BigShrimpin

Account executive

Valued Contributor

Expensive hobbies you can only participate in because of sales

If I worked any other career I'd be lucky to have the time and money for one of these but thanks to the magic of commission checks I've been able to enjoy.

MMA - with most memberships running 150 a month if not more on top of gi's gloves, and other gear this is what I started with in college and realized I was gonna need serious money if I wanted to be able to pay for this and adult responsibilities
Shooting - milsurp collecting, fancy target rifles, and more duck guns than you can shake a stick at was the cheap part feeding these beasts at current ammo prices ensures I always have a reason to close the next deal
Warhammer - only $100 for 5 plastic men that I have to assemble and paint myself? truly we must be all humble in the face of games workshop selling at margins SaaS bros could only dream of

So fellow savages what hobby do your commission checks enable?

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Sunbunny31

Politicker

19

Sr Sales Executive 🐰

Having kids.
Yeah, I said it. And I'm not wrong.

oldcloser

Arsonist

4

💀

☝️

poweredbycaffeine

WR Lieutenant

4

☕️

You are most definitely not wrong.

sketchysales

Politicker

4

Sales Manager

Just about to find out what that costs. Little one coming next year.

jefe

Arsonist

3

🍁

Congrats. It's more than you think..
But also you don't need nearly as much garbage as everyone tries to convince you.

sketchysales

Politicker

2

Sales Manager

Thanks @jefe its quite a daunting prospect but also amazing all at the same time. Joining you adding to the canadian population lol.

jefe

Arsonist

4

🍁

Doing your duty, eh? Well done, bud!!

We need more hosers. Somebody's gotta pay for our healthcare as we age

Boy or girl?

sketchysales

Politicker

2

Sales Manager

Trying our best!

We sure do, going to be fun balancing family and travel for work...

We are old school and not going to find out. Which probably doesnt help the budget side of things lol.

jefe

Arsonist

4

🍁

Get out while you can lol. Things change. They're great, but your flexibility is gone.
And wow - I couldn't do it. It'll bring a whole other level of excitement to the delivery room though.

One thing I'd recommend, is asking if you can 'catch' the baby. I did, and took over delivery once the head and shoulders were out. MAGICAL.

sketchysales

Politicker

3

Sales Manager

Yeh we made a few travel decisions at the beginning of this year on some trips that we know wont happen for years now we have a kid on route.

I know we were of two minds for a long time but we decided the excitement on its birthday is worth it. Keeps the family on their toes as well.

Oh i hadnt even thought about that, thanks for the advice! Its our first so lots to learn.

Sunbunny31

Politicker

3

Sr Sales Executive 🐰

Worth every penny. Congratulations! jefe is right - ask to participate.

Mine got expensive when they got older and fell in love with things like horses and playing hockey. But again, worth every penny.

jefe

Arsonist

4

🍁

Oh and the things to actually invest in? Stroller and car seat.
You won't need as many clothes as you think, and the baby will live in onesies.
Buy as you realize you need. My wife went to a baby shower recently and so much of the registry always ends up being things that won't be used much at all.

Sunbunny31

Politicker

3

Sr Sales Executive 🐰

Also any of those really good soft front-wearing baby carriers. I got so much done just cruising around with the baby snoozing and my arms feee.

Sunbunny31

Politicker

3

Sr Sales Executive 🐰

Also, those rear facing snap in/out car seats are a life saver, but a beast to install properly the first time. I don’t know how they do it in Canada, but in California, you can make an appointment with the CHP, and they’ll install your infant seat, and show you how to do it. Also, invest in a base for each car if you have more than one. Nothing worse than being stuck with the wrong car and not being able to get out.

oldcloser

Arsonist

3

💀

Missed this - congrats @sketchysales! Welcome to the procreation club. May it bring all of the joy and none of the pee pee in your face that you’ve heard about!

jefe

Arsonist

2

🍁

Agree with base for each car. Ours was super easy to install. Most fire halls will have certified people to show you.

Sunbunny31

Politicker

2

Sr Sales Executive 🐰

I learned something! In Canada, it’s fire halls. In California, it’s the CHP. And maybe they are easier than they were a while back. Nice that help is available regardless.

sketchysales

Politicker

2

Sales Manager

Thanks @oldcloser 😅

jefe

Arsonist

3

🍁

The help is absolutely appreciated - gotta take care of our most precious assets.
But now most cars have the anchors in the seats, so you just slide it in and hook.
Plus 99% of seats in Canada don't have that bar, so you just secure and level. Takes less than a minute

Sunbunny31

Politicker

2

Sr Sales Executive 🐰

My car at the time claimed to have anchors. Cue shallow laugh here. Glad that technology keeps getting even better!

oldcloser

Arsonist

2

💀

I had one of those

HVACexpert

Politicker

3

sales engineer

🙌🏻

1nbatopshotfan

Politicker

3

Sales

Big same!

jefe

Arsonist

3

🍁

Amen

kindagoodae

Executive

0

Account Executive

Facts only.

oldcloser

Arsonist

9

💀

Depinitely my prawnhub susscription.

Fenderbaum

Politicker

6

Retired Choirboy🪕

I look stupid at the grocery store without my hat. Can I finally get it back?

Sunbunny31

Politicker

3

Sr Sales Executive 🐰

You guys are hat-swapping?

oldcloser

Arsonist

3

💀

I’m keeping the boots

Diablo

Politicker

4

Sr. AE

🤣

Revenue_Rambo

Politicker

4

Director, Revenue Enablement

Now we finally know what @oldcloser looks like in real life

oldcloser

Arsonist

3

💀

Self doxed again

Revenue_Rambo

Politicker

9

Director, Revenue Enablement

Is alcohol considered a hobby?
(Asking for a friend)

BigShrimpin

Catalyst

3

Account executive

Mighty collection my friend

oldcloser

Arsonist

3

💀

I know where the NYE party is!

f2pftw

Opinionated

2

Retention Specialist

When were you at my house?

Revenue_Rambo

Politicker

4

Director, Revenue Enablement

Is this where I say you should ask your mom?

oldcloser

Arsonist

4

💀

It is. ✅

saaskicker

Celebrated Contributor

2

Enterprise AE

well done rambo, well done.

HVACexpert

Politicker

2

sales engineer

That’s it?

Revenue_Rambo

Politicker

4

Director, Revenue Enablement

Thanksgiving put a dent in it

2

Retired Sales Professional

That's Rambo's meditation room!!👍👍👍 serious collection. 👌👌

sketchysales

Politicker

2

Sales Manager

That is a mean collection. I love it.

Kosta_Konfucius

Politicker

2

Sales Rep

oh yes it is

TheColdestColdCall

Executive

1

Enterprise Account Executive

I aspire to a collection like this, and after finally buying a home, I can start to properly accumulate and display... only problem is I drink the bottle before I buy another 😅

poweredbycaffeine

WR Lieutenant

8

☕️

Coffee. Cycling. Skiing. Breathing.

sleepingjaguar

Opinionated

1

CSM, Emerging Markets

You’re not wrong about that last one 😮‍💨😅

NoSuperhero

Politicker

6

BDR LEAD

Golf?

Pachacuti

Politicker

5

They call me Daddy, Sales Daddy

It’s all a matter of priorities. You can make any hobby work on any budget.

I have a bunch of expensive hobbies which i would make make work regardless mt profession.

CuriousFox

WR Officer

5

🦊

🔥🔥🔥

ThePiedPIPr

Valued Contributor

3

Enterprise Sales Executive

Kids sports and hobbies, so I can not only spend money but also spend all my free time going to practices and games.

sketchysales

Politicker

3

Sales Manager

An affinity to buying expensive tools and pricey bits of wood and turning them into bits that look remotely like furniture.
Travelling.Golf.

Revenue_Rambo

Politicker

2

Director, Revenue Enablement

Woodworking is ungodly expensive.

sketchysales

Politicker

1

Sales Manager

It is, i have a significant investment at this point. The thing i convince myself on though when spending more money is decent tools tend to hold their value a bit more than other hobbies do😅

J.J.McLure

Politicker

2

Owner at *redacted*

Kids absolutely.
Collecting and modifying watches
Boxing

wolfofmiami

Opinionated

2

🐺

Flying,golf, running, drinking

GDO

Politicker

2

BDM

oh man Warhammer takes me back to my teens :D

technoir

Good Citizen

2

Office Support Assistant Manager

I’m trying to get a sales job so I can continue playing ice hockey. I would also like to travel and play other arenas. Shit is EXPENSIVE. 😢

BigShrimpin

Catalyst

0

Account executive

gotta make friends with someone who works at a sports equipment store and get that juicy friends and family discount 40% on a seasons worth of sticks is nothing to sneeze at

SoccerandSales

Big Shot

1

Account Executive

Smoking meat

medhardwaredr

Opinionated

1

Director of Sales NA

Golf, Golf, Golf. Also Skiing & basically anything I’d like. Sales is where it’s at!

SalesPharaoh

Big Shot

0

Senior Account Executive

I guess travelling. Being a rolex wannabe buyer too.

BigShrimpin

Catalyst

0

Account executive

Have you bought your inaugural beat up date series rolex for under 5k? its a canon event for all sales people

rocketfuelsteel

Opinionated

0

SDR

Cars

0

Inbound Sales Representative

With these rent prices, sleeping.

Abika

Executive

0

Business Development Manager

I work as a consultant in biss dev, so for me that would be golf. As my company can pay it instead. That's around 4k a year

0

Founding BDR

Golf for sure. Seems like a pack of tees cost an arm and a leg now

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