12.22
When I was in radio, one of the people there told me that working in sales was where the money was at. The problem was that radio sales is generally based on commission, meaning if I don’t have an account, I don’t have a paycheck.
Fast forward to last week, at the new New Job, which I was out presenting a new product to people. I made money when I sold an item. Needless to say, after the first night of the job I had a breakdown unlike anything I ever had.
I’ll put it like this. My father died when I was ten. I burst into tears, cried, and mourned him. After the first night of the new job, I felt worse.
I need something for my son, something that I can depend on, and being at this job is simply not the responsible way to go. Sure, there’s potential there, but I didn’t have the time to focus on the learning curve in order for me to get there.
This time of year sucks. I thought everything was going to be wonderful, but instead I am… yeah.
So, how are you?
This time of year is the shits. I just quit my job because of the shitty way management there handles things (I just blogged about it). Have you considered going on unemployment insurance? I did that, and it really helps, especially when you don’t have a job to count on.
Wow! I guess it’s good tho that you know this already. Atleast (hopefully) you wont be sitting aroud at your job, wasting your time. Life is about learning, and i guess you just did.
I hate this time of year also. Good luck with everything.
Sales can bite. I don’t have the aptitude for it at all. At this point in history, though, it may fall into the “better than nothing” category. Strength, friend. Keep your eyes open for other stuff…
It really sucks sometimes. Budgets are tight because of Christmas and this year has been a struggle for jobs, not just mine, but many. It is horrendous hearing a daily number from the news on job loss.
Depending on the industry, jobs based on commissions can be tough. The guy I work for is into medicare supplements and the gal that are his customer reps, look forward to a bonus at the end of the year. Considering what has been going on, and the election… I am not sure if I should even attempt to be optimistic anymore.
However, do not totally lose faith… life is hard enough. I have been at the bottom myself and do not recommend it to anyone.
True, this time of the year does really suck, things get worse before they get better I always say.
You should go for a job you’re going to be happy at, and I have to say you did the right thing, you weren’t happy so you quit.
Sometimes it’s okay to be in a job that sometimes doesn’t make you happy, when you need the money.
But if you work hard at something your good at that does make you happy it’s all for the better.
No matter how long it takes.
christmas blows. i saw we boycot.
as far as ur job thing – i do sales, and its all i know how to do b/c i have no education. I hate it. especially on days like today when i want to madam-butterfly-myself rather than help one more rude egotistical douch bag – but i made a mint last year. the recession is telling me this year i will be in the poor house, but im just gonna fake it till i make it.
09 has to be better.
Yeah I hear you. Can’t do nothing but you can’t not do a thing. I’m still hunting though… can’t just sit here right?