Thanks Blind!

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Donlen Finance

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Duke's Business School grad with experience at start-ups and currently doing fp&a at Hertz. Looking for opportunities in PM role at a SaaS company.
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Nov 20, 2020 16 Comments

Idk how many people will come across this but just wanted to say thanks :) I cracked into PM at a tech company thanks to you all.

I come from a non business background (physics/premed) and through a ton of networking, this one lady told me about Blind. And from there on I've learned a ton from you all. I'm a nobody compared to people here lol no faang job and no 400k tc, heck not even 200k lol. I learned not only how the some of the richest people in the world think and live their lives but I also learned how to crack into PM. I only heard of PM field in 2017 - same time I learned about consulting, and difference between finance and accounting: during my masters. So please don't judge on why I chose PM...ik a ton of people here don't like it. After hearing about every field, PM seemed the best fit for me...

If not for countless posts and helpful people here, I wouldn't have gotten my first ever PM job. This post is actually long overdue because I already had my first week and it went great. And this wouldn't have been possible without a ton of posts and links and dms from here so thank you!!!!!! It still feels surreal... I don't have huge dreams like getting into top tech company or Hedge fund (although huge fan of SpaceX) but I did dream of getting into PM to learn how to make/deliver/expand products that helps society. I'll use everything I learn here to eventually start my own company to help others. Even before that happens - I'm at anyone's disposal that I can help. As I mentioned, idk much coding nor do ik how to get into google. But I'm more than happy to help on anything.

PS: feel free to shower advices about PM, dealing with engineers/designers, TC, life, what kind of ice cream to get, etc.

Oh one more thing I learned here:
TC 120k

#thanks #grateful #help

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  • Tesla
    ๐Ÿ‰โ›ˆ

    Go to company page Tesla

    ๐Ÿ‰โ›ˆ
    ur welcome
    Nov 20, 2020 1
    • Donlen / Finance
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      Donlen Finance

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      Hertz
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      Duke's Business School grad with experience at start-ups and currently doing fp&a at Hertz. Looking for opportunities in PM role at a SaaS company.
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      OP
      ๐Ÿ’ฏ๐Ÿ’ฏ
      Nov 20, 2020
  • OP, congratulations! I am looking at same path as you. I agree that this blind community opened a new world view for me!
    Nov 21, 2020 3
    • Have few questions as I am exploring. Can I DM you?
      Nov 21, 2020
    • Donlen / Finance
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      Donlen Finance

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      Hertz
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      Duke's Business School grad with experience at start-ups and currently doing fp&a at Hertz. Looking for opportunities in PM role at a SaaS company.
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      OP
      Ofc!
      Nov 21, 2020
  • SAP
    h5A2kj

    Go to company page SAP

    h5A2kj
    Congrats OP! Now get some well deserved rest. Also, what is your YOE?
    Nov 20, 2020 3
    • SAP
      h5A2kj

      Go to company page SAP

      h5A2kj
      It is great you are working on side projects. But, make sure to avoid a burnout.
      Nov 20, 2020
    • Donlen / Finance
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      Donlen Finance

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      Hertz
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      Duke's Business School grad with experience at start-ups and currently doing fp&a at Hertz. Looking for opportunities in PM role at a SaaS company.
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      OP
      Thanks! I'll definitely keep this in mind. Family/friends are super supportive. And I find a ton of laughter from insta/blind lol
      Nov 20, 2020
  • New / Finance
    zahzah

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    zahzah
    Congrats! Well deserved
    Nov 21, 2020 1
    • Donlen / Finance
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      Donlen Finance

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      Hertz
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      Duke's Business School grad with experience at start-ups and currently doing fp&a at Hertz. Looking for opportunities in PM role at a SaaS company.
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      OP
      Thanks! :)
      Nov 21, 2020
  • Facebook / Eng
    givingthx

    Go to company page Facebook Eng

    givingthx
    take CS part time, or an MBA. That'd significantly bump your TC.
    Nov 21, 2020 1
    • Donlen / Finance
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      Donlen Finance

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      Hertz
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      Duke's Business School grad with experience at start-ups and currently doing fp&a at Hertz. Looking for opportunities in PM role at a SaaS company.
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      OP
      I've master's in business but not mba. I should get masters in cs?
      Nov 21, 2020