wolfofmiami

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Bad news today

So the company that was paying me to do nothing, brought me on a meeting and said look the product is still far out, we're paying you to do nothing right now, so we're going to have to let you go. Sorry it had to be like this.

It was fun while it lasted, probably shouldn't of said anything to them about getting me to do stuff.

luckily i'm young and I got to have fun for the 8 months and got paid to do it, but now I feel Its time to grow up.

still young enough to not know what I want to do, I do love sales, ever since I started in insurance at 18, but there's also other jobs that interest me. Still young enough to try and figure it out, but also at the age where I should start finding a career or go get my MBA or law school.

Really don't know what to do, any advice is appreciated. Really scary halloween this year.

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BTQ

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Account Manager

The only thing you can do is cast a wide net keep applying. Check out Corp's job board https://stillhiring.today/ and here's some gubberment work board https://www.usajobs.gov/.
If you need a job quick, look for restaurants and be a server there's so many restaurants that are underemployed rn.
I'm sure soem of the more senior savages will chime in. Good luck dog.

wolfofmiami

Opinionated

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im gonna check these out, its more so trying to figure out what I wanna do

BTQ

Politicker

Account Manager

For sure bro, it seems like you dig sales I would grind it out. You're lucky you're 23, if you keep down the tech sales route there's plenty of loot to be picked up.
Not saying you can't switch to something else but you kinda start from 0 if you switch industries.

antiASKHOLE

Tycoon

Bravado's Resident Asshole

I see you have a few things that you have in mind. What is it that you really want to do?

wolfofmiami

Opinionated

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Im not sure, I like tech sales, im interested in project management, I also like finance and looked into investor relations, just those 2 jobs I dont have experience for since I only have a full sale cycle ae job and an SDR at a tech company on my resume really. ive been working for 5 years now. the biggest thing is I dont know how to figure out what I want to do

antiASKHOLE

Tycoon

Bravado's Resident Asshole

ahh, check out @BTQ comment, that might help you out more.

Diablo

Politicker

Sr. AE

Sorry to hear that. Figure out what you want to do and then make the rest of the plan.

Kosta_Konfucius

Politicker

ERP Sales

Really sorry to hear this, good luck in the search

poweredbycaffeine

WR Lieutenant

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Don’t get an MBA unless you are attempting to pivot into finance or VC work. A law degree means nothing if your LSAT can’t get you into a top 5.

Figure out what and who you want to be and then find a company that aligns with your plan.

wolfofmiami

Opinionated

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yeah I was trying to see if I was going to pivot to investor relations, like im 23 now I have time, but times also running out. I just don't know, i feel stuck and like I should have my life figured out by now

Filth

Politicker

Live Filthy or Die Clean

HA! dude you are fine, I didn't figure my shit out until at least 30 and I've got it all set at 36.

DO NOT let yourself get eaten by this idea you need it all figured out already. Go have some fun and try new things and make some mistakes, nobody likes bland boring safe people. Go work a job that you never knew existed!!

Sunbunny31

Politicker

Sr Sales Executive 🐰

Right on. It took me a while as well. And my role/job/industry did not exist when I was 23. Just saying.

wolfofmiami

Opinionated

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Thats good to hear im just being hard on myself today is all. I also had a lot of fun this weekend and made some mistakes and I just feel its time to grow up or at least try to

Filth

Politicker

Live Filthy or Die Clean

Growing up is a myth, its just doing enough trial and error to have learned and having enough responsibilities to have something to lose or maybe just letting responses hit your head and vetoing them before it hits your lips.
You can start looking at your options but think less in growing up and more in finding your fit. Often you'll find that eventually you become a master at a weird combination of things that are in demand.

For example my brother went to school for pre med, got in some trouble and they made him do the shuttle driving and get a CDL for community service turn that into a UPS job and then he found an opening for a organ recovery specialist. This is something that most people know exists and he has made a great life in it where they fly him around to get tissue off dead people.

Just do you man, don't let other peoples timelines effect yours.

jefe

Arsonist

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Shitty, but you're definitely still young and have more than enough time to figure yourself out.
I'd stay in tech sales for now, and see what else interests you as you make money and gain experience. Maybe software that's adjacent to one of the fields you're considering.

wolfofmiami

Opinionated

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yeah thats what im thinking, I just messaged a vp of sales who's offered me in the past if theyre still hiring, so hopefully that works out and a girl I know just set me up with a regional director in sales who's looking for someone in investor relations so 🤞 something happens quickly

jefe

Arsonist

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Good stuff. You got on it quick - I respect that.

oldcloser

Arsonist

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Sorry to hear it, homie. Although, you had to know this wasn't sustainable. Hope you saved a few bananas. You'll be ok.

Retired Sales Professional

Sorry to here that. But dust yourself off. If sales drives you, keep on the hunt for a new company. Keep sharpening you skills. You don't need an MBA or Law school unless that's what truly want to do. All the best!! 👍👍

GDO

Politicker

BDM

Indeed keep going. That what you need in sales as well. MBA is not useful tbh

wolfofmiami

Opinionated

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well the MBA would be more for if I decide I want to do project management or investor relations

Retired Sales Professional

Well Wolfordtampa, it looks as though you have a whole lot of soul searching to do. You are part of the WR so don't hesitate to use this resource if needed. Always remember, "the only time you fail, is when you fail to try." All the best. 👍

Pachacuti

Politicker

They call me Daddy, Sales Daddy

Bummer but sounds like you'll survive. Be sure you apply for unemployment benefits.

I firmly believe that you never regret Education. If you can afford it - get that law or business degree. And get it from the best school you can afford.
Good luck in whatever direction you decide to take.

pirate

Big Shot

Account Executive

Best of luck! You can do anything you set your mind to. Age is just a number. Don't think otherwise. Hell you have plenty of time for both MBA and law school and sales. Sorry it's a scary Halloween... But guess what a lot of places ate hiring now for January

wolfofmiami

Opinionated

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they are, gotta get after it

pirate

Big Shot

Account Executive

You've got this

FoodForSales

Politicker

Sunbunny31

Politicker

Sr Sales Executive 🐰

Sorry this happened, though I'm pretty sure it was not a surprise.
Somehow I thought you might have other things underway, though. Did you start looking already?

wolfofmiami

Opinionated

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ive had a couple of interviews, im in 2nd and 3rd rounds right now, its more so just deciding if I want to stay in software or try to pivot

CuriousFox

WR Officer

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Hooters

Justatitle

Big Shot

Account Executive

it's like the seinfeld episode where Kramer keeps showing up but isn't getting paid, only in this case you were being paid.