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COO’s & previous SR. account executives…

I made it to regional manager for a franchise by age 22. Ran a successful financial practice & sold by the age of 33. Took 2 years off and built a health & wellness coaching platform for my wife (medical provider). Then, the last 2.5 yrs, have been a top producer in Saas sales as a senior account executive. I’ve been told I would make a great COO someday and I’m ready to take the next step into leadership. Who/what should I be targeting next?

Any recommendations for a us based appointment setting company? I’m looking for a leader in the industry.

What do you do to fight burnout? Got a raise yesterday and will get another in September, for dealing with a lot of stuff, but I can't shake the burnout.

Anyone have experience working in sales for a startup? What are things to consider? Got a recruiter contacting me about an open position very similar to what I do now, at a startup.

What are some ways that you’ve created urgency or rebuilt momentum in a deal cycle where it was otherwise lost? (E.g. customer ghosting you)

Cryptobros on suicide watch

Any other sober folks in the sales world who can give me some advice? Really struggling to keep up with the office culture when happy hour is impossible for me. 1.5 years sober and want to stay that way.

Hi All

Looking for recommendations for the SHRM-SCP exam; going the self study route…thanks

Does anyone have a recommendation for an HRIS that includes time tracking, will integrate with QuickBooks and is reasonably priced or has a nonprofit discount?

I’ve been in my current position (Bookkeeper) for 4 years now. I’m highly interested in taking the PHR, and I’m wondering if I would qualify for the 4 year HR professional job requirement to be eligible to test for the certificate. I work for a small business, therefore I do all the on boarding paperwork/payroll. Any advice is appreciated.

For those who completed their SHRM certification this year (CP or SCP) and opted for self study, what study materials did you use to prepare?

I love the only "flair" you can have as a man in banking is wearing funky socks, and even that one is getting a bit played out.

I graduated with my bachelor's in HRM and I'm wondering if there are any certifications or trainings I could do before I lock down on the SHRM-CP. I recently became HIPAA certified for my company and that got me thinking about what else I could do to add to my resume. Looking for good stepping stone certificates.

Compared to FRM, CFA is tough because it requires an enormous commitment to complete all three levels

I realized a slow pace at work is really bad for me. A couple years ago I was experiencing burn out from my fast paced job supporting transactions, and believed by moving to a slower job in a lower cost area, I would be sailing off to the sunset. Wrong, I spend weeks following up with other teams, often times they forgot what we discussed, so I spent 50% if the time reminding them of the topics and next steps. I spend most of my time writing memos no one will read.

Making $97k this year and not sure where it all went. I feel I should have more saved. Rent is $2,300 and my pet is about $200 a month (food,insurance)

Hello everyone! My co-worker and I are preparing for the SHRM certification exam and Hoping to take it in December. I’m looking to purchase the SHRM learning system books from someone that has already taken the exam this year. Can someone point me in the right direction?

What is everyone’s definition of micromanagement ?

Lady Fish, I'm looking for a light weight, professional jacket to wear this fall. I haven't found anything that's caught my eye. Do you have any recommendations?

Do Delta tickets bought through the Chase Travel portal count as revenue tickets? Do you earn MQMs and mileage?

Are y’all waiting to do a mega backdoor Roth to see what they do about build back better this year or just moving forward with it?

Mobile Notaries: how much was it for you to get started and is there still a big demand for mobile notaries? Has it been worth it? Any feedback would be appreciated.

Hi y'all! How flexible is your remote workplace is when it comes to where you live and how frequently you move? Do they expect you to stay in your city/province/state, or do they allow you to go full digital nomad? Do you wish your employer's policy would change?

Does AmEx take codility test for hiring? Anyone who can share some insights?

Could you all please suggest or share any tips/key things to prepare for an upcoming AWS Partner SA, Security phone interview. Already prepared for LPs. Thank you.

Anyone else feel like Adderall is ruining your skin? I definitely don’t want to stop taking it but I need some coping strategies!

Hi Fishes

First step portal is not working properly for me , tried multiple browsers to download some docs from there, any idea if there is any specific version of browser it allows?

Thanks

Are you generally expected to do client work/start new deliverables after putting in your 2 weeks notice?

Researching the job mkt & pay for nursing: It is so easy to set up a first interview esp. as a nurse. Set up a zoom meeting, in the zoom meeting ask abt job details and ask for the salary range. They will give it to you, and in my case it was the same range for both of the companies. (Hospice oncall nurse here👋). Then you fit in somewhere on that continuum based on education & experience—that where the negotiation comes in—they will make a case to place you as low as possible on the scale.

When lateraling to another defense firm, is it necessary to show billable hours at current firm?

Has anyone successfully gotten their friend hired to their team? Has working with your friend been good, bad or the same for your friendship?

What is the buzz about return to travel at your firm? Deloitte is still figuring things out, but it sounds like most people will travel much less moving forward, traveling for workshops, milestones, and other important events, instead of every week. What are the other firms talking about doing?

Is 10000 RM per month is good pay for KL, Malaysia?