"I'm sick is another way of saying I don't like making sales" - that attitude drives people to not take leave when required. Taking one day off early in a bug can stomp it on its ugly head, but soldering on like a hero can end up knocking you out of action for a week.
I know I'd far rather have my sales person off for one day than a whole week.
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[ 2.9 ms ] story [ 15.3 ms ] thread"Annual leave? Sure mate, when you’re fired", yeah or when you're unemployed from burnout and a lack of balance.
It is well understood that workaholics don't necessarily deliver the best results (http://37signals.com/svn/posts/902-fire-the-workaholics/).
"I'm sick is another way of saying I don't like making sales" - that attitude drives people to not take leave when required. Taking one day off early in a bug can stomp it on its ugly head, but soldering on like a hero can end up knocking you out of action for a week.
I know I'd far rather have my sales person off for one day than a whole week.
Is it an agressive way to drive a sales culture? Absolutely.
Is it for everyone? No.
But you have to admire the sheer focus and drive they have to build up their sales.