Women in Sales

I'm hitting a wall with prospects who tell me, "I'm fine with what I'm using." I've built a good rapport, and I know our product is a significant upgrade from what they have.… more

I was in a meeting today where a manager said we’re not hiring Gen Z anymore. Then she listed a bunch of stereotypes as if they were facts. How can this possibly be legal?

I'm starting a new job with a F500 this fall. It will be my second job ever and I'm wondering what I should actually wear. I'm picturing button-down shirts with tailored pants or shift dre… more

We missed a deadline last week, and I’m still kicking myself. My friend at work said to think of it as the company missing the deadline. I guess I should, but i can’t help feeling responsible. I hande… more

Im thinking of launching a job search mid-late September. Do you think this will pan out? Or should I wait until after the winter holidays, like the beginning of 2026? I am miserable where I am, but I… more

I'm back to being an individual contributor after leading a team. It's been a bit of an ego check, and I'm finding it surprisingly humbling. Have you ever made a lateral or "backward&… more

Is anyone else thinking of extending the Labor Day holiday? I can’t believe it’s almost Labor Day already! I have not taken any time off yet this summer. I’m thinking of taking some before and after t… more

Does anyone else’s work practice Agile methodology? We had a retrospective today, and I’d never been in one before. It seems like nonsense to me. It’s supposed to be very non judgmental, but it was a … more

My boss criticized how I handle customer calls during our team meeting today and I felt awful. I'm new and still figuring things out here. I didn't say anything back but I wanted to. Should I … more

I've been in sales for a few years and I'm really good at what I do, but I'm getting burned out. I put in so much extra time and effort to exceed my goals and expectations, but it doesn… more

Am I overthinking? My boss said I can either manage someone very difficult or be managed by her. I should manage this person, right? I dread it, but if that’s the choice, being in charge is better tha… more

Trying to find confidence in the world of job seeking today. Iv been trying to find a job after being laid off for 9 months now. Invested 16 years with a company and now Im trying to figure out how to… more

How do you bounce back after a string of bad days? Last week was ROUGH, and I was not looking forward to the week starting again. And today was really bad, too. I feel like I used to be more resilient… more

I've been at my new job for 3 months and like it. The only weird thing is they go all out for birthdays. Everyone puts in $20-50 and they buy really expensive gifts, like over $100. I already had … more

Do you ever talk politics in the sales process? I was out with a colleague and a prospect started espousing some views I REALLY do not agree with and I know my friend doesn’t either, but she started c… more

In my sales career, I've seen this at every company I've worked for - family members getting promoted way too fast, or friends getting jobs they can't handle. How do you feel about workpla… more

My boss is going on vacation next week. I was going to take some time off for appointments, but now I think I might just do the appointments (personal appointments) and not say anything bc no one will… more

I burned out hard earlier this year and took a 3-month break to recharge. Now I'm trying to figure out how to jump back in without falling into the same patterns. If you've ever stepped away f… more

Hey Swifties! I heard about the new album and I heard there are 22 tracks, and that if you know Taylor, you know what that means. I don’t know her very well, but I admire her skills as an entrepreneur… more

I feel like I'm plateauing. My current role has me doing basic transactional sales with no room for skill development. There's no sales training, my territory is limited, and I rarely get to w… more

What are some of the best words of advice you’ve ever gotten in your career? When I was very young, I could be way too judgmental, and a mentor took me aside and said that the benefit of youth is know… more

I'm new to sales (this is my first SDR role), and while I'm getting better at cold calling, I still panic when prospects ask detailed product questions I haven't studied yet. Last Thursday… more

I am in a marketing/sales support role. I just learned a proposal I did almost entirely by myself could get awarded to us. I am tired of being instrumental in winning business and not being rewarded. … more

Do you have to figure out your own coverage when you’re out? I got a text from my boss asking who I’m asking to step in for me when I take vacation at the end of the month. I really thought that this … more

Every Saturday, I get my nails done, but honestly? It's not really about the nails. It's the only time I can actually sit still and zone out after a crazy week of chasing sales targets. What d… more

Interviewers always want to know my 5-year plan, but I'm honestly still in exploration mode. I'd rather gain experience first before deciding on a specific direction. Is it okay to say I'm… more

Im going away in a couple of weeks, and I need a couple of things to wear. I WFH so I try not to buy clothes if i don’t have to, but now I do. I need a few outfits for 100+ degrees, very humid weather… more

I stopped contributing to my 401k recently bc we just got a lot of new bills, but that makes me really scared for the future. My guess is that I should pay down all my high interest debt and then resu… more

Last quarter kicked my a**. Missed my quota, and I'm still having a hard time not letting it affect my mindset. I catch myself hesitating on calls and overthinking everything. I know this happens … more

I'm feeling really stressed about my company's financial problems, especially since my hours have been cut and the future looks uncertain. I keep going back and forth on whether to stick it ou… more

I just got out of a meeting with a prospect and a male colleague. Even though I got the meeting, the prospect kept addressing all questions to my male colleague. My male colleague, to his credit, kept… more

I need support! I’m taking 3 weeks off at the end of the month, and I DREAD the comments that will come my way once I announce the date range. It’s fine with my boss, and I have the time, but I just K… more

I've become kind of good friends with a male colleague at work, and we message on Teams pretty often throughout the day. It's a mix of work-related convo and general banter. He's never hit… more

My boss said to email her about a raise.

My job almost immediately expanded in scope in year 1. I assumed it would all pay off at my annual review—which never happened.

At the end of last year, I requested a review, and she said I’m doi… more

After a year at the same company, I've been exceeding quotas and numbers. I was eyeing a promotion, and even received my manager's full endorsement for it. Fast forward to yesterday, and the r… more

I'm in my mid-30s and looking for a dress for a wedding I'm attending in late August. The big retailers like Nordstrom and Macy's aren't cutting it - everything's either too youthf… more

What do we think of the Sydney Sweeney controversy? It had to be explained to me. I’m overweight, so to me, the good genes thing landed as a size comment. But I know that’s probably just me. Do you th… more

My new sales job seemed perfect at first - great team, exciting clients. But the workload has exploded. Our whole senior sales team is pulling 60+ hour weeks to maintain quality while meeting quotas. … more

Hi, I have a question about bonuses. I was told that if we won a federal contract, my bonus could only be 2% of what I’m making. That is soooooo low! Is that true? Thanks.

How often are you using Ai at work and in what ways? Looking to increase my productivity without losing my authenticity.