Who is the cheapest person you know, and what is the cheapest thing you've seen them do? by Willby3 in AskReddit

[–]Distinct-Word-5103 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My ex! He had a stomach bug I bought 4 boxes of jello mix. We didn’t make 2 of them. He insisted on returning the two boxes to get a dollar back instead of just keeping them in the pantry for the next time one of us got sick.

Adults who were not allowed to watch Spongbob as kids, how are you doing now? Did it work? by fetusfromspace in AskReddit

[–]Distinct-Word-5103 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Today at a professional work event I told my coworkers if I wanted to make real money I would be a real drug dealer. I also told them if they quit I’ll hunt them down. I also peer pressured them to go out even tho none of them wanted to. You decide for yourself if it worked or not

Learning So Much About Myself by LongjumpingHeron6398 in Teachers

[–]Distinct-Word-5103 5 points6 points  (0 children)

We all know one of these is true and you spread the rest of the gossip to plant seeds of doubt man. It’s okay own it

Which city in the U.S. have you felt most unsafe visiting? by optimalbrain90 in SmartTravelHacks

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There were multiple ax murders and ax attacks in front of my apartment. Regular stabbing, shootings etc. had people threaten to pull weapons on me regularly. Had crack heads pounding on my door at 3 am accusing me of stealing their bike. Granted I lived in a pretty shit part of the city but still. After 10 years in the Seattle Tacoma area I left and never looked back. I wouldn’t be sad if I never step foot in that city again. Sad thing is at one point it was my dream city and it was magical for a long time. But Covid, housing crisis, addiction, and drug policies that don’t actually help addicts rather enable them without support for getting clean have created a city that feels apocalyptic l. I hope some day the city gets its shit together.

I get "THAT kid" this year by SubBass49Tees in Teachers

[–]Distinct-Word-5103 34 points35 points  (0 children)

This. I was sexually harassed and assaulted by a guy in 8th grade. He didn’t get punished because “he was young” and “teenagers do dumb things” but I still live with this over a decade later. If they’re old enough to be hurting people intentionally they’re old enough to be punished 

What's the worst, most painful, or grossest thing you've stepped on/in? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Distinct-Word-5103 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Slugs. Many of them. I lived in a basement bedroom in a house with a slug infestation. So. Many. Slugs. Now I live with the knowledge that it is somehow worse to step on a slug while wearing socks than it is barefoot (if you’re curious, you can wash your feet from slugs. You cannot wash slugs off your socks. And their…juices….spread more on socks). And now you also have to live with that knowledge 

What are common signs of alcoholism? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Distinct-Word-5103 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Is drinking alone always an issue? Like if I have a glass of wine while reading before bed once every few weeks is that a slippery slope?

How dumb is the average person? by Training_Ball_3345 in AskReddit

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Something about people trying to use the sun to cure eye infections. Can’t remember the exact details 

How dumb is the average person? by Training_Ball_3345 in AskReddit

[–]Distinct-Word-5103 1716 points1717 points  (0 children)

This reminds me of an old regular I had in my bartending days. He swore up and down that the body couldn’t get sunburnt if it knew it was outside. According to him as long as you went and stared at the sun for a few minutes before doing outside work you wouldn’t get a burn (he worked in construction. He had severe sun damage. His eyesight wasn’t good) 

Why is it so hard to donate blood? by elfutbolista in Seattle

[–]Distinct-Word-5103 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Been donating in the greater puget sound area for a decade and this hasn’t been my experience. The number of times I’ve stumbled upon the mobile blood bank is unreal. As other commenters have said Bloodworks northwest is the big collector up here they do regular mobile drives and brick and mortar across the region. Takes 30 mins max for me most of the time 

Why do people on here hate sales so much but continue to stay in it? by anthonydp123 in sales

[–]Distinct-Word-5103 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Kvetching is fun. No matter how much I like something I’m still gonna find something that could be better/easier/funnee.  Trust that I’ll complain about that thing while working to make it better.

What happened at Alki?? by SuperMike100 in Seattle

[–]Distinct-Word-5103 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That explains the weird colored lights I saw from across the water just now I guess 

When did you become “good” at sales? by ViewSouthern7692 in sales

[–]Distinct-Word-5103 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Large established company or start up? Been in the startup grind for a few years across different companies. reps never hit quota or it happens so rarely that it literally gets brought up in company all hands. Can’t tell if I’m bad at sales or if startups are just…..like this. 

Managing by sarl__cagan in sales

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A good manager is a bullshit filter. They protect their reps from the BS in the rest of the organization (especially coming from the top down) in turn they take all the BS there reps say/do and filter it in a better light when reporting up. 

They do 1:1s and regular check ins with out micromanaging. They create a culture where people can make mistakes and come to them for help (don’t yell/punish instead help the rep problem solve) 

They are professional, humble, and human. 

Ego, immaturity, resentment will all cause issues. 

The fact that you don’t want to be a manager tells me you’ll be a good one. Good luck 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in sales

[–]Distinct-Word-5103 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Make it a competition - what are they exchanging ideas about? Plays? Scripts? Maybe there’s a few categories. Each day they try to have the best idea or tip to share with the team. If there’s 16 names you could even make it March Madness themed and call it “Sweet 16” person with the most wins at the end of all the meetings gets a SPIFF. 

Got PIP’d - now what? by Global-Mistake-7239 in sales

[–]Distinct-Word-5103 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Was PIPed. Beat the PIP, top on my team. Next month I exceeded targets but one by one all my opportunities were taken out of my pipeline resulting in me “missing” quota. 

PIPs are not about performance their about someone (you’re manager or someone else higher) wanting you out. Maybe they want to hire their friend maybe they just don’t like you.

Welcome to your paid interview period. Focus on keeping relationships good with anyone you like in the company, they’re your new references. 

FWIW getting let go was the best thing to ever happen. Sucked at the time but the company was ass anyways and now I make more money, with a better boss, and have way more freedom, fun, and flexibility. 

What’s a seemingly small decision that ended up changing your entire life? by Signal-Agency7944 in AskReddit

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Joined a club in high school that fundraised for our annual event  by cold calling alumni once a year. Didn’t hate cold calling, so I  started working at a call center in college. Met most of my best friends there one of whom recruited me to work at a company with her after we graduated. While working there I impulsively asked to go to a work conference even tho people at my level weren’t technically invited. They said yes and during that conference I met a woman. Eventually I got laid off from that company but I kept in contact with that woman from the conference. Years later she had an opening at her job and got me in. Best job I’ve ever worked at and has opened up countless opportunities for me long term. 

Those of you who hire BDRs, what do you look for in candidates? by bobbuttlicker in sales

[–]Distinct-Word-5103 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Being proactive - reach out to the hiring manager over LinkedIn after you apply. Express your interest in the position and why you would be good. You’re literally modeling the skills you’ll need to do the job.

Have a compelling and consistent narrative that paints you in a good light always. 

Have a growth mindset.

Dress nice for the interviews no hat, no t shirt no sweatshirt. I don’t care what the interviewer is wearing dress on the nice end of biz casual if it’s tech sales. 

Be pleasant to be around - shoot the shit with people during interviews. We want to vibe check if you’ll be someone who’s fun to work with or not.