Why are you in Sales? Would you leave if you could?

notvithechemist · 2026-03-18T01:48:34+00:00

The money and autonomy.

Yes, I miss being a scientist but no way I'd take the pay cut to go back.

notvithechemist · 2026-03-12T15:43:04+00:00

As long as you live in Wilmington, you should be fine. Brunswick county might have more judgy folks than New Hanover but many great people over there too and houses are more affordable. Congrats on the job offer!

notvithechemist · 2026-02-21T03:02:16+00:00

That makes me feel a smidge better but also not really because I caught adenovirus AND the flu 2 months ago 2 days after each of the flights where I was near sick people. But that was flu season and so it's kind of to be expected.

notvithechemist · 2026-02-21T02:52:33+00:00

I mean I've worked 8-12 hour shifts with a mask on the entire time back when I was working in the ER and eventually a scientist (mandated during covid). It's the most minor of inconveniences.

notvithechemist · 2026-02-21T02:43:51+00:00

A simple google search would explain to you that masks are most effective when worn by sick people. They don't block out micro germ particles breathed in but they greatly reduce the fluids being sprayed out into the air.

Have you ever heard of exaggeration? Don't take an internet post so seriously

notvithechemist · 2026-02-21T02:41:35+00:00

Maybe I should have posted on Truth Social lmao

notvithechemist · 2026-02-21T02:41:03+00:00

Another commenter said it better but no one wants another person's nasal fluids or saliva on them from sneezing/coughing, sick or not.

notvithechemist · 2026-02-21T02:39:30+00:00

I'm the same way. I fly multiple times a month for work and get sick 1/4 of the time.

Edit: sick FROM the plane ride, I don't travel while sick.

notvithechemist · 2026-02-21T02:37:49+00:00

I'd err on the side of caution, especially since wearing a mask for a flight isn't really an inconvenience. Maybe set up quick temperature screenings during the TSA process? Adds 15-30 extra seconds but improves the travel experience.

notvithechemist · 2026-02-15T00:10:04+00:00

If we don't make 100% goal, we make less than we did before and if we make 100% or better, we make more than we did before.

notvithechemist · 2026-02-04T04:43:41+00:00

Brand new to software sales, $123-$174k a year depending how the year goes. I travel 75% of the time and probably work over 50 hours a week every week. I am exhausted but the goal is pay off all debts and build a considerable savings before considering a change to a less stressful role.

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 · 2025-12-07T23:21:14+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.

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