Do you people look down at sales? I have received comments from family & friends, sharing I should do something more stable like consulting. I actually enjoy selling, and will ignore the comments, have you received the same criticism, how did you handle it?

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I think people like judging things they don’t understand. I handle ignorance by saying, thanks for the input, I’ll put it under consideration. I then ignore it.

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You can always show them a commission check, lol! No but seriously, not everyone can make it in sales and hence why most don’t understand it.

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I think the idea & stigma around sales gives off a negative connotation. I think when most people hear the word “sales” they picture a grimy car salesman lol. I never take it personal because like the above comments, our commission does the talking & it’s the bloodline of any business

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I’m in sales and sometimes I wonder why I didn’t pick a less stressful job without targets but I’m good at it so just stuck with it

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Never had anyone look down at me..family or friends ...been doing sales for 25 years now. Do I LOVE it??? No....I like about 75% of the role...but the quotas....and stress on getting there....can wear ya down. But overall.... I am good at it....it pays well....love meeting people.....getting out and and networking.

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I have been doing sales for 5 years. How do you keep going? I love it but it is so exhausting at times!

Sales is the bloodline of any business. If they look down on sales, then their opinion is irrelevant.

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I find a lot of people will snub sales out of ignorance. However, they will shut up once they see you make more money then them!

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You have to ask yourself why you care. If you enjoy what you’re doing and are making good money, then who cares what other people think.. Ignore the comments - just say “thanks but I love what I do”.

100%. It’s something like the number one least liked/trusted role, period.

Not anyone in my family. They are all really proud of me for killing it in sales. I'm so sorry you are experiencing tht though. I am sure tht is not an wasy thing.

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