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What should my requested salary be for a Senior Intelligence Analyst position with CrowdStrike ? I have a bachelors degree and 5 years of experience as an intelligence analyst. Current salary is 56k in NC, but when I was in DC I was making 86k (big locality change)… which makes me confused on what I should expect for a remote job.
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Throughout my 35-year career, I've held firm to the belief that trust in the workplace should be approached with caution. It's a principle I pass on as a mentor because you never know where someone's path might lead—today’s confidant could be tomorrow’s supervisor or your toughest competitor. The information you share now might be something you later regret. Navigating professional relationships wisely has served me well, and I encourage others to do the same.
I’ve learned the hard way that venting at work can backfire, even with people who seem trustworthy. So now I keep it professional and save the real talk for friends outside of work. It’s tough, but it feels safer.
Everyone is in rough waters and speaking out causing any more waves doesn’t feel like a great move. Never know who will say what to who and you’ll save yourself a lot of grief to not be involved. I have frustrations at work, but would try to keep them separate and not make more hassle for myself.
the only one you can truly trust to vent to is the steering wheel of your car. It’s a great listener and doesn’t repeat or utilize info to troublemake.
Such good advice! I had to learn the hard way and it's not a fun lesson to learn!
You’re not alone. I’ve noticed a lot more people keeping their heads down and staying quiet lately. I think we’re all a little burnt out on the drama.
I really think the safest policy is to say nothing to anyone within work as you can't trust anyone, Everyone is out for their own interests and will pass on what you have said and then your life will be even more problematic, you won't know who has said what. So the best way to control the situation is to keep your own thoughts safe inside. If you have a close friend, relative or partner outside of work or you seek counselling then you can safely share your concerns without fear of it being reported.
Someone once told me that everyone has a "best friend" so it will eventually get to the wrong person. There have only been a select few that I could trust throughout the years.
I recommend finding a counselor. Don't share it with work friends, it will inevitably get to management and potentially create issues. Family and friends may get tired of hearing about it. Go to your company's EAP and find someone to talk to who has no position one way or another. They may also help you find ways to address this yourself...
I started work in this office for almost 3 months. Pay is low but I am thankful that I found a job. Was happy at first, keeping low profile, avoid gossips. However people like to pick trouble by accusing me for speaking ill of others, and pile me with backlog work that is way before I join , everyday I tried my best to clear but Its is so tiring as eveeyone is pressing me for the timeline. My new colleague resigned and I took over her work which delays my on hand duties more. Not sure what to do now. It is so hard to find a job due to age .
You've got nothing to fear - if you've got nothing to hide.
Totally safer to avoid office gossip. Do not engage. Some people are just not happy in general, straight out say you are not interested in getting caught up in any toxic situation. It will get you caught right in the middle and it could cost you your job
Trust no one that's the 1st rule of thumb its not exactly what people say it is what they do that shows the real person, be watchful use your eyes ears and nose very well.... just have harmless banter.