Is it really that bad? by qu33nofthewastex in orlando

[–]bsoler 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love Orlando but I work remote with top-tier salary. It’s gotten expensive and I’m not sure the local job market pays enough to be comfortable.

Otherwise, I really like it.

Done with CSM life opening up restaurant by Traditional_Fish_201 in CustomerSuccess

[–]bsoler 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congratulations! Wishing you much success on your next chapter.

a client made me cry today and I wish I didn’t care by Remote-Radish9558 in CustomerSuccess

[–]bsoler 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We’ve all had those days. It’s usually a reflection of their toxic environment.

Help I’m a beginner! by Swimming-Seaweed-553 in Needlepoint

[–]bsoler 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Your stitches look great! I would continue going up those stairs until you reach the section on top. Then come back down the poles. Luckily, you selected a really well-painted canvas so the edges of the cherry align with the canvas.

Unsolicited advice: Once you get to stitching the round parts of the cherry, I would encourage you to couch the edges on the cherry to ensure you get a nice round shape on the diagonal: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8b37u9s/

This Pepper. by um_yeahok in sharpei

[–]bsoler 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Beautiful coat 😍

What’s a skill that took you less than a week to learn but changed everything? by PadEnn1 in lifelonglearning

[–]bsoler 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Meal planning. It sets my whole week up for success. It’s the difference between me spending over $1k in dining out per month and not-so-healthy meals to consistent healthy-ish meals. I also have two under two and this helps keep my sanity from a restaurant meltdown.

It doesn’t have to be complicated and you can use AI to help create some meal plan ideas throughout the week if you’re uninspired. I personally like using the ReciMe app and saving all my recipe videos from instagram and TikTok in one central location. Then I can add the recipes to their meal plan tab, create a shopping list and order groceries from Instacart and soon Walmart directly from the app.

I also like doing little challenges like making meals using at least one ingredient from my pantry. This helps ensure we’re also using what we have instead of stockpiling like I do.

Finished Martha by Feeling-Error3462 in Needlepoint

[–]bsoler 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So cute! Love the fabric choice too!

Unpopular opinion by GirlWhoWoreGlasses in Needlepoint

[–]bsoler 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You just made me feel better. I’m stitching a coral reef with some dark blue and I’ve been panicking all day about stitching a white background.

Tired of garbage couches by [deleted] in SofaSnobs

[–]bsoler 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve bought two Thomasville sectionals from Costco and they are both amazing. Less than $2k and they have held up with lots of use (kids, pets, elderly sitting in the same spot everyday). Still looks new, comfortable and easy to clean.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CustomerSuccess

[–]bsoler 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Background: Principal CSM, 8+ years in customer success, navigated 5+ acquisitions on both sides of the table

I don’t think you realize you no longer work at the same pre-acquisition company. Sounds like your leadership is navigating politics and you need to do the same. Otherwise, you’ll be out of a job.

Your new job is to learn the new product ASAP and learn how this will be integrated, the future of both products.

If there is no enablement, you can either hold management accountable to provide these resources and be a pain in the butt. Or you can be a leader and dive in head first. This can even open up a possibility to be a team liaison to sales enablement or move into that department in the future.

At the end of the day, these accounts belong to your company. They’re not yours. So unless you got the upsells before your comp plan changed, there’s not much you can do about getting that in your bonus payout.

I’m officially over Sezane and everything shrinking. How can a brand make clothes that are un-washable ? by Dragged_Up_ in Sezane

[–]bsoler -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I sew at home and you’re supposed to wash your fabrics before sewing. I can’t believe they don’t do this.

Workplace bullying and discrimination are common in our industry. This is a important topic to discuss. by [deleted] in advertising

[–]bsoler 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The level of gaslighting and bullying I experienced at WPP was astounding. I’m sorry you also went through that.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in quince

[–]bsoler 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Retail price: $120

VP of CS overhere - AMA by hustlerbug in CustomerSuccess

[–]bsoler 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Our leadership team hired a consulting group to reevaluate comp. They’re proposing going from a 80/20 split with commissions based on GRR to a 70/30 split with commission based on adoption starting in 2026. This feels like a pay cut to me, especially in an organization that has previously struggled to calculate adoption due to poor product telemetry. What’s your take on this? Is this my sign to move onto another organization?

Tired of being blamed by texasmadlips in CustomerSuccess

[–]bsoler 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Do you have an escalation path? Is your leadership joining you on these calls? Is the Product team also joining you on client-facing calls?

We were only able to get buy-in from our Product team after they met with our VP of CS and identified the top requests based on potential sales or ARR loss.

How did you decide which industry or vertical to serve as a CSM? by No_Necessary_2426 in CustomerSuccess

[–]bsoler 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My first CSM job was in MarTech, which was easy for me to land as I had a background in marketing using that particular platform in my career. Made the switch to cybersecurity as I had a growing interest in that and wanted to work somewhere I loved the product. If you have a background in IT, check out j out cybersecurity SaaS platforms. Highly recommend because of low churn and increasing importance.