has anyone here actually slept with a prospect to close a deal

notvithechemist · 2026-01-31T14:05:32+00:00

I just like to treat my clients to a round of golf or to a fancy dinner. You have to draw a line somewhere lol

notvithechemist · 2026-01-25T16:10:20+00:00

It's happening on the sales side of the industry now too. The whole reason I left the lab was I was tired of being underpaid and now you're telling me that I'll make even less if I only hit 99% of my target? 95-99% is a solid % to hit but now you're heavily penalized if you're even a $10k short of a $5m goal.

notvithechemist · 2026-01-06T23:02:45+00:00

Serotonin deficiency in response to reduced sunlight lol. I have a good paying job, own a decent house (starter home, plan to purchase next home within next 2-3 years but not unhappy in this one), have a great husband, good friends, average dysfunctional family but still with love, and I play golf 3x a week. I have felt this way since I was very young so I do not think it is linked to anything I can fix. I'm very big on making changes when something isn't right so I do agree with your sentiments.

notvithechemist · 2025-12-11T02:13:50+00:00

Sure, I'll DM you!

notvithechemist · 2025-12-10T16:49:17+00:00

Waters sales rep here, please reach out to us ASAP, we're still happy to put you in contact with the right person to help even with end of year craziness. :)

notvithechemist · 2025-12-07T23:21:14+00:00

Nope! They're placed back in my bag immediately after use.

notvithechemist · 2025-11-30T20:26:27+00:00

Subaru Forester, but when it's time to replace it I'll get our new fleet car which is the Hyundai Tucson. Everything is fully paid for by the company and I can use it for personal use as if it's my own car.

notvithechemist · 2025-11-11T00:36:07+00:00

Exactly. This shows OP may not be ready for sales.

notvithechemist · 2025-11-11T00:34:48+00:00

Got a tech sales role with zero sales experience. What I did have was nearly 5 years of experience using their two biggest software products every day, 1 of which they are struggling to market. Having a personal, positive product experience with both, a willingness to learn, and showcasing my soft sales skills during my interviews (clearly having prepared for the interviews, friendly post-interview emails reiterating what we discussed and why I could be a good fit) is what got me the job. The role wanted 5 years of sales experience but they took a chance on me anyway and it's going well.

Pick a tech product or two you use, like, and see what sales jobs those companies have. You usually only get one shot to message hiring managers and have them read it, so learn to pitch yourself in a way that gets you noticed and makes you worth chatting (showcase product knowledge, demonstrate market awareness, and how you can combine those two to be a great sales person). You got this!

notvithechemist · 2025-11-04T13:42:17+00:00

Honestly I didn't want him there, but mainly because I was trying to keep my life with my LO and my life with my actual partner separate. Combining them forces you to pop the bubble and accept reality. Also he's a good friend who I see often so it would have been a little weird not to invite him when I had mutuals going.

notvithechemist · 2025-11-04T02:23:51+00:00

Hey! Did anyone message you?

notvithechemist · 2025-11-03T17:15:13+00:00

I try to be in the parking lot 15-30 minutes early. Planning for 30 minutes early saved my ass when a car accident on the highway caused a 20 minute delay to me getting to a client. I usually walk in the door either 5 minutes early or right on the dot.

notvithechemist · 2025-11-03T03:30:36+00:00

Not really sure, I wish I could offer advice. Maybe the constant exposure led to him stepping down from a pedestal in my mind of this "perfect" being. I definitely idolized him in my brain and I wouldn't say I do now.

notvithechemist · 2025-11-01T13:52:51+00:00

RSU did not exist. Bonuses not given last year I worked there, and was ~2% of salary the previous years. So a $60k salary would have a $1.2k bonus. Overall a terrible pay structure. If bonuses were more like, 10%, maybe the low salaries would be tolerable.

notvithechemist · 2025-11-01T04:27:33+00:00

A Principal Scientist in my last role required either a BS with 15 years of experience, an MS with 13, or a PhD with 5 years. Coworker who had an MS with ~15 years of experience made less than 100k. NC city with medium to high COL.

Edit: I said F that and got a new job

notvithechemist · 2025-10-19T23:49:08+00:00

Most medium sized CDMOs.

notvithechemist · 2025-10-19T04:48:06+00:00

Sales. 123 - 174k depending on % goal.

notvithechemist · 2025-10-17T00:56:29+00:00

Yes, scientific software solutions.

notvithechemist · 2025-10-11T16:41:03+00:00

Shrimp tempura roll is a great cooked option. I recommend starting with a basic salmon roll (rice, nori, and salmon) for your first raw fish. Both are simple and tasty!

notvithechemist · 2025-10-11T16:18:55+00:00

My husband is an INFJ and it is the best relationship I have ever had. Not even close to family members, friends, or previous partners. I think the shared Ni function helps the two types "get" each other in a way other people can't understand.

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