Happy Friday and Happy Holidays!

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Anyone know any companies or know of anyone that had no direct experience but was hired as a product manager? I have a background in marketing and some technical skills but I have no product experience. I want to pivot from marketing/operations to a product manager role.

What are the best Sales books y’all read?

So, how many days left before you start the holiday seasons? What are your biggest priorities for the new year?

For index fund investing, is there any real difference in Charles Schwab and vanguard?

Hey Bowl,
I work for a late stage(ipo) start up, earlier this year we were acquired & since then they got rid of our yearly bonuses and gave us an ESOP grant.
2 RIFs later we are almost bare bones. Since we are coming up on our usual yearly evaluations many of us assumed (with multiple conversation from our managers) that pay raises and promotions were due.
In a recent All hands we found out that this year there will be no pay raises nor promotions based off merit. Is it time to jump ship?

I have interest in product management. I am looking for an internship in PM.
1) What to look in a company to intern at?
2) Startup vs Big Companies?

Just wondering, any Ismailis out here?

Better to aggressively pay off $15k in student loan debt and pay off by early next year or make the min $200 payment and save the rest for down payment/emergency funds?

I'm early in my career, managed to save $30K to invest, and want to get my hands dirty with a rental property without too much risk (e.g. no HML/flipping). It sounds like that's a tall order in the NY/CT area given the prices, not to mention whether I'd be able to get a mortgage on anything below $100K, but I figure I'll give it a shot anyway. Any advice on what you might do in my position? Am I being crazy with this idea?

2.75% rate + $2000 lender credit for 30-yr conventional in Austin. Is this good??

Better mortgage vs. Rocket mortgage - anyone shopped with both and what swing your decision?

Can someone recommend affordable health insurance? I left the firm earlier and am expecting a gap of medical coverage until I find a job. Currently not actively seeking either...

Is it true for Assoc 602 level who hasn't completed one year, can't have S. My managers(functional and local) gave this reason for my OOO?

My functional manager personally messaged me later and said his recommendation is SOS but they cannot work past through the rules of less than 1year

Anyone work on the footlocker account at PHD? Wonder how’d that be

When asked,do you disclose your current rate in an interview? Are you required to provide evidence? What is the norm? Thanks!!!

Just found out that sperm banks pay $70 per donation. I just found my side hustle 😏

What is the salary for an entry level audit associate in NYC?

Any plans for MLK day? I’m off tomorrow. 🥳

Fri-yay Wordle

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