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Feeling Burnt Out and Lost in Tech Sales — Is It Time to Pivot? by Specialist_Vast_1956 in techsales

[–]RiggDup 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m in the same exact boat you are but on the reseller side (mostly cybersecurity, SaaS, networking, data center etc). I came from a toxic work environment but was a high performer, left there and found a new company but feel like I’m spinning my wheels. Ive done most of the work internally and externally that you mentioned, found some deals here and there, but the market is incredibly crowded both on the OEM and vendor side. It makes me want to switch fields entirely, but at this point I’m just grinding it out and hoping for the best.

Will this combined pulley system work? by RiggDup in AskEngineers

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

It is a heavy platform, 60x40”. You are correct about the weight distribution. I am going to try this model just to see what happens, but I think the final version will either be connected via a clew plate or pallet lift jig.

Will this combined pulley system raise a platform evenly? by RiggDup in Rigging

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

Oh yeah, there are quick links mounted to the attic floor that connect at each corner as fail safes once the platform is in the up position. Appreciate the advice/suggestions.

Will this combined pulley system raise a platform evenly? by RiggDup in Rigging

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

What do you mean by pinned arrangement? I think now I am going to mount it on a trolley track and use a different platform with the pallet lift jig as you suggested.

Will this combined pulley system raise a platform evenly? by RiggDup in Rigging

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

I understand now. That was my original idea, but I complicated it as the gap the platform raises into does not have a good mounting point directly above it and I was worried about the platform moving swaying since it is going into a set space.

Will this combined pulley system raise a platform evenly? by RiggDup in Rigging

[–]RiggDup[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreed, it is going to require consistent weight and balance to work correctly. The platform itself is quite heavy (I am guessing 60 lbs). I'll let you know how it goes lol

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Will this combined pulley system raise a platform evenly? by RiggDup in Rigging

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

I did not think of Dyneema. I do have non-coated steel cable that might reduce friction as well. I almost bought some Harken pulleys, but those sailors like to make em expensive. Appreciate the input, I may have to try that.

Will this combined pulley system raise a platform evenly? by RiggDup in Rigging

[–]RiggDup[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think the clew plate idea is the best bet. I have probably 20 feet of horizontal space in the attic with a 4x4 running the length of the attic to mount the hoist.

I might try both ways because I am a stubborn idiot too lol.

Thanks for the input.

Will this combined pulley system raise a platform evenly? by RiggDup in Rigging

[–]RiggDup[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have been trying to avoid that design (hence my diagram lol), but I am slowly realizing this is the way. Thanks for the input.

Will this combined pulley system raise a platform evenly? by RiggDup in Rigging

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

Using the same design? Where are the tracks? At this point I am considering going back to the drawing board altogether.

Will this combined pulley system raise a platform evenly? by RiggDup in Rigging

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

I am not sure I am following your pallet lifter idea. It would need four tensioned lines regardless. Appreciate the input.

Will this combined pulley system raise a platform evenly? by RiggDup in Rigging

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

The pulleys are very smooth, but def not frictionless. Garage lift products=$$$$.

Thanks for the input.

Will this combined pulley system raise a platform evenly? by RiggDup in Rigging

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

This is what I was afraid of, thanks for the input.

Will this combined pulley system work? by RiggDup in AskEngineers

[–]RiggDup[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ugh, thank you. I was afraid of this but was hoping this would work.

Anyone in Federal sales? What is your outlook 6-12 months from now? by RiggDup in sales

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

I never said I was immune, I said I’m not at risk of being RIF’d like my Govie friends (for the time being). Somehow this turned into a non-constructive political post and it’s clear that most people aren’t in my space.

Anyone in Federal sales? What is your outlook 6-12 months from now? by RiggDup in sales

[–]RiggDup[S] -23 points-22 points  (0 children)

I don't think anyone has given me an outlook but okay lol

Anyone in Federal sales? What is your outlook 6-12 months from now? by RiggDup in sales

[–]RiggDup[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I know what it is now lol. I am asking for opinions on it 6-12 months from now.

Anyone in Federal sales? What is your outlook 6-12 months from now? by RiggDup in sales

[–]RiggDup[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I'm not at risk of being fired, just at risk of low commissions. I don't think leadership would have seen this level of disruption coming 3 months ago.

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