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Christina Le's avatar

I love this! It's really a good reminder that there's always opportunities when someone can identify a gap and solve. I'm so glad that this happened. Origin is very lucky to have you! Excited to hear more as you grow into this role.

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Max Pete's avatar

Really appreciate you!!

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Kiran Umapathy's avatar

Great reminder to create opportunities for yourself and that the best jobs probably aren't advertised.

Just to make sure I understand the story...

You initially pitched Origin to take you on as a contractor, but after doing a great job they decided to take you on full time?

How did you know what their challenges/needs were? Did you know someone there already that helped give you that info and gave you a starting point from which to frame your pitch? Or was it solely what you picked up on from being a customer yourself?

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Max Pete's avatar

Exactly! Yup was there as a contratcor and then full time. I guess I didn't know exactly all of their challenges or needs, but from an outside perspective what I saw and what I assumed is what I pitched. Plus following them and seeing their latest moves, what they're trying to do, etc. all helped.

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Ivy Chen's avatar

This was so helpful!

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Max Pete's avatar

So glad to hear!!

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Liz's avatar

It takes a lot of bravery to go after something like this so proud and glad it worked out for you 🙏🏽 it’s inspiring for sure and very true you NEVER know unless you try and sometimes putting yourself out there does pay off big time!

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Max Pete's avatar

Thank you so much! I always keep my mum's advice of "closed mouths don't get fed" in my head when I get scared to pitch myself!

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Liz's avatar

Exactly that!!! Mum knows what’s up! 🙌🏼

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