I wonder if one day I will find a job that actually fulfills me. Is there a job in sales that can actually feel like you are doing good in this world?

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If you sell a product that solves a challenge you are passionate about it not only leads to fulfillment personally but also translates to authenticity and passion your clients will pick up on. Best of luck finding it - it is out there somewhere!

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Hear, hear!

Interested to see replies to this.

Another way to frame your thinking is a job that enables you to do good. Big commission checks = big opportunities to do good in the world.

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Working for a learning company is great because you are talking with people investing in people.

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MeQ! Your engineering team has udemy business :)

Not really but I love my team and I work with really good people so that's enough for me as a manager to stay where I am. Knowing I'm helping them improve in their careers

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I know it may sound corny but I feel this way helping people with their sleep needs at Sleep Number.

Are you in a commission only or salaried position? I myself am in a salary position with bonuses that are somewhat tied to my performance. My job is split about 50/50 between actual sales and account management and couldn’t be happier with what I do. I’m here 10-12 hrs a day, 5 days a week and enjoy my work. Maybe you just need a different pay structure or atmosphere. Hope you find what you’re looking for.

I’m salary + commission. I’m happy with my paycheck but always seems like I’m missing a higher purpose (besides making money).

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