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SADNESSLieutenant

Officer of ♥️

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Been feeling kinda down

having had 3 different roles in the last year just been struggling with feeling good about myself and my career progression

i feel like im turning into an sdr lifer

having been in so many bad series a and private funded startups has just kinda burnt me out 

im super thankful for the job I have currently 

just hope it pans out better than all my previous experiences

vent over
much love
the kid


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BourbonKing
Valued Contributor
7
VP of Sales
Hang tough, brother. It may be hard to see now, but you're gaining skills and learning valuable lessons that will pay huge dividends throughout your career.
SADNESSLieutenant
Politicker
0
Officer of ♥️
Thanks bourbonking. appreciate you
Fenderbaum
Politicker
6
Retired Choirboy🪕
Make the best of it now, cuz it sucks to get old. What you're feeling is normal.
SADNESSLieutenant
Politicker
1
Officer of ♥️
Appreciate that perspective Fenderbaum
CuriousFox
WR Officer
6
🦊
❤🦊
SADNESSLieutenant
Politicker
2
Officer of ♥️
You're the best! I love this Gif <3 :) and luv u too
CuriousFox
WR Officer
2
🦊
Oh shit this one is good too! 😆
Maximas
Tycoon
5
Senior Sales Executive
God Bless Man!!
Perhaps your current job would be a turning point in your career with much progress and lack of Unluck!!!
Wish you the best!
SADNESSLieutenant
Politicker
2
Officer of ♥️
I think you're right martin, thanks :)
punishedlad
Tycoon
4
🧙‍♂️
Bro I have been there. I'm in my sixth role since 2019. Bounced around failed series A and seed startups. Finally feel like I've landed at a good place and I'm really excelling in the role.

Keep at it. I know how discouraging it can be. I once considered becoming a truck driver during the depths of covid because the job market was such shit.
SADNESSLieutenant
Politicker
1
Officer of ♥️
Whatup punished lad, thanks for chiming in. I appreciate you sharing your experience it gives me hope
punishedlad
Tycoon
1
🧙‍♂️
Of course. Keep your head up!
SADNESSLieutenant
Politicker
0
Officer of ♥️
Will do
Kosta_Konfucius
Politicker
3
Sales Rep
I am really sorry to hear it. This is a tough time around the holidays. Hearing about that random 2nd cousin who is a doctor or lawyer and you still struggling to find your groove.

You aren’t alone it’s a thing I struggle with at times.

It’s a cliche but sales is a roller coaster but it’s true.
SADNESSLieutenant
Politicker
1
Officer of ♥️
Absolutely Kosta, I appreciate you and that support. I don't hear from family or friends but I am hard on myself
Sunbunny31
Politicker
3
Sr Sales Executive 🐰
You are my very favorite hard working AWESOME sales person! I have great admiration for all you’ve been able to accomplish, your amazing work ethic, even more amazing skills, and even more, your phenomenal work ethic.

This is a tough time, but I am convinced great things are just around the corner for you. Virtual hugs.
SADNESSLieutenant
Politicker
3
Officer of ♥️
My heart <3 You're the best sun bunny. Thanks for being my virtual cheerleader and friend I appreciate the kind words and you. You right
Sunbunny31
Politicker
2
Sr Sales Executive 🐰
I don't have to be right, and you don't have to agree with me (or vice versa) but I'm in your corner. Sad to see you feeling down.
SADNESSLieutenant
Politicker
1
Officer of ♥️
Thanks for saying that. But I hope you are right - I appreciate the compassion seriously and the kind words it means more than you can know
Sunbunny31
Politicker
1
Sr Sales Executive 🐰
You deserve it!
SADNESSLieutenant
Politicker
0
Officer of ♥️
<3
TennisandSales
Politicker
3
Head Of Sales
Wait i thought you had an AE role? or was the job you quit?

its totally normal to have concerns about your career path. i believe having these concerns is what can drive you forward.

just remember all that you have accomplished up to this point, and that you have been able to produce results!>
SADNESSLieutenant
Politicker
1
Officer of ♥️
Yeah the ae role was the shitty one
TennisandSales
Politicker
0
Head Of Sales
ahh bumer man! are you going to ride this current job out a bit? or start looking for another AE role?
Pachacuti
Politicker
2
They call me Daddy, Sales Daddy
Be grateful you have a job. I know I am. I have faced more than one Christmas without a job and is very tough.

Only you can get you out of the rut you’re in. If you want out of being an SDR, start hunting for AE or other jobs. Work hunting for a job like it’s a sale. Be relentless.

Good luck!
SADNESSLieutenant
Politicker
0
Officer of ♥️
Good advice pachacuti thankyou
antiASKHOLE
Tycoon
2
Bravado's Resident Asshole
You have got this man. It’s a progression not about perfection at all.
SADNESSLieutenant
Politicker
0
Officer of ♥️
Thankyou <3
ConwayStern
Member
2
AE
first, thank god ur not a lawyer. second, im with you - went to a top school, thought i was gonna be a banker, fucked up and got in trouble and now im almost 30 as an SDR. but you wanna know what? i fucking love my life, i love who i am, and i look at my friends who are younger and “more successful” (tf does that even mean?) and so many of them are broken. no aim, no passion, just school-work-wife-kids-retire-die.

idk what your personal situation is but i am so happy to have taken all these punches in life early on. i truly feel resilient, i feel i have life experience.

just remember that everything you’ve done and experienced up until this point - EVERYTHING!!! - has accumulated and percolated and fucking fermented and resulted in who you are right now. and i can’t say if you’re a good person or not, that’s for you to figure out, but i can tell you i open up this sexy little app every day excited to read another post from the Lieutenant himself. so keep posting brother cause we are here for YOU
SADNESSLieutenant
Politicker
1
Officer of ♥️
And I appreciate the kind words about checking this app for me :)
SADNESSLieutenant
Politicker
0
Officer of ♥️
Yeah same for me really im 27 and yeah was gonna be a lawyer but decided against it lol

Thanks for the sage advice
JustGonnaSendIt
Politicker
2
Burn Towns, Get Money
You got this man. Many of us, myself included, totally feel this.

You have some solid experience in less mature companies. This gives you a level of action and insight into what's needed to generate new meetings and pipeline, which is something most experienced AE's have long forgotten. And something most big corporate sales teams are desperate to add to their roster.

Maybe start building an 18-month plan to land at a more mature company, as either a Sr. SDR or Jr. AE. Your level of action and responsibility from the startup world will quickly make you a stand-out member of your team at a big corporate, and will pay you better / give you better career progression perspective than the startup life.

Startups are great for learning as a relatively new rep, or for taking a risk to make a big payday as a very experienced rep. I'm convinced startups suck for anyone in the midrange of their career (2-8 years of exp).
pirate
Big Shot
1
🦜☠️ Account Executive
I don't know maybe something is affecting your personal life that is affecting your work life? I recommend therapy especially as you've had tough startup work history? Good luck!
SADNESSLieutenant
Politicker
0
Officer of ♥️
Yeah it is. Had alot of abuse growing up.
activity
Politicker
1
VP, Business Development
Sales is one of those jobs that has really high highs and sometimes really low lows. Keep your head up and maybe try to take some PTO during the holidays to evaluate what else you may want to do.
SADNESSLieutenant
Politicker
0
Officer of ♥️
Seriously. One week im down ghe next im up. Learning to stay grounded
LordOfWar
Tycoon
1
Blow it up
We make lots of mistakes in life, the key is to make different ones. That is how we grow.

Things will get better and a positive outlook counts for a lot.

We're over here rooting for you.
SADNESSLieutenant
Politicker
1
Officer of ♥️
Damn that's some great fucking wisdom. Thanks so much
LordOfWar
Tycoon
1
Blow it up
You got this!
SADNESSLieutenant
Politicker
1
Officer of ♥️
<3
Salesandcoffeedude
Valued Contributor
1
Business Development Representative
Hang in there! It’s tough out there - having a job is an accomplishment in itself. If you’re open to it- try writing a gratitude journal every week. Noticing the simple things in life can really boost motivation. I studied psychology and the results from studies are really solid. I started doing this and noticed that I was happier even when I was having a bad week.

Just try not to let a bad hour turn into a bad day into a bad week into a bad month.
SADNESSLieutenant
Politicker
0
Officer of ♥️
Yeah I keep a daily win journal it helps alot
twentythree
Personal Narrative
1
Account Executive
Same brother. Each industry I've been in has crashed or tightened significantly over the last 2 years. Ebbs and flows and the nature of sales. Keep on keeping on and best of luck to you.
SADNESSLieutenant
Politicker
0
Officer of ♥️
Thanks G, you too

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