Jobs for Moms?
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Anonymous
They said I'd come in at the business manager level. I've looked at glassdoor and there seems to be a really wide range, but I imagine some of that is due to some respondents including the bonus in their total annual and others separating those out. What would you ballpark as a good offer for a manager level position? Since you're in such a helpful mood (thank you!), any negotiation tips when/if an offer comes? I haven't done this in a long time. |
Anonymous
Manager level varies a lot, but I'd say expect $110-$120 base and bonus will be $20-$30 I believe. You can probably get them to $130 base of you push hard enough - and have something to hang your hat on - but a lot depends on the hiring manager. Some care a lot about what the offer is relative to market, others take the view that they should offer something reasonable and move on. HR will give them a recommendation, but ultimately the decision lies with the manager. As for negotiation, all depends what leverage you have. A good existing job - I.e coming from consulting - gives you a leg up. A masters. Relevant prior experience. Etc. Negotating based on the benefits package would be tough; employee stock, rich 401k, free parking, dirt cheap gym, 30 days emergency daycare, discounted food - unless you are coming from google or something it'll be an uphill slog on that angle. I'm surprised you are asking me about comp over the interview. You must either be smart with numbers or confident.  practice your algebra, setting up equations, reading and interpreting graphs, etc. The cases will all have some basic math and a moment where you have to intuit the next step. My best advice is keep the input numbers they give you on one sheet of paper and do the math the ask for on another. That makes it much easier to refer back if they change a variable in your equation (what if my cost when up 20%)?
Also don't sweat the behavioral. Unless you are awful, you'll do fine. Focus on nailing the cases. |
Anonymous
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Does cap one require those case study
Questions for all job candidates, i.e. Communications work? How amenable are they to flex schedules Ie four day weeks etc? |
Anonymous
I don't know of any job families that don't require them, but probably true there are some. I know they used to make everyone take a math test - even for HR jobs - it was just a question of where the bar was depended on the role. There's probably some jobs that don't require the cases. Flex schedules are common. I know one woman who works 8-3 and then makes up the time after dinner. A full on 4 day a week - as in never working at all one day of the week - might be a bit harder to negotiate. Truthfully, it all depends on your group and boss. The strategy group, for instance, who is largely ex McKinsey and the like, would laugh you out of the room if you suggested anything of the sort. Other groups might laugh you even bothered to ask. In general though it's a family friendly and pleasant work environment. I've stayed far longer than I ever imagined because of it. |
Anonymous
| What about medicine ? Are those good mom jobs? |
Anonymous
Yes! I also recommend business as a job. |
Anonymous
| How bout you find a field you love and make it work? Op you sound incredibly entitled. |
Anonymous
| What did you do before DH came along? Any way you can build on that? If not, consider visiting a library's career section. Most of the reference books will give you a pretty good idea of what's involved in the beginning, middle and more senior roles. Also...think twice about going after something purely for the money. Some of the big money jobs require many, many hours, including nights and weekends. |
Anonymous
| Parallel to op's post. Are there are really, good single, rich, emotionally mature and stable handsome men out there? You know -- the ones that pull in north of four to five hundred per year? That don't have one or more ex-wives or a whole carload of kiddos? And will he come every night promptly at seven pm? |
Anonymous
| Keep in mind there are reasons why some jobs are called "mommy tracks". |
Anonymous
Yea except I'm not emotionally mature. Bummer. |
Anonymous
Do you know anything about cap one hiring of attorneys? It sounds like a really great place to work. Do you know what the pay is? If there's flexibility with wfh/schedule? What the backgrounds are of people they hire? |
Anonymous
This sounds amazing. What area? |
Anonymous
I don't know of roles, it's not my area. I work with a handful of legal counsel, one of whom I know works 9-3 and makes up the time after hours. I think she has a lot of flexibility but she's also overworked I suspect. The lawyers I know have been there a decade, but I imagine any relevant experience at the CFPB or another regulatory agency would be highly valued |
Anonymous
| There are certain extracurricular jobs you can do. Most involve extended lunch hours by your clients. Wear protection. |