#advice

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about a manager I had, and I kind of hate admitting this lol, but I think I understand her a lot better now than I did when I was actually working for her.

At the time, some of her feedback really annoyed me. I felt like I was doing a lot, working hard, getting good results, and instead of just recognizing that, she would keep pushing me on things like having a bigger impact, making things scalable, thinking beyond my own team, and not just solving the problem in front of me.

There were definitely times when I walked away thinking, “Why isn’t what I’m doing enough?”

Now that I have some distance from it, I realize that probably wasn’t what she was saying at all.

She was trying to get me to think differently.

A lot of the things she pushed me on — being more independent, bringing solutions instead of just problems, thinking about whether something would still work without me, influencing people outside of my immediate team — are things I understand much better now.

And honestly, some of the feedback that bothered me the most at the time is probably the feedback that stuck with me the most.

I still don’t think she was right about everything, and I’m sure I wasn’t either. But I can appreciate now that she wasn’t trying to make things harder for me. She was trying to help me grow, even if I didn’t always receive it that way.

It’s funny how sometimes you need to leave a situation before you can really understand it.

So yeah… if you’re a manager who has ever given someone advice and wondered if any of it actually landed, sometimes it does. It just might take a while.

I’m grateful now in a way I probably wasn’t capable of being at the time.

Many people in this forum, told me not to follow the work and most may be right, but I ran out of all options (no payment for movement, couldn't land a job , no other income, no own home) . Anyone followed to work for similar reasons? How do you find the move and adjusting to 2 hour commutes?

Left ages ago, but within a year, and had an email from someone telling me I need to pay an invoice for equipment I ordered but DXC never bothered or asked to collect

Oh, here's some advice: tell them to sniff your @rse, they have no power here

Hi everyone. I've been reading posts here recently because I have an offer from IBM and I'm trying to decide if I should accept it. (I don't feel comfortable giving any specifics.) There are a lot of negative posts here. Some are crude and I wonder if that's just for comic effect or a reflection of how things are at IBM. Is IBM really that bad? Thanks in advance for any thoughts.

A quote from the judge from the Caddyshack movie; decades ago. Also applies to your current lack of promotion.

Yes, Ameriprise has experienced some high-profile advisor departures and industry attrition, though the firm maintains it has strong overall retention and a robust recruiting pipeline

The big push for broadening assignments and mobility is a trap. Supervisors want to move people into their groups as new Pip material so they don’t have to put their buddies in the lower rankings. Avoid at all costs being the new guy. If you are upstream and your new group is full of downstreamers there is zero hope. New project with downstream project manager who needs your expertise? Run don’t walk away. Total trap. You will do the work and get no reward other than a pip while the downstreamers take the credit.

Has anyone been asked to pay back a relocation after being in role over a year? Has anyone not paid/ or has paid give me any details.

If im planning to leave January 1st will I still get my ACB? Policy says employees who are employed through December 31st are eligible.

Does anyone know how it works if I leave before the April payout date?

I am not a supervisor so I don’t know if beqom process for promotion planning has started/olened or when is the completion deadline? I think it is usually mid to late September?. Any supervisors out there able to share info

Note: Pandemics are not what they seem, but rather orchestrated global resets

Cyber Threat: Prepare for a simulated "cyber pandemic," primed by narratives around "AI demonic" propaganda

Energy Rationalization: Anticipate upcoming global energy rationalization check the gas price, thank Trump for that

Better than Casetext Cocounsel? Did they sc--w up letting JH go?

Hello everyone,
I am considering leaving Oracle and would appreciate some advice on whether it is better to resign or retire.
Could anyone clarify the key differences between the two options, particularly regarding the severance/benefits package, notice periods, and overall requirements? Any insights would be greatly appreciated!

I received my first RSU about 6 years ago and have received a new one every year for the past 6 years.

My advice is this, do not sell. I am literally becoming rich from RSUs. I have colleagues who have sold them immediately after they vest who are now kicking themselves.

I’m not saying never sell, instead hold for a few years at least, you may get as lucky as me.

Peace

If you were lucky to get a severance and leave good for you smart move. If you chose not to take it knowing what's been going on stop complaining. FTOWS If all you want to do is waste you time complaining here its not getting you anywhere spend time searching for a new company that will appreciate you

Watch Charlie Youakim’s latest post on LinkedIn about Sezzle’s growth. This is the sort of leader employees rally behind. Warm, grounded, respected. A unique subscription model to BNPL - a new p2p offering that’s unique.

Be careful about constantly taking on responsibilities that aren't part of your job. Once everyone gets used to you doing them, they will stop seeing them as extra and you'll be sc--wed. I'm talking from experience.

New external hire CL level 29 here, haven’t got my first assessment yet will be for next year - How important is the PDS? Some say it’s more the story than PDS that your manager knows and wants to promote about you that matters. Others say it will stay with you for years so be careful what you put in there. Possible the reality is somewhere in between but wonder what y’all think. Also, does your manager or skip manager advise you how to write this, or are you pretty much on your own?

If you ask two managers the same question, you will never get the same answer. Never. Not only that, the answers are usually completely opposite. So basically, if you need guidance, just ask one and pray that person knows what they're doing, because trying to reach a consensus will only leave you more confused.

The federal government's (CMS) will very soon be releasing the official Medicare Star Ratings in October.

If any of you employees own Humana stock, this might be a good time to pullback, sell, and lock in your profits.

There is an extremely low percentage of members enrolled in plans rated 4 stars or higher.

This question is mainly to the hWP folks. What pros and cons have you noticed so far in working with hGP processes and people?

If you're still there, I'd start looking around now. Even if the job search goes nowhere at first, you'll be glad you didn't wait until you were desperate. And we all know more layoffs are inevitable.

Have seen so many ex-stripe employees got into Anthropic or openai but not getting luck when trying to apply.

Hi everyone, I've been following this thread for about a year and figured I would introduce myself. I'm a reporter with WatersTechnology and I'm interested in understanding what is going on with the LSEG D&A/Refinitiv/Microsoft relationship. Please email me at nyela.graham@infopro-digital.com and I'd be happy to have a conversation.

I got another rejection, wrapped up in all the usual nice words about my experience. Apparently someone else was a better match, which is probably true, but it doesn't make getting rejected any more fun. I'm trying not to take it personally and just keep applying. Anyone else spending way too much time reading these emails lately?

A piece of advice to those looking for another job: find yourself a boss that is proficient in the job you’ll be doing. This is based on my experience in N&T where we would get a boss after every reshuffle that had not much experience in the department they were taking over. They may have been a hard worker that did well in their previous position but that’s not enough to take on a completely different function. Amateur hour just doesn’t cut it and it creates a very awkward situation where you have to correct your boss or watch them make stupid decisions because they don’t know any better.

A boss that’s proficient in the job you’ll be doing can also provide guidance and help make correct decisions when there are multiple ways to skin the cat. I could never get a clear answer from my boss when I would present two valid options with the pros and cons of each. I would get a non-answer like “We have to do what’s right!” Like duh! Thanks for that enlightening answer!

Take some time off, don’t immediately jump into a job search. Go spend time with family and friends. Take that trip you talked about but never took. Enjoy the freedom. There are better jobs and companies out there, a layoff from Oracle will be a blessing in disguise.

Looking back, taking a job at Verizon is one of the few career decisions I genuinely regret. There are plenty of better places to work, so don't convince yourself this is your only option.

So i got a letter today regarding cobra election. The monthly amount from optum does not reflect what i am currently you paying at all. If about four times the amount. What should i do??

Pretty much exactly what the title says. I know someone who just got a bachelors in exercise science who's trying to look for a job. The Fidelity base closest to me has a gym, so I thought to refer him to a job there as a trainer. How can I do that as someone who does not work at Fidelity anymore? Are the people who work at the gym Fidelity employees themselves, or do they come in from some other way of employment? Thanks!

What ka the best thing that ever happened to an ex employee

Is minimed still part of Medtronic? I see minimed staff still on ms teams. Anyone know when they are completely independent?

Is minimed facing redundancies as well? I'm wondering if its a good idea to make a shift to minimed or stay in Medtronic?

Any minimeders - can to share your insights? Are things looking good on your side ? Which departments are doing well?

for you to wait around for things to improve. They won't.

The job market is improving. Do not wait for the company to force your hand.

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Let me start off by saying I spent a lot of time talking to them over the last year when I went through all the fine tune paperwork it just wasn't worth it. Ria is the way to go!

I'll tell you one thing That's special event that they have where they fly you in and put you in a hotel. Definitely not worth it

Paying $385 an hour, I learned a concept called Radical Acceptance. It means completely accepting reality as it is in the present moment, without trying to fight it, judge it, or wish it were different. Whatever you experience with this company, no matter your status, whether you've been displaced, terminated, or are going through the performance management process, accept the truth. The truth is, this is a sh-t company doing sh---y things to its employees. You can't change anything; you just have to accept the truth. That's the world, and that's life. Period.
All you can do is either do your job happily or find another one.
That's the wisdom of modern psychology.
I wish this could help anyone here who is going through what I'm going through.
Peace and love

SBHP recently started using PEGA to track "productivity". However, no one has a clear answer on how it works or what it's tracking. No one in our department has above 67% and people are being told to just click around more. Obviously that's not the solution because everyone would be successful at that point. Does anyone have any clear metrics or tactics that work?

Hi folks, I just got off a scheduled call with my very high contact. She accidentally let slip some important information pertaining to next weeks layoff rumours.

Basically she mentioned that code name “operation apocalypse” will begin on the 14th. From what I understand the plan is to reduce headcount by 30% due to ai now being good enough to replace the majority of workers.

She did mention relevant departments this could be hitting.

Likely the US and India’s mother will be the hardest hit.

I take no pleasure in delivering this information, but I felt it important to share what little I know.

Folks my advice would be to go home and hold your loved ones close until dawn. it looks like we are in for a bumpy week…I know I will be holding