When I hear my friends in sales make more on one commission check than I do in a year, it really makes me question if I’m making the best professional use of my younger years. 😞

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A lot of people in sales lie about their commission. Don't take everything at face value.

Also, sales/accounts is feast or famine. Consider the long term averaged income, and the instability.

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Most Sales people I know have so many ups and downs, if you like constantly worrying when your next commission check is coming in, then switch.

Agency life has served me well, and you make more money over time, and the work is more fulfilling. Sales isn't for everyone, and many aren't as effective as they may seem on the outside.

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Don't. do. It.

Former sales manager.

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You are. Expertise takes time.

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Do you have the talent to sell? It’s not simply a “choice”. They might be better suited for that type of work

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There’s no hiding in sales. You’re either good at what you do or you suck. Either way everyone knows. If you can’t handle that kind of transparency then sales is not for you. I personally couldn’t work at an agency or any company for that matter where the value of my contributions are blurry and/or dependent on the interpretation of my boss and peers

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