
Originally Posted by
IceCoast070
I am currently in the process of relocating to Portland, OR and am hoping some mags can help me secure a job before I run out of savings. I will be arriving in mid to late January.
Currently, I work at a small investment bank in NYC; my job is mainly concerned with the creation of operating and valuation models as well as marketing our deals to potential investors.
Very much open to the actual job but would prefer something in a financial capacity within an outdoor's related company; corporate development, FP&A, strategic planning, etc . Also, I have a lot of experience providing financial and fund raising advice to start-ups, which is another area I am interested in.
If anyone knows of anything that I might be a good fit for or could recommend a good recruiter, it would be much appreciated. Perhaps I’ll buy you a beer or two for your help.
In terms of strategy, I would recommend looking outside of the outdoor industry. It's been discussed before, but you're usually trading a lower salary and less time spent doing what you love for being around like-minded people and a few hookups/bro deals/ perks that hardly justify the pay cut, except for sometimes in a few choice organizations (Arc'teryx, Patagonia, Under Armor, Burton), none of which are located in Portland.
I'd say there are enough outdoorsy folks in PDX that you'd be better off working somewhere with good flex-scheduling or WFH benefits and a decent salary, and stick to meeting your friends and activity buddies at the climbing gym or on the hill.
Just my .02$ re a question you didn't exactly ask... :-/
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