I am expecting an offer for a Chief of Staff role at a Post-Series A startup. Job breaks down into:
~10-20%: Admin/ communication/ board meetings
~40%: Fundraising/ Investor relations
~40%: Special projects

Any thoughts on what compensation should be? I have ~5 years in early stage startups + 3 in strategy consulting, post-MBA, non-Manager level. Much appreciated! 🙏

I just want to say that I feel really grateful for all the kind words/tips I got from this group , I hope I can help those who have the same issues to the extent possible. You are loved, don’t give up

I’ve been depressed for years now and this past week I lost a dog I’ve had for 15 years; he was one of the only bright spots in my life and I’ve just found it so hard to focus or motivate myself on anything after this. I genuinely feel like I’m at rock bottom, Idk if I’m crazy to feel that way bc of a dog but I used to be able to control this and put up a front but now my depression and anxiety are starting to leak into my work conversations completely unintentionally, I wish this would stop :(

Anyone going to hajj this year or has been? Tips to prep mentally, physically, spiritually?

Hello folks, I’m after some advice please. I recently bought a couple of indoor plants and added to the cart what I think is a very expensive bottle of natural mist to use on the leaves. All organic, glass bottle etc. supposed to use it 2-3 times per week but 2 weeks in I’m down to half a bottle and it was £15 (approx $20). I understand that I need to nurture the plants but it strikes me as a rather expensive mist. Is there anything you’d recommend I can use instead? Thanks.

Can we change the profile in HCL tech once we joined there. I am getting call for other profiles as well from HCL tech and my joining is on 8th Feb. Can I inform the HR and attend the interview?

Is R3 even worth the bother? I have a T15 option but thinking about throwing in another M7 app. Thoughts?

What’s your utilization right now?

Thoughts on messaging on the 10/21 Risk Assurance transition webcast for those staying in Assurance? Still as clear as mud.

Hi all! Just wondering what kind of economics people consult in :). I'm personally a health economist working between pharma clients and NICE

Just took this BCG Quant Reasoning test and I think I messed it up. Some of the units are so confusing. Is nearest 000s of pounds 23000 or 23? They don’t partial mark it and the whole test was filled with this sort of thing. Oh well

Hello guys,

Anyone here working on SAP Ariba/ SAP Concur?

Need information and help for the same. :)

Happy Friday comrades! Sorry this place has been pretty quiet, I've been moving to a new apartment.

Fun thread time.

Comment with your favorite garbage capitalist takes on socialism. I'll start:

If you love socialism so much, why don't you empty your bank account and live as a feral mountain man in the woods?

Is it common to need to do a mock case presentation for an entry level/early career interview?

How much of the work that gets entered/wins at Cannes is real? Seeing criticism of fake work – but doesn’t this happen every year from a whole ton of agencies?

Curious what people's age ranges for dating are. There's the classic "half your age plus seven" rule, but wondering if that's actually followed.

Please comment below with your age, gender, and range.

Can anyone who currently holds the CoS title share what the pathway looked like for them to get there including prior roles and education background as well as the organization you work for (if comfortable) as this title seems to be rapidly phasing out. Would be super insightful for those still trying to get there to understand what the path could look like and where opportunities still exist besides government

Anyone a CoS for a fintech company and/or startup that has raised their initial seed and looking to also have CoS help with fundraising? Any warnings? Special considerations or things that should be asked of the founders before accepting an offer?

Hi, what has been/will be the next steps for you after being chief of staff?

Context: I head up strategy & ops at a startup and act as CoS to CEO. Now interviewing for CoS to CCO at another larger company (1000+ employees) and wondering if this puts me in line to get a CCO role in a few years or if I’m better off remaining in strategy & Ops.

Hi! I’m currently CoS to the CEO for a PE backed healthcare company. I currently make $140K + $25K bonus. I was CoS for 1.5 year at a nonprofit before joining this company, and have been at my current company for 1.5 years for a total of 3 years of CoS experience. I’m up for a raise this month, and curious what some of you are making for ballpark? I’m also on a COO path at my current company and was wondering if anyone else is also on that trajectory and if you have any tips? Thanks!

I’m interviewing for an EA (not your typical role) to a serial entrepreneur/CEO who is also interviewing for a Chief of Staff. They have mentioned I would make a great CoS based on my prev experience & could see me being a COO in the next 10 yrs. After playing back our last meet, I realise the CEO was trying to tease out of me/get me to probe on interest for CoS role. I am interested but also don’t want to talk myself out of the EA role as I really want to work for this individual – advice pls?

For this of you former CoS: what was your next role after Chief of Staff?

I have an interview for my first Chief of staff position with the Head of People for Disco Technology on Wednesday. Any advice on what types of questions to prep for, skills I should highlight or general insight? Yes I can look up basic questions online but I’m looking for advice from someone who has been in this type of role or hire someone into this type of role. Thanks in advance!