I worked for my current company for a year in their telesales department, outbound calling businesses to try and sell them stuff. I absolutely hated it and it was really just seen by me as a stepping stone, as I had only just moved to the area.
It was so demoralising as you could use the same sales pitch and it works with one person great, then the next person would hate it and put the phone down on you. There was then the pressure from managers to get good quality but high quantity of leads.
As we were getting busier, I emailed my managers and admitted that I didn't see the position as a long term role, but would love to stay with the company and had noticed they had no one doing the much needed admin. They agreed and now I've been with the company in that position for a year and a half with a bit of a payrise.
Fast forward from first starting in the role and the company had a shift around and now there's a new sales manager and no telesales department - she and the boss have asked me if I would consider doing some telesales on the side, which I would get paid commission for.
I've said maybe- but I really want to say no. I don't feel like I should have to do anything from my old role when it was obvious I didn't like it and feel like it's a step back from my new role, which I think I'm really good at.
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HelloHola · 09/06/2016 08:55
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