Selling Wellness: Why Working Retail Might Be Good for You

A retail salesperson asked me, “Is working retail bad for your health?” My quick answer was, “No.” However, as the Retail Doc, I realized my speedy response didn’t give the question the consideration it deserves.

Sure, things in retail can negatively impact your health if you’re not careful. But it’s not the job itself that matters most. It’s how we approach it.

Water is good for you, but you can still drown in it, right?

Working in retail as a salesperson can offer some surprising health benefits. Many of us started part-time and wound up as Accidental Retailers, so let’s explore why selling might just be good for your well-being.