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  1. topcatny

    Neiman Marcus Career: Executive Development Program?

    The best buyers are the ones who run a successful & profitable business. If you can consistently make your sales plan and margin goals for your department it will be noticed. As an assistant starting out, an ability to catch on quick will help you stand out. There is a lot of menial work as an...
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    Neiman Marcus Career: Executive Development Program?

    In my experience it is uncommon for buyers to move into strategy or analyst roles. They train you to be a buyer/planner and the career path typically keeps you in one of the merchant roles. Some retailers offer a "finance" training program as well. I am not sure if NM offers this. If it is...
  4. topcatny

    Neiman Marcus Career: Executive Development Program?

    I started my career in a similar training program for Abraham & Straus, a company that merged with Macy's 1 1/2 years later. I was an assistant buyer, then planner, then back to an assistant buyer at Macy's after we merged, then went to Lord & Taylor and then moved to the vendor side where I...
  5. topcatny

    How many miles did you run today?

    3.2 this morning. After injury and the pure laziness that followed even after I was healed it felt good to get out there this morning.
  6. topcatny

    Do you like it the lamb?

    That title even got me back to comment. I lurk but almost never post anymore. Thanks for the blast from the past. Glad you are doing well.
  7. topcatny

    Things That Are Bothering You, Got You All Hibbeldy-Jibbeldy, or just downright pissed, RIGHT NOW!

     I appreciate the thoughts. I am doing my best at ignoring it and coming to peace with the situation. I have good days and bad days, this week has been particularly annoying. The good part is when I leave the office I truly leave all the thoughts behind me and focus on all the things I...
  8. topcatny

    Things That Are Bothering You, Got You All Hibbeldy-Jibbeldy, or just downright pissed, RIGHT NOW!

     I totally know what you mean and to some extent I am. I am actively looking for a new opportunity and in the meantime I have been very involved in my daughters soccer teams, which have taken up an enormous amount of time. The underlying issue for me is I am actively being punished. They...
  9. topcatny

    Things That Are Bothering You, Got You All Hibbeldy-Jibbeldy, or just downright pissed, RIGHT NOW!

    So my job is just a **** show. As some of you remember there was a huge issue earlier in the year in my division. My boss, who ran the division, was forced out of the company for major shady financial dealings among other things. I was the number 2 and got roasted over decisions that my boss...
  10. topcatny

    Is it acceptable to add employees on Facebook?

    I am friends on facebook with people I work with and those who report to me if I actually consider them a friend. So far everyone I have added I do stay in touch with if they have left the company or moved to other roles. If I wouldn't be friends with you outside the work place I do not add them.
  11. topcatny

    Hiring an Au Pair

    For you Teacher. http://www.styleforum.net/t/326201/hiring-an-au-pair-dumb-threads-version#post_5951669
  12. topcatny

    Hiring an Au Pair

     Aww hell no ! :) She came to a family wedding her second week here. She was seated at a table nearby with my 30+ yr old nephew and his girlfriend and a group of their friends. My youngest fell asleep in my arms so I ended up just sitting at my seat for most of the wedding. I watched the...
  13. topcatny

    Hiring an Au Pair

     Well, thanks for the insight, you've added a lot to this discussion. I can assure you that even though my wife and I both work we are raising our children and are very actively involved.
  14. topcatny

    Hiring an Au Pair

    Update The au pair has been her for 7 weeks and we couldn't be happier. She has had an interesting experience so far. She was here 8 days and then hurricane Sandy hit and we had no power for 9 days. My mother in law then stayed with us for 10 days because her house was flooded and she is...
  15. topcatny

    Hiring an Au Pair

    My kids are 8 and 5. We have asked innocent questions to the kids about getting a new babysitter and neither seem bothered by the idea. I think my oldest is looking forward to it and has an idea that something will happen. Either way, this was going to be the babysitters last year. Next year...
  16. topcatny

    Hiring an Au Pair

    LOL! Like I said previously, the nanny we employed for the last 5 years I still can not believe my wife ever agreed to hire. I think I will be alright. It'll still be interesting though! ;)
  17. topcatny

    Hiring an Au Pair

    As a follow up, we decided to go with an au-pair. We have a 19 yr old from Sweden getting prepared arrive in the US next Monday and we pick her up a week from Friday. I have spent the last few weeks getting the house ready for the change. Our kids still don't know that their current...
  18. topcatny

    Unexpected encounters with celebrities

     He's actually a pretty nice guy. I've only met him a couple of times but he came across as a down to earth, regular guy. Not what I expected after seeing him in photgraphs.
  19. topcatny

    People with kids - do you regret it?

    We waited 3 years after we were married before we had kids which helped me be more ready. We had the chance to travel a bit, enjoy being newlyweds etc. before having kids. Now I can't imagine my life without them. Sure, I'd have more money and more time to myself but the unconditional love I...
  20. topcatny

    What career do you wish you had pursued?

    If i could do it all over again I would have pursued a career coaching college basketball. When I was in college I had to sit out my junior year with a knee injury. The head coach asked me if I would be interested in being an assistant coach for the JV team and I jumped at the opportunity. I...
  21. topcatny

    Hiring an Au Pair

    Lol! A manny is definitely not an option!
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