[FType22]

Originally Posted by M3 Number 86

You don't want to take Starbucks orders for the whole dept for years? I've seen way to many of those vs a handful who have become executives. Im in tv production as well but corporate functions.

Corporate is where the $$ is at, which is why I'm there as well. One of my first bosses spent a year running coffee for some director in LA when he got out of college, it took a year for him to realize that's all he was ever going to do. I'm too old to waste time doing that.

[eluded]

still confused, follow the money.... if you were married your wife would have already told you that

[M3 Number 86]

Originally Posted by eluded

still confused, follow the money.... if you were married your wife would have already told you that

I'll put up with bullshit as long as the money = bullshit amount

[M3 Number 86]

Originally Posted by DJP86

Corporate is where the $$ is at, which is why I'm there as well. One of my first bosses spent a year running coffee for some director in LA when he got out of college, it took a year for him to realize that's all he was ever going to do. I'm too old to waste time doing that.

How long have you been working?

Edit: I guess the people who made it were assistants for 15 yrs and then started bringing in $$$$ once they finally got a real title and responsibilities. 10/hr jump to millions. Lol

[FType22]

Originally Posted by M3 Number 86

How long have you been working?

Oh let's see, professionally I think I'm at about 7 or 8 years. You ever heard of Harris creative? That sounds like the stuff you might be working in.

[FType22]

Originally Posted by eluded

still confused, follow the money.... if you were married your wife would have already told you that

Rofl! hella true

[M3 Number 86]

Originally Posted by DJP86

Oh let's see, professionally I think I'm at about 7 or 8 years. You ever heard of Harris creative? That sounds like the stuff you might be working in.

I'm about a year shy of that. I've been at Disney, Paramount, and Warner.....moved on to independent tv production studio. Had enough of the huge company politics with people who are lazy and comfortable at there manager positions.

I'll be back at one of the larger studios again in a couple years and be those same lazy people's bosses HA! (I've had my own struggles and decisions that you are at right now for about the past year.)

One of my good buddies (we track together) is head of video production at a smaller company down here that provides services to the major studios. He's making big time money. If you can be an asset to your company the long run could be quite great. I'm just impatient and focus a lot on the now as well so like to jump ship which I don't mind. I still keep good connections with the smart ones higher up who I can potentially work for again.

[FType22]

Originally Posted by M3 Number 86

I'm about a year shy of that. I've been at Disney, Paramount, and Warner.....moved on to independent tv production studio. Had enough of the huge company politics with people who are lazy and comfortable at there manager positions.

I'll be back at one of the larger studios again in a couple years and be those same lazy people's bosses HA! (I've had my own struggles and decisions that you are at right now for about the past year.)

One of my good buddies (we track together) is head of video production at a smaller company down here that provides services to the major studios. He's making big time money. If you can be an asset to your company the long run could be quite great. I'm just impatient and focus a lot on the now as well so like to jump ship which I don't mind. I still keep good connections with the smart ones higher up who I can potentially work for again.

You got into the studio game though, it doesn't sound like you're in production, producer? I'm a video editor by trade but am currently doing all facets of production for a major credit card company.

[M3 Number 86]

Originally Posted by DJP86

You got into the studio game though, it doesn't sound like you're in production, producer? I'm a video editor by trade but am currently doing all facets of production for a major credit card company.

I'm in Corp Finance - valuations on deals, budget management, etc.

[FType22]

Originally Posted by M3 Number 86

I'm in Corp Finance - valuations on deals, budget management, etc.

Ahh yes we are mortal enemies by default then! Is your buddy in finance as well?

[MKSixer]

Originally Posted by DJP86

Yes I will get 1,000 shares

Negotiate more. 1000 is not many given your direct manager is a VP. Will you be a director, asst. director, associate director? As stated earlier, we need more info without negatively affecting your opportunity.

[PoorLurker]

No real responsibilities like a stay at home wife and/or kids? I say go for the start up.

However, I personally like the idea of being able to help be a part of developing something. Like one mentioned earlier, if it's successful, it's great for you to learn and have on your resume, if it's unsuccessful, it's great for you to learn and have something for your next interview as long as you are continually reflective in your position.

What does derpina think? haha - Looks like you get a lot of good perks judging by your photos. However, save enough and you can pay for those world wide adventures. There are certain accomplishments that working for a red tape company may not be able to provide you.

best of luck!

[RickFLM4]

Some thoughts on IPO in second half of the year...

If that is going to happen, they should already be working on it. If they are already working on it, they shouldn't be talking much to anyone about it outside of people with NDAs. So, I'm a little skeptical on timing. Also, if you get stock options so close to the IPO they aren't going to have strike prices that far off the IPO price. So I don't think I'd go for the new job if IPO is a major factor in the decision given the rest of what you said about it.

If you feel like you are stagnating, I suggest networking with some executive recruiters and take a look at some other options.

[M3 Number 86]

Originally Posted by DJP86

Ahh yes we are mortal enemies by default then! Is your buddy in finance as well?

True.

No my friend is on the creative side.

[FType22]

Originally Posted by M3 Number 86

True.

No my friend is on the creative side.

And he's making bank? Shoot me the digits! Forums for networking! Haha jk

[FType22]

Originally Posted by RickFLM4

Some thoughts on IPO in second half of the year...

If that is going to happen, they should already be working on it. If they are already working on it, they shouldn't be talking much to anyone about it outside of people with NDAs. So, I'm a little skeptical on timing. Also, if you get stock options so close to the IPO they aren't going to have strike prices that far off the IPO price. So I don't think I'd go for the new job if IPO is a major factor in the decision given the rest of what you said about it.

If you feel like you are stagnating, I suggest networking with some executive recruiters and take a look at some other options.

I wouldn't say that the IPO is important to me, in fact I think I'd rather have them not go public Bc of how much culture changes post IPO.

[FType22]

Originally Posted by PoorLurker

No real responsibilities like a stay at home wife and/or kids? I say go for the start up.

However, I personally like the idea of being able to help be a part of developing something. Like one mentioned earlier, if it's successful, it's great for you to learn and have on your resume, if it's unsuccessful, it's great for you to learn and have something for your next interview as long as you are continually reflective in your position.

What does derpina think? haha - Looks like you get a lot of good perks judging by your photos. However, save enough and you can pay for those world wide adventures. There are certain accomplishments that working for a red tape company may not be able to provide you.

best of luck!

She's all about that $$ hah! Really though, she hates my travel so she's just happy with the idea of me not going out of state or the country every 2-4 weeks. It does offer perks, as you say, and that's one of the things that kept me from jumping right into the new opportunity.

[FType22]

Originally Posted by MKSixer

Negotiate more. 1000 is not many given your direct manager is a VP. Will you be a director, asst. director, associate director? As stated earlier, we need more info without negatively affecting your opportunity.

I'm not clear on the exact position in terms of director but it sounds like it's non managerial right now Bc I'll be the first employee. As I grow the infrastructure and I assume the team, that would probably change. They said 1k shares was for non managers.

[M3 Number 86]

Originally Posted by DJP86

And he's making bank? Shoot me the digits! Forums for networking! Haha jk

But he is the head of whatever he does. I think he's a member on here I'll try to get him to post here.

[FType22]

Originally Posted by M3 Number 86

But he is the head of whatever he does. I think he's a member on here I'll try to get him to post here.

Hah no I don't think that's necessary, I do find it valuable to network inside the creative industry though.

[OptionlessM]

Originally Posted by MKSixer

Negotiate more. 1000 is not many given your direct manager is a VP. Will you be a director, asst. director, associate director? As stated earlier, we need more info without negatively affecting your opportunity.

This is a retarded post.

First off, how can you know the value of 1000 shares.

Second off, why would a startup have those layers of management.

[MKSixer]

Originally Posted by OptionlessM

This is a retarded post.

First off, how can you know the value of 1000 shares.

Second off, why would a startup have those layers of management.

3 Start-ups. Minimum 30,000 shares per.

End this now. Don't bother responding. You will only look dumber.