This episode of 3DEEPERCUTS PODCAST features my friend Phil, a Marine logistician and aficionado of fine American bourbon. We start out by talking about the complex compensation changes at Amazon, their impact on senior employees, and broader economic implications. We discuss his journey from Naval Academy applicant to Marine logistics officer, to navigating roles in corporate America. We delve into the lessons learned from military service, transitioning to civilian roles, the challenges of corporate logistics, and possible future paths. The episode explores the significant changes in military incentives, reflecting on how the loss of a pension might affect long-term retention. We also discuss broader socio-economic and political issues, anticipating the implications for the tech and logistics industries amidst ongoing uncertainties.
00:00 Changes in Amazon's Compensation Policy 04:21 Welcome to 3DEEPERCUTS 04:49 Discussion on Corporate Executives and Compensation 05:45 Intro to Phil 08:17 How Phil went from college student to the Marines. 12:27 How Phil transitioned from logistics school to battalion supply officer 20:03 How Phil went from managing an active duty facility to a reservist facility 23:57 Phil's Transition to Civilian Life and MBA Journey 30:33 Phil's Career in Logistics and Big Tech 33:07 Phil's Role at Puppy Spot During COVID-19 38:06 Phil's Current Life and Reflections 40:31 Relocating to Orlando: A New Beginning 40:56 Journey to Amazon: Career Decisions and Challenges 42:18 Navigating Amazon's Operations and Relocation 45:58 Launching a New Facility in Orlando 47:10 Amazon's Pursuit of Excellence and Customer Experience 51:59 Corporate Changes and Managerial Challenges at Amazon 01:02:03 Personal Reflections and Career Aspirations 01:05:10 Military Service: Advice for the Next Generation 01:17:36 Economic and Political Outlook 01:22:07 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
SPEAKER LINKS:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philip-lorge/
Articles about pay changes at Amazon
https://fortune.com/2024/03/27/amazon-no-cash-base-pay-raises-l6/
PODCAST LINKS:
SubStack: https://3deepercuts.substack.com/podcast
Website: https://3deepercuts.net
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@3deepercuts?si=-Hbz-I4VWhwiOfmn
Spotify:
HOST LINKS:
Career Guides: https://chuckgmd.gumroad.com/
Enjoy the episode, Professors.
We’ll catch you next time. Please feel free to reach out with feedback to me. Always looking for ways to make this audio-experience better for you, the listeners.
In strength,
CHUCK-G
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3DEEPERCUTS PUBLISHING 2024
039 - How a Marine Corps Logistics Officer became an executive in Big Tech (and how he built an innovative puppy delivery service along the way).