poweredbycaffeine

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Well, it finally happened...

As of 8:25 this morning, right after dropping my daughter off at daycare, I was informed that my role has been eliminated.

I was ready for it. I wanted it to happen, actually. I've been so incredibly miserable for 5 months that I was hoping that one day I'd get the call and be free of the absolute misery that my job had become.

The role was brand new. I was hired by my former CEO who had transitioned to Chief Strategy Officer. He left two months ago after his handcuffs were released and he could do whatever he wanted. He's also out of tech.

When he left, I was going to be moved from my consulting/strategic projects role to an Ops role. That was suddenly squashed and a hiring freeze was put in place. I knew at that moment that my days were numbered.

I'm giving myself 48 hours to be miserable. After that, I am going to find out what I want for myself. I don't want to work in SaaS anymore, I don't want to be a founder, I don't want to be stuck making money for the largest ego in the room anymore. I want to be a service to my community.

Anyways, WR, I am hurting for the next few days and then your boy is back at it. Any leads you have, feel free to email me at [email protected] ( if @Gasty doesn't want me to post that email, that's fine too).

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Sunbunny31

Politicker

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Sr Sales Executive 🐰

I’m sorry - only that you’re now facing a job hunt. It sounds like it’s for the best, but I completely understand that you also don’t feel great about it.

Can you provide a bit more detail about what you are looking for when you are ready?

In the meantime, you have my sympathy. I am confident you’ll land well, but know getting there is an unwelcome grind.

RandyLahey

Politicker

7

Account Executive

Well said

punishedlad

Tycoon

2

Business Development Team Lead

Yeah man, really sorry to hear this. Would love to hear what you have in mind for serving your community.

Gasty

Notable Contributor

8

War Room Community Manager

Not a peep in the War Room thinks you'll fold.

Bummer it happened, but glancing at your post again, it kind of smells like good fortune.

Just so you know, we're all in your corner. Catch you on the flip side of this reboot, savage.

RandyLahey

Politicker

7

Account Executive

Damn dude. You'll get through this, I have no doubts.

Once the dust has settled, let me know what kind of roles you're looking for. My DMs are open to you.

You will be so much better off in the long run!

Justatitle

Big Shot

6

Account Executive

I hope they gave a decent severance package. From a guy who was laid off twice in a 3 month time period, you will come out better on the other side. I'm going to start congratulating people for getting laid off. Congratulations on being gone from a company going downhill.

Kosta_Konfucius

Politicker

5

Sales Rep

Damn sorry to hear that, but from the looks of it that place was not the best for you.

As you said, give yourself some time to deal with your metals since losing a job is always stressful.

Once the 48 hours of sadness passes, spend time with your family technology free

CuriousFox

WR Officer

5

🦊

🦊❤☕

coletrain

Politicker

4

Account Executive

That sucks but does seem like it's for the best since you were miserable as it stood.

Take some time, figure out what you're looking for and I believe you will come back stronger than ever

SoccerandSales

Big Shot

4

Account Executive

Sounds like a bittersweet victory. No doubt you will land on your feet, now time to figure out where to next

oldcloser

Arsonist

4

💀

I've been deep in hunt myself. May have something to throw your way. Sorry, homie. But.. as you say, for the best. Take your you time. You'll land. To quote you, "Did you think I was a man of leisure?"

Go kill something and eat it.

poweredbycaffeine

WR Lieutenant

4

☕️

You know my greatest hits like the back of an Eagle's album cover.

CPTAmerica

Opinionated

4

President/CRO

Sorry to hear it but you know you’ll make an epic comeback. Go play a round of golf, or get that kid out of daycare and go to the zoo. Do something fulfilling that gets your mind off it. Time is all we ever really have so make the most of it when you get some extra.

detectivegibbles

Politicker

4

Sales Director

@poweredbycaffeine- I'd love to send anything mildly interesting your way...I know you're going to bring instant value wherever you land.

Any market you're specifically wishing to be in?

poweredbycaffeine

WR Lieutenant

6

☕️

Recreation. Outdoors. Sustainability. Coffee. Beer.

Things people consume for the joy of it.

HVACexpert

Politicker

1

sales engineer

If I see something I’ll throw it your way man.

FinanceEngineer

Politicker

1

Sr Director, sales and partnerships

So sustainability and beer. I shockingly have a large number of contacts in those 2 spaces…let me ping some people.

Nairobi

Politicker

4

AE

Best of luck with your search! Just went through the same thing yesterday, we’ll be in a better spot soon 🙌🏼

Pachacuti

Politicker

3

They call me Daddy, Sales Daddy

That sucks. Even when you know its coming down the line, its a difficult pill to swallow. Hopefully you have been reaching out to your network for opportunities.

Good luck in your job hunt!

FinanceEngineer

Politicker

3

Sr Director, sales and partnerships

Sorry to hear it. What do you want to do? There is a bunch of shuffling going on right now. Hope I can help, and feel free to DM me if you want anything finance related.

poweredbycaffeine

WR Lieutenant

0

☕️

I want to work for a company or a brand that people consume or love because of the enjoyment factor the product or service provides.

Product focused, community forward. Hell, I’d run a parking lot that provides free parking in exchange for watching 3 :30 second ads for nearby businesses.

FinanceEngineer

Politicker

0

Sr Director, sales and partnerships

Yeah. I can see that. But then again, I know people who love investment banking simple because they enjoy the soul sucking pain. Not many come to mind outside of consumer staples like Apple or Zeiss.

HVACexpert

Politicker

3

sales engineer

I’m sure some AI companies are looking 😉

All kidding aside I’m sorry you’re going through this. Even when you know it’ll happen it’s still a kick in the balls.

You’re a true savage and you got this. Anything I can do to help let me know. 🫡

Chep

WR Officer

3

Bitcoin Adoption Specialist

Best of luck sir you going to figure it out🫡🤝🤙

Gyro25

Notorious Answer

3

Account Executive

I'm sorry to hear. This is just a trend at this point. I would suggest the current company I'm working at, but I can't in good conscious do that seeing as they may lay people off in a few months.

I feel you when you say you don't want to work in SaaS anymore, it hasn't been easy. I hope you find what you're looking for.

SaaSsy

Politicker

3

AE

Sucks, I’m so sorry. Love your attitude that you knew you were miserable so this can be that kick in the ass to start a new chapter! Im sure you’ll be much happier when everything shakes out! 🍀

Diablo

Politicker

2

Sr. AE

Sorry to hear that but your know something better in store for you. You are a strong Caffeine and this shall pass soon.

Fenderbaum

Politicker

2

Retired Choirboy🪕

From the looks of it, you're already focused on your rebound, which is great! Go get 'em killer.

DungeonsNDemos

Big Shot

2

Rolling 20's all day

Damn, sorry to hear. It sounds bittersweet, but I hope what you're looking for comes along quickly.

HappyGilmore

Politicker

2

Account Executive

Sorry to hear this man. Take some time to decompress and no doubt you’ll come back stronger than ever in your next role.

Streamgoat

Valued Contributor

1

Account Manager

A blessing in disguise, it's only up from here. Good luck with the job hunt!

1nbatopshotfan

Politicker

0

Sales

Damn man, best wishes on what’s next. It seems like you have a good attitude here and will land on your feet!

NotCreativeEnough

Big Shot

0

Professional Day Ruiner

Always rough. But unfortunately in the current economy it’s not an uncommon story. Sounds like it at least got you out of a place you weren’t happy at.

LambyCorn

Arsonist

0

A mfkn E

I am sorry this happened but on the other hand, congratulations - As you mentioned up top, you were hoping it had happened and you were miserable for the past 5 months. Time to get hunting!

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