Women in Sales

How are you avoiding burnout? I’m afraid I may be burnt out or getting there. We have bigger goals but fewer people at the company. It’s so hard to not feel terrible about falling short even though I … more

When is it time to go over someone’s head? I seem to be locked in a power struggle with someone who isn’t even a full time employee but she is waaaay more bossy than I am, and she does not mind giving… more

Do you answer surveys about your job honestly? I would like to see some things improve, but I am reluctant to be open even though these things usually say responses are anonymous. I’m afraid what I sa… more

I have an interview for a job at my company. I don’t know the manager very well, but the job is appealing. How should i prepare? I’ve never interviewed internally before. Thanks!

I've been at the same (and only 1) company for 10 years and I am interviewing for several external acct management roles. Almost all jobs I am interviewing for have a lower base but if quotas are met, higher total comp (… more

What's your take on supervisors gossiping about employees to other staff? I find it totally unprofessional and inappropriate (honestly, feels reportable!). Ever seen it happen? How do you think it… more

I like to exercise to experiences that AAAFA, is showing the right attitude, and have the revelation that we don't save, writings, too see that the horoscopes, are next to a car that it was in a S… more

When and where are you going away this summer? My family is in the Northeast, so we will probably visit in September when the worst of the humidity is over. We live in Southern California, so we will … more

My boss said he was going to start weekly one on ones with me a few weeks ago. It hasn’t happened yet. I’m always happy to have fewer meetings. Can I leave it alone? Or should I remind him?

How much sick time do you get? Mine is included in PTO so even though I am hacking up a lung today, I’m struggling to get my work done bc I don’t want to use PTO for when I feel gross. I want to use i… more

Hi everyone! I've been feeling a bit anxious lately with all the noise about the economy possibly slowing down, and it got me wondering how you're all handling it financially. For those in the… more

Moms, when do we switch from bottles to sippy cups? My 14 month old is still going to bed with a bottle, and we have a few weeks until the next pediatrician appointment. I told my husband I would ask … more

Do any of you struggle with diabetes? My blood sugar is going on the wildest rollercoaster. I met with my healthcare provider, and apparently, I need to watch how many glucose spikes I have daily. I h… more

Asking for a small-chested friend, lol. Ladies, who has the best bras? I just got one that was like 70 dollars from Third-Love, and I have to say I’m not feeling like I got $70 worth of value. Where d… more

I won presidents club!!!!! I am so grateful! I needed a win. Happy Friday!

At what point in your relationship did you and your partner decide to open a joint account? I know every couple moves at their own pace, but after five years of living together—and already merging our… more

What's an example of a time you can think of when your HR team really held it down for you and made an amazing change for your company? I'm trying to get my HR team to be more supportive and, … more

Hi, does anyone here know someone who got DOGE’d? My friend was abruptly fired from HHS and she’s understandably sad and mad, I think. I don’t know how to comfort her, though! All I can say is I’m sor… more

Are monthly reviews now a thing everywhere? I just heard from a friend in HR that tomorrow an email is going out announcing monthly reviews. Is this common? This feels like waaaaaaaaay too many review… more

Is this a good or bad idea?! My husband, goddess love him, is pretty bad at gift giving. For my first Mother’s Day last year, he got me a pair of socks with fish on them (I don’t particularly like fis… more

Ladies, I'm starting to lose hope. I've either been getting rejected after the initial screening call or just getting ghosted, and I've been unemployed for the last 8 months now. I have a … more

Do you feel obliged to keep video on as someone in leadership position? On some days, I'm living up my WFH life and while I'm fully present, I just don't want to be seen in my natural habi… more

How much grace do you allow when someone makes a mistake? I sent something out with a typo a couple of weeks ago, and I think my boss is still annoyed. :( I have apologized twice. How long do you thin… more

Is your company doing anything to observe Earth Day? I asked, and I just got a laugh. Wondering what is going on at other places.

Does anyone else have a sister-in-law they can't stand but have to deal with? I'm literally dreading meeting her for Easter Sunday because she always leaves me with a bad mood. She's just … more

Honestly, it’s getting exhausting. I work my tail off, hit my targets, and go the extra mile, but somehow it’s always the same handful of people getting the plum assignments and public recognition. It… more

I just learned some coworkers have a text thread outside of work. Am I wrong to be hurt? I thought at least some of them were friends. I guess not. How do I deal with this?

Does anyone have a morning routine they swear by? I struggle with staying in bed until the last possible moment, but I think I’d be happier if I got up and did something with my pre-work time. For tho… more

I've been diagnosed with endometriosis and there isn't exactly. a cure. I worry that if I disclose my situation I'll be let go, or the first one to come to mind if they ever decide to down… more

Just curious—how early do you check in with work in the morning… emails, Slack, etc.? I think I have made a bad habit bc I check first thing so I’m not caught off guard by anything but then a lot of t… more

Does a performance review automatically include talk of a promotion? I was just told to prepare for a mid-year appraisal. Does that automatically mean a promotion is on the table? Or is a performance … more

What is the best way to deal with an unresponsive colleague? Some details—he’s higher up than I am, but my request of him is really coming from someone higher than he is. I am going to be in a meeting… more

Im looking for inspo. Does anyone have any Q1 wins to share? At my work, there’s a serious walk on egg shells vibe, so I’m happy I still have a job. Does anyone have anything more noteworthy to share?

Did the pause in tariffs make a change in mood at your workplace? I thought it might make ppl relax a bit, but more than anything, ppl seem to be annoyed. What about where you work?

On one hand, I'm very proud of myself for being among the 26% of women in sales management roles but on the other, there's a constant fear of being replaced by a man and so I catch myself bein… more

This might be off-topic for the bowl but I thought it'd be a good to find other women's perspectives on this. How do you know when you're sure you want to have kids with a person? I've… more