Other Need Help with Job Search Advice? Ask Mike!

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Start date May 17, 2021

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Mike offers assistance for those seeking job search advice, encouraging direct messages for personalized help. A participant reflects on their past career uncertainty in electrical engineering, stemming from burnout at a startup. They express interest in exploring sales roles due to the potential for high commissions through customer connections. The discussion highlights the value of considering diverse career paths, such as large systems sales. Overall, the thread emphasizes the importance of seeking guidance and exploring new opportunities in job searches.

May 17, 2021

Ranger Mike

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Last edited: Jun 16, 2021

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May 17, 2021

berkeman

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Thanks Mike. When I was soul searching about my EE career a decade ago (burned out from long hours at a startup company), I considered sales in a different field because of good commissions if you can connect with the customer base well. I didn't consider large systems sales like this though, thanks for the idea.

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