Atlanta white collar friends, I am a sales manager, looking for connections in the area. I’m near Sandy Springs. I like Pickleball, Cycling, espresso, and writing. I am with a Nasdaq 100 company. Let’s grab some espresso and talk shop.

Seriously considering adding vegan stuff to my restaurant's menu, I don't have anything against meat except I can't afford it. :( Any ideas on something that doesn't taste like treebark? LOL

I keep getting sour wines. I’ve never had this issue before but the last few bottles I got (store shelf, nothing too fancy) tasted like they were opened and left out. That gross stale sort of sour taste… but the cork was in tight and sealed. 🧐

Best movie you saw for the first time recently?

Now that it’s officially peach season. Best peach things (fresh peaches, peach drinks, etc.) and where to find them in ATL?

Great lunch time specials around the city?

Will be in Dallas for work next week, any recommendations (must see, restaurants, tours or shows)?

What’s your favorite POC only bar/restaurant/hangout spot?

What are some of the best breakfast/brunch spots in Seattle? I just moved here and I am looking for some hot spots

I’m need some 🌶🌶spicy🌶🌶 book recommendations ✨

What are the best social clubs in the area?

Friday Wordle

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You get to be a member at 1 country club in the world. For sake of the question, you have easy access to whatever it is and can play the course/use the amenities often.

Which would you choose?

Nice cup of flavia at the office on a Sunday. Name a better feeling... I’ll wait

Reading Untamed by Glennon Doyle and I want my own Abby!!! Sigh.....

Taking a quick poll, do you prefer reading ebooks or do you prefer the feel of real, physical books? I love real books myself!

I think deep dish pizza is overrated.

Theory: Trump is losing his mind because he’s essentially been forced to become celibate. He obviously loves chasing women of all kinds, but now he can’t. Four more years? He’ll go totally insane.

Is everyone excessively leaving at the Big 4 across the board or is it just PwC? Seems like everyone is leaving or searching.

Anyone want a referral for Deloitte? Specifically hiring for experience with Anaplan, OneStream or Hyperion. DM me!

I just cleared my AWS Cloud Practitioner exam and am curious whether I should pursue Solutions Architect Associate and/or Developer Associate certificate next. My plan is to get about 7 certificates in the areas that interest me, even though they are not needed for my role. Have you gotten both? Any recommendation to which to pursue first?

Hope everyone in Victoria is coping during these times.

Does anyone have an email handle for peeps working at Amazon? I would appreciate it and draw you a pic of whatever you'd like if the email handle is legit.

Hi there can anyone tell me what a day in the life of a health unit coordinator is like and is it a step up from a regular CSR job or lateral move?

Is your firm treating 12/26 and 12/27 as firm holiday since the 24th and the 25th are during the weekend this year? Of course client demands would dictate whether people will be working, but curious what the official policy is. For what it’s worth, my firm treated the day after thanksgiving as holiday and I didn’t have to work for the whole day.

My AD is weak at comping/photoshop and admits it’s not their strong suit. I believe it’s hurting us. Wwyd?

What’s the worst part about travel?

Ellarum nanna chaptu, chamatha thungarela. Besh besh, good night cholitu tachkongo 😋

Hi I have got E2.2 band
What is the difference between E2 , E2.1 , E2.2 etc

My ECD keeps changing our work before it goes to client and it's cost us making good work. Our books are suffering because he can't get his hands off the tools. Our books are only full of spec now.

Other than Airbnb, what is the best way to find month to month rental options?

Is it OK to switch only after 2-3 months of joining?

Could someone please suggest how to handle this situation?
My manager (Technology Director) sees me as an emerging thread to his position and stopped sharing details / trying to avoid including me in visible projects etc.,
FYI - His manager is the division head and Managing Director.
Why I think my manager tries to move me out?
- I am 18 YOE with a technically strong background
- Upper mgmt is starting to identify me as the backup for all systems. My manager tries to move me out since then

Is it a red flag if, after almost two years in a full quota carrying and selling role I want to take a lower role at another company in order to break into a field (tech sales) I want to work in? It’s better pay - closer to home and at a company with a better reputation?

Been searching for work for about 2 months now, and I can’t tell what companies are looking for anymore. I have 2+ years as an AE full cycle. And I get rejected left and right. My resume is up to date, I’m applying non stop, what else can I do?

Has anyone transitioned from Strategic Sales to Corporate Strategy? I love the strategic thinking and problem solving in sales and want to transfer those skills to a corporate role where I can have more influence on my company’s strategy and investments.

Hey everyone, I'm in the process of searching for a new sales or account management role particularly focused on mid-size or enterprise B2B sales positions and I’m also open to relocating. My back ground includes; 3+ years of quota carrying experience with a focus on consultative/ solution-based enterprise sales.

If anyone is currently hiring for a position within their company or is able to offer a referral. I would appreciate any help!

“Job hopper” and “quiet quitting” are all schemes made up by boomers to make you think everything is the employees fault. When in reality people are just getting out of bad situations. Older companies do whatever they can to pay you the least amount and get the max work out of you. Except our generation will just leave amid we’re being mistreated, not complain for 35 years making 50k and 0 advancement.

I had a job interview for a role that I really want. The hiring manager scheduled me for an interview and did not show up. Emailed me an hour later stating that he got super busy and couldn’t attend, and would like to reschedule. This is a major red flag, but I can’t help but feel that I am missing out since this role pays 50% over what I currently make. Should I let the recruiter know? What’s your take on this?

How many hours a week do you spend on sales enablement?

Howdy Sales Fishes - I’ve got an interview coming up and the recruiter prepared me by sharing that the interviewer may be low energy intentionally. Does any have a best practice for tactfully responding to this behavior or should I just persevere?

Hi Gang, really feeling the burnout a bit heavy now after ~5 years in SaaS and Consulting Sales. What are some of the most transferable roles AEs can move to post sales?

Graduated with a degree in managerial science and minor in marketing and a sales certificate from a very prestigious business program in GA. Have had 4 different management positions in the past. Looking for opportunities in sales that allow me to travel constantly. Preferably base + commission but open for anything with traveling (within/out the country) anyone can help me network? Thank you!

I have an interview coming up for an AE role at a cyber security company, as part of this I need to give a presentation on companies I would target and why.
Any advice on trends in cyber security at the moment or industries that are currently vulnerable and would be a good to target?

Hey FishBowl Friends, so I’m currently trying to break into tech sales/FinTech and I feel that due to my previous work history, I might not look like the ideal candidate on paper but I’m an extremely fast learner and very coachable. I’ve been a manger at a gym, got my degree in finance, worked as a client advisor at a top 3 auto dealer in the nation and now I’m a project manager at a solar company. I really want something that’s remote and steady, any recommendations on how to spruce myself up?

My wife has a degree in sales and is looking for a company with a healthy work environment. She’s also looking for a place that is not crazy overworking their employees and allows a flexible work schedule. Anyone have any recommendations on remote options she might be interested in?

If asked this in an interview, how would you answer?
What is the one unique quality that makes you an effective salesperson?

I’m concerned that my latest job have been less than a year each on my resume but I’m at my wits end and need to start looking. Do you think I will be overlooked because of the length of time at each company?

I’m taking a Microsoft certification course with Excel 2016. Should I opt for the 2019 version or are there few differences?

Is it a good time to switch jobs

Does anybody have connections or a referral for any remote sales job? I have a SDR/BDR experience. I am mainly looking to cybersecurity or healthcare industries, but I'm open to any other industries as well.