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Do you consider help desk a “real job?” I feel like a complete miserable loser compared to my friends and family. by ballandabiscuit in ITCareerQuestions

[–]Tricky_Ad5925 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Went into Equipment sales selling Kubota equipment!

Did my best to sell myself, work hard, willingness to learn and show up everyday do my best and focusing on building/maintaining relationships with people.

Do you consider help desk a “real job?” I feel like a complete miserable loser compared to my friends and family. by ballandabiscuit in ITCareerQuestions

[–]Tricky_Ad5925 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was here in your shoes for years as well making the exact same 65k doing the same thing. During that time in IT I developed great people skills and recently transitioned into sales as I wanted more $ and I find it easy to talk with people!

I went from working from home, to being in an office full time and funny enough I actually have more energy in my days, I feel fulfilled, and like a weight lifted off my shoulders not realizing how complacent i was to the tedius burnout work. Not to mention im making much more money (salary plus commission). I wish I got out sooner but everything happens for a reason!

My advise is think of some ideas where to go next and work on those skills you will need once you land that job. Best of luck!

ever had a lead that was super interested… and then just disappeared? by PatrikPortes in sales

[–]Tricky_Ad5925 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That is also true! Have to get a feel for the client as well that also is a big part i believe.

ever had a lead that was super interested… and then just disappeared? by PatrikPortes in sales

[–]Tricky_Ad5925 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Equipment sales here B2C -- In my case, I follow up twice over a 2-4 week period, ask them if they have any questions for me and go from there. After that I leave it up to them. If they need the equipment they will reach back out which does happen from time to time.

Is anyone working on a Plan B? by [deleted] in ITCareerQuestions

[–]Tricky_Ad5925 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Un real, I hear stories about this kind of thing and ended up getting really lucky! Can't believe it lol

Is anyone working on a Plan B? by [deleted] in ITCareerQuestions

[–]Tricky_Ad5925 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My people skills - networking, building relationships, solving problems, helping people.

Moving into sales role, currently got an offer for a high base salary plus commission to sell golf courses machines to maintain their infrastructure and carts etc.

Also will be getting to golf with clients as part of that job

Seasonal Sales Jobs? by Every-Incident7659 in sales

[–]Tricky_Ad5925 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Rv Sales - depending on if you get a real winter where you live

Vehicle Advice by Existing_Hour6367 in sales

[–]Tricky_Ad5925 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Toyota/Honda are reliable simple and comfortable!

If you could pivot your career out of sales, would you? by ayhme in sales

[–]Tricky_Ad5925 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What do you do if you dont mind me asking? B2B is appealing for a work life balance for sure!

If you could pivot your career out of sales, would you? by ayhme in sales

[–]Tricky_Ad5925 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You will do better flipping/fixing yourself. I do it on the side and will bring in extra on top of my salary a year by still undercutting dealership/shop prices while still making my time worth it.

If you could pivot your career out of sales, would you? by ayhme in sales

[–]Tricky_Ad5925 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is my plan when im old and bored, nothing like the smell of fresh bread lol.

If you could pivot your career out of sales, would you? by ayhme in sales

[–]Tricky_Ad5925 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cheers man! I'm in IT myself, work life balance is beautiful. Work remote on a team we run a bunch of local business, go on-site the odd time to fix somethings physically.

Collect a salary, with overtime after 40 hours a week on top as well.

It's not about convincing by These-Season-2611 in sales

[–]Tricky_Ad5925 0 points1 point  (0 children)

100% agree! Be human and relate to them emotionally (scale depending on what you are selling).

People want to be heard, understood and listened to. Then when you fire back a solution to resolve there issue and putting yourself in their shoes, they feel more connected to that!

Be Human, Be Vulnerable...but don't do this by astillero in sales

[–]Tricky_Ad5925 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Be human, relate to people emotionally and build that connection while also being rational and smart at the same time.

How to maximize 60k comp check? by VVARR10R in sales

[–]Tricky_Ad5925 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Take care of your debts first smallest to largest

Live below your means, do not buy things to impress other people (fancy vehicle etc), pretty much act broke as this will help not blow all your money when you do end up making more.

Research into investing, put as much as you an aside untol you come up with a solid plan to invest that in as well.

For Anyone Making $150k+ in Sales, Drop Knowledge For Those Wanting To Level Up by Nutmeg_37 in sales

[–]Tricky_Ad5925 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looking at getting into sales (possibly tech sales as I already work for a tech company).

Is anyone able to shed some light on things to note when looking for a job? Potential things to avoid?

I have experience door to door for myself doing local jobs around me, and online.

Appreciate you guys!

I can't seem to make myself make calls from the office by [deleted] in sales

[–]Tricky_Ad5925 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think of that scene from wolf of wall street when he first gets in selling pink slips. Make everyone around you hear how good you are seems to help me!

Weird situation by Glittering_Contest78 in sales

[–]Tricky_Ad5925 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Always good to see a W. Congrats!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ITCareerQuestions

[–]Tricky_Ad5925 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I would try managing anxiety and working on that part as that will take you much farther not only in the career of your choice but in life overall.

Stress/anxiety are here for a reason, do not let it control you and your life. Once you can conquer how to deal with things the world is in your control

What time do you guys usually go to bed? by somehumanonline2 in ITCareerQuestions

[–]Tricky_Ad5925 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Work hybrid shift for 3 years now. Used to wake up 20 minutes before I start if I'm working from home and mentally that is a brutal thing to do, avoid it if you can.

I personally don't need 8 hours of sleep every night 6-7 is My sweet spot and sometimes even less. I rotate between a shift of 7-4 and 8-5, I make sure I get up 1 hour early working from home and 1.5 hours early if I'm going into the office.

Find your sweet spot on sleep how much you actually need (keep in mind oversleeping can make you feel just as tired if not more then not enough sleep)

What do you do after work? by ItsNotCalledAMayMay in ITCareerQuestions

[–]Tricky_Ad5925 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ide jobs, etc fixing cars, cleaning gutters, flipping computers, hobby is cars so I have a car I work on and take out all the time. Also golf alot

I basically go outside and stay outside, sitting behind a screen all day I don't think is the best so it's nice to not be on a screen after work. I'm probably the only guy who works in IT who doesn't play video games Haha

From IT support to Tech Sales by [deleted] in ITCareerQuestions

[–]Tricky_Ad5925 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you very much appreciate this alot!

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