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13.5 hour day on Memorial day, 12 hr days in between. Holidays just aren't enjoyable anymore. I may have the gift of gab, but I can't even afford a $10 gift card for most places, in most situations. It's a SNAFU when you LIKE the company you work for, but you're unable to justify the hours. I never wish the neglect of your loved ones over the value of the almighty dollar. Wish it wasn't like this. I'm doing what I love, but the grass isn't even green enough to numb the pain; and I get some primo shyt.
unicornsdancing
Sales is sucking the joy out of life for me. I genuinely struggle to smile.
lincolnfalcon
Try getting a job in the beer sales world. Super competitive, and a lot of fun.
quitepossiblygettingold
Sold cars for 4 years. Sort of miss it, but man it kills any chance of having a family life. Work from home now, much better.
Quirillion
What kind of sales do you do?
Muppetwarior
What do you do @OP there's lots of sales jobs.
Theothercword
Retail solidarity! I worked in an Apple Store for 3 years. It's immensely well paid for retail, but still retail.
Theothercword
Note: the hourly isn't far above average, but they let retail in on stock options. If you're going to do retail, aim for that.
HotChildInTheShitty
Currently a full time assistant manager in a mall retail store. Can confirm it's not worth it.
prrrkitten
18 yrs of retail.I dig ya.Finally able to enjoy some holidays now.
boopysnoot
Retail is a full time grind.
UnhappyKitten
Same. I've given myself a five year limit on this shit. I'm just there to pay off my debts at this point.
astrogeek
You have options even if it doesn't feel like it. Start considering them.
SocoFox
Ten years? Shit... I was in it for the discount... Guitar Center. Otherwise, hated that shit.
MatthewScottComedy
I paid $975 for a $4k queen with split boxes. At least I'll sleep well with the decisions I've made.
MatthewScottComedy
+1 for guitar center. Lol
SocoFox
Hell yeah man, cost+freight. Bought my Music Man (tagged on the floor for $1,400) for $700.
mericamatt
I'm in the same boat currently @OP. Expect in in service and North America is my territory. 112 work hours last week. Was a struggle 1/2
mericamatt
To get out of bed at 2am this morning to leave for Seattle. Money is good but if you don't have time to spend it, what's it worth?
mericamatt
I know there is a typo and I don't care ;).
PotatoLandPotatoLand
As an asocial person, who has worked in sales for the last 14 year, I totally agree. And I'm a store manager.
MatthewScottComedy
I'm the yuppie that fights his insecurities to the grave. I knew I would only be able to make my living because it's in me, but I'll always.
MatthewScottComedy
Be fighting that uphill battle.
samuraialien
Where you work?
MatthewScottComedy
I've been a mattress sales person for 3 years, store manager for 2. I'm no dummy, but I did lack motivation back in high school. Also done..
samuraialien
I didn't know mattress sales people actually exist.
MatthewScottComedy
Cars, auto parts, rental cars, cell phones, home security systems. All that's left is real estate.
MatthewScottComedy
I make 14% of profit, with a draw on min wage. It's hard out there. I need to deliver $20k per 2 weeks to make a living.
GoToQuirkProviderZooeyDeschanel
A lot of those are basically retail. If you can get into corporate sales, the money will come rolling in
MatthewScottComedy
I did well as a store manager, I might've made 80-90k if my district manager hadn't lost his title and taken my store. It's sad. I'm broken.
GoToQuirkProviderZooeyDeschanel
Keep at it, you'll get to where you want to be. Maybe one day your own store, if retail interests you
GoToQuirkProviderZooeyDeschanel
Keep at it, you'll get to where you want to be. Maybe one day your own store, if retail interests you