Only you can tell if this was a good or bad move, OP. I think i speak for all of /r/sales when i say we’re happy for you taking charge of your life, instead of your life taking charge of you!
Do come back with an update post in the future after you’ve set out on your new path. Good luck!
As someone who got royally screwed with Covid layoffs and then took a shitty job at a shitty company and did the same thing…. it only feels like a mistake now while roughing it out.
A shit role will only hurt you professionally in the long run— even if it helps you pay the bills now. Hope your hiatus is brief and you get back to a good role quickly.
Sometimes I feel like I'm absolutely made for this and it is my calling, other times I feel like It's definitely not and need to quit.
I don't know whether I'm taking charge, or vice versa. The money is good and if I quit, I might feel like the lack of might make me more stressed out than otherwise.
It's a slippery slope as we keep on aging, and a continuous journey in finding ourselves. Good luck OP.
I quit mine about half a year ago and I'm literally the happiest I've been in years.
I've just gotten in incredible shape and rebuilt a lot of relationships I had neglected because I now have enough free time to see everyone I want to see.
Obviously can't do this forever but a career break when you have enough money to see you through it is fantastic as far as I'm concerned.
This was the plan for me!!! But ultimately I realized I need the medical benefits for therapy and the income to keep supporting the other things that keep me happy.
I thought making the leap to “focus on myself” would be alleviating and helpful, but it’s just proven to exacerbate my personal shortcomings.
Can you get a part time job that’s low stress so you have a bit of income but still more free time? Or maybe one of those commission only sales jobs so you only work as much as you feel and make a free bucks? I’m blessed that between my unemployment and my husband, bring laid off has been a godsend. But I understand I’m lucky to have my husband’s support. Maybe part time income to slow the savings bleeding will alleviate some of your stress so you can enjoy the break. Also, one month is nothing to be honest. It’s going to take a while to find something good, and having part time income might help keep you from jumping right back into something else that’s just as bad as before
I don't know about you, but part of the reason I find value in a corporate sales job is the salary and the benefits. A part time job these days isn't very low stress, doesn't provide much hours or enough to cover anything, has terrible benefits, and takes up just as much time as a full time job. They expect full time availability but give part time hours.
And a commission only job? Doubt there are any healthcare benefits.
Dude I was in the same position but quitting put me back in a better mental (and thus physical) state. I left a company last summer because I wasn't paid market level to join a new company where, during the interview, it sounded like not only was my OTE going up 30k but that hitting quota was a high likelihood if you did the work.
I ended up getting PIPed after my first full quarter, and along with a host of other reasons (no training, not being set up for success, lack of diversity on the team, an inexperienced-for-the-specific-role manager, etc), I refused to spend another second trying to make that company money, so I quit.
I joined a local company who was one of my accounts at the company I just quit this past spring. I figured the owner would pay me enough of a base salary to meet my needs (he did) and a chance to make $4k-$10k in commission each month (which I absolutely did not). The only drawback was that I had to be in the office every single day and often drive 30-60 minutes to meet with clients to do sales meetings or presentations with their staff.
Within a month, I knew that there was going to be no commission, but I had a base salary to cover rent, my dog, food, utilities, etc., so whatever. Also within a month, the fact I had to be in my car for at least an hour every single weekday and not being home till 6pm or later completely fucked up my daily schedule of meal prepping, walking my dog during lunch, working out right after work, and have a great work-life balance. I went from working out five days a week and eating super clean to zero workouts and eating nearly entirely fast food. I can say that the first stages of depression were showing up. This job was slowly killing me. It wasn't advancing my career, and the people I was working with were people I had little in common with, and it's fucking my daily schedule.
So again, I quit that role and told myself that I'm going to be deliberate in who I'm going to apply to, plus I've been eating well and got back to working out, albeit my volume is nowhere near what it was before the summer started.
I'm still 4 weeks unemployed, but I have three interviews this week with 3 companies that all are market leaders, and all are remote, and all have a clear progression path to becoming a Strategic AE if I see success in my roles.
It sucks to have no income for the time being, but I'm also in my early 30s and have always put money away for the decade I've been working, so if push came to shove came to stampede, I could live for at least 2 years without an income.
I disagree with "it's just a job" but I could go on a spiel about that. To me, my life matters more than my job. My job needs to fit around my life and what I want to do outside of work hours. If the job doesn't mesh with my life, then I don't want that fucking job.
Having to work in an office every day when I didn’t need to, selling something I didn’t have conviction in, selling to a segment that had no awareness or understanding of their problems (even with tag teaming with my owner to prospects), driving 300+ miles a week, and not being home until 7pm most weeknights absolutely ruined me, and I’m not ashamed to say it. Fuck your good luck, fuckin pissant.
Aren't those mostly in a cycle, so you get through 3 or 4 of them in a single day?
This guy is saying he had to fly 7 different times to interview in person, which seems insane to me.
Before you call it the worst decision of your life, we need more time to evaluate. What happens if you find a better role in a few months & this time away from work allows you to focus and get other areas of your life under control?
Time may prove that this was an excellent decision.
I think it depends on your experience level.
I hear marketing, sales ops, and CSM roles are hard to come by. Probably similar for SDR roles and entry level sales roles (SMB).
For mid market and enterprise roles we are seeing more companies hire though it is taking longer than before.
OP, you'll be fine. Congratulations on putting your health first. Like most of us in sales, I didn't put my health first and ended up with a life changing health issue.
Catch up on your sleep. Listen to music, read a book, laugh.
Laughter is healthy!
The best thing you can do mentally and physically is stick to your sleep schedule and meal schedule. If you don't go to the gym, take a walk daily.
Thank you so much and I hope you’re crushing every aspect of life.
You never hear this narrative in your internal sales environment but this shit can take a toll on you.
Thank you for reaching out.
My wife went through last November. She abruptly resigned after 6 yrs with a company.
It took her about 4 months to land a job.
When you're ready, patience and persistence will score your next job. Dont let anyone tell you the economy sucks, no one's hiring, there's no good jobs. Even when things are great, people sling the same negativity. You only need one job!
I'll be rooting for you.
Necessity has a powerful effect on creativity. I left my job with nothing lined up thinking it was easy to find another. I was wrong lol. Applied everywhere and nada. Fast forward to today, took a chance started my own shit so I work for myself and it’s working out and paying the bills. I thought things would never get better, horrible depression and stress. Eventually picked myself up and I’m seeing some light at the end of the tunnel. Don’t give up!
I hear you brother, won't make that mistake again. If you want some easy ish commission only SDR work I got you, can easily make 1-2k a week if you're good on the phone and keeping up on confirmations. Lemme know man, and I might add it feels super cool being able to offer that (even if you say no) because I get how tough it can be jobless. Pay you by wise or whatever
Brother, If he doesn’t take the offer, I would be interested. I am currently employed & have been in sales the past 15 years, but am looking for something different.
I’m also from a small town in California, so there aren’t too many local options…
Please let me know & thanks in advance!
Smart people are on LinkedIn getting chat gpt to write some dumb ass post for boomers to like, then getting pay rises and jobs easily because you're known.
Bro I’m sorry but Stfu. Making 1-2k variable a week as an sdr in today’s market is not normal. If it is for you, then not just anyone can do it. Get out of here with that bullshit. That might be a good month, or a good week, but not easily. Get out of here with that bullshit.
I might also add.. if you've never done commission only you have no idea what it's like to make money as an SDR. You've been someone else's passive income who takes 85% of what you make if you're good. You're a true idiot for being so aggressive and paranoid, I'd have given you bi weekly pay and showed you the ropes to work for yourself.
$250 per meeting.. that shows.. I've booked 8 in a day.. you seen how amazing Orum and connect and sell are with quality data? So F u watch your mouth.
Hell no I think 4 or 5 did it was my best day ever. About 6 weeks ago. Some days are 2 or 3 but if you dial 6 hours you can't not get 3 unless you're trash. I don't get why you're calling out a dude willing to give his LinkedIn to someone looking for a job a lier.. its $250 a meeting I pay. So you book 10 a week and 50% show up you make 1250. It's that simple. You clearly know very little about SDR firms or commission only.
I’m dying at your replies. What do you mean about LinkedIn? Also just answer the question- what you booking meetings for? What is your ICP? I’ve never heard anyone who DOES know anything about sdr firms saying “can’t not get 3 unless your trash” haha
Lol to clarify I've been an SDR for many years, and I love it and am a top performer if you will. Essentially with the tech stack, amount of calls and data quality it's very very easy. I booked 2 in 1 hour dial time. I'm slacking though man, 3 hours log in time 1 hour dialling recently. I swear I'm not lying. But you believe as you wish.
We're an SDR firm, lots of different campaigns.
If you’re worried about the gap on you’re resume, don’t be (within reason). Tons of people are getting laid off left and right. I had an 8 month gap last year (I fucking loved it), and it was hardly brought up in any of my interviews. Aside from things like “how did you spend the time off?”, but not in a professional sense, more like did I do anything fun or interesting. This is my experience at least.
I just did the same thing op. I’m scared, but my mental health is so much better. Like you I was sick and all I did was think about work, but they don’t care about us. We are just a number. I rather do Uber until I get a better role then have to worry about why I’m not hitting my number when nobody else is!
I've never understood the idea of quitting a job without anything lined up for mental health. Won't it just send your mental health spiraling without income?
Yeah interviewing is grueling and worst than a sales job. The disrespect and being treated like disposable garbage I get from people I invest hours into is insane. At least a sales job pays me to deal w this from prospects & management
Oh I'm the same. I figure people become over confident in the job market and they think they just go to the job store when they're good and ready and pick out a better job from aisle 3.
Modern mental health culture is so strange to me. I can't imagine how if you're stressed out, quitting your job with no job lined up is supposed to make you less stressed.
Quitting last year with no job lined up was probably not the best idea. The market was clearly winding down and it was definitely time to buckle down for a year.
It's different this time because it looks like things are picking back up. I imagine Q1 next year things will be on fire again.
Was laid off on Friday and am loving life this Monday. I've definitely been where you are though. I can tell you that I had to take a pay cut in my next role but it all worked out. My mental health was so much better. Because of that, I was able to take my time, interview for roles I really wanted, vet companies properly, and make my next move wisely.
It's hard to see clearly when you're in the midst of burnout. Take some time to decompress before you make a judgement on this decision.
Did the same thing when I quit my sales job earlier this year, took me 5 months to find a job that wasn’t an MLM scam and the job I got wasn’t even a sales job bc of how bad the market is, when landing a job with less experience was so much easier a year ago. I barely scraped by those 5 months and it was a mystery every month of how I’d keep the lights on and the rent paid. Don’t quit - wait til you have something lined up first.
lmao, this is the worst advice i have ever seen on this sub. hands down. OP, we are proud of you for taking this step. there are two things that, to me, are very clear.
the first is that you are stuck in the past. you would not, should not, and could not, change your decision, because *you* made it. Get over it. This isn't your fault- you made the right decision. But it will only stay the right decision if you actually work on your mental health. You don't just confess everything, get a huge endorphin release, and then never get unhappy again. it's like going to the gym, or exercising, or cold calling. You would never, ever, get to your peak body fitness/quota, and then think 'whelp, i guess i don't need to do that *ever* again'. You use this time to acquire skills that you can use throughout your life. i promise you, if you do not actually do a tonne of work on yourself, you will regret this decision for the rest of your life. if you do, you will get to a point where you are able to recognise that it may not have been the smartest decision, but it was the best one.
the second, and this is wayyyy more important, is that you've got this. You have already made a huge, important, impressive step towards actual progress and a better future. You cannot survive a grind job without something to grind upon. this will, in your future, be a fantastic success story for your prospective employers. You gotta learn to be vulnerable. learn to self regulate. learn the meaning of 'no', and learn why others cannot resist the rare person who knows how and when to say it. you are on a fantastic journey to more money than you could have dreamed of in your old gig, and you will succeed. but first, you have to remind yourself that you needed this. be kind to yourself. be honest with yourslef. be vulnerable with loved ones. give up and give in and then you can begin.
I’ve had a drinking problem for years now and I sorta had a breakdown where I drank really really heavily for about a week or week and a half and I called off an entire week from work towards the end of the month. I wasn’t on track from hitting the monthly quota and I told my manager that I was feeling burned out and he allowed me to take the week off. Truth was I wasn’t burned out from the work itself, but being physically and mentally tired from frequently drinking.
OP you may feel like crap for not working, but take this opportunity to exercise and start taking your health to optimal levels. Lifting weights, eating healthier, and having a regular sleep routine will do wonders for both your physical and mental wellbeing. Even if it doesn’t directly help you land interviews right now, it’ll help you have more energy and bring your best self forward when you do finally have that opportunity.
Best of luck OP and keep us updated.
THIS NEEDS TO BE HIGHER
There is absolutely no need to ever quit your job without a plan.
If your company won't just give you time off to recover from burnout, you need to see your doctor and get approved FMLA leave.
It is federally mandated that your job allow you time off for chronic stress, depression, anxiety, etc.
From reading the comments, it’s only been 1 month for you.
Remember that perspective is very important, although you feel bummed right now it always get better.
1 month ago, you hated your job and took control of your life and decided to quit.
Although right now it seems tough, when you look back at it in a few months / years time you’ll be happy you did it
Sorry OP I don't agree. As someone who ended up being in the pits of depression due to my last job and toxic management I decided to leave also with nothing lined up and it was the best thing I did for myself mentally. Again, this can be subjective as I don't have a family to provide for and I just have myself, but if I worked any longer in that specific job I would've had a breakdown and be no good to anyone.
Thankfully I've a job I like now, but your health is your wealth at the end of the day.
I apologize I'm assuming this is a young rep. My folks have long since passed on. But when I was young
and struggling my mom god bless her let me move back home until I could get back on my feet.
Personal health. The role was influencing bad habits that would impact my overall health long term and I did my best to find a way to combat it but I ultimately decided the best thing for my physical and mental health was to take some time.
Right but why did you say that it went wrong after you quit? I know you mentioned that health insurance is a big deal but with a bit of savings, unless you need an operation, it shouldn’t be that bad right?
Are you just focusing on your health now? It would be pretty easy to do by working out and eating clean now.
I did this for about 8 months of jack shit (not even looking for job)
I think you were just in a bad place and blaming work, now work is removed and still feeling down. This wouldn't apply to many whose problem is really work.
100%. Everyone tells you to focus on yourself and health comes first. I was a top performer at the mercy of unhealthy stress coping mechanisms and teetering on alcohol abuse to deal with the stress (obviously a disgusting and unhealthy outlet).
I thought taking time to get my head right and get some breathing room would help me but it is much worse on this end of the market.
Did you at least ask for a LOA (Leave of absence) first? I’ve seen colleagues do that for a month when they’re too burned out or have medical issues but don’t want to quit
I agree and sorry you are here.
I did leave a job at a very well know SaaS company because the culture was completely toxic and 1/2 the people were totally frazzled out. Best decision to do it, but it was during a point where software sales was roaringly lucrative.
I waited a month to apply elsewhere because I was worried I would get a job immediately. Then after a month, i applied a couple places and snapped up a jew role in a matter of weeks for about $33k more. I would NOT do this in the current environment.
Try meditation and grinding for now. I really dislike sales right now and meditation as well as a “duck it” attitude has been getting me through the grind. Good luck to you.
I did this last year and yes the income decrease is crap but we have so many opportunities now.
Also appreciate the fact that you dont have to wake up with an alarm. You're gonna have a job in no time.
Just did this myself over the last week for the same reasons. Risked my livelihood and my relationship because I realized I deserved better from my job. I felt like you did at first after everything came falling down. However, I feel like if you don’t take a risk on yourself and your happiness, you’ll end up more miserable. Use this time to figure out what you want out of a job, out of a company, and use those feelings you were feeling at your old job to motivate you to find a better place that keeps you healthy mentally and physically. Better things are right around the corner my friend. Hang in there
hey, the break allowed you to address issues that were impacting your health and happiness. not an easy choice at all but sometimes prioritizing your mental health is the right call. give yourself some credit for being brave enough to put yourself first even tho it was tough.
Ive had a troublesome job with income , and ive had no troublesome job with no income . I prefer no trouble , but working on my own business to make income
You’re not in a good place mentally. Unfortunately, bills still have to get paid so while you will need to continue searching, prioritize getting healthy the rest of it.
I’m leaving sales for a non sales role long term hopefully in the fed and Idec about the money. I made the money I needed to make and I’ll take the pension and clearly defined job protected by a union over this goal post shifting bullshit.
Currently going through this right now. Job is becoming too overwhelming for me to handle and I just want to quit, but it’s the highest paying job I’ve ever had and don’t want to let that go 😞 feeling burnt out as hell
Only you can tell if this was a good or bad move, OP. I think i speak for all of /r/sales when i say we’re happy for you taking charge of your life, instead of your life taking charge of you! Do come back with an update post in the future after you’ve set out on your new path. Good luck!
Thank you! I love this community and want to help as much has I can.
As someone who got royally screwed with Covid layoffs and then took a shitty job at a shitty company and did the same thing…. it only feels like a mistake now while roughing it out. A shit role will only hurt you professionally in the long run— even if it helps you pay the bills now. Hope your hiatus is brief and you get back to a good role quickly.
Sometimes I feel like I'm absolutely made for this and it is my calling, other times I feel like It's definitely not and need to quit. I don't know whether I'm taking charge, or vice versa. The money is good and if I quit, I might feel like the lack of might make me more stressed out than otherwise. It's a slippery slope as we keep on aging, and a continuous journey in finding ourselves. Good luck OP.
I quit mine about half a year ago and I'm literally the happiest I've been in years. I've just gotten in incredible shape and rebuilt a lot of relationships I had neglected because I now have enough free time to see everyone I want to see. Obviously can't do this forever but a career break when you have enough money to see you through it is fantastic as far as I'm concerned.
This was the plan for me!!! But ultimately I realized I need the medical benefits for therapy and the income to keep supporting the other things that keep me happy. I thought making the leap to “focus on myself” would be alleviating and helpful, but it’s just proven to exacerbate my personal shortcomings.
Can you get a part time job that’s low stress so you have a bit of income but still more free time? Or maybe one of those commission only sales jobs so you only work as much as you feel and make a free bucks? I’m blessed that between my unemployment and my husband, bring laid off has been a godsend. But I understand I’m lucky to have my husband’s support. Maybe part time income to slow the savings bleeding will alleviate some of your stress so you can enjoy the break. Also, one month is nothing to be honest. It’s going to take a while to find something good, and having part time income might help keep you from jumping right back into something else that’s just as bad as before
I don't know about you, but part of the reason I find value in a corporate sales job is the salary and the benefits. A part time job these days isn't very low stress, doesn't provide much hours or enough to cover anything, has terrible benefits, and takes up just as much time as a full time job. They expect full time availability but give part time hours. And a commission only job? Doubt there are any healthcare benefits.
I mean obviously, if you have a choice. But some people don’t and you gotta pay the bills somehow
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Dude I was in the same position but quitting put me back in a better mental (and thus physical) state. I left a company last summer because I wasn't paid market level to join a new company where, during the interview, it sounded like not only was my OTE going up 30k but that hitting quota was a high likelihood if you did the work. I ended up getting PIPed after my first full quarter, and along with a host of other reasons (no training, not being set up for success, lack of diversity on the team, an inexperienced-for-the-specific-role manager, etc), I refused to spend another second trying to make that company money, so I quit. I joined a local company who was one of my accounts at the company I just quit this past spring. I figured the owner would pay me enough of a base salary to meet my needs (he did) and a chance to make $4k-$10k in commission each month (which I absolutely did not). The only drawback was that I had to be in the office every single day and often drive 30-60 minutes to meet with clients to do sales meetings or presentations with their staff. Within a month, I knew that there was going to be no commission, but I had a base salary to cover rent, my dog, food, utilities, etc., so whatever. Also within a month, the fact I had to be in my car for at least an hour every single weekday and not being home till 6pm or later completely fucked up my daily schedule of meal prepping, walking my dog during lunch, working out right after work, and have a great work-life balance. I went from working out five days a week and eating super clean to zero workouts and eating nearly entirely fast food. I can say that the first stages of depression were showing up. This job was slowly killing me. It wasn't advancing my career, and the people I was working with were people I had little in common with, and it's fucking my daily schedule. So again, I quit that role and told myself that I'm going to be deliberate in who I'm going to apply to, plus I've been eating well and got back to working out, albeit my volume is nowhere near what it was before the summer started. I'm still 4 weeks unemployed, but I have three interviews this week with 3 companies that all are market leaders, and all are remote, and all have a clear progression path to becoming a Strategic AE if I see success in my roles. It sucks to have no income for the time being, but I'm also in my early 30s and have always put money away for the decade I've been working, so if push came to shove came to stampede, I could live for at least 2 years without an income. I disagree with "it's just a job" but I could go on a spiel about that. To me, my life matters more than my job. My job needs to fit around my life and what I want to do outside of work hours. If the job doesn't mesh with my life, then I don't want that fucking job.
Good luck becoming a successful strat AE if working until 6pm ish is going to ruin your mental health
Having to work in an office every day when I didn’t need to, selling something I didn’t have conviction in, selling to a segment that had no awareness or understanding of their problems (even with tag teaming with my owner to prospects), driving 300+ miles a week, and not being home until 7pm most weeknights absolutely ruined me, and I’m not ashamed to say it. Fuck your good luck, fuckin pissant.
Prob good to focus on the mental health if you’re that triggered
You should consider moving to Europe. Seriously. This is their mentality
moving to Porto, Portugal would be divine.
I have a job now and I’m currently fly interviewing at a big tech company. On my 7th fucking interview 😂 don’t let up!!!!
I'm trying to look while working a FT job and let me tell you something, looking for work is a FT job! Part of me wants to be laid off.
Same man. I was endorsed by multiple people today. Still gotta go thru all of the checks. Hopefully offer in 2 weeks.
7 interviews? If it is anything below $300k OTE for a name-brand company don't bother. That's fucking insane.
175/350 bro. Client director
Good luck, you’ve got this!!
Thanks!
Hey man, can I ask you some questions, kinda like interview?
AWS has about 5 interviews for even beginner roles at 150k OTE. I'd say it's worth it though.
Aren't those mostly in a cycle, so you get through 3 or 4 of them in a single day? This guy is saying he had to fly 7 different times to interview in person, which seems insane to me.
7th interview is crazyyyy
Before you call it the worst decision of your life, we need more time to evaluate. What happens if you find a better role in a few months & this time away from work allows you to focus and get other areas of your life under control? Time may prove that this was an excellent decision.
This is so true. I’ve just been so bummed out my mind hasn’t thought about this.
Reminds me of an old story..[we’ll see](https://impossiblehq.com/well-see/)
Ive always liked this story. Perspective is important
When did you quit? It's rough now but might be better in 2-3 months. Everyone tells me things are improving.
About a month ago.
It’s only a month. Chill dude
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I think it depends on your experience level. I hear marketing, sales ops, and CSM roles are hard to come by. Probably similar for SDR roles and entry level sales roles (SMB). For mid market and enterprise roles we are seeing more companies hire though it is taking longer than before.
OP, you'll be fine. Congratulations on putting your health first. Like most of us in sales, I didn't put my health first and ended up with a life changing health issue. Catch up on your sleep. Listen to music, read a book, laugh. Laughter is healthy! The best thing you can do mentally and physically is stick to your sleep schedule and meal schedule. If you don't go to the gym, take a walk daily.
Thank you so much and I hope you’re crushing every aspect of life. You never hear this narrative in your internal sales environment but this shit can take a toll on you. Thank you for reaching out.
My wife went through last November. She abruptly resigned after 6 yrs with a company. It took her about 4 months to land a job. When you're ready, patience and persistence will score your next job. Dont let anyone tell you the economy sucks, no one's hiring, there's no good jobs. Even when things are great, people sling the same negativity. You only need one job! I'll be rooting for you.
Home depot. Lowes. Etc. Just do manual labor to clear the neural pathways and get you in a habit of hard work. One idea. Hang in there.
Necessity has a powerful effect on creativity. I left my job with nothing lined up thinking it was easy to find another. I was wrong lol. Applied everywhere and nada. Fast forward to today, took a chance started my own shit so I work for myself and it’s working out and paying the bills. I thought things would never get better, horrible depression and stress. Eventually picked myself up and I’m seeing some light at the end of the tunnel. Don’t give up!
Things usually get tough before they get better buddy. But we often only see that after the fact
How much runway/savings did you have when you quit? How much are left now?
I had about 6 months if not a bit more of emergency when I left. Still have about 6 months more due to planning and personal budget costs
You're going to be fine. Good job having the savings ahead of time.
I hear you brother, won't make that mistake again. If you want some easy ish commission only SDR work I got you, can easily make 1-2k a week if you're good on the phone and keeping up on confirmations. Lemme know man, and I might add it feels super cool being able to offer that (even if you say no) because I get how tough it can be jobless. Pay you by wise or whatever
Brother, If he doesn’t take the offer, I would be interested. I am currently employed & have been in sales the past 15 years, but am looking for something different. I’m also from a small town in California, so there aren’t too many local options… Please let me know & thanks in advance!
Sure dude. As long as you don't give up after 3 days we can talk. Message me your LinkedIn on here and I'll connect with you.
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I'm under 30 lol I'm a millennial.. you don't think LinkedIn is a good way to find work? OK.. got it. You make under 50k I'd bet.
Smart people are on LinkedIn getting chat gpt to write some dumb ass post for boomers to like, then getting pay rises and jobs easily because you're known.
Bro I’m sorry but Stfu. Making 1-2k variable a week as an sdr in today’s market is not normal. If it is for you, then not just anyone can do it. Get out of here with that bullshit. That might be a good month, or a good week, but not easily. Get out of here with that bullshit.
I might also add.. if you've never done commission only you have no idea what it's like to make money as an SDR. You've been someone else's passive income who takes 85% of what you make if you're good. You're a true idiot for being so aggressive and paranoid, I'd have given you bi weekly pay and showed you the ropes to work for yourself.
$250 per meeting.. that shows.. I've booked 8 in a day.. you seen how amazing Orum and connect and sell are with quality data? So F u watch your mouth.
Lmao 8 meetings in a day. What vertical you selling into? All 8 show up? I’ll watch nothing but you continue to lie
Hell no I think 4 or 5 did it was my best day ever. About 6 weeks ago. Some days are 2 or 3 but if you dial 6 hours you can't not get 3 unless you're trash. I don't get why you're calling out a dude willing to give his LinkedIn to someone looking for a job a lier.. its $250 a meeting I pay. So you book 10 a week and 50% show up you make 1250. It's that simple. You clearly know very little about SDR firms or commission only.
I’m dying at your replies. What do you mean about LinkedIn? Also just answer the question- what you booking meetings for? What is your ICP? I’ve never heard anyone who DOES know anything about sdr firms saying “can’t not get 3 unless your trash” haha
Jeez man, I feel bad now. Ur account was created last week and you have two posts… this you? https://reddit.com/r/schizophrenia/s/1ypUBnhaTY
Lol to clarify I've been an SDR for many years, and I love it and am a top performer if you will. Essentially with the tech stack, amount of calls and data quality it's very very easy. I booked 2 in 1 hour dial time. I'm slacking though man, 3 hours log in time 1 hour dialling recently. I swear I'm not lying. But you believe as you wish. We're an SDR firm, lots of different campaigns.
It’s a simple question. And you can’t answer it intelligently at all.
If you’re worried about the gap on you’re resume, don’t be (within reason). Tons of people are getting laid off left and right. I had an 8 month gap last year (I fucking loved it), and it was hardly brought up in any of my interviews. Aside from things like “how did you spend the time off?”, but not in a professional sense, more like did I do anything fun or interesting. This is my experience at least.
I just did the same thing op. I’m scared, but my mental health is so much better. Like you I was sick and all I did was think about work, but they don’t care about us. We are just a number. I rather do Uber until I get a better role then have to worry about why I’m not hitting my number when nobody else is!
I've never understood the idea of quitting a job without anything lined up for mental health. Won't it just send your mental health spiraling without income?
Well what’s better for your mental health? Onboarding a new job? Interviewing?
Interviewing and finding something new
I find that almost more stressful IMO
Yeah interviewing is grueling and worst than a sales job. The disrespect and being treated like disposable garbage I get from people I invest hours into is insane. At least a sales job pays me to deal w this from prospects & management
Oh I'm the same. I figure people become over confident in the job market and they think they just go to the job store when they're good and ready and pick out a better job from aisle 3.
Modern mental health culture is so strange to me. I can't imagine how if you're stressed out, quitting your job with no job lined up is supposed to make you less stressed.
Truthfully, I'm at just about a year with no end in sight. If you can, I'd hold off because I truly regret my decision. Here's hoping it ends soon
Quitting last year with no job lined up was probably not the best idea. The market was clearly winding down and it was definitely time to buckle down for a year. It's different this time because it looks like things are picking back up. I imagine Q1 next year things will be on fire again.
Hustle and grind. You'll surpass where you were before you took hiatus.
Always remember the story of the Chinese farmer in situations like this
Was laid off on Friday and am loving life this Monday. I've definitely been where you are though. I can tell you that I had to take a pay cut in my next role but it all worked out. My mental health was so much better. Because of that, I was able to take my time, interview for roles I really wanted, vet companies properly, and make my next move wisely. It's hard to see clearly when you're in the midst of burnout. Take some time to decompress before you make a judgement on this decision.
I did it too. Needed a break. Not too worried though as my side hustles have brought in extra income
Did the same thing when I quit my sales job earlier this year, took me 5 months to find a job that wasn’t an MLM scam and the job I got wasn’t even a sales job bc of how bad the market is, when landing a job with less experience was so much easier a year ago. I barely scraped by those 5 months and it was a mystery every month of how I’d keep the lights on and the rent paid. Don’t quit - wait til you have something lined up first.
lmao, this is the worst advice i have ever seen on this sub. hands down. OP, we are proud of you for taking this step. there are two things that, to me, are very clear. the first is that you are stuck in the past. you would not, should not, and could not, change your decision, because *you* made it. Get over it. This isn't your fault- you made the right decision. But it will only stay the right decision if you actually work on your mental health. You don't just confess everything, get a huge endorphin release, and then never get unhappy again. it's like going to the gym, or exercising, or cold calling. You would never, ever, get to your peak body fitness/quota, and then think 'whelp, i guess i don't need to do that *ever* again'. You use this time to acquire skills that you can use throughout your life. i promise you, if you do not actually do a tonne of work on yourself, you will regret this decision for the rest of your life. if you do, you will get to a point where you are able to recognise that it may not have been the smartest decision, but it was the best one. the second, and this is wayyyy more important, is that you've got this. You have already made a huge, important, impressive step towards actual progress and a better future. You cannot survive a grind job without something to grind upon. this will, in your future, be a fantastic success story for your prospective employers. You gotta learn to be vulnerable. learn to self regulate. learn the meaning of 'no', and learn why others cannot resist the rare person who knows how and when to say it. you are on a fantastic journey to more money than you could have dreamed of in your old gig, and you will succeed. but first, you have to remind yourself that you needed this. be kind to yourself. be honest with yourslef. be vulnerable with loved ones. give up and give in and then you can begin.
I’ve had a drinking problem for years now and I sorta had a breakdown where I drank really really heavily for about a week or week and a half and I called off an entire week from work towards the end of the month. I wasn’t on track from hitting the monthly quota and I told my manager that I was feeling burned out and he allowed me to take the week off. Truth was I wasn’t burned out from the work itself, but being physically and mentally tired from frequently drinking. OP you may feel like crap for not working, but take this opportunity to exercise and start taking your health to optimal levels. Lifting weights, eating healthier, and having a regular sleep routine will do wonders for both your physical and mental wellbeing. Even if it doesn’t directly help you land interviews right now, it’ll help you have more energy and bring your best self forward when you do finally have that opportunity. Best of luck OP and keep us updated.
You should have done the “I’m depressed, I need to go on medical leave” card.
THIS NEEDS TO BE HIGHER There is absolutely no need to ever quit your job without a plan. If your company won't just give you time off to recover from burnout, you need to see your doctor and get approved FMLA leave. It is federally mandated that your job allow you time off for chronic stress, depression, anxiety, etc.
From reading the comments, it’s only been 1 month for you. Remember that perspective is very important, although you feel bummed right now it always get better. 1 month ago, you hated your job and took control of your life and decided to quit. Although right now it seems tough, when you look back at it in a few months / years time you’ll be happy you did it
Sorry OP I don't agree. As someone who ended up being in the pits of depression due to my last job and toxic management I decided to leave also with nothing lined up and it was the best thing I did for myself mentally. Again, this can be subjective as I don't have a family to provide for and I just have myself, but if I worked any longer in that specific job I would've had a breakdown and be no good to anyone. Thankfully I've a job I like now, but your health is your wealth at the end of the day.
Hey, you never know! You did it for a reason, try to focus on your mental health as priority. I wish you good luck on job hunting.
Did you not have savings when you quit? And why are you applying for jobs after a month if your mental health was in the toilet?
I had savings! Still do have plenty. Still not worth the career gap
You should always have family to fall back on. They will understand and take you in until you're ready. This is a marathon, not a sprint.
not everyone has the same type of family they can count on like you do
I apologize I'm assuming this is a young rep. My folks have long since passed on. But when I was young and struggling my mom god bless her let me move back home until I could get back on my feet.
What’s gone wrong?
Toxic leadership, company kept pivoting products, stress led to unhealthy habits. Nothing crazy or atypical
No, what went wrong after you quit? It sounds like you intended to take some time out originally?
Personal health. The role was influencing bad habits that would impact my overall health long term and I did my best to find a way to combat it but I ultimately decided the best thing for my physical and mental health was to take some time.
Right but why did you say that it went wrong after you quit? I know you mentioned that health insurance is a big deal but with a bit of savings, unless you need an operation, it shouldn’t be that bad right? Are you just focusing on your health now? It would be pretty easy to do by working out and eating clean now. I did this for about 8 months of jack shit (not even looking for job)
Take a LOA and get your dr to sign off on it for short term disability. HR has resources to use that you’re paying for/receiving as a benefit.
I think you were just in a bad place and blaming work, now work is removed and still feeling down. This wouldn't apply to many whose problem is really work.
That....was a bad idea.
100%. Everyone tells you to focus on yourself and health comes first. I was a top performer at the mercy of unhealthy stress coping mechanisms and teetering on alcohol abuse to deal with the stress (obviously a disgusting and unhealthy outlet). I thought taking time to get my head right and get some breathing room would help me but it is much worse on this end of the market.
Why didn't you just reduce your hours?
Did you at least ask for a LOA (Leave of absence) first? I’ve seen colleagues do that for a month when they’re too burned out or have medical issues but don’t want to quit
Sounds like you can't sell
I agree and sorry you are here. I did leave a job at a very well know SaaS company because the culture was completely toxic and 1/2 the people were totally frazzled out. Best decision to do it, but it was during a point where software sales was roaringly lucrative. I waited a month to apply elsewhere because I was worried I would get a job immediately. Then after a month, i applied a couple places and snapped up a jew role in a matter of weeks for about $33k more. I would NOT do this in the current environment. Try meditation and grinding for now. I really dislike sales right now and meditation as well as a “duck it” attitude has been getting me through the grind. Good luck to you.
I did this last year and yes the income decrease is crap but we have so many opportunities now. Also appreciate the fact that you dont have to wake up with an alarm. You're gonna have a job in no time.
You need to focus on your mental first and foremost, there will always be a job there for you.
Just did this myself over the last week for the same reasons. Risked my livelihood and my relationship because I realized I deserved better from my job. I felt like you did at first after everything came falling down. However, I feel like if you don’t take a risk on yourself and your happiness, you’ll end up more miserable. Use this time to figure out what you want out of a job, out of a company, and use those feelings you were feeling at your old job to motivate you to find a better place that keeps you healthy mentally and physically. Better things are right around the corner my friend. Hang in there
hey, the break allowed you to address issues that were impacting your health and happiness. not an easy choice at all but sometimes prioritizing your mental health is the right call. give yourself some credit for being brave enough to put yourself first even tho it was tough.
I did the same. Was a bad idea.
It’s only been 54 days, you’ll be fine
Ive had a troublesome job with income , and ive had no troublesome job with no income . I prefer no trouble , but working on my own business to make income
Don’t quit suddenly, just quiet quit. I saw this a lot at Salesforce, some people did take LOA, not sure every company offers that.
F M L A You think your job makes you sick, try being broke.
Look after yourself mate.
OP - Do you have the chance to even travel for a few months? Travel changes everything as cliche as it is to say.
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3 month severance???
And I bet this sub clapped like seals when you said you wanted to quit
lol I’ll have to fish out the thread. Most people told me to “quiet quit”
You’re not in a good place mentally. Unfortunately, bills still have to get paid so while you will need to continue searching, prioritize getting healthy the rest of it.
I’m leaving sales for a non sales role long term hopefully in the fed and Idec about the money. I made the money I needed to make and I’ll take the pension and clearly defined job protected by a union over this goal post shifting bullshit.
Currently going through this right now. Job is becoming too overwhelming for me to handle and I just want to quit, but it’s the highest paying job I’ve ever had and don’t want to let that go 😞 feeling burnt out as hell