Which position would you choose?

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Permalink Reply by reggie on February 14, 2009 at 1:01pm

its all depends on which one would be worth it i was a sales and service representatives for a local telephone company it can be stressfull sometimes try to get people to upgrade or buy something they dont really want

Permalink Reply by Judy on February 16, 2009 at 11:32am

Thanks! Reggie

You are absolutely right on! I worked as an Outside Sales Rep in Advertising also...Painful! Especially in Ca. with the economy as it is.. Although I feel it would be a breeze to sell Alaska Adventure Tours out of Skagway. (Since I am a very enthusiastic, animated, individual!) I have not worked either one of the positions, so, I am wondering which one would be most rewarding, demanding, stressful, etc.?

Permalink Reply by Brenda on February 16, 2009 at 11:43am

I never did either one but knowing me because of my nature and what I like I would probably go with Dock Rep. Mainly because I have a feeling you get a chance to be more out and about where as sales rep your stuck in an office possibly in a little cubicle or a desk.

Permalink Reply by Judy on February 19, 2009 at 11:11am

Greetings!! Brenda, I do thank you for your insight. I, too, am a fresh air person. Can relate. I also received a message that the Dock Rep. position would be the better choice due to the economic slow down.....Thanks! J.P.

Permalink Reply by Jason Kemple on February 19, 2009 at 2:45pm

JP - If you are animated, enthusiastic, and excited, i would go withthe Sales and Service Rep at 9.50 with 5% commission. If these people travel to alaska, they obviously aren't either too concerned OR too affected by the economy... just my opinion though.

Let us know which one you go with!!! :-)

Permalink Reply by Judy on February 20, 2009 at 10:28am

Big Thanks, Jason!

For some reason, I keep leaning toward the Sales Position....Selling Heli-tours to the North Pole...etc. I could get into that! Especially when I would get to experience the trips so that I would become familiar with them. Plus, I do think I would make more $$. I know this is not a phone sales job. I am assigned to a Ship and it's guests when it comes into dock. I just hope the position is more about making guests happy than paper work??? Thanks, Jason..I like your opinion!

Permalink Reply by Jason Kemple on February 19, 2009 at 2:47pm

let me clarify that - that is, if you are intent on making and saving as much money as you can. If you're there for the outside experience, then i'd go with the Dock Rep. I can see pluses and minuses to both!