Annonny

Account Executive

Struggle Bus

I am on board the struggle bus for the last 2.5 months. I feel like I am drowning with everything at work and life at once and do not know what to do! I have been watching motivational videos and how to sell videos. Downloaded an inspirational quote app. I feel like I forgot how to do my freaking job!!!! I am desperate to get off the bus!! I need some advice!!

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CuriousFox

WR Officer

🦊

Oh honey nooooo....

Take time off. I'm not talking a day here and there for an extended weekend either. I'm talking a full ass week minimum. Turn off and hide everything work related. Fully unplug.

funcoupons

WR Officer

👑

When was the last time you took PTO?

Annonny

Big Shot

Account Executive

about 2 weeks ago I took 3 days, but I had a lot of stuff I had to do and ended up running crazy when I had the days off!

funcoupons

WR Officer

👑

Sounds like you need a real vacation - a full week off disconnected from work, if not any pressing life tasks as well.

Annonny

Big Shot

Account Executive

I think so as well!

TheQueenofDiamonds

Politicker

Account Executive

First of, I hear you! It's not easy to be in the pressure cooker of sales. It's hard, your feeling is validated.

Secondly I suggest a complete reset:

- connect with fresh leads, that never been talked to

-Or even better some of your happy clients. They can remind you why you sell at the first place= your work is helpful to people!!

Keep being open about your mental state (even if it's anonymous), sometimes knowing that you are not alone - can be helpful too.

Much love to you!!!
❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️

Annonny

Big Shot

Account Executive

Thank you I truly appreciate it

StringerBell

Politicker

Account Executive

Q4 of 2020 I did like 10% of quota and was so depressed. This year I’m at 95% of quota for the year and it’s July. I realized then that just like in the movie in the blow sometimes you’re flush and sometimes you’re bust. When you’re up it never seems like you’ll be down and when you’re down it never seems like you’ll be up. But life goes on. Go back to the basics and do all the little things you know you should be doing and might not always. Somehow it has a way of figuring itself out.

Annonny

Big Shot

Account Executive

Thanks

hauru.sales

Celebrated Contributor

Sales Enthusiast

No worries, take it as a fuel! Take a break, come back much stronger

antiASKHOLE

Tycoon

Bravado's Resident Asshole

you got this

cw95

Politicker

Sales Development Lead

Just like what everyone else has said, take time off, but also go somewhere you've never been, preferably into the country, away from the hustle and bustle and just chill out. If you can, plan something with friends/partner there as well.

SaaSsy

Politicker

Love the inspirational quotes but don’t forget to believe them! Imposter syndrome suuuccckks so reset your confidence, take a break and maybe shadow someone who’s on 🔥 rn for a day. Good luck!

Annonny

Big Shot

Account Executive

That's a good idea, thanks. It def Is hard sometimes trying to belive In the quotes.

GDO

Politicker

BDM

Take some PTO and recharge. Completely stay off work.

goose

Politicker

Sales Executive

I'd like to say take a break, go on vacation, unplug, etc. But this is work and we are required to get shit done. Sales people aren't paid for effort, we are paid for results. I know it's a shitty response but this probably isn't the first time you felt this way and it won't be the last.

Annonny

Big Shot

Account Executive

100% it's rough but truth

Swarthymovie

Arsonist

SDR

Maybe getting your vacations? try to get something to work for, even if its just something small, that is going to be a BIG help, or worst case scenario it may be time for a change, maybe a new job or a whole new area

Kinonez

Celebrated Contributor

War Room Enthusiast

I would take some time off and try to identify why you feel that way, and see what you can do about it. At times like this a psychologist might help tons!

my best advice is be verbal about this with your loved ones, don’t hold this in, at times like this we need to be heard and feel loved.

Annonny

Big Shot

Account Executive

Thanks!

Kinonez

Celebrated Contributor

War Room Enthusiast

You are welcome, the community is also here for you!

JuicyKlay

Celebrated Contributor

I know how you feel. I think we all have days, weeks, months, years on the struggle bus and that’s okay. We’re only human. Getting yourself into a healthy and positive routine with your diet, exercise, sleep, relationships, work, and fun activities and trusting the process is the way to get through this and overall stay happier. There’s no secret sauce.

Annonny

Big Shot

Account Executive

Thanks!! Trusting the process is def hard!

alecabral

Arsonist

Director - Digital Sales Transformation

@curiousfox is right, maybe some time off will help. And a coach

Post

Executive

Outside Sales Executive

In sales, this comes and goes. Staying level is debatably the #1 thing you have to master whether you are at the top or the bottom.
My primary go-to when I feel this is way is to make a concentrated effort on my “why” or finding a way to get grateful, ASAP!
Lack of motivation comes from a lot of different things, and when in sales, it can be poisonous when mixed with dealing with daily rejection.
Take time off?… Maybe. But unless you spend that time refocusing on why you do what you do… it will all be for not.
Focus on your “why”, reset your goals and find a way to humble yourself through serving others or giving in a way that you have never done before. Tie each of these back to your success, and how they wouldn’t be possible without it.

Then it’s up to you to decide how badly you want it.

Annonny

Big Shot

Account Executive

Thanks. I definitely need a reset

krnshrm

Big Shot

Managing Director

Take some time off and relax.

bamageorge

Celebrated Contributor

International Sales Director

Take a couple of days off, disconnect and come back stronger... I know, easier said than done, I've been in your position. It gets better.

Annonny

Big Shot

Account Executive

Definitely easier said than done

bamageorge

Celebrated Contributor

International Sales Director

You got this!

Annonny

Big Shot

Account Executive

Thank you

looper1010

Celebrated Contributor

Solutions Specialist

Take some time off and if able, speak to a therapist/coach. Sometimes you need to spill everything out in a safe environment. Even if it doesn't change your responsibilities, it can give you a blank space to work with when you restart again! Burnout is real.

It seems like you're a BDR. Are you all outbound?

Annonny

Big Shot

Account Executive

yes I am a BDR and yes all outbound!

looper1010

Celebrated Contributor

Solutions Specialist

That explains a lot! My most recent SDR hire was going through the same burnout. Outbound can be extremely brutal but valuable sales experience. Definitely take a breather. I'd also see if it's possible to mix it up with inbound and outbound. It changed the workflow and mentality for the better. I also had the SDR sit with me on disco calls to change up the pace. I'd work talk to your AE and have an honest conversation about it. No one will know what you're going through if you don't speak up. But always, it's a judgement call because you know your team best.

thesecretsauce

Politicker

Business Development

How many hours a week are you working

Annonny

Big Shot

Account Executive

40, we do not get anything over full time

thesecretsauce

Politicker

Business Development

What do you do before ans after work?

Annonny

Big Shot

Account Executive

My commute is kinda long so I get up at 6 get ready for work and leave to work....then by the time I get home.i go.the gym, I skip sometimes, but make dinner get my stuff ready for the next day, and then go to bed.

thesecretsauce

Politicker

Business Development

Do you like the company you’re at?

Annonny

Big Shot

Account Executive

Yes! I think I am just wore out tbh!

thesecretsauce

Politicker

Business Development

I feel that

msp_sales

Opinionated

Full Cycle Sales

1. You need to take some time off. 2. The pandemic has been tough on everybody, don’t make any drastic decisions until you’re sure your head is in the right place. Do you live anywhere near a beach? The beach works for me.

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