Quote: (08-14-2018 01:03 PM)Vladimir Poontang Wrote:
I have no issues with people saying no. It's disappointing but it's not the end of the world. And I have no problem with the fact that sales is challenging. I don't have any fear about talking to people on the phone (although I certainly did when I tried it a long time ago). In fact I find it exciting.
My issue with sales is that it is a profession in which you have to go through so much bullshit in between results.
I'd say most jobs involve long stretches of non-ideal grunt work. It's 90% of anything. The key is finding a job where you enjoy or at least readily tolerate the necessary process between the "fun" bits.
One issue I've seen in sales is "farmers vs hunters" e.g. prospectors or lead nurturers being put in a closer's role, or vice versa. That makes people unhappy. Take roles where you can play to your strengths.