What do you find most rewarding about a career in sales? Or do you just do it for the paycheck? I enjoy the social aspect, interacting with new people fuels the extrovert in me.

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I definitely enjoy the social aspect too, but at the end of the day it is totally a means to an end. I like that I have flexibility with my schedule and I'm able to make enough money and still have enough time to spend with my family and take care of my health. I think the WLB I have achieved and the paycheck are what keep me going

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I'll be honest for me it is the money. Do I love the product that I sell and believe in it? Sure. But would I still be doing this if I didn't get paid what I do, the answer to that is no. I am definitely very motivated by that pay check.

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The paycheck doesn’t hurt for any of us, but I really enjoy the sometimes high pressure situations where we have to get stuff done. Really does feel like a great accomplishment when everything works out and we get that sale or win. Did a lot of sales when I was younger and couldn’t imagine doing anything else at that time.

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Well, the paycheck is the main reason, let's be honest. But I do find the work interesting for various reasons. It never really gets too routine, there's also something that's changing and you can't get too bored. There's always that factor that you have to be able to think on your feet. And, as you note, there's a social aspect to it that isn't found in most jobs.

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