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Interviewing with Apple next week for the roles of Global Supply Manager (GSM) and Worldwide Procurement Analyst in Austin. Does anyone have any tips or advice for the interview? What kind of questions do they ask?
Also, what’s the compensation like in Austin specifically? I would think the compensation would be different than Cupertino. Anyone have any offers or salaries for these positions in Austin?
Hey! Any Google folks know if it’s possible to negotiate fully remote if a contract role is hybrid? Personally, I don’t want to relocate and go to the office on a contract role given the current economy. Plus, I’m assuming contractors are the first to go in layoffs. I just think it’s a fair trade off if I’d be allowed to work fully remote. I’m also trying to have flexibility to manage my Airbnb business in a different country. Same time zone as the home office if I’d travel weeks at a time.
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If he says there's no need to deal with them right away it makes sense to just ignore them until the next day. You might as well take him at his word that he's merely sending something before it slips his mind. Stop letting the messages bother you late at night. You could tell the guy you'd rather not get messages late at night, but that might just close down communication that I assume you'd prefer to keep open.
Your feelings are perfectly valid—late-night messages, while well-intentioned, can erode personal time and work balance. We recommend politely setting boundaries: Reply with a message like, "Thank you for sharing your inspiration. I'll prioritize it, but to ensure the best response, I usually reply between 9:00 and 18:00 on weekdays." Also, enable email/message notification filtering (such as "Do Not Disturb") and indicate your reply window in your signature. This not only protects your rest but also demonstrates professionalism and improves overall efficiency. If your CEO truly values you, they'll understand and respect that.
If they are saying “no need to rush,” then take that to heart and DO NOT rush to respond. My manager is exactly like that. I love her, but she has no off switch. She does really mean it, though, with the no rush thing. Now it’s up to you to learn that boundary they can’t seem to.
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Flattering he trusts you, but exhausting too. I’d gently set boundaries, let him know you’ll check messages during work hours so you can give his ideas full attention.