How about switching from technology to sales? (Female)
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I graduated with a master’s degree last year, and since then I’ve been in the process of changing careers. It’s been over a year now, and I feel like I’m not making any progress in my new field. Added to this is the economic crisis – the company doesn’t have any projects, so for over a year I’ve basically been just learning, with hardly any work experience to speak of. Recently, there’s an opportunity to switch to a sales role. Some friends think my personality is well-suited for sales, but I worry about the many unspoken rules in that industry, and since I’m female, I’ll inevitably have to negotiate deals over drinks. If I continue in my current job, it’s possible that if the company still doesn’t have any projects in the future, I’ll get fired； But with my current experience in this new field, it’s quite difficult to find a job; the overall economic situation is poor, and companies in this industry basically don’t hire anyone. The chances of working in technology development related to my university major are very low, and suddenly I don’t know what path to take. Perhaps working in sales could have good prospects, but who knows? I’ve come here specifically to seek advice from everyone; I hope to get your help. Thank you!
As the saying goes, there’s a champion in every field; in fact, the original poster has already made up their mind... Since there’s even a risk of getting fired, what’s there to fear about unspoken rules? It’s not as if working as a salesperson means you can’t go back to your previous career, nor does it mean that your technical skills will be lost. Changing careers temporarily isn’t necessarily a bad thing – it can help improve your experience. Moreover, those with a technical background have an inherent advantage when working as salespeople, giving them a much higher chance of success compared to others.
Working in sales is great; it has a promising future. It’s not as full of unwritten rules as you say, but you need to stick to green marketing and learn to protect yourself. It’s not the case that salespeople have to drink every day; we don’t really encourage women to drink, so as long as you are willing to encourage others to drink, that’s fine!
As long as one is honest with themselves and at the same time beneficial to society, what is there to worry about? Do you think so? It’s relatively easy for people in technical fields to get started in marketing.
Thank you all for your suggestions; they have broadened my perspective
I think it’s not really suitable for women to work in technical fields, as such work requires years of experience buildup, and women naturally experience periods of interruption; once they return, they might be unable to pick up where they left off； Sales work offers a high degree of freedom, and women have inherent advantages in this field; if they are beautiful, that gives them an extra advantage. This doesn’t mean making use of unspoken rules, but rather that people generally feel a favorable impression of them, which makes it easier for them to carry out their tasks.
Haha, the person above – I’m not a beauty, but I’m not something that would make people feel disgusted either. I talked to a female classmate yesterday – working in technology isn’t something you can do for the rest of your life; sooner or later you’ll have to switch to management or another field. It’s not easy to stay in the technical field, sigh… I’m really hesitant
I’m also a girl who just graduated not long ago. At first, when I started looking for a job, I was inclined to work in sales, but after going through a few interviews, I realized that except for working in sales at good companies, the job of a salesperson in small companies is tough, and I didn’t have the drive to work that hard, so I ended up choosing a career in technology instead. In my work, I often see salespeople coming to the company for meetings; it seems like a demanding and busy job. Owners need to be mentally prepared for that. Indeed, working in sales offers more opportunities to make money compared to working in technical fields! ! ! :victory:
It’s great to switch over to sales! I switched over in the same way; salespeople with technical knowledge are highly valued in the chemical industry, and I’ve experienced this firsthand. With a solid foundation in theoretical knowledge and a broad range of skills, such a person is more approachable than those who only know how to act in bars, making it easier to get started with the work.
I didn’t expect it to spark such lively discussions from everyone; thank you so much