A buddy was telling me that there were “no jobs” where she lived. That was untrue and I called her on it. I told her to go into a retail shop (any shop but preferably a store she liked) and offer to work on commission only (a reasonable percentage of sales). I guaranteed that the store owner/manager would hire her immediately.
She didn’t take me up on it but she did stop her bellyaching (at least in front of me).
Some people find the concept of working on commission scary. To be paid for performance means that if the sales person doesn’t work it, they won’t sell anything, and they won’t get paid.
True.
However, if you’re good at selling, commission is the preferred compensation. Earning power is limited only by you. You have freedom to work your own hours. You can take time off whenever you want (as you’re not getting paid). You are usually only “let go” when the company itself goes under.
But…but…but I can’t sell, you say.
Welcome to my world. I am not a natural salesperson (like my hubby is). I’ve not a natural accountant either (wasn’t born with debits and credits on the brain). Both skills I had to learn. I read books, took courses, and most importantly, was mentored (my stint in telemarketing improved my selling immensely).
And I sell. Whenever I have a chance. I was standing in the grocery line last night, turned to the lady behind me and sold her on buying the National Enquirer (yeah, not exactly saving the world but I didn’t think anyone needed chocolate bars – the only other product choice- so soon after Easter).