saleskween

Account Executive

Commission after quitting??

I'm an AE currently and just accepted a new AE position at another organization. I put in my resignation and I'm continuing to work until my start date at this new company. My last day is before March 18th which is when February commissions are paid out. My commission check is supposed to be a few thousand, but I've heard from former employees that they weren't paid the commission they were owed when they left.

Is this normal? I'm wondering if I should fight for that commission or take the L and move on.

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CoorsKing

WR Officer

Retired King of the Coors Knights

Most companies won’t pay you if you quit before the payment date but it should be laid out clearly in your comp plan. If it is not, ask HR

MCP

Valued Contributor

Sales Director

Read your comp plan, that’s a legally binding contract.

braintank

Politicker

Enterprise Account Executive

Truth

CuriousFox

WR Officer

🦊

Yes it's normal. You need to read your new hire paperwork.

poweredbycaffeine

WR Lieutenant

☕️

Your comp plan is the word of the lord in this situation.

HarryCaray

Notable Contributor

HMFIC

@funcoupons just posted something on this I think. What I typically see is companies won't pay commission if you quit, but they will if you get fired. Just start sucking and maybe they'll fire you within the next 2 weeks!

funcoupons

WR Officer

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Yup, feedback from that post is that it seems to be 50/50 as to whether companies will pay you out after you've quit. Usually it's in your written contract.

If it's not stated in the contract or if it says no comm after departure, you've kind of missed your window to negotiate once you've put in notice...they know you're leaving so the company has zero motivation to make you happy anymore.

braintank

Politicker

Enterprise Account Executive

Have you asked your manager or RevOps team?

TennisandSales

Politicker

Head Of Sales

yeah review your comp plan. Unless it specifically says you WONT get it, you 100% SHOULD get it and should reach out to HR if you dont.

cant miss out on that 💰

DungeonsNDemos

Big Shot

Rolling 20's all day

At this point your golden handcuffs are gone as you've put in your resignation. Depending on your state and compensation plan you can/might be able to get paid but honestly it might just be water under the bridge at this point.

thesecretsauce

Politicker

Business Development

I quit 3 months ago and am still getting checks!!!

Justatitle

Big Shot

Account Executive

Read. Your. Comp. Plan. If it’s commission it is owed to you by law. If your company doesn’t want a painful lawsuit they’re best paying you out.

Rallier

Politicker

SDR Manager and Consultant

Totally depends on the contract. Always always always look first!