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Hi Fishes,

I applied to one of the roles and after initial screening I happened to see in the website that there are no suitable openings for my profile.

I heard that the cool off period is six months. Does that apply to my situation because I didn't attend any interview.

Can I use referals to apply before 6 months? Or should I wait for 6 more months?

Thanks for your help.

What is the difference between an illegal Hiring Hall Agreement & Software Certification?
For example, a software company issues its own certification that its partners enforce as a requirement to work in the industry by searching that software's website for ensure applicants have certification. To legally recommend who can work, a Hiring Hall is required to be certified by the majority of workers in construction or garment industries. How is software certs able to avoid this law?

New to startup ecosystem. What are some resources, books, podcasts that help you along the way? Are there any communities you interact with regularly on Reddit/discord/meetup?

Friends, need some feedback on an idea:

I’m thinking of starting a podcast interviewing leaders at startups about their experience with specific challenges - I know, cliche, get a more original hobby, etc.

Not looking for the narrative arc of How I Built This or Masters of Scale. Instead, looking to uncover specific problems faced by companies that tried something new for the first time. What did they not see coming, how did they adapt and measure, etc.

What are your thoughts on this format?

Anyone wanna refer me for data engineering/analysis role? I have 2 YOE as a mechanical engineer and willing to expand on my python experiences. Please feel to dm for resume. Looking to work remote.

Does anyone have motivating/good sales books to recommend?

I’m looking for some advice and/or to vent a little. I’ve been looking for a sales job specifically to pivot into tech sales and I’m getting rejected non stop and it’s really starting to weigh on me and ruin my confidence.

The positives are, I’m actually getting interviews- about 5 so far, I get to the later/last rounds but can’t seem to close the deal. I’ve tried learning from each experience, and taking that as growth for the next interview but it hasn’t worked.
I have 7yrs total sales exp.

I'm a cashier. We just got a new manager, and she's making things really hard for us. She starts work at 4:30am and leaves around 2:30pm, but she still expects us to stay until 6pm and work on the weekends! She gives us really long shifts and doesn't give us much time for breaks. And when we ask her about it, she gets mad.

I'm worried that if I speak up, she'll make my life even harder. I don't want to lose my job because of this—do you guys have any advice?

Has anyone here ever been fired for being rude to a customer?

Hello! I’m looking for study materials for the PHR. Does anyone have recommendations for cost effective resources or perhaps willing to part with your study materials?

What would be examples of cushy industry jobs with good wlb with 200-300k pay check in finance industry? My work is mostly FS so it seems to make sense that I exit in that direction, but I keep hearing that finance in general is less chill than normal corporate sector jobs. Or is that just for IB/PE/HF?

I would gladly take a head of local bank branch or something as the culmination of my career but I fear that dream is too 1950s

What roles would I need to look into to pivot to become an SE? Any references on companies to look at Healthcare Sales & business development background 5 YOE?

UI designers everywhere: Please stop making “peek-a-boo-only” interfaces.

Can anyone please help me to understand BNYM salary structure, is they are not considering PF ? What are the grade are there for 10 years of experience

Full-time, but doing my first moonlight freelance job. I want this to be the first of many. Should I start an LLC?

Any illustrators here with a rep??

Has anyone freelanced (remotely) for a company overseas? How did you handle contract/payment?

I’m on my first big freelance project and could use some help. I was asked to estimate the number of days on project with limited information, but once I got into it, the bigger scope was revealed. This, along with delays from the client means it’s taking much longer to complete.
How do you navigate this type of situation?

Looking for a job change
Total Exp- 7 years 5 months
Skill set- UFT, Postman, Selenium

How did mid-year reviews go?

Large Enterprise AE in HR Tech with $105K base and $180K OTE (8 yoe)

How much should I be making as a full time manager at a full service car wash after running it for 5 years?

My boss asked me what id like to do moving forward at work. The department im in has gone under many changes the past few months. I was really hoping the business would put me in a place they “need” me but instead it’s up to me…
My goal is to reach the top, climb the ladder and one day be CEO. I have a lot of outside influences that make this a possible venture.
I’m currently in sales but don’t know if the right path is to continue in.
What should I say to my boss, knowing I’m on right path?

Does anyone here work as a client development manager at RGP consulting? Phone screening with them tomorrow and I would love some insight on the compensation package they offer before I ask about budget etc.

$143k base, $205 OTE. 4 YOE and have been with this company since the start of my career in pre-sales. I specialize in enterprise storage sales.

Being on salary and in sales selling farm equipment, we are based on 40 hour pay week. M-F. Can your employer make you come in on Saturday’s?

Auto Sales Manager in HCOL city, 6YOE making $68k base, $1300/month variable bonus, $4k RSU w/ 2 year vest schedule. $500/ month health ins premium. -Looking to possible change fields to drastically increase comp… any suggestions?

Been with an Asphalt and Concrete contractor in suburban Chicagoland for a little over 2 years now, and am going into a compensation discussion tomorrow after informing my boss I no longer wish to be on a draw.

Current comp plan is as follows:
Salary- ~48k w/ draw up to about 80k, full OTE with commissions should be ~170000, this is all increased by kickers every 250k in sales that increase commission/draw

My questions is if the draw is removed, how much salary should I be asking for?

$215 OTE ( $165/50) + $15 RSU, usually exceed goal (4+ years) and get about $240. Other - 3x Presidents Club (Hawaii, Cancun, $15 payout for 2020).

5 years at this company.

Data Platform, very technical sale, SMB. USA.

Is $140k base with $50-70k bonus a good OR average pay for sales manager with 1 direct report and a dozen indirect rep organizations?

I am planning on asking for a raise in my base salary and I am unsure what the market price would be for my skills at a staffing agency. I am in the top producer at my company with over 50 producers. I generate an average of $120k in GM per quarter. I am approaching my first year end review and I am currently at a base salary of $70,000 and I have 3 years of prior experience in the industry. What should I be asking for in this situation?

I sell around 3mil year in a commission free workplace. What would you say is fair pay?

Compensation throughout all retail sales is less than adequate. You can make just as much working at McDonald's without nearly the amount of stress from Sales goals and other standards you need to meet.

Wanted to get feedback on my new offer.
HR SaaS Sales. ASP-15-25K some folks make more of course.
Senior MM AE L3
101,500 base
145 OTE
70/30 split
equity
401k with no match (had match before)

First AE job but 8 YOE in sales and an SDR MGR prior

Still gonna negotiate. Seems solid to me but I'd like 150 OTE.

What is the salary for a ‘H4’ band?

What would be a proper salary for a District manager with 22 locations?

I’m a finance manager for a Global 50 company, with 6+ yrs experience. I’ve considered switching to sales, and curious if there’s part time roles (preferred remote) that I could try. Any suggestions for me? Companies, role type, etc to look into. Thanks in advance.