Anyone with start-up experience want to advise me. I left a very large organization because I wanted to own a product or group of products end-to-end and have more of an impact. I have worked at two. The first one was toxic, the next was a bust. I saw the red flags, I tried to help. Is the start-up world worth it, what should I look out for, what should I check before jumping back in?

like
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

I have never been in a company larger than 1k. I love it and don’t see myself going to larger companies anytime soon. Your direct manager is always extremely important but more so important in smaller companies so I’d do more convos and questions with them. I had one company that did not get funding so I would say if you’re risk adverse, find companies with several rounds of funding as they’re more stable. Since you have some start up experience, reflect on what made them bad and ask questions that get in that nature. eg did you feel a lack of ownership as ask questions at how the current roadmap is formed.

like

Great Advice about the importance of your immediate manager.

like

I have always worked with companies under 250, some being startups, except for one contracting position. I have not made huge financial gains nor had stability, few I made a difference and had bit more control over product and processes than others. But I did end up owning more and learnt a ton in start up and smaller companies. So see what you want in life, but a lot depends on your immediate manager. That is one thing I learnt over the years.

like

Related Posts

I have an interview for a role in Quality, specifically ER. I have no ER experience but have med surg, oncology, home care, and OR so I was just planning on talking about how all my previous RN roles have involved process improvements. Any other helpful suggestions?

like

Anyone gone through the CFI’s FMVA certification program? Is it worth it for FDD?

like

Big 4 SM exiting to a Director position at a small consulting company. For those who have done similar, what are some tips you can share that attributed to your success in your new role?

Anything from books that helped to executive coaching services if you used one

likesmart

Have others found it hard to transition from Audit to Financial Analyst? All the recruiters I’m meeting with are telling me I probably won’t get an interview since they’re looking for someone who’s ready to hit the ground running.
It’s discouraging because I’m a fast learner, and from talking to my friends who are Financial Analysts, it doesn’t seem like what we do is so dissimilar.

likesmart

Anyone successfully made a jump from BA to product owner? How did you do it? Any tips on trying to make that transition as part of a job hunt, as opposed to moving up internally within the company?

Hey everyone I’m making a large career change. I’m still working at my current role but have been learning to code for a minute. Html, css, JavaScript, python, and SQL. Hopefully by the end of my contract (June 2023) I’ll have a decent portfolio with 4 solid apps. This is my goal. Has anyone else broke into tech w/o a official degree along side it? If so what resources did you use?

like

Do partners buy into the firm? What is the incentive to promote principals to partners?

like

Is it true that less than 20% of engineers are women, even when there are so many programs specifically focused on getting females into STEM fields? It seems like it should be more evenly distributed

like

Hello everyone,

If you know about DBS in capgeminigar please share your inputs how it is in terms of technology and growth for micro services profile with 6years of experience

like

So I work as an assistant manager at a restaurant for the past 9 months. I've worked in restaurants for the past 6 years science I was 16. Now I'm 22. I went to a trade school for media and film. I got a dream opportunity to work in the field making about the same or 10% more. I told myself the only reason I'd leave this company is for this type of job. Should I take the chance at this job and leave the restaurant that is on the rise and growing?

like

I am a new grad in Canada with 0-1 yrs of experience. I am planning to build a career in project management and currently have an offer for a program coordinator position. Should I take it? How much salary should I expect in the industry as a beginner?

like

How tough is it to get into McKinsey or Bain from a EY Strategy Role?

How exactly you transit from a tech consulting to a full fledged MC.

McKinsey & Company Any advice to help prepare for data science analyst role at top consulting firms (McKinsey & Company EY Boston Consulting Group etc)? Any materials, open source platform recommended to take on freelance data science project? When should I start actively looking and applying? I am a new grad who is working in tech as a marketing analyst I’m looking to pivot to marketing& sales data science consulting next year. Would like someone with similar backgrounds offer some practical tips.

like

I can really use some direction. My background, I've worked 2 years in strategy and am currently coming off an exhausting year 2 in investment banking. I didn't particularly enjoy either role and am not interested in moving over to the buy-side or some monotonous FP&A role. Everybody says there's exit-ops aplenty, but I find myself with less options and even more picky than I did as an ambitious T2 undergrad student. Where do I go from here?

like

Any advice for someone looking to transition into a full HR Generalist role from Recruiting. I’m currently a Campus Recruiter with about 5 years of HR experience (Coordinator- Higher Ed). I received my PHR certification in September 2020 and sitting for my SHRM-CP in two weeks. I’m having a hard time transitioning into a full Generalist position.

like

Has anyone made the transition from sustainability consulting to working in industry? Curious to hear how it went and what role you are. It seems like most corporate sustainability positions are at director or VP level and I’m wondering if that’ll change soon to bring in manager level or below

like

I’ve been a management consultant for 3.5 yrs. I’ve done 18 months of internal sustainability work such as building our sustainability practice, initiatives to get B CORP, SBTI, tracked carbon emissions, company campaigns for sustainability awareness, sustainability strategy. I want to move into a sustainability consulting role. Which area of sustainability consulting should I look at? Are there any courses or certifications I should do?

like

At what moment in your career did you feel you had made it?

like

Currently at Deloitte, fresh out of uni. Will be starting at Bain in September in a different city. Long term plan is to take over partner’s family business (50+mm in rev). Is going to Bain (con’t)

like

For those that left Big 4 after 1 year for a smaller public accounting firm, do you regret your decision or you’re glad that you left?

like

More Posts

Hi, 11 likes to unlock my DM please.

like

Hey Fishes! What's the salary for assistant manager?

like

Does anyone have an idea of what a COO level positions should be making at a well know video game software company? I’m being considered and would like to make sure my offer is on target. Thanks

like

What is the average salary of a Senior 1?

like
like

Hi All,
Please guide do Joining
Cognizant on Contractual role is worthy or not?
Current Situation - due to bgv not completing as one of my company as per CTS is black listed so they changed my hiring from permanent to contractual role.
Please guide as I have no knowledge of contractual roles. 🙏

like

Any idea why Sap labs will provide delayed joining? After a month time frame.

like

Looking for a referral to apply for below
Risk Reporting Analyst
Job id : R-00178363

Congratulations!! You are getting that email, call and a meeting to announce the highest salary you have ever received in your career.

like

My honest opinion is that biggest impediment to home ownership for teacher is our bullshit pay.

like

Hi everyone,
My friend is looking for a Digital Marketing/Business Analyst Job. Preferred location :NCR
Expected CTC: 15LPA
Can someone please refer?

like

Any guidance or suggestions for a person looking to move into full fledged CSM role from a support/retention background ?

like

Which B4/practice has the best WLB?

like

Best way to lookup a value with multiple criteria across rows and Columns, for 3 criteria I usually do sum product. Any other tips?

like

Hi Fishes
What does designation lead rep quant analysis means.

Would anyone in this bowl be interested in participating in live sessions? Perhaps tips and tricks, networking, interview tips, salary negotiation, etc. as topics…

likesmarthelpful

For anyone who receives a quarterly bonus or raise in some form, does your employer start to schedule you for less hours when your raise kicks in, or pull you from a future schedule entirely once you receive a bonus; only to put you back on once the hours you would have worked and earned the amount given are passed? Ie; a part time employee getting $200.00 in a quarterly bonus and then not being scheduled a whole week during a bi-weekly pay period where they would have earned more on the clock…?

like

So many questions about staying or leaving. That window is now closed. Stay where you are. Stay inside. Wash your hands. FaceTime loved ones.

like

What have you been doing for dealing with being alone in your apartment? (Besides video chat or working out)

like

If anyone is looking to watch a 9/11 documentary, I highly recommend New York: A Documentary File Episode 8 - Center of the World. It's a 3 hour documentary on the twin towers and their symbol, and the tragic events of 9/11. Best one I've seen by far.

like

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal