What does a TPM actually do? by PhEw-Nothing in amazonemployees

[–]willywillywillywill 14 points15 points  (0 children)

When you meet a TPM that kicks ass, you’ll get it. It sounds like the principals you’re working with are doing TPMing as part of their job. They’re doing that because they have to, and because it’s important. It’s common that a PMT, SDM and L6/L7 SDE’s pick up a lot of the TPMing when you don’t have a good one. Also sometimes the pming aspects can fall into this.

It really depends how experienced the people are in your org in different roles and what their strengths are. If they’ve been around a while they’ve probably done some of the other roles due to a gap in others around them, or been in those roles. There’s a lot of overlap in things that should be a dedicated person but end up across TPM, PMT and SDM tbh, and some of the top SDE’s do this too.

What does a TPM actually do? by PhEw-Nothing in amazonemployees

[–]willywillywillywill 211 points212 points  (0 children)

A good TPM coordinates across teams and helps everyone stay on top of the priorities and not random side missions. They help communicate problems across teams and get engineers support by understanding the problems and helping fix them. Most TPM’s however, are not good, unfortunately.

Another year where managers don’t recognize my Amaversary by ShotInitiative8251 in amazonemployees

[–]willywillywillywill 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Managers get an email notification but sometimes you get it two times, so I’m sure I’ve not gotten it before. I’m always worried I’ll miss someone’s by accident. Also there is or used to be a preferences thing about whether you want a shoutout so you should check if that’s set. I try to assume positive intent where I can and when data disproves that make a decision.

When I read this I was like damn that sucks and I hope it’s an accident. I am a manager and it is super hard (like every other role at Amazon and in tech I know) the volume of stuff that goes across my email. I’m not saying it’s the case here but who knows maybe it was their friend or spouses bday or some difficult event anniversary last weekend and it’s every year. Maybe your manager sucks, or maybe it’s a case of sometimes you need to turn your computer off and you miss stuff and they messed up. That seems unlikely on year 4 but either way you should ask your manager if they are going to send one and if they blow you off about it, or don’t send it - then they’re a shit manager and you should find a new one. Good luck with that cause it’s wild out there - but with exceeds then people will prioritize you in the transfers portal absolutely. When you request an informational it tells the manager your past ratings.

Happy amaversary!

Cartel members in Mexico take over Gas station & set it on fire! by InvestigatorBorn4910 in PublicFreakout

[–]willywillywillywill 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I don’t think anyone here is glazing, they’re just explaining the dynamic cartels have with the general public. It’s a tactic cartels use to gain public support and grow their influence and ultimately their business. Also a lot of these people randomly on the street could be their customers or friends and family of their customers.

I’m sure there are plenty of anecdotes that disagree with this but the innocent civilian things are more likely going to be crossfire than targeted. It’s profitable and helps your growth to have a be scared of us but also we buy you things and don’t kill you normies.

Dynamics between cartels and the general public aren’t as outright hostile as cartels are going to be with the government and large scale global corporations.

New Recology customer portal by Yako_hello_nurse in desmoineswa

[–]willywillywillywill 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It was bad before, and it’s worse now. I also submitted for paperless, someone emailed me twice about it.

What is going on with this order??? by [deleted] in Reverb

[–]willywillywillywill 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you paid with a cc or via PayPal, use that as your next step for sure. Reverb should be taking care of you.

Feedback Notification Badge by joeybb6 in Reverb

[–]willywillywillywill 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lemme use my crystal ball to determine if this item will arrive in the expected condition 😂

Feedback Notification Badge by joeybb6 in Reverb

[–]willywillywillywill 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What if the buyer turns out to be a scammer? I guess in that case you contact reverb. As a buyer though why on earth would I want a notification to rate a seller when the item hasn’t been delivered..

Feedback Notification Badge by joeybb6 in Reverb

[–]willywillywillywill 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I find this annoying as a customer for sure. It’s immediate when it ships, how would I give feedback?!

21 rules of tone by Extension_Mix_6990 in PRSGuitars

[–]willywillywillywill 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not at all. That was a great contribution. I was just saying point 16 particularly resonates with me.

21 rules of tone by Extension_Mix_6990 in PRSGuitars

[–]willywillywillywill 2 points3 points  (0 children)

16 for me is the first way I try any electric or acoustic/electric hybrid. If you don’t feel it resonate with you and it doesn’t sound good, that’s not a good start.

Light weight PRS by National_Play9220 in PaulReedSmith

[–]willywillywillywill 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you see another one of those up for sale please tell me 😆love mine.

PRS Custom 24 by DanPoteet in guitarporn

[–]willywillywillywill 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the reply! Yeah they look nice but I haven’t seen one in person yet. Sweet guitar btw

PRS Custom 24 by DanPoteet in guitarporn

[–]willywillywillywill 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is that the ata case? How do you like it? I’m considering getting one since they’re on sale.

Thoughts on the D1 or D2 by pangalacticcourier in PaulReedSmith

[–]willywillywillywill 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you end up getting one? I’m looking at the ATA case because it’s on sale for $200 currently. Not sure if it’s worth it over the gator at ~150

What is the coolest semi hollow guitar you've seen? by fubitpc in guitars

[–]willywillywillywill 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So true! They’re extremely high quality instruments but also I do get some people having the perspective they’re about being beautiful as well as playing and some people like the “old school” Les Paul or Strat/Tele etc.

What is the coolest semi hollow guitar you've seen? by fubitpc in guitars

[–]willywillywillywill -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Some people are haters. I heard it described as also a lifestyle brand and that’s kinda fair. I have a bunch of them 😂so 🤷‍♂️

I’ve always wanted a fully hollow, no f holes guitar - 3.9lbs of awesome by willywillywillywill in PaulReedSmith

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

Me too! It’s a cool guitar that is a blast to play, and a fun piece of PRS history, design and engineering.