Women in Sales

How do you get your in-office colleagues to consistently use Teams/IMs for quick communication? I find it incredibly convenient for staying focused, but it's a constant battle to get people in my … more

I’m feeling awkward. I need to ask an acquaintance if she could e-introduce me to someone in the sales department in her company. How do I phrase it? What do I say??

My friend gets to leave at noon on Fridays in the summer. I’m so jealous! Does anyone else’s company offer this?!

Does anyone block their calendars just to avoid meetings? I have just discovered this handy little hack. I know I can’t be alone… my question is: how open are you about it with coworkers? Also, how mu… more

We are going to the beach next weekend , and I may be wishful thinking here, but I’d like to bring something to read. What are the hot picks for beach reads this year? I’m up for anything. I’d love to… more

This article about Gen Z workers talks about things like them not handling tough times well, expecting to move up very quickly, and struggling with talking to people face-to-face. My sales team needs peop… more

I’m so tired of negative news that I’ve started watching commencement speeches while I work. Super motivating and I feel like it helps with my “story telling” with clients. How are you coping with the… more

I have a coworker who seems to think I don't like her, but that's not the case. I'm just trying to stay neutral and focus on my work, not make friends. She's making things awkward for … more

My much older male Account Manager constantly is talking over me and cutting me off. I’m in my early 30s and he’s in his mid to late 60s. It’s getting to a point where I don’t want to work with him. I… more

If you have any visible tattoos, do you show them or not? I have a small one on my ankle that's easy enough to cover in the cooler months, but now that it's almost summertime, I'd prefer t… more

I’m getting ready to pull out all the stops to find a new role. What is the best way to reach out to my “personal” network—ppl I know but am not friends with, friends of friends, etc… What’s best for … more

I need help. I’m back at work after a full 5 days off, and already I’m exhausted and stressed out. Luckily, tomorrow is Friday. But I want to know: what are some quick (because there’s so much work I … more

Would you ever relocate for work? My position would pay more in a different part of the country, but I like where I live now, so I’m torn. What factors would have to be true to get you to consider mov… more

Yesterday morning, I sent an email to my team explaining why I was late, and I ended up sharing way too much about my personal life. Now I'm regretting it, and worrying that it seemed unprofession… more

Hello! I’m on the hunt for a new role. I’m not confident in my role right now and need to find something before the inevitable. How are you deciding which roles are active and which are passive?

Fun, effective workouts? Hi, my son is 15 months old, so I am thinking about losing the baby weight. Does anyone know any fun, effective workouts? I’m kind of interested in trying a weighted hula hoop… more

Am I the only one working today? If you are, will you get another day off at a different time? I am wondering if I should ask my boss for maybe next Monday off. Thoughts?

Hi, i would like some opinions. A coworker of mine has a picture of his wife in a bikini on his desk. It’s really weird—it’s more angled for other people to see than for him to look at. Has anyone els… more

I just found out an old coworker is applying at my current company and mentioned knowing me. The hiring manager emailed me for my thoughts, and I’m not sure how to handle it. This person, the former c… more

What are your long weekend plans? I will not be doing much, but I am taking Tuesday off as well. I am tired! How about you?

This week, I was told to "tone it down" after taking the same negotiation approach that a male colleague on my team was praised for. Do you ever feel a double standard in sales where women a… more

I’m checking in about people’s caffeine limits. I’m up to a lot of coffee a day. Eek! I know that’s too much, but what is a normal amount for a tired, overworked mom to consume?

I just had an interview where the interviewer said, which question are you glad i did not ask? I was stumped! Then she asked if there were any i prepared for that she didn’t ask. That one i could answ… more

I'm expecting my first child in August, so I'll be a working mom. I love what I do, but not sure if I can keep up my current quotas with a baby, too. I'm seriously thinking about transitio… more

Yall ….. I’m eloping in six days and I am beyond excited!!! I’m walking around with my head in the clouds and idk how I’m going to concentrate at work this week.

How much cleaning do you do for the cleaner? My FIL criticizes me for cleaning for my house cleaner, but I think I have to. What do you do? How much do you do?

Im interviewing candidates for a new sales assistant role. Part of the job is inputting data in Salesforce. I don’t use it though. What are some good questions about Salesforce I can ask? What should … more

Trying to wrap my head around the fact that I have just one more week until my kids are home for the summer! While I love having them around, I know I'm going to be juggling calls, meetings, and e… more

Getting ready to cut my hair off. I hate having to get my hair done. Whether it’s paying too much or having stylists that have an attitude. I’m just so over it. I have kinky could hair…

Shorts to work? My boss started wearing shorts to work, and she looks so polished. I’m impressed! I am very round at the moment, so there’s no way I could serve the same look. What about you? Do you e… more

Who here has some advice for getting up early? I’m beginning to understand that if I want something done outside of work on a weekday, it’s gotta happen before work. However, how can I get my body to … more

What time are you officially done with work? I am done around 3 my time bc I work for an East Coast company that closes for the day between 5-6. I will get Slack messages and emails at all hours, but … more

Anyone else on a team where coworkers constantly joke about who's quitting or getting fired next? We've had high turnover lately (4 gone out of 18!), and it ties into negative gossip about oth… more

Happy Mother’s Day! I hope everyone is getting some pampering and relaxation. My guys let me sleep in, and they’re taking me for a massage later. How about you?

I'm crushed. Just got the final rejection for a dream role after a massive interview process (4 rounds and several weeks invested). I connected with the team, put everything into it, and made it t… more

Is anyone else bitterly laughing at the fact that May is Mental Health Month? I know at this point I’m lucky to have a job. Unfortunately, I think my job knows it too and they are squeezing so much wo… more

My job is causing me major anxiety lately. I'm forgetting steps mid-task, my brain feels totally foggy when I need to think, and I'm just on edge all day. It's making it tough to function … more