News from Jill: my next chapter
Hey everyone. I know a lot of changes have been happening at 7 Cups recently and there are lots of frustrations, questions, and worries. On the staff side of things weve also been on a bit of a rollercoaster with unexpected layoffs. Although I was not a part of the group who was laid off, it really made me reflect on my path. I was collaborating with many people on projects I felt strongly about, and the layoffs impacted my daily collaborations and relationships deeply. I realized losing so much of the team was impacting my mental and physical health in a way that was not sustainable. After much reflection, I chose to resign last week. My last day is Tuesday, November 26.
I want to emphasize that this decision was my own. There are rumors abound about the financial state of 7 Cups and that it may shut down. This is not the case. While I am not privy to the budget details, what Ive been told is the company is financially secure and operational now that the layoffs have taken place. The community will continue to be available to anyone who needs it. @Glen will be more involved in the community day to day, which is a great opportunity to get him up to speed with your pain points and your ideas. He made a post earlier today about what he is prioritizing for the community in 2020 and beyond which you can read here.
The show must go on: new roles, new staff!
Im really excited to announce @Heather225 will be stepping into my role and Im excited for her. Im also excited to announce that we will be adding 2 new part-time community managers that we will announce soon. Something exciting in the works is adding a couple part-time Trust and Safety roles. This is a much needed role to help with the unsavory side of online communities such as inappropriate behavior. This role will take over the safety investigations that the CMs previously managed.
The hardest part about leaving is saying goodbye to all the members and listeners I have built relationships with. This site has a wonderfully amazing group of people volunteering and participating. Stay true to what is meaningful to you, you are all helping to make the world a better place by offering kindness and support. That will always be something incredibly special. Please keep spreading good and positivity in your daily lives, I will do the same.
@Jill7Cups I wish you the best
@Jill7Cups
"I realized losing so much of the team was impacting my mental and physical health."
While layoffs/cutbacks are naturally a fact of any type of business, one must always remember this old (and incredibly important) saying, Your Health Is Your Wealth, and when you don't have that, nothing else matters. 
Best of luck down the road of life. Live long and prosper! 
@Jill7Cups. You've helped me so much this past year and I couldn't be thankful for having the chance to meet you. You always hug me when I need it your always there when anyone needs you Jill you'll be dearly missed much love ~Wolfie bean
@Jill7Cups
thank you so much for everything you have done for everyone here at 7Cups. It's so amazing what you've contributed to, thank you more than I can say. I wish you the best for your future, for the next chapter. I hope things go well!
@Jill7Cups
Appreciate the hard work that you do!
@Jill7Cups we will miss you Jill all the best CMs leaving is hard but i understand ty for everything youve done for me and the community
@Jill7Cups I wish you the best of luck Jill! You're support and kindness will never be forgotten. I hope you have a beautiful journey ahead!
Thanks @Jill7Cups, Wishing you all the best :-)
Hey @Jill7Cups, it's been an absolute privilege to have gotten to work alongside you and you have done an absolutely incredible job in all of your roles from your management of the internship to being a generally helpful and very friendly face around the community.
Best wishes for your future endeavours! 
@Jill7Cups
So many laid-offs and quits make me somehow stressed 
