🍵12 Reasons Why You Should Embrace Remote Work

The CS Café #53

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If you had a choice, would you rather go back to the office, work in a hybrid mode or stay full-time remote?

A constant and endless debate that stirs up people’s passion.

But whatever your preferences are, it's time to embrace the future of work and be the boss of your own schedule and environment!

So here are the 12 reasons why working remote is the ultimate ticket to success - as far as you have the opportunity to do so:

1. Work from Anywhere

   1. Work from the comfort of your couch, beach, or mountain top :)

   2. All you need is an internet connection fast enough to nail the job, and you're ready to go!

   3. Less stress for more creativity.

   4. Better work-life balance as far as you set clear boundaries.

2. Build Your Own Workspace

   1. A space that's just for you.

   2. Somewhere that has everything you need to get at ease, if possible.

3. Schedule Your Day, Your Own Way

   1. The day is all yours.

   2. Nail the most important tasks first and enjoy your schedule.

   3. You have the freedom to do it on your own terms.

   4. This comes with improved mental and physical health.

   5. You're in the driver’s seat.

   6. Plan your day for maximum productivity while you take time to relax whenever you want.

4. Save Big on Time and Money

   1. No daily painful commutes.

   2. No more sitting in traffic jams, pollution, or overcrowded transportation if you ever get a chance to have a seat!

   3. Spend less on meals, clothing, fuel, train, or bus tickets.

   4. No more car fines or stress to find a free parking slot.

5. 10x Your Productivity and Control

   1. You decide what and when to focus on.

   2. Fewer distractions to nail and execute your tasks in no time.

   3. No annoying constant random interruptions.

   4. Check out the Eisenhower Matrix to skyrocket your productivity:

      How to 10x Your Productivity, Free Up Time And Get Things Done With The Eisenhower Decision Matrix

6. No Office Politics or Gossip

   1. No exposure to negativity. Full focus on work only.

   2. Job satisfaction crushing the roof!

7. Boost Your Personal and Professional Development

   1. Access new opportunities and experiences without physical limitations.

8. Get Healthier

   1. Less exposure to public transport germs and fewer office illnesses.

   2. You’ll miss visiting your doctor again!

9. More time with your family

   1. Enjoy your day with more time for your loved ones.

      What else?!

10. Work on Your Passions

    1. More time for your hobbies and interests outside work.

11. Get Access to More Job Opportunities

    1. Career opportunities are endless.

    2. The world is yours!

12. More Autonomy

    1. You're the captain of your own ship.

    2. And you are free to decide the best way to get your job done.

And there’s much more!

👉Tune in to episode #3 of the CS Café podcast where I had the exclusive pleasure to discuss with Nadia Harris, an energetic and renowned advocate for Remote Work:

Embrace the future of work and get ready to skyrocket your career, health, productivity, and more!

What about YOU?

What’s your take on remote work based on your own experience?

Let me know your thoughts and reaction in the comments below 👇

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The CS Café Interview

Get ready to be inspired!

Meet Prashanth Jothi, Customer Success Manager at Hubspot, Dublin who has a career trajectory that's nothing short of extraordinary.

From India to Singapore, Moscow, and now Dublin, Prashanth's diverse background in product marketing and sales has shaped him into the successful CSM he is today.

In this interview, he takes us on a journey of how he found his passion in helping customers solve problems, the importance of teamwork and collaboration in ensuring customer success, and his proudest moment as a CSM.

Plus, he shares life advice for his younger self and some fun hobbies outside of work. So buckle up and join Prashanth on his incredible journey!

• Can you give us a quick rundown of your background and where you're from?

Sure thing. I’m originally from India. Moved to Singapore for my Master's in International Business. After which I got a job in an advertising agency as a Product Marketing & Research Executive. Was there for 4 yrs until I moved to Moscow to work remotely for a startup as a Product Marketing Manager. HubSpot was always on my radar so I thought of giving Sales a shot after which I moved internally to be a Customer Success Manager. So my career trajectory has been a like a flywheel - Attract > Engage > Delight. Loving it so far :)

• How did your background shape you into the Customer Success Manager role?

My diverse experience in Product Marketing and Sales certainly benefited me in becoming a better CSM. I can consult my customers in a much better way because I’ve been in their shoes. Also, the fact that I work in HubSpot, (a CRM company) exposes me to the entire business processes. This has allowed me to gain a good mix of competencies & experience to become a successful CSM. From how to best communicate the value of a product, to developing strong communication/negotiation skills and seamlessly working cross-functionally is a great combo to solve for the customer.

• What lights you up and gets you excited about your job and the customer success industry?

Gosh, there are so many things that excite me about this role. It's such a rewarding job. I truly enjoy the strategic consulting side of the role. I like to help people and the CSM role allows me to help people solve problems they are facing, help them get questions to answers they might be pondering, help them be more efficient, help get a raise or promotion (my fav) or just simply help ease their frustration. CSM role is relatively new and rapidly evolving which excites me and I foresee immense growth opportunities.

• How do you see teamwork and collaboration in making sure customers are successful?

Teamwork and collaboration play a vital role in ensuring that customers are successful in their use of a product/service. I always go back to refer to this equation, Customer Success = Desired Outcome + Appropriate Experience. To do this effectively, we need to collaborate with other teams within the organization, including sales, marketing, and product development. The goal is for the customer not to feel/experience our internal system/structure when solving for them, but instead have a seamless customer experience, and that's when we know our teamwork & collaboration is working well.

• Can you share with us a proud moment you had with a customer?

This question really made me reflect on my time as a CSM. Never really thought about it until now. I think one of the proud moments I had with a customer was when I built such a good relationship with her, after she moved to another company, she advocated for HubSpot, implemented it in her new company, and requested for me as her CSM.

• What drew you to join my newsletter and what do you enjoy the most about it?

Firstly because I know you haha :) After we connected on a call, I got to know how genuine & generous you are. It translates into your newsletter as well. It’s practical and helpful for CSMs in any season of their career.

• If you could go back in time, what life advice would you give your younger self?

I would tell myself that working right trumps finding the right work.

• Any hobbies outside work or interesting facts not everyone knows about you?

I love to surf but Dublin is definitely not the place for it. I'm big on moving my body whether it's Taekwondo, Muay Thai, boxing, BJJ, etc.

• How can people connect with you and stay up to date on your latest work and thoughts?

I’m on LinkedIn every single day. So the best way to reach out to me would be via LinkedIn DMs or comments on my post. I post every day so feel free to engage. Happy to connect with folks to talk about everything CS and more!

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Until then, take care, friends!

Hakan.

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