u/Scary_Culture3768

Hi everyone,

I graduated with a Finance Bachelors and took lots of python courses / fintech courses in college but that was 4 years ago. I don't remember anything python related.

since school, I have done 4 years of operations and sales. I have exceeded goals and become nationally ranked in my organization. I have outgrown this job and am ready for the next step.

I'm tired of just selling and want something where I can use my peoples skills but also use my brain more. What would it take to become a sales engineer from where I'm at?

Do you recommend going into this field in 2026?

Thank you for your replies!

Hey everyone!

I am 28 y/o and I graduated with a finance degree 4 years ago.

Since then I've worked two jobs:

1. Operations / HR / Bookkeeping / Accounting Type Work for 1 year

2. Sales in Luxury Furniture in Person for 3 years

I have found that I love the idea of sales, but not the slow in person type that I'm dealing with. I love fast paced environments meaning - I have a challenge. I do really well when there's a task at hand that requires my brain and it's not mind numbing. I also prefer a job where it gives me freedom with time and the ability to move up quickly with hard work / effort. A job that has good benefits, has even maybe a park for me to walk around and see nature, basically I want to be a human and make good money like all of us do.

I've sold over $750k in a year 3 times, with many months over $100k in sales. Our store is #1 in the nation for years in a row.

When it comes to finance, I know it can make bank but with 4 years away from college, the knowledge is slipping me.

What kind of jobs / companies would you recommend I seek out? I really feel stuck and I can't seem to find a good avenue to go down. I'm very capable and hungry for growth, and where I'm at now I feel stagnated.

Thank you for taking the time to read all of this and even respond if you do!!