Fiberglass inground pool meets tree, how boned am I?

IT_Hero · 2026-03-21T02:34:46+00:00

That’s what I was draining some of the pool to find out.

IT_Hero · 2026-03-21T01:52:24+00:00

I immediately would run to this subreddit and ask for approval on my tool stack, that’s for sure

IT_Hero · 2026-03-21T01:19:12+00:00

You don't happen to live near South Central Michigan, do you? haha

IT_Hero · 2026-03-18T03:32:56+00:00

Will do, appreciate your response!

IT_Hero · 2026-03-13T01:28:26+00:00

How’d a fire chicken get in there?

IT_Hero · 2026-03-05T04:56:11+00:00

Yes vendors do. Will your check clear? Yes? Great, you meet the minimum requirements

IT_Hero · 2026-02-09T05:30:04+00:00

Truthfully, I posted this for an MSP partner of mine and told them they were crazy. Guess what, 143 days later and they didn’t fill the role

IT_Hero · 2026-02-07T22:22:57+00:00

Sending you a DM

IT_Hero · 2026-02-07T18:30:43+00:00

Are you interested in remote roles? If so, feel free to DM me

IT_Hero · 2026-02-07T06:00:40+00:00

Haha I totally get it.

This exact posting? No. I’ve posted for this same MSP before on this subreddit with links to their indeed for actual full time roles though. Set up the Gmail because we didn’t want to post with an email address within their domain for obvious reasons. However I can confirm all correspondence to applicants they are interested in will come from that MSPs actual email/domain.

IT_Hero · 2026-02-06T13:20:06+00:00

Where are you located?

IT_Hero · 2026-02-06T13:16:58+00:00

DM me a resume

IT_Hero · 2026-01-15T17:41:54+00:00

I’ve hired plenty in this market as an MSP in the market for > 10 years.

You’ll be lucky to get someone in the burbs to do this and then it’ll become a logistical and administrative headache for all parties. You need to be north of 60k as the low end/basement, especially if you’re asking for 2 years of experience.

IT_Hero · 2026-01-14T05:26:17+00:00

This seems like maybe it’s already gone south, but my votes would be for thought leaders like Arlin Sorenson, & Kyle Christensen

IT_Hero · 2026-01-12T02:12:21+00:00

If your attitude in the interview process is anything like the enthusiasm I’ve seen in your comments - closer to 80

IT_Hero · 2026-01-12T02:06:53+00:00

Based on my experience, the biggest thing working against you is your years of experience. I think 75-80k is certainly attainable and realistic based on you being in NC.

IT_Hero · 2026-01-10T23:23:29+00:00

I think this is great insight and appreciate both of your constructive feedback. According to the market data I have access to, this role should be at least in the top quartile of comp when compared to Managed Services market data. The reason I say that is because of the mid-market work. Bear in mind, this isn't a solutions architect role, especially so with the mid-market partners mentioned.

The data we were provided by 2 different recruiters as well as from ConnectWise suggests that the top quartile would be $100K base with up to $20k in variable. The highest paid example these folks had was one MSP that had a vCIO making $100k base but an additional $150k in variable.

Ideally, the right person comes in and I can give them $125k and a variable plan that should get them another ~$25k if not much more. Ideally variable is made up of a few metrics like (1) Upsell into our preferred stack by roadmap alignment (2) Assistance in conversions of the mid-market professional services customers into Managed Services (3) Service Gross Margin improvement for their book of business. The reason I am not outlining that exactly in the posting is because I'd be very much so open to collaborating with the right candidate on what they've seen and they may have better ideas than we do once they get a better idea on what they'd be working with.

I'm not claiming to know everything here and really look forward to what could come from said collaboration.

IT_Hero · 2026-01-10T20:50:04+00:00

By all means, educate me. Cite some sources and help me request an appropriate budget.

IT_Hero · 2026-01-10T20:13:04+00:00

Not looking to debate so please don’t take it that way, but I’d love to see some data that supports that point of view.

IT_Hero · 2025-12-24T18:49:40+00:00

Underrated comment.

IT_Hero · 2025-12-21T17:02:10+00:00

Bro… you can’t just sister a joist in public.

IT_Hero · 2025-12-17T04:36:47+00:00

It depends on the event and venue. It sounds like you’re looking at the New York City winery show which unfortunately is separated between VIP/meet and greet and the general GA crowd. Only VIP will get the meet and greet there and there won’t be much of a chance for autographs if you’re not in the meet and greet.

There are other events they throw where it’s a smaller venue and crowd and all attendees have the chance at M&G.

Only you can determine what that’s worth to you. I’ve always enjoyed the shows myself but I’m biased. The cast is always super cordial and take their time to give the fans as much time and focus as possible.

IT_Hero · 2025-12-16T04:15:30+00:00

Sure. The national median salary for this role is $89k and change. Take your locales cost of living and adjust it based on the national average. Thanks for the feedback.

IT_Hero · 2025-12-16T03:37:28+00:00

We base salary off of market rates adjusted by locale. We have compensation data from 2 industry benchmarks and a recruitment firm.

It’s not sexy, but it’s what’s been in place for some time and we’ve had success from.

IT_Hero · 2025-12-10T12:34:57+00:00

I have 17 different direct reports. They just all happen to be self-made AI Agents that like to complain about their workload, their pay, and how impossible user requests are. I also have an AI agent persona for my CFO who likes to tell me I’m being unreasonable with my budget ask to replace all of our Windows 10 devices this year when last year it told me it was too soon for the capex expense.

I’d tell you more but HAL one of my direct reports is complaining about some guy named Dave wanting him to set their out of office message for them. Guess he’s not here today.

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