WSO: Is This Normal at My New Job?

I am literally paid to do nothing. I work 10 hour days and only have about 1 hour of actual work. The rest of my day is... Hi {NAME}, have you joined the [WhatsApp group]( for your city? These groups are a great way to hear about upcoming meet ups and meet other WSO members in your area. Onto the top discussions of the week: -Patrick 1) [Is This Normal at My New Job?]( (21 comments) - "I am literally paid to do nothing. I am now 4 weeks in and have not been busy nor pulled into any serious projects. I work 10 hour days and only have about 1 hour of actual work. The rest of my day is..." 2) [2019 NYC SA Recruiting Pushed Up?]( (40 comments) - "Hearing from friends at BBs in NY that first round interviews are going to be starting in..." 3) [What Exactly Is Amazon Scheming In The Healthcare Sphere?]( - "Amazon's rumored entry into healthcare has the industry bracing for disruption, but whether they'll build or buy their way in remains to be seen..." 4) [Why Are Recruiters So Useless?]( (33 comments) - "Recruiters are akin to low-level club promoters. Over-promising and..." 5) [Launch your finance career in just 9 months.]( - "Deutsche, Goldman Sachs and Raymond James are just a few of the firms that hire Vanderbilt MSF students, year after year. This accelerated program opens doors to IB, corporate finance and more." 6) [Minimum Time Before Lateralling?]( (13 comments) - "How did you approach the conversation with your boss? How did they take it? What is the shortest time you would recommend before considering a lateral?..." 7) [How to Become an Entrepreneur from The Founder of Google Voice]( (1,989 listens) - "Craig Walker tells us what it's like to have Google buy your business then leave and have Google fund your new business. How you don't need a grand plan for your career, his advice on how to make it as an entrepreneur and why you don't need a desk phone..." 8) [Your Craziest Commute Story?]( (26 comments) - "Last week I was driving to class and witnessed a teenager completely rear end someone's Jag suv. The driver immediately got out of the car, opened his rear door and grabbed a..." 9) [Suing a Former Employer]( (14 comments) - "How should you answer questions about your previous job if you and your former/current employer are undergoing a legal battle?..." Upcoming Events, Webinars, & Rewinds: -February 2nd, 8:00pm CET - WSO Paris Meet Up - [Add to Calendar]( -February 7th, 7:00pm EST - WSO Webinar - Summer Recruiting 101 - [Add to Calendar]( -February 7th, 6:30pm PST - WSO Los Angeles RE Meet Up - [Add to Calendar]( -February 8th, 6:30pm AEDT - WSO Sydney Meet Up - [Add to Calendar]( -February 13th, 12:00pm EST - WSO Podcast - IB Survival Tactics and a Job Offer - [Add to Calendar]( -February 27th, 12:00pm EST - WSO Podcast - Behind the Curtain, Dropping out of Wharton for YC - [Add to Calendar]( -March 13th, 12:00pm EST - WSO Podcast - Opportunity in Crisis - [Add to Calendar]( Stay Strong, Patrick Curtis Chief Monkey & Founder, WallStreetOasis.com PS - we are looking to add several Resume Reviewers to the WSO Resume Review team, you can find out more info [here]( :-) PPS - Think you have an interesting story? Want to share it with our podcast listeners? Reach out to Alex@wallstreetoasis.com [Unsubscribe here]( Wall Street Oasis (IB Oasis Corp.) 20705 Saint Charles St Saratoga, California 95070 United States