Comp Plan Switcheroo

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I’ve personally had this happen twice in my career and curious to learn how common it is.

Have you ever accepted a job offer with ‘Comp Plan A’ only to have a switcheroo pulled on you when you’re finished training / ramp and put onto new ‘Comp Plan B’ which is worse and comes with a higher quota?

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Welcome to sales - it only gets worse.

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Yep, never directly after training, but a few months in. Happens frequently at startups.

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My company is so great, they change the comp plan EVERY FUCKING QUARTER.

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Dude wtf? REPULSIVE

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Although technically legal as I assume you are an 'at will' employee, it's also a huge red flag. Do you really want to work your butt off and drive business for a company who reneges on agreements this early in your tenure? Expect more headaches in the future. My advice is look elsewhere, but patiently.

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No, that’s garbage.  I’m sorry.

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Nope, didn't try it, hope it went well with you at the last two times when you had to accept it!

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At my first startup, comp plan switched twice but it was always for the better. I never made less money.

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I had a company reduce pay across the board 2 weeks in , found out during training, that was fun

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I’ve only had reduced base salary during a several year ramp period.  I knew this going in, though, as it was laid out in my offer letter. To me, it made sense as future sales and commissions would offset the lower base. Is this what you’re referring to?

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While a company can do whatever they want when it comes to comp plans you certainly don't have to work there. I can't understand how this happens to you twice. Seems like I would have learned my lesson the first time...

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Every sales job ever lol

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My comp plan has changed 4 times and I’ve been here a little over a year

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Negotiated tooth and nail over Comp Package A. Took 7 meetings in total with my manager and COO.

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I would flip a table

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Negotiated my comp plan and it switched after one quarter felt absolutely duped

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Yup had this happen twice. Each time was told that “everyone was going to make more money.”

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While I clicked the yes button. That doesn't mean you have to fully accept it. I have left companies that mess with my Money. And I tell them directly that. Then I am amused that they are surprised when I leave. Sometimes for a competitor who I then proceed to eat their lunch. To argue the shittier plan you need to break it down and explain to them what isn't right then if they still go forward with it. Too bad on them when you move on.

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Comp Plan Switcheroo

Have you had to accept a shittier comp plan after training / ramp for a new job?

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CadenceCombat

Comp Plan Switcheroo

Have you had to accept a shittier comp plan after training / ramp for a new job?

26 comments

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