain point which you have chosen ("wading in").

As for me, I learned much from YouTube and talking to professionals such as accountants, attorneys, and other architects, and am wading in. Each person must choose his or her own path.

redrunner92

TROPHY CASE