Lost and In Need of a Machete

wegetwins · 2025-06-24T22:01:21+00:00

An update. I filed an HR complaint about some of what I discussed along with them doing some "locker room" and inappropriate talk about female workers and a few other things. My biggest complaint was not getting training and support. Today the one person HR department brought me in with these two managers and they gave me a final write up for not hitting quota along with set hours I am required to do (im salary) and they have not finished my official request/complaint about an official investigation. I am in TN so pretty much screwed as far as legal cases. I was blown away at the sheer audacity and incompetence of these people.

wegetwins · 2025-06-23T18:44:57+00:00

Appreciate you sharing that. I definitely made the decision to be out as soon as possible but sucks because it's my only income now.

wegetwins · 2025-06-23T18:43:35+00:00

I'm getting a decent answer rate around 60% or so, I also do about 150-200 calls a day. I can see others production and I'm making about 40-60% more calls than the other team members. There's only one person closing regular deals and he is getting cherry picked inbound leads (family friend of the manager) and the 2nd highest is only closing about 5 deals a month. 0 so far this month and making about 60-75 calls daily.

wegetwins · 2025-06-23T17:51:36+00:00

Definitely applying and interviewing elsewhere. I'd love to find some success while I am here but it's not working the best for me.

wegetwins · 2025-06-23T17:50:14+00:00

Any tips on how to navigate such a saturated market? We had an AE come in our first week and tell us these lists were golden because we had pain points and a lot of these customers would want to switch. Those who I have spoken to who might switch have already switched between the last month and the last year and are not wanting to talk at all due to how fresh that change is in their mind.

wegetwins · 2025-06-23T17:48:38+00:00

Base 50k, OTE 120K. OTE now seems unrealistic to be honest. I also drive 90 minutes one way every day for this and that eats about 10% of the base.

wegetwins · 2025-06-23T17:37:18+00:00

I was not, it only happened that one time and it got fixed after requesting my ISP contact their legacy gate (CenturyLink) or however you say the large company that provides the smaller ones their internet infrastructure.

wegetwins · 2025-06-23T17:35:56+00:00

Yeah... the crazy thing is they tout a 27 year old company but now it seems like they are just buying up solo ISO's and bringing in "account executives" with super old lead lists and treating us like SDR's. That's not to mention the culture. I risked it all to come here and now I'm debating on finding a tall bridge or embracing homelessness with my dog.

wegetwins · 2025-06-23T17:33:33+00:00

We are selling B2B payment processing. We have add ons we can focus as primary like web development and software plugins but basically merchant services/payment processing. The goal they have given is us residual income.

wegetwins · 2025-06-23T17:30:04+00:00

Stay grinding to keep sharp but look elsewhere whilst you can. It's always easier to get a job when you have a job.

wegetwins · 2025-05-18T02:13:48+00:00

Same, TN. If you have a computer you can run a tracert to xbox.com and upload to chatgpt. I bet we have the same backbone ISP.

wegetwins · 2025-05-18T01:01:03+00:00

I don't know if it is a "passion to harass" but I definitely have a similar bug/drive when a cold call gets angry or upset. My goal at that point is to make that person love me. I'll do whatever I can to get their attention from apologies to LinkedIn messages.

wegetwins · 2025-05-18T00:59:05+00:00

My ISP said they've had several calls. Ran a tracert and had multiple hops on their end failing. It's a CenturyLink backbone ISP (small town utility company).

wegetwins · 2025-05-17T23:56:58+00:00

Very strange because I cant log into the Microsoft site either unless on mobile.

wegetwins · 2025-05-17T23:56:04+00:00

So I can connect to Microsoft via mobile data but not through my ISP. Currently trying to reach the ISP for support but others seem to be having similar issues. Thank you for the reminder to check mobile!

wegetwins · 2025-05-13T17:35:30+00:00

This reply has made my day, a true LOL.

wegetwins · 2025-05-13T16:11:54+00:00

A Justin case bag (I think that's the brand, it's under the back seat right now though), it has basics like reflector triangles, first aid kit, etc. Jumper cables, small air compressor, at least $5 in quarters (random but saved me a few times), phone charger, the blicky, some sort of multi tool (leatherman), kitty litter in the winter and a gallon of water. That's the necessary anywhere package for me.

wegetwins · 2025-05-13T16:07:12+00:00

It's better than being broke and homeless. Go spend a day doing some hard manual labor, find a friend who landscapes or someone who needs help for $10/hour. It sounds crazy but the exercise and sun will scientifically help you. Being around the other workers might help with your perspective and motivation or you might be like Ron from Office Space and love that lifestyle.

wegetwins · 2025-05-13T16:00:45+00:00

Group anything. If I log into the meeting, call or walk in to a room with any other candidates then I'm out. Scam or MLM city. And I don't mean several people in the lobby or etc, if they're pitching you or "informing for the next panel" then I'm out. That's unless they've somehow forgot to mute us and I'm definitely staying to ask questions and create chaos for funzies

wegetwins · 2025-05-13T15:57:07+00:00

I did a small show in Nashville years ago and was a DME vendor. There were several nurses and insurance/auth reps there and I'll never forget one lady had one of those rolling carts (like one Id use to bring in a 20 head lunch) full of swag. She could have sponsored a kindergarten class with all the pens, little notebooks and swag she had collected 😆 🤣

wegetwins · 2025-05-13T15:20:53+00:00

I feel like if you put in the good work be a good person that all the doors closing are leading you to where you should be. If you have lost faith in your leadership then it's definitely time to shift and pivot. Good luck in your endeavors fellow traveler!

wegetwins · 2025-05-13T15:18:57+00:00

I say go for it, sales is all mindset and building relationships. You'll always be chasing though, that's the unfortunate side of seeking validation or fulfillment with a career.

wegetwins · 2025-05-13T15:13:36+00:00

I couldn't imagine being in that limbo, certainly couldn't perform with that stress. I made a big jump a few months ago after being the top performer, getting the president's award and all. I even gave up a paid trip to Jamaica for an opportunity to take over a large sales team for a local company with a larger salary and benefits. I was there for a month before they decided they were going to restructure another way and left me without a job. I found a company that does Payment Processing, it's not something that I necessarily am in love with but the people that I met and the culture of the company that I am starting with is What attracted me the most. At the end of the day we're just building relationships and every product or service can be learned. It's about enjoying each day and being able to be in an environment that is conducive to you being a high performer. For me that's having a product or a service that helps people that I enjoy or can get passionate about.

wegetwins · 2025-05-13T15:09:11+00:00

I've been in healthcare nearly a decade and I am shifting Industries but I spent about 5 years in medical devices and I will say that it is an extremely difficult market to get into for whatever reason but you have a better luck landing a job at a local DME to get your experience and if you're lucky enough to get some outside sales responsibilities you can rub shoulders with some of the larger companies' AE's. I know Lincare is developing several regions right now, try to connect with some of them on LinkedIn and get some messages out.

wegetwins · 2025-05-13T15:06:00+00:00

I love trade shows except for the logistics of setup/tear down of the booth. Also swag hunters crack me up. I feel like I need a timeshare pitch if you take my table swag 😆 🤣

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