Just got promoted to product manager and wanted to pat myself on the back for getting to this level of seniority after years struggling to assimilate. Anyone have difficulty finding a "white collar" position? It's kind of hard to be behind the curve age wise and all but I have been really putting in my all and it's paying off.

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Congrats to you!

No issues finding a job but I did start at the bottom, as an intern, then worked my way up from Analyst, Sr Analyst, Associate, to SA. I’m targeting M mid year. Congrats OP!

Way to go. YOu should be really proud!

Congratulations! Private sector is definitely an adjustment from military life/training. I’ve found that training is non-existent in the private sector. It’s all networking and hustle to learn the ropes! Nice job 😁

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