Job-Hopping, Taking Paternity Leave, Leaving College to Start a Business | Office Hours with Prof G

[@skienho5460]

Prof G! It’s Sean from the first question. You’d be happy to know, I am approaching 2 years at my current role ;). Thanks for taking the time to answer and give your advice. I love you and your shows, they have taught me so much. Happy Holidays!

[@mikeh7515]

Great Q/A. I benefited massively from AND highly reccomend job hoping often earlier in your career until you reach the director level. From there, internal org relationships forged over time are huge leverage in promotion opportunities. An analyst having a good relationship with manager means a lot less than a director having a meaningful relationship with VP.

[@joeykim9984]

Really great episode. I love your pragmatic and informed advice. I hope you do more of these!

[@AlexJohnson-g4n]

I love how the host shares their personal experiences and insights, making the advice feel more relatable and authentic.

[@CVA46643]

Wow what a real comment from a real person

[@teostaro9976]

@@CVA46643😂

[@Tendomcgoobin]

​@@CVA46643 seriously who talks like that

[@gavin_wolf]

Great comment very valuable

[@harick7122]

3rd call was the most monotonal delivery I've heard in years... Scott:"I can hear the emotion in your voice"😂

[@Nxtlvlcontent]

The first two questions pair well with each other. My wife and I are about to have our first child in the next few days and I plan to use my NY family leave time. While pay is capped I feel we’re in a financially stable position it won’t negatively impact us. If you’re working hard to provide and care for your family, but can’t be present for the important moments, then what’s the point? Also, even though the father obviously doesn’t play as major of a role as the mother during the first few months, the father can still support the family around the house and with various responsibilities to reduce the burden for the mother.

[@fallzonrs3929]

I think his point is that if you don’t have that cushy security, the best thing you can do is continue working to allow the mother to support herself and the child without worrying about finances.

[@lifeforgod07]

Completely agree. I'm on paternity leave right now. My wife would've struggled without my help. I was verrrry hesitant to take the leave away from my job Our family doesn't really help, as is the culture in the US. I also have passive income able to support us while I take time off and am getting my MBA.

[@Amadou.sylla12]

That’s the realest answer ever. So grateful for Prof G 🙏🏿

[@bryancarter7649]

Good mix of questions, with great responses. Appreciate the insight and reflection.

[@henrikwakman7776]

Scott.. I'm 45 and never had any money, coming from a difficult family background. Thank you for your grounded, wholesome and funny podcast. Things are changing, also in terms of investing, and people like you and Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger have quite a bit to do with that. Thanks! :)

[@henrikwakman7776]

(the late great Charlie, of course)

[@TheLimeJuicy]

Galloway is the only reason I’m sad I went to USC and not NYU

[@IanJames56]

USC is still a great school! Good on you…

[@franjohnson6140]

Facts I need to take Prof G class on audit at NYU ...

[@malcolmn.5222]

As a recent dad, my daughter didn't care too much about me until she was definitely after 6 months lol

[@VirmanaMarketing]

Companies highly dislike promoting from within - it’s a cultural issue in the US. They don’t give out promotions to existing employees because the grass is always greener on the other side. Ideally, it’s a 2+1 deal… two years and evaluate your options. If you aren’t seeing a horizon for a promotion, leave immediately. Qasim, tell your son C’s get degrees.

[@ReasonableHuman1]

thank you Prof G

[@Melodicinvestor]

Very solid advice.

[@creativeslink]

Left college to start a business and now I’m going to finish up at 48.

[@mrwilliamwonder]

Information is online now

[@MauricioGonzalezFilms]

12:44 - Stay in college. Be a college student. Enjoy friends. Get the degree. 2 more years, tiny blip for a Business degree. Especially if $ is flowing. Damn good place to be 🍀

[@kevinraimond7658]

These are great. Too short

[@TroyJScott]

Great response on the Paternity Leave question. Unless it’s paid leave, go back to work after a week or two

[@HKS-Digital]

Day 69: Please bring on Gary Stevenson (Garys Economics)! Thanks!

[@mattseaton3521]

Why? That guy is a yapper, nothing more!

[@makeitmakecents856]

TAKE THE PATERNITY LEAVE DAD’S - IF THE JOB DOESN’T WANT YOU TO TAKE THEN DON’T GIVE IT TO ME

[@qopdob]

Sometimes you need to hire a "rock star" employee who you know will leave in a year, but you need to have planned and decomposed your work such that a year's engagement will take your band of idiots to a higher level afterward, even in their absence.

[@Ronaldinho1996]

I feel like it really depends on the industry you’re in regarding the value of job hopping….

[@augustoliver2779]

Finish school always. Social media marketing in a young person’s profession.

[@dudearamaronuis8363]

Are you able to get rid of those sound effects. Anxiety inducing. Makes it hard to listen before bed.

[@Corgiking521]

1 week off after having a kid 😂. What a joke.

[@mrwilliamwonder]

Even WW2 woman fighting the war effort got more than that.

[@WealthyChronicle]

I can't believe how out of touch some people are about job-hopping. It's the only way to grow in today's job market! 🙄📈

[@malcolmn.5222]

IF you have the skills, credentials and the experience, job hoping can POTENTIALLY work. However there is no guarantee it works for everyone.

[@parkmannate4154]

I agree with Scott that men should not be involved in raising children unless they're rich. Rich people can live good lives poor people need to suck it up and make money for rich people.

[@seza1713]

That's not what he said. He's saying that their financial situation has a huge impact. He's saying get set up for the future to be more involved as a parent.

[@parkmannate4154]

@seza1713 Hes clearly saying if you are poor forgo spending time with your children in pursuit of money. If you are really poor, ditch your kids. He opposes clearly a society with security and time for families.

[@pambyart]

@parkmannate4154 he’s not saying it so black and white as you’d suggest - sounds like he put in a big effort to be there for his wife and kids and actively raise his children while also prioritizing his career. He also mentions that his wife prioritized her career. When he talks about contributing, he’s not saying men should “not be involved”

[@henrikwakman7776]

That is blatant nonsense.

[@kevinhoalcraft]

I think that men are pretty useless for the first six months like he said. What I will be doing during those for six months is watching the two other kids while she handles the little one.