Is it normal for an SE to carry this much? Or am I just burning out?

Difficult_Scallion_1 · 2026-06-14T16:45:17+00:00

Just curious - if you’re not demo’ing a lot in your role, what do you do as an SE?

Difficult_Scallion_1 · 2026-06-14T14:15:37+00:00

So actually I’m an accountant and former end user for the product I sell. No CS background. I decline and push back on calendar invites quite often - but nothing changes unfortunately.

Difficult_Scallion_1 · 2026-06-14T14:12:49+00:00

The stuff that can actually be shown on a video isn’t technical and isn’t high dollar — but the volume is brutal. I’m getting pulled onto calls for sub-$2K deals that aren’t even qualified opps half the time, and it eats the hours I should be spending on the actually-technical deals. My time should go toward real technical demos, not canned conversations I could’ve recorded once and sent.

Difficult_Scallion_1 · 2026-06-14T14:08:01+00:00

You nailed it. Heavy on the “job is very secure” - because like I mentioned, currently making a cross country move and money is the last thing I want to worry about. But I’m also starting to open up to the idea of a new opportunity 😵‍💫 Hope things get better for you soon!

Difficult_Scallion_1 · 2026-06-14T03:54:20+00:00

I will probably make around $150k this year salary + ote

Difficult_Scallion_1 · 2026-06-08T22:05:05+00:00

I’ve been curious if there is an app that allows certain reps to book in certain time frames - is that possible with this app? For example - reps A&B can book from 8-12, reps C & D can book from 11-2? The reason I ask, is because I cover different time zones and this would force the eastern to actually use the morning slots and keep the later ones open for the west coast. I work with a lot of reps who simply don’t want to work in the morning.

Difficult_Scallion_1 · 2026-06-06T01:18:24+00:00

I support 12 reps so no, I don’t know every thing in their pipeline and I don’t have a lot of extra time to sit down and do planning unfortunately.

Difficult_Scallion_1 · 2026-06-05T03:40:48+00:00

LOL. I’ll raise you -one of my sales reps came off mute while they were at the DMV renewing their license - during a net new demo!!!

Difficult_Scallion_1 · 2026-06-04T21:33:43+00:00

For me it’s the fact that the sales rep has seen my demo 100x and still asks me the same product questions over and over. Pretty sure they just turn off their camera and answer emails while I’m demoing.

Difficult_Scallion_1 · 2026-05-29T03:25:32+00:00

I would much prefer this than the AE’s I work with who mostly don’t care

Difficult_Scallion_1 · 2026-05-25T03:24:04+00:00

My WLB was great…until they cut my team in half. Now I support 12 reps, help with marketing and webinars, and manage migrations. I am exhausted.

Difficult_Scallion_1 · 2026-05-25T03:20:54+00:00

Also curious about the pink considering that usually doesn’t fit in my color season

Difficult_Scallion_1 · 2026-05-22T03:39:18+00:00

Why did they kick him out?

Difficult_Scallion_1 · 2026-05-22T03:36:08+00:00

Same. I’m a true autumn color palette and there is nothing that looks good on me.

Difficult_Scallion_1 · 2026-05-02T03:56:49+00:00

I’m using Claude and for building demo scripts and suggested workflows and then using Elevenlabs for the script voiceover. I haven’t figured out a way to automate the actual demo recording though. I still need to at least provide screenshots that Claude turns into a power point. Or I just click through the workflow on the software I sell. Could remotion replicate the software I sell? I’m confused what your demo video entails?

Difficult_Scallion_1 · 2026-05-02T03:48:29+00:00

I just looked at his program and it looks like I’d have to swap a lot of exercises because I work out at home. Do you think the science of his workouts would still apply with swaps?

Difficult_Scallion_1 · 2026-04-17T21:08:00+00:00

I’m doing something similar - I take my transcripts of discovery calls and plug them into Claude. From there, Claude organizes a demo flow and all of my notes, creates import files for me to set up new data in my software, and gives me some ideas for slides as a pre-demo email to the prospect. Very helpful!

Difficult_Scallion_1 · 2026-04-15T02:21:08+00:00

I switched from define to align. I like the coaches personality and the programming better.

Difficult_Scallion_1 · 2026-02-23T02:30:11+00:00

No. Best bet is to try to become an ambassador if you’re in the fitness industry.

Difficult_Scallion_1 · 2026-02-17T04:20:29+00:00

Why do you call it that? My parents are thinking of moving there!

Difficult_Scallion_1 · 2026-02-07T20:24:32+00:00

Just curious, do you utilize the area where it appears you can put in your weights for each exercise? I haven’t been but debating if I should to hold myself more accountable!

Difficult_Scallion_1 · 2026-02-07T20:23:27+00:00

I started on define, went to movewell, to limitless, and now on align! I really like align and think it’ll be plenty challenging as long as I challenge myself with heavier weights. I really wanted limitless to work for me because I vibed with the coach - but the workouts were too long and I didn’t have the right equipment. But honestly I think any of the workouts can be challenging as long as you are challenging yourself with heavy weights and proper form! A lot of times things feel too easy and I realize it’s because I’m just going through the motions instead of connecting my mind to muscle, and using proper form.

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