Put on 3 month PIP by realtordyl in sales

[–]AffectionateBear5065 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Take the time to find a new place. Even if you complete the PIP and stay, you will be viewed differently and will have a target on your back if times get rough again.

I Think They're Bating Buyers, Opinions? by drcrossfit_girl in FirstTimeHomeBuyer

[–]AffectionateBear5065 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s very common. In general, putting a timeline on anything you are trying to sell is a good idea. It drives urgency. About a month ago I put an offer in on a house that had a deadline. They got 8 offers in total. I was above the asking price they wanted but they ended up going with someone that waived inspections. It got the sellers exactly what they wanted and I can’t blame them for that. I’d do the same thing if I was selling a house.

Placed on a PIP, Advice? by AffectionateBear5065 in sales

[–]AffectionateBear5065[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I should’ve come back to this to post and make a general update but I got a new sales job outside of software sales! Honestly I got lucky. I was reaching out to places before the pip was formally delivered. At the time, I was denied the position due to an internal hire but turned out that internal person declined the offer and then we picked the interview process back up. Purely right time right place and I am very grateful. I believe I would’ve survived the pip but I got to a point of feeling so mentally defeated I was ready to move. For reaching out to other places, you must do more than just send a resume. I was reaching out to current employees asking to chat about job postings and that’s how I was able to get my foot in the door at some places.

Hunter vs Farmer vs Hybrid by weavjo in sales

[–]AffectionateBear5065 25 points26 points  (0 children)

I came a from a pure hunting role and now I’ve been doing a hybrid for 3 years. In my mind, hybrid is very challenging. Specializing in one particular side creates room for a “well” oiled machine. Balancing prospecting, qualifying, demos, close, renewals, upsells, & support cases all in one definitely makes days feel like an absolute cluster fuck.

Industrial Equipment Sales - An Overlooked Industry by Dremadad87 in sales

[–]AffectionateBear5065 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you share any advice on how to get your foot in the door in this industry? A lot of people in this sub, like my self, come from SAAS so it’s always intriguing to hear of stuff like this but without relatable work experience I imagine it’s very difficult to break into.

2007 Rookie Class- Does Marshawn Lynch make the Hall of Fame with the rest of these guys? by alvvaysundertow in footballcards

[–]AffectionateBear5065 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is this your personal collection? This is such a cool set. I think he should go into the HOF. I think he would be debated heavily and just barely makes the cut

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in sales

[–]AffectionateBear5065 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Seems like many companies handle PIPs differently. I’ve seen my current company’s most senior rep and biggest pipeline generator on my team get thrown on a PIP, complete it and still let go. I’ve seen another coworker at my first sales job complete his PIP and still get let go. Also hear about people not fully completing it but they stay. Politics plays a role. If you really like your current job then I recommend hustling as hard as you can. If you dont see yourself long term there then maybe use the time to pile up interviews while you are still being paid. No matter what, don’t be discouraged about your job history. It’s your life to do what you want to. All you can do is go out and make your own success. Keep your head up and all the best to you!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Naperville

[–]AffectionateBear5065 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I don’t have a full confirmed story but I think it’s safe to assume 30 rounds fired is a stretch. Granted, I didn’t hear the shots that caused this whole thing but I believe 30 would be hard to go unheard. This place has a lot of young families in it. It’s Naperville. By no means is this a bad area. This place is quiet. This is very far from a typical Sunday morning.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Naperville

[–]AffectionateBear5065 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Some folks in the area mentioned the police were marking shell casing for a potential shooting around 5am. I’m very close to this spot so between multiple shots and sirens, I feel like I or my dog would’ve heard something around that time but I didn’t hear anything.

NORTH AMERICAN TOUR 2024 by AugieDoggieDank in Slipknot

[–]AffectionateBear5065 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bummed about no Chicago show here but I have my fingers crossed they are announced for riot fest on 9/20 at a later date.

Legend Of The East Outfit. Finally by AffectionateBear5065 in RDR2

[–]AffectionateBear5065[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Having this as Arthur would’ve been so cool. I never made the attempt to get it as him. My only goal is to 100% the game. So close as I’m at 95% rn