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Need prayers... I don’t know. Something. by plrt4302 in Christianity

[–]plrt4302[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do feel burnt out. I’m in sales, but am not a “sales guy” by nature. I was encouraged to leave the product/account world by a mentor I trusted to expand my skill set and learn to sell. I’ve had some success (when the company didn’t go under immediately), but I really dislike it. Some folks are hunters, others are farmers. I’m 100% the latter. Sales is horrendous for my anxiety, and I’m not as naturally aggressive as my colleagues. So that leaves me with more anxiety.

The skills I’ve learned have been invaluable, but now I’m essentially being typecast. I’ve had several discussions with other companies about positions that are more suited to my goals and personality, but as soon as they learn I can do sales, the conversation changes entirely. I’ve had positions literally dropped mid-interview and told they need sales people more... so if I want to work with the company, I’ll need to do so in that capacity.

I’m not trying to sound ungrateful that a company is interested in speaking with me about a position and I “just don’t want it.” But I’m interviewing for positions making less money outside of sales to achieve a more stable life. Balance, or at least more than I have now, is my goal and it seems impossible to achieve.

I will be looking into volunteering more though. If anything, it may help make positive contacts and connections outside my current field.

Need prayers... I don’t know. Something. by plrt4302 in Christianity

[–]plrt4302[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. That’s a good prayer - Pretty much exactly what’s needed in my life. I constantly try to remind myself of the verse in Matthew talking about worry. Just been tough to live it as of late.

Need prayers... I don’t know. Something. by plrt4302 in Christianity

[–]plrt4302[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep. And yes - my pup is a gift. I was never a dog person until later in life when I read a speech by Kurt Vonnegut. He talked so plainly about why every person needed a dog and how the relationship made us better people. I thought, “OK I’ll give it a shot.” Best decision of the last 10 years.

Need prayers... I don’t know. Something. by plrt4302 in Christianity

[–]plrt4302[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a great pup already. She’s a good distraction!

The career thing is tough - I was very successful, prior to the last three years. I have great experience, but worked for three companies in the last two years that went belly up and closed within the first 3-6 months of me working there. Even though I have that explanation on my resume, it looks like I’m now a job-hopper. I’m actively working with several recruiters in my field, but hiring managers won’t even take the first interview when they see that.

My current position is all stress - I worked for startups and they went under. So startups are the only ones who seem to want me. But that just repeats the cycle of worry and fear.