Unmasking the Sales Industry’s Drinking Culture
A career in sales goes hand in hand with networking… which often means a drink in the other hand!
We’re still in a society where giving up smoking or drugs is met with rapturous applause, while saying no to a drink… ‘Oh come on, don’t be so boring!’
So how hard is it to say no? It is estimated that 60% of people use alcohol as a way to cope with life, but alcohol can act as a depressant and makes us feel groggy, which definitely doesn’t go hand in hand with a career in sales.
This is by no means a preaching session to stop drinking, but an open discussion on how we use alcohol, the effects and what more employers can do to support mental maintenance, in regard to alcohol.
Key Take-aways:
– The Social Stigma Surrounding Sobriety
– The Coping Mechanism of Alcohol
– Fostering a Supportive Workplace Culture
– Alternative Networking Activities
