I need suggestions! My wifi wants a waffle maker. That being said we got a cheaper one that has multiple inserts and it is terrible!!! We have not made a single successful waffle or sandwich for that matter! So hit me with the best waffle maker!! I understand it will prob be pricey. I was looking at the ninja ones.
Honestly wish someone told me this earlier in my career. I spent almost four years at my first job working 50 hour weeks, taking on extra projects, and constantly being promised a promo that never came. My annual raise was basically 3 percent which didn't even cover inflation. Finally got fed up, polished my cv, and landed a role elsewhere with a 35 percent pay bump. Fast forward two years later, jumped again and now making double what I made at my first company with way better wfh balance. Loyalty in corporate America or anywhere else just gets you rewarded with more work. Don't be afraid to test the market every few years.
Is it just me, or are interview processes getting way out of hand?
I'm seeing a lot of mid-level and even entry-level jobs asking for 4–6 interview rounds, take-home assignments, and then a presentation at the end.
I always thought the usual flow was recruiter call → hiring manager → maybe one technical or team interview. If a company still can't decide after that, it kinda makes me wonder how they make decisions internally.
Unless it's for a senior leadership role, anything beyond 3 rounds just feels like overkill.
What's everyone else seeing lately? What's the most interview rounds you've had to go through for a pretty normal job?
Is it just me, or are interview processes getting way out of hand?
I'm seeing a lot of mid-level and even entry-level jobs asking for 4–6 interview rounds, take-home assignments, and then a presentation at the end.
I always thought the usual flow was recruiter call → hiring manager → maybe one technical or team interview. If a company still can't decide after that, it kinda makes me wonder how they make decisions internally.
Unless it's for a senior leadership role, anything beyond 3 rounds just feels like overkill.
What's everyone else seeing lately? What's the most interview rounds you've had to go through for a pretty normal job?
Lately I've noticed ppl seem to expect replies on Teams/Slack almost instantly.
Don't get me wrong, it's nice for quick questions, but sometimes I'm in the middle of something that needs actual focus. If I don't reply for 10–15 mins, it kinda feels like ppl assume I'm not working, even if my status says Busy or Focus.
How do you guys deal with managers or coworkers who expect immediate responses?
Do you set expectations upfront, or just answer when you can? Curious how other teams handle this.
Lately I've noticed ppl seem to expect replies on Teams/Slack almost instantly.
Don't get me wrong, it's nice for quick questions, but sometimes I'm in the middle of something that needs actual focus. If I don't reply for 10–15 mins, it kinda feels like ppl assume I'm not working, even if my status says Busy or Focus.
How do you guys deal with managers or coworkers who expect immediate responses?
Do you set expectations upfront, or just answer when you can? Curious how other teams handle this.