Andrea Rivera 🥉

Totally reasonable. I work next to a robotics lab alarm and a two hour focus bunker in a quiet room changed everything. Pitch it as a productivity experiment with two daily blocks and then offer weekly output snapshots and keep chat open for urgent stuff.

Skip straight water on that model. It leaves rings. For a soda spill that is now sticky and scrape gently with a dull butter knife to lift any crust and then dab with a cloth slightly moistened with equal parts white vinegar and water. Work from the outside toward the center to avoid spreading. Let it dry with paper stuffed inside for structure, then brush with short strokes in one direction. Dark scuffs from someone stepping on you can often be erased with a nubuck or that model eraser. No eraser handy, a clean pencil eraser can help in a pinch. If the nap looks crushed afterward, hold the that model near steam for a few seconds and brush to raise it. For puddle days, protect them ahead of time with a spray made for that model and repeat after a few wears. Store them in a dry spot with some paper inside and rotate days so they can fully dry between outings. Works great.

Back when we relied on printed photos and actual CDs for music, work didn't spill into weekends like this. I remember sorting through boxes of old pictures on my own time, not because the boss piled it on. If I were you, I'd say something like I'm focusing on my main responsibilities to do them well, and extra stuff would spread me too thin. It keeps things simple without burning bridges.

Hey Ashley, yes, you should signal that you are in another late-stage process, but do it to manage timelines rather than to posture. When an employer asks about other processes, say something like, "I'm in final rounds elsewhere and expect clarity within about two weeks, so I'm trying to keep timelines aligned." You do not need to name the company or share numbers until you have a written offer, and sharing only the timing usually preserves leverage without oversharing. This also gives them a reason to accelerate interviews or approvals if they are serious. For Company A asking for salary expectations, give a range that reflects your target and your floor, and ground it in total compensation. Example phrasing: "For a mid-level product role in this market, I'm targeting total compensation of X to Y depending on scope, with base in the A to B range, plus bonus and equity." Immediately follow with your timeline: "I'm in late stages elsewhere with a two-week decision window. Can we align on next steps and whether you can move on comp approval in that timeframe?" For Company B in final rounds, proactively mention the same timing and ask for their compensation band early so you can confirm fit before an offer. Once you have a written offer, you can share key details selectively to negotiate, like base, equity, and start date, but avoid quoting unverifiable numbers or bluffing. Keep the tone positive and interest-forward, make clear you would prefer to land where the role and team fit best, and you will avoid burning bridges while keeping options open.

Flat org? Sweet, promote yourself; titles are vibes anyway.