Dumpster fire PO role, but need some advice

Ria fFinancial / Product
iajz33

Ria fFinancial Product

iajz33
Dec 23, 2021 9 Comments

Hey everyone. I’m in a role right now that has some organizational issues (two product analysts that i’m responsible for, but don’t report directly to me) and dozens of top down initiatives with tight deadlines and strong push.

I’ve pushed back on each of them so I can prioritize higher impact initiatives and focus on user research etc. But it’s proving to take a lot of time and is extremely draining.

I’m still filling up sprints for 5 front end and 3 back end devs but it’s not always the most impactful work that enters them.

Where can I go with around 1 yoe as a PO? Should I apply for PM positions, APM, or stick around? If so, for how long?

Industry: money transfer/fintech but open to others

TC: 88k
YOE: 10 mos (in tech product) almost 2 years (in tech and consumer products)

#tech
#product
#entrylevel

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  • eBay
    fCOw01

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    fCOw01
    You’ll find similar challenges at any company. This is a part of being a PM. Spend a few more months to evaluate if you like the PM role. As an entry level PM, it’s good to think about more needle moving work but you don’t have to beat yourself up for not getting it done successfully. Execution is a bigger part of the job in early years. No current/future employer would realistically expect you to build winning strategies, vision and business models.

    Gain more experience, say 2 years, and then switch. No harm in trying meanwhile for any Tier 1 APM programs. Unless the job switch helps you get a better employer brand, it won’t be worth the switch at this point.

    Btw, is Ria safe to send money internationally? I haven’t read a lot of good reviews.
    Dec 23, 2021 4
    • Ria fFinancial / Product
      iajz33

      Ria fFinancial Product

      iajz33
      OP
      Would love to connect to talk a bit more. DM if you’d be willing to spare 15 minutes to chat sometime
      Dec 23, 2021
    • eBay
      fCOw01

      Go to company page eBay

      fCOw01
      Sure, you can DM me.
      Dec 23, 2021
  • Stay at least for a year. And look for new work.
    Dec 23, 2021 1
    • Ria fFinancial / Product
      iajz33

      Ria fFinancial Product

      iajz33
      OP
      An additional year (1y 10mos) or a year total?
      Dec 23, 2021
  • Sounds like a normal PM job. What do you think would change with new job?
    Dec 23, 2021 1
    • Ria fFinancial / Product
      iajz33

      Ria fFinancial Product

      iajz33
      OP
      That’s why I’m here! Cure my naïveté. I’m looking for a spot that is a more user focused role
      Dec 23, 2021