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What are some peoples favorite PM resources? Here are a few of mine:
- Cracking the PM Interview
- The Product Book - free e-book https://productschool.com/the-product-book/
- Product Folk’s Guide to learning PM skills https://280group.com/product-management-resources/free-downloads/
- ProductPlan - PM resource guide - https://www.productplan.com/learn/resources-for-product-managers/
- Good product Manager / Bad Product Manager - https://a16z.com/2012/06/15/good-product-managerbad-product-manager/
I have recently got selected in tcs and I have 10.5 years of experience with 25 LPA. Now for salary negotiation hr is asking me to go with ur current pkg otherwise it will be dropped bcoz it's already very high pkg for them. What should I do if I have an offer of 29 LPA from other company? Tata Consultancy@
Bowl Leader
Marsh & McLennan Hi Fishes,
I am currently serving notice period and 30th sept 2022 is my LWD.
Role : Java App Support Analyst
Tech stack : Java,Linux,SQL,ITIL, Jenkins
Current CTC : 5.7LPA
I have offer from Marsh : 14.LPA fixed + 10% variable
BOA is offering 13.5 LPA Fixed+ 1.5 JB
However, BOA is giving DOJ as 7 Novemeber.
I am looking for your suggestions which one to join. Kindly help.
Bank of America Marsh McLennan
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I’m 55. My agency home of over a decade and I parted ways in 2017 when a downturn and my six figure salary put a target on my back. Someone just like me laid me off because they had a wedding to pay for. Thankfully I’d spent a few preceding years at said agency’s less-equipped outposts which prepared me to put on several hats credibly and not look at anything as above or below my pay grade. With help of ex colleagues and contacts I started freelancing. My fear went up 500% and my salary 160%. So I formed my own company, which helped lower my taxes. My fear is now stable at 400% and my salary has stayed stable at 180%. They are both there, and a good Pinot noir with friends helps deal with both. And I’m starting to work on two long delayed ideas. Your life has plans for you. You fear will not go away. But accept it and move forward. Every sign in my life is positive now. I don’t have a job and all this could go away any moment. But it is here now. And now is all you can affect.
I m 43 and i have done the same movement as you. My fear is 600% but i am alive.
For example- I know my future relies on 2 things: the quality of my portfolio and the strength of my network.
To that end, I constantly keep my portfolio up to date, and relevant.
And I have done my best to network up and down the ladder, having real relationships with CEOs, CCOs, CSOs, all the way down to junior people who are the future of the agency.
It’s worked for me so far- my last 15 years have been jobs for which I was called directly by the hiring manager, who I knew personally or was a friend of a friend, and had the job offered directly to me as part of the call.
Where do you all feel like you’re hitting roadblocks?
Focus on your successes McCann1, and take time out to articulate what made you successful. You were successful for a reason and no one can take that away from you. Ever. During a downswing people tend to forget what makes them special. But someone right now is looking for what makes you great. This is your pause to honestly quantify things you are truly great at and craft a powerful story around that. Stop focusing on what a job may need. Start focusing on what makes you great. Being ‘hungry’ just may be the thing you needed. Life may pleasantly surprise you.
You are very wise and speak much truth. I’m account service, so my skills are softer than those of creative people. Not saying creatives have it easier, but there was always something about how tangible your talent is compared to mine. I mean, you have a book that people can peruse and enjoy. What can I do? Show them my best PowerPoint going back to 1998? I know, I know... I’m being a butt hole. I think I’m just bitter and burnt out, thus the ire for my vocation and industry; and then I let ageism be my excuse.
<sets mic down on stage, exits stage left>
GAD 1, it’s not THE answer, it’s just another option if you ever want it, which is always a good thing to have.
Bowl Leader
This is the nub of it, isn’t it? Curious to see if we can get more folks weighing in.
Rising Star
I’m 60. I believe knowledge is power in this business. So many times I’m able to draw on examples from past experience or work I’ve been exposed to. Let’s face face it, everything old is new again, over and over. I love sharing great work from the past with young colleagues, as the fundamentals that made it great never change, always relevant.
I’ve made it my life mission to be a constant learner. I’ve diversified my skills both practical and organizational.
I try to remember it’s not the gig I dig it’s the trill of making something so as long as that’s the guiding force, I’ll be fine.
I relocated last year to help take care of my mother. Soon after I started looking for work and reached out to former colleagues in the area, many of which I’ve supported over the years who then ghosted me. It’s sad, but I remain hopeful that a hiring manager will see the benefit of my experience and wisdom. #positivity #hope
Totally open to freelance, but again gotta get through the hiring manager/person you report to get foot in the door. I’m just going to keep pushing ahead!
Agreed. Anyone have tangible tips to share? For me, I keep in touch with people and work on keeping my skills fresh. I am also looking for work in non-traditional types of places that will find my experience an asset.