This successful sommeliers tips on how to to do well in your career

This successful sommeliers tips on how to to do well in your careerThis successful sommeliers tips on how to to do well in your careerAshley Santoro has a dream job. She spends her days surrounded by fine wine at the Standard Hotels locations in downtown Manhattan. When shes not in meetings or checking in with her team, shes testing beverages or visiting winemakers.Though not all of us can be successful sommeliers like Santoro, we can learn from her pointers on how to live our best lives at work. Here are a few nuggets from a recent interview she had with Lifehacker, when she spilled all her secrets about how to stay organized, what to pack in your suitcase - and yes, what wine to pair with that spaghetti dish you love to make.On packing to impressBecause Santoro splits her time between two hotels, she said she makes a point of packing light. But she does have one tip for being prepared, no matter how lightly you pack.Always pack black, she told Lifehacker. I never know what (or who ) might pop up and need to be ready for a quick outfit turnaround.On leaning on co-workersSantoro said she would be schwefellost without her team, especially the people who lead creative development for beverages at the hotels. And if she can rely on her colleagues for backup, that means you can, too. After all, everything goes better when you work together.On staying calmSantoro leads a hectic life - the Standards monthly beverage inventory alone sounds like a headache. But shes figured out a trick for remembering what she needs to get done, and its pretty simple.I write everything down she said. Its the only way I can prioritize. If its not in my calendar or notes, its not real.On escaping the stressIt may seem relaxing to smell wine all day, but from the sound of it, Santoros job is a tough grind. To get rejuvenated, Santoro said she travels whenever possible, even if its a train ride away. Time to check Travelzoo for Amtrak dealsOn finding the perfect wineHoping to make your st aple spaghetti and meatballs a little fancier? Look no further thanPeybonhomme les Tours. The winery makes a bottle, the Energies, that Santoro said pairs beautifully with red sauce (among other things). Listed below $30, a bottle of theBordeaux wine is surprisingly affordable.On taking career adviceSantoro received one major piece of advice that seems to have deckenfries with her, all the way to the Standard Hotel. And its probably worth listening to no matter what profession you pursue.Move out of your own way, she told LifeHacker. Its definitely easier said than done, but when a majority of decisions must be made in the moment, you cant get stuck in your head.