How transparent are you with your manager when you feel the quota is unrealistic for the territory or product? Do you push back with data?

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Nope. I suck it up and try to hit it anyway. Pouring time into a presentation on why you're not going to be able to hit quota isn't a good look.

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Even if I feel the quota is unrealistic, I would still try to meet it just to make sure I'm not underestimating myself. If the quota is indeed something unattainable, then I would talk to my manager about it. I'd say it's always better to make a run at the challenge, and at that point you'll have some data to make your case.

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