Annonny

Account Executive

Burnt out!

I am so burnt out. I am a BDR and am wanting to switch to a EA, been told I can, but still waiting for the initial switch...I am so burnt out with the calls and being stuck inside 24/7, to the point where sometimes I wanna throw the towel in all together.

I need some advice...

Also, how long would you wait to be transferred to the position and for a raise?

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InQ5WeTrust

Arsonist

No marketing, mayo isn't an MQL

Promotion will depend on your numbers and how much you're liked internally. It isn't always the best performers that get promoted first.

Beyond that though, regardless of whether you're an AE or SDR, sales is going to knock you over and then kick you while you're down at times.

You need a reason to stay in the game.

AE isn't a promised land, its hard fucking work.

Annonny

Big Shot

Account Executive

Yes! I'm ready for the challenge. Been working on running the appointments myself and then giving to someone in the sales team to send them a purposely, since I cannot build them yet. Got a deal already and have a few more pending.

Def feeling down though

InQ5WeTrust

Arsonist

No marketing, mayo isn't an MQL

Sounds like you need a weekend to refresh. Pick your head up.

You got this.

Annonny

Big Shot

Account Executive

Thanks. Trying to make it

Wolfof7thStreet

Valued Contributor

Its totally who you know, not what you know. I moved up from SDR to AE way too fast and it was only because of the connections I made (I new no one in the company on day 1)

Annonny

Big Shot

Account Executive

My numbers have been pretty decent over the last few months too.

drippyAE

Executive

Strategic Account Executive

Spot on

CuriousFox

WR Officer

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I use an app daily (free version) called Sanvello. You check in daily with your mood, notes, etc and it sends you weekly reports. There's also free resources and people to talk to at all times.

I also set breaks on my calendar throughout the day to force myself to move and stop staring at a screen.

Gyro25

Notorious Answer

Account Executive

I feel you. I'm feeling that way too, don't want to throw the towel just yet, but I've been going 100mph for the past two months and the company hasn't let up off the gas in terms of expectations. I'm doing well, just feeling unmotivated.

It rained this morning and I love the rain, instead of being able to go for a walk outside in the rain, I had to make calls. Kinda blows at times. It'll get better, friend. Take some time to get some rest, eat well, hit the gym and socialize.

Incognito

WR Officer

Master of Disaster

As long as it makes sense value wise. How much do you like your company? How much will the raise be? Is it worth waiting for?

Diablo

Politicker

Sr. AE

Dude I feel you and I think all have been through the same route.
First and foremost, you must have some anti-burnt out dose - get disconnected with work and do something you like.

Make a plan of what you want to do and if you want to stick to the same company along with a deadline. And then action it.

I was told by someone in the past that "don't love your company too much, they might not like you tomorrow"

Annonny

Big Shot

Account Executive

some great advice, thank you!

SADNES5

Politicker

down voters are marketing spies

How long have you been in the role? Have you shipped around? Sometimes the only way up is via another company.

Annonny

Big Shot

Account Executive

About 1.5 years, I was here as an sdr but got furloughed and then came back was put as a bdr.

antiASKHOLE

Tycoon

Bravado's Resident Asshole

doo iit

khiz

Fire Starter

Account Manager

you got this, spend more time with yourself - reading self help books does help

Try fixing your routine

Go for physical exercise- workout or as simple as a walk

Hope that helps

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