Dominick Namis

Here is a vacation hack for the rest of 2024.

I recently read that Americans take the least paid time off (PTO) of any developed country in the world.

At Meta / Facebook, we got 21 PTO days, 11 public holidays and 2 extra “choice days.“

Despite all of this—most people forgot to use PTO, or just let it accrue.

We're now about halfway through 2024.

Don't let your PTO days go to waste.

Here's how to maximize your vacation/PTO days:

- July 1-3 & 5 [9 days off]
- Sept 3-6 [9 days off]
- Nov 12-15 [9 days off]
- Nov 25-27 & 29 [9 days off]
- December 23, 24 & 27, 30, 31 [12 days off]

Put in your PTO requests from now.

Your manager has enough time to approve them all!



#timeoff #vacation #pto #remotework #workfromanywhere

Today is my last day at Meta

It’s been an absolute honor working alongside these brilliant people

I know there are new doors I’m meant to walk through

Thank you to all 53,855 people who’ve been following my journey on LinkedIn

This is not the end—it’s time for a new beginning

I believe God has a greater plan for me 🙏🏽



#meta #facebook #layoffs #tech #thankyou

I just spoke to a startup CEO who’s giving his entire company an 8.3% holiday bonus.

It will come as an extra month’s salary this year.

And the entire company has already received it.

I asked him why he decided to do that when most companies seem to be cutting back.

He said: “because our people deserve it!”

Employees are the ones that helped companies navigate an incredibly choppy 2022.

Reward them—don’t punish them.

I bet most of them will still be around at the end of 2023.




#leadership #people #ceo #softwareengineers #startup

One year ago today I was laid off from Meta.

I’d be lying if I said it was all rainbows and sunshine since then.

But this journey has taught me so much about patience, resilience, and believing in yourself.

Here are my top 3 lessons learned:

1️⃣ follow your passion

I’ve always wanted to be an entrepreneur.
Over the last year, I grew NeoPeople with my dad and started my own media company. And I’ve never been more professionally fulfilled.

2️⃣ community is so important

The week after I was laid off, I had offers to interview at Google, Deloitte and AMEX. This was because people knew my personal brand.

Then in 2023, I met a bunch of LinkedIn creators who forever changed my life. I wouldn’t be where I am now without them. Find your community—find your tribe!


3️⃣ you are far more than your job

For a long time I identified only as the “Facebook guy” or the “Meta guy” but I much prefer being just “Dom.” We are all so much more than our jobs.

In the last 12 months I went from unemployment to doubling my yearly Meta salary.

The universe has a plan for all of us—and I know your time will come too 🙏





#layoffs #techlayoffs #community #entrepreneur #grateful

American companies are now giving employees the entire 4th of July week off.

Some are calling it a “summer break“ for their employees.

While others just say it's a week to rest & recharge.

Let's be honest: not a whole lot of work gets done this week.

So I think a mid-year extended holiday is a fantastic idea.

Because all of us could use a break right now.

Here are 4 companies that have this entire week off:

→ LinkedIn
→ HubSpot
→ EY
→ PwC

I hope more companies follow this trend.

We could all use an entire week off from work!




#holidays #pto #summerbreak #recharge #corporate

Remote work has changed people’s lives for the better.

And it positively impacts companies too.

Studies show that remote work:

- boosts sales
- improves retention
- creates more engaged workers

Many folks love being in the office.

Others absolutely hate going back.

No matter what your preference—employers should offer choice!

Choice to go for a morning walk instead of sitting in morning traffic.

Choice to go pick up the kids after school.

Choice to live our lives how we want.

The future of work is flexible work!



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#workfromhome #workfromoffice #workfromanywhere #salesjobs

LinkedIn—who can I help land a new role at Meta / Facebook?

Over 1 in 3 of our hires started as a referral

A few times a year our #recruiting team host Talent Drives

This is a special time where current employees can reach out to their networks and submit more than the usual number of referrals

Our Global Business Group is currently hiring for Partner and Account Manager roles in Austin and Chicago

This role has evolved over the years

Having been in those roles, here are some of my highlights:

💰Competitive pay ($100k+ for ~2-4 years experience) in non engineering role
👶 Up to $4k baby cash for new parents
⛷ A $3k/year wellness stipend
🏠 $2k to use for remote office
👨🏽‍💻 $70/month for internet
🤒 As needed sick days
🏝 21 PTO days / 2 extra “choice” days
📝 Access to 3 months of unlimited BetterUp coaching
🧠 24 free sessions of Lyra Health

You’re even able to access extended #leave and #timeoff when life brings unexpected situations

It’s a privilege to work in #bigtech

I’d like to keep paying it forward and get at least one LinkedIn connection hired through this Talent Drive

Working in #tech has incredible benefits

Whether you’re interested in this role or any other at Meta / Facebook, I’m ready to #refer you!

DM me! 📥





#newjob #referral #workfromhome #wfh #workingparents #teamlead #managerjobs #wellbeing #mentalhealth #blackintech #latinosintech #management #jobsearch #openroles #talentsourcing #hiring #heretohelp

We’re almost 3 full months into 2025.

I hope you:

- get a promotion
- sign a huge client
- land your dream role
- secure a huge raise in pay
- get the best news of your life

Let’s make the most of the next 9 months! ✨




#dreamjob #newclients #promotion #payraise #goodnews

Stop letting imposter syndrome get the best of you.

You’re worthy of getting that new job.

You’re worthy of working at your dream company.

You’re worthy of a 6-figure salary.

You’re worthy of being in those rooms with the big wigs.

Push past the doubt and fear.

Believe in your skills and talents.

I’m here cheering you on 🙌





#impostorsyndrome #selfdoubt #selfsabotage #fear #doubt #careeropportunites #selfbelief #greatresignation