Re: tell us about your job
What do you do? Technology VP
Do you like it? Yes.
What makes you in particular well-suited or poorly-suited for your work? Ability to relate to both the technology (former Software Engineer) and the business.
What kind of people do best in your work? Technically minded individuals who can make key business tradeoffs.
What qualifications are necessary for people considering work in the same field as you? Bachelor's and experience.
What is a typical day like? First deal with any crisis through a combination of direct involvement and delegation. Depending on the resolutions, potentially begin work on whichever projects are critical. Lots of time spent answering questions regarding how to do X, Y, or Z. Fair bit of research into emerging technologies and how we can use them. A [censored] ton of interviewing.
What kind of problems do you encounter? Anything from online products being down to client communication breakdown to employee performance. Lots of security related items.
What are the biggest (most common) sources of frustration and elation? Impossible demands of CXOs and people making terrible mistakes due to not asking how to do X (or even can I do X). Elation due to new revenue coming in.
How much do you make? Depends on bonuses and stock but about 200K +/- 30K. I'm fairly young and underpaid by competitive standards.
How much can one expect to make in your position? At least 100K and up to 400K is certainly possible. It will vary greatly depending on company size and structure.
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