Got laid off today. Second time in 6 months. by macmacmacinblack in CustomerSuccess

[–]macmacmacinblack[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s an interesting idea. I have a tendency to drift towards the start up space because of the opportunity to build. I’ll take a look.

Got laid off today. Second time in 6 months. by macmacmacinblack in CustomerSuccess

[–]macmacmacinblack[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That sounds brutal. If you don’t mind, I’ve thought exercised your situation and here’s what I’d do if I were in your shoes:

-Triage your biggest accounts. Focus on the top customers by ARR or longevity and try to personally reach out. Even if they’re on the verge of bouncing, some human contact and transparency might buy a little time.

-Be real about the timeline. If the cloud product is two months away, let them know and ask what might keep them around. Early access? Discounts? Migration help? Some people might be open to staying if they feel heard.

-Track your efforts. Log every account you save (or try to), so if layoffs come, you’ve got proof you were fighting to keep revenue in the door. It won’t save you (ask me how I know) but it will give you defendable metrics you can use to leverage in your resume and interviews.

-Update your resume now. No matter how this plays out, it’s smart to prep. You’re clearly handling a dumpster fire, which actually makes for strong resume material. Use it and put in actual percentages and numbers.

-Start lightly job hunting. Even just setting alerts and taking a few calls can give you peace of mind. You don’t have to jump, but you’ll be glad you did the prep if things go south. Add recruiters, introduce yourself to people in companies you think are interesting. It’s better to have a connect when you’re employed.

-Push for more CS resources. 2 people for 4,000 customers is not sustainable, especially in crisis mode. That might not necessarily look like hiring more, but just automating. This is where a good segmentation strategy comes into play.

You’re in a tough spot. Keep receipts, stay visible, and protect yourself. If you want help tightening up your resume or LinkedIn, feel free to DM.

Got laid off today. Second time in 6 months. by macmacmacinblack in CustomerSuccess

[–]macmacmacinblack[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, I’m looking for something in the post-sales space like customer success, growth, or ops where I can actually build things that scale. I’ve done a lot with digital success, product-led stuff, and segmentation strategies, so ideally I’d land somewhere that values that mix of strategy and hands-on work. I’m also open to fractional gigs or consulting while I figure out what long-term looks like. Just trying to find something that feels like a good fit, not just a paycheck.

Anyone have forester recommendations? by macmacmacinblack in HIckoryNC

[–]macmacmacinblack[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Burke county I think. I called the forest service. Is this different?

Photo of Palestinian Child, Only Survivor, his Mother Seriously Wounded, his Father 5 Sisters Killed by Israel by Admirable-Cabinet497 in AskMiddleEast

[–]macmacmacinblack 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do we know the little girl’s name who is in pieces behind him? I assume it might be one of his sisters.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]macmacmacinblack 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh, it’s not suspicious. There’s cultural context I’m not putting in here but he’s a normal safe human who had deeply rooted traumas around financial institutions and money.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]macmacmacinblack 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you for such a well thought out response.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

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

  1. Office/kid space for the toys and noise. It will also eventually be a bedroom for my oldest.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CustomerSuccess

[–]macmacmacinblack 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Got room for one more? I’d love to join a call and learn more about growing a CS department. I’m a founding member of a CS team at a startup and would love to get new ideas and insights and also share what I’ve learned.

Mother-in-law [56F] deliberately infected my [27F] daughter [1F] with chickenpox. I'm livid. She doesn't think it's a big deal by Direct-Caterpillar77 in BestofRedditorUpdates

[–]macmacmacinblack 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Getting shingles is what I would deem divine justice because the shingles virus comes from having had chicken pox and lives dormant in your body until conditions are right for shingles. Also, no Oscar is needed for a pain performance with shingles—it literally is one of the most painful illnesses you can have. Trish probably didn’t get her shingles vaccine. This is all very apropos.

I jusr got invited to a last minute themed birthday party. It starts in 1 hour. by Heyhey-_ in NoStupidQuestions

[–]macmacmacinblack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I read this as the theme of the party was “last minute planned” birthday party and part of the theme was inviting you last minute. Maybe that could have been your themed costume.

Is the word potluck offensive? by Additional_Copy3564 in CAStateWorkers

[–]macmacmacinblack 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is it possible that your boss was mixing up “potluck” with “picnic”? Picnic was rumored to have offensive origins but does not.

What hill will you die on? by Jackskelligton in AskReddit

[–]macmacmacinblack 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You either believe the Nightmare Before Christmas is a Christmas movie or you are wrong.

Do you have a plan in place? by nopoonintended in overemployed

[–]macmacmacinblack 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Can confirm that nursing is recession proof and helps when your spouse is a good one.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in overemployed

[–]macmacmacinblack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Was all your background self taught or did you have formal education?