Pulivarthi Group (PG)

𝑰 𝑹𝒆𝒈𝒓𝒆𝒕 𝑩𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑨 𝑴𝒂𝒏𝒂𝒈𝒆𝒓. I climbed the ladder as a senior engineer—not because I wanted to manage, but because I got things done. Now, after stepping into leadership, I genuinely regret it. Why? 🚨 Endless emails—most irrelevant, but I have to stay on top of them. 📅 Back-to-back meetings—barely any time for deep work. 🔥 Fixing other people’s mistakes—even when the plan was clear. 😤 Happy stakeholders = me picking up slack. 🙄 Bad attitudes from grown adults who don’t like being asked to do their jobs. 🌍 Late nights, early mornings—thanks to different time zones. ⚖️ Constant shifting priorities—nothing feels stable. 🔄 Layoffs, terminations, and new hires—the cycle never ends. I miss the kick-ass days of getting things done. Now, the wins barely register before the next fire needs putting out. 𝑭𝒐𝒓 𝑻𝒐𝒑 𝑻𝒂𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒕, 𝑩𝒐𝒐𝒌 𝒂 𝑴𝒆𝒆𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈: [https://lnkd.in/gdb2taUJ] #Leadership #ManagementStruggles #Burnout #CareerGrowth #LessonsLearned

𝑪𝒓𝒂𝒑, 𝑰’𝒎 𝒂 𝑴𝒊𝒔-𝑯𝒊𝒓𝒆. It’s been ten months, and I’ve realized this role isn’t the right fit. On paper, everything lined up—15 years of experience, certifications, an MBA—but in reality, they need a technical expert, not a business strategist. Instead of driving impact, I’ve become a middleman. My 1:1s with my manager are tense because I have no tangible accomplishments to report. I’ve tried shifting focus, volunteering for relevant projects, and even bringing in homemade cake to ease the awkwardness. Still, nothing’s working. And with a short tenure + a tough job market, my escape options are limited. Now, my review is coming up. • Do I acknowledge the elephant in the room? • Offer to resign in exchange for severance? • Wait for them to let me go and take whatever terms they offer? 𝑭𝒐𝒓 𝑻𝒐𝒑 𝑻𝒂𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒕, 𝑩𝒐𝒐𝒌 𝒂 𝑴𝒆𝒆𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈: [https://lnkd.in/gdb2taUJ] #CareerAdvice #WrongFit #JobMarket #SeveranceNegotiation #CareerMoves

🔍 𝐈𝐧 𝐚 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐬, 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲? As 𝑙𝑎𝑦𝑜𝑓𝑓𝑠 ripple through the 𝑡𝑒𝑐ℎ 𝑖𝑛𝑑𝑢𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑦, it’s time we ask ourselves: 𝐻𝑜𝑤 𝑠𝑒𝑐𝑢𝑟𝑒 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑤𝑒 𝑖𝑛 𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑟𝑜𝑙𝑒𝑠? And more importantly, 𝑤ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑚𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑢𝑟𝑒𝑠 𝑐𝑎𝑛 𝑤𝑒 𝑡𝑎𝑘𝑒 𝑡𝑜 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑡𝑒𝑐𝑡 𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑐𝑎𝑟𝑒𝑒𝑟𝑠? 📌 This carousel dives deep into the lessons learned from Meta’s recent transitions. 💡 Let’s embrace the challenge and discuss proactive career strategies! 👇 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐣𝐨𝐛 𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐲 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲? #𝑱𝒐𝒃𝑺𝒆𝒄𝒖𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒚 #𝑪𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒆𝒓𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 #𝑪𝒐𝒓𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒆𝑳𝒐𝒚𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒚 #𝑭𝒖𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆𝑶𝒇𝑾𝒐𝒓𝒌 #𝑺𝒊𝒅𝒆𝑯𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒍𝒆 #𝑪𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒆𝒓𝑴𝒐𝒃𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒚

𝑯𝒐𝒘 𝒕𝒐 𝑾𝒊𝒏 𝑶𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝑨𝒏 𝑰𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒗𝒊𝒆𝒘𝒆𝒓 A great interview isn’t just about qualifications—it’s about connection. Here’s how to leave a lasting impression: 1️⃣ Body Language & Energy ✅ Eye Contact – Shows confidence and engagement. ✅ Smile Naturally – A warm presence makes you memorable. ✅ Open Posture – Avoid crossing arms or slouching. 2️⃣ Build Instant Rapport ✅ Mirror Their Energy – Match their enthusiasm. ✅ Engage in Small Talk – It builds trust. ✅ Use Their Name – A subtle way to personalize the conversation. 3️⃣ Show Genuine Interest ✅ Talk About What Excites You – Why this role excites you. ✅ Mention Company Culture – “I love how your team does X…” ✅ Highlight Career Alignment – Show how this role fits your long-term goals. 4️⃣ Strong Storytelling ✅ Use STAR Method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) ✅ Frame Mistakes as Learning Experiences ✅ Give Concrete Examples 5️⃣ Nail the Closing ✅ Express Enthusiasm – “This seems like an amazing place to grow.” ✅ Ask Thoughtful Questions – Show genuine curiosity. ✅ Follow Up With a Thank You Email 𝑭𝒐𝒓 𝑻𝒐𝒑 𝑻𝒂𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒕, 𝑩𝒐𝒐𝒌 𝒂 𝑴𝒆𝒆𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈: [https://lnkd.in/gdb2taUJ] #InterviewTips #CareerGrowth #JobSearch #Hiring #InterviewSuccess

𝑰 𝑮𝒐𝒕 𝒂 𝑱𝒐𝒃 𝑶𝒇𝒇𝒆𝒓, 𝑩𝒖𝒕 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒂𝒏𝒚 𝑾𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝑷𝒂𝒚 𝑶𝒏𝒍𝒚 𝑰𝒏 𝑬𝒒𝒖𝒊𝒕𝒚. I was offered a job at a US-registered startup with European founders. Their product seems legit (I even took a test on it), and they’re launching soon. Here’s the catch: • Salary = Equity based on the formula: Equity % = Today’s Valuation / My Salary • They’ll pay in cash only if they generate revenue after launch. As someone living in a third-world country, I have a lot of questions: 1. Isn’t equity worthless unless the company generates cash or there’s a buy/sell market for shares? 2. How am I legally protected in this situation, especially since I’m not based in the US or Europe? I considered doing this as a part-time role while keeping my main job for income. But based on what I’ve researched and read here, it seems too risky. 𝑭𝒐𝒓 𝑻𝒐𝒑 𝑻𝒂𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒕, 𝑩𝒐𝒐𝒌 𝒂 𝑴𝒆𝒆𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈: [https://lnkd.in/gdb2taUJ] #StartupLife #EquityCompensation #CareerDecisions #JobOffers #RiskAndReward

𝑯𝑹 𝑨𝒄𝒄𝒖𝒔𝒆𝒅 𝑴𝒆 𝑶𝒇 𝑯𝒂𝒗𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑻𝒘𝒐 𝑱𝒐𝒃𝒔, 𝑩𝒖𝒕 𝑰 𝑶𝒏𝒍𝒚 𝑯𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝑶𝒏𝒆. Last week, HR pulled me into a meeting and claimed they had “reason to believe” I’m working a second job—which I’m not. They said it was based on “unusual keyboard and mouse activity.” They handed me a form to sign, confirming I have no other employment. I told them the truth—I don’t have a second job. I asked why they think this, and they wouldn’t give me any specific evidence. Then, during my performance review, they offered me a raise but said they wouldn’t process it until I signed that same form. I’ve never been asked to sign anything like this for a raise before. It feels like they’re pressuring me to admit to something I didn’t do. I’ve contacted a legal firm for advice, but I’m wondering: 𝑭𝒐𝒓 𝑻𝒐𝒑 𝑻𝒂𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒕, 𝑩𝒐𝒐𝒌 𝒂 𝑴𝒆𝒆𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈: [https://lnkd.in/gdb2taUJ] #WorkplaceChallenges #HRIssues #EmploymentRights #Overemployment #CareerSupport #WorkplaceDynamics

𝑫𝒊𝒇𝒇𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝑩𝒆𝒕𝒘𝒆𝒆𝒏 𝑴𝒂𝒏𝒂𝒈𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑨𝒏𝒅 𝑳𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈. In reflecting on this sub and my experiences, I’ve noticed two distinct approaches: 1. The Manager • Focus: Getting work done, hard stop. • Mindset: Work is work; emotions, individuality, or life outside of work are irrelevant. • View: People are employees who exist to complete tasks. 2. The Leader • Focus: Guiding and inspiring people to do their best work. • Mindset: Work is a part of life, not life itself. • View: People are unique individuals, capable of greatness when supported, motivated, and empowered. • Belief: Transformational change happens when you balance work with empathy and acknowledge complexities. It’s a spectrum, not a black-and-white dichotomy, and we all fall somewhere on it. Your approach depends on what you value and prioritize. 𝑭𝒐𝒓 𝑻𝒐𝒑 𝑻𝒂𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒕, 𝑩𝒐𝒐𝒌 𝒂 𝑴𝒆𝒆𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈: [https://lnkd.in/gdb2taUJ] #LeadershipVsManagement #WorkplaceDynamics #CareerGrowth #ManagementStyles #TransformationalLeadership

𝑰 𝑨𝒔𝒌𝒆𝒅 𝑴𝒚 𝑰𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒗𝒊𝒆𝒘𝒆𝒓: ‘𝑾𝒉𝒚 𝑫𝒊𝒅 𝒀𝒐𝒖 𝑹𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒚 𝑳𝒆𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒀𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝑳𝒂𝒔𝒕 𝑱𝒐𝒃?’ Back in 2021, I got tired of being ghosted. During the ‘Do you have any questions for me?’ part of the interview, I asked this. The HR manager froze, then vented for 10 minutes. The next day, I got an offer. Sometimes, being brutally honest works. 𝑭𝒐𝒓 𝑻𝒐𝒑 𝑻𝒂𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒕, 𝑩𝒐𝒐𝒌 𝒂 𝑴𝒆𝒆𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈: [https://lnkd.in/gdb2taUJ] #InterviewTips #BrutalHonesty #JobSearchStories #CareerMoves #WorkplaceDynamics #HRInsights

𝑻𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒌𝒔 𝑭𝒐𝒓 𝑪𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑴𝒚 𝑩𝒐𝒔𝒔! I’ve been job searching since last April, applying to hundreds of roles through LinkedIn and Indeed. This week, one of those employers called my boss to verify that I applied for a role. Cue an awkward meeting: my boss called me into his office to talk about it. Not cool. I always knew this was a risk, and I’m not too upset that my boss knows I’m looking, but it’s still uncomfortable. 𝑭𝒐𝒓 𝑻𝒐𝒑 𝑻𝒂𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒕, 𝑩𝒐𝒐𝒌 𝒂 𝑴𝒆𝒆𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈: [https://lnkd.in/gdb2taUJ] #JobSearchStruggles #WorkplaceDynamics #CareerGrowth #JobApplications #ProfessionalChallenges

𝑷𝒆𝒐𝒑𝒍𝒆 𝑵𝒆𝒆𝒅 𝑻𝒐 𝑹𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒛𝒆: 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑱𝒐𝒃𝒔 𝑨𝒓𝒆𝒏’𝒕 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑩𝒂𝒄𝒌. I’m exhausted by the out-of-touch takes claiming unemployed people are lazy or unqualified. Let’s get real: ✔ This isn’t a temporary recession. Jobs aren’t bouncing back. ✔ Outsourcing, AI, and global competition have permanently reshaped the workforce. ✔ Every year, new graduates flood the market, making it even harder to compete. The harsh truth: The workforce is being fundamentally restructured. Many jobs that have disappeared are gone for good. 𝑭𝒐𝒓 𝑻𝒐𝒑 𝑻𝒂𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒕, 𝑩𝒐𝒐𝒌 𝒂 𝑴𝒆𝒆𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈: [https://lnkd.in/gdb2taUJ] #WorkforceRestructuring #JobMarketReality #AIImpact #GlobalCompetition #FutureOfWork #EconomicChallenges