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RealEstateVeep

VP of Real Estate

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I Got Fired Today

I was in the office by 8:45, kept working like normal and my boss walked in around 11 and fired me. 

During the firing he said I'm not cut out for sales and reiterated (no less than 5 times) that I'm a good person. 

I lost a job where I made 100k plus my commission and I didn't even sweat it and in fact, on the subway ride home I was happy. anyone experience something like this? 
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DrSmallprint
Politicker
23
Account Executive
Don't let them make you question yourself. Getting fired in sales is almost a right of passage.

Early this year I was fired for the first time. Was a tough blow, was making crazy money and selling like a machine. Numbers slipped for a host of reasons, some my fault, others not. Began to question if I belonged in sales. 

It wasn't till I was out for about a week that my head cleared. The place was actually a nightmare. Very "kool-aid" culture. 

Fast forward I'm making more in a less stressful gig. The biggest tragedy of the whole thing that I let them get into my head and question myself. You will be fine, one door closes another will open. 

ronimal
Opinionated
1
Enterprise AE/Manager
A *rite* of passage
SaaSsy
Politicker
1
AE
Absolutely another door will open, it always seems like the end of the world in the heat of the  moment, but usually things work out for the better, whether it be pay, sanity, culture, etc.
Kirby
Politicker
15
Sales Representative
I'm glad to hear you're no longer working at Gong.

(Is that the joke I'm supposed to make?)

But in all seriousness, that sucks, and I wish you the best! I'm sure you'll land on your feet, but don't feel guilty if you take a minute to enjoy some time off :)
RealEstateVeep
Politicker
5
VP of Real Estate
🤣🤣🤣 I appreciate it! Luckily I’m taking a week off to visit family in Illinois that I haven’t seen in 6 years. Time to relax.
Do.it.for.the.checks
Politicker
2
Account Executive
RELAX?!?!?!

The Colombian nose candy and coffee won't ever let this happen!
RealEstateVeep
Politicker
1
VP of Real Estate
Hah! I’m sure my Italian ass grandmother would approve of that. Although I’m sure we will drive by their old neighborhood in the South Side of Chicago, ample opportunity for drugs there.
Do.it.for.the.checks
Politicker
1
Account Executive
I said candy and coffee... or is this Italian slang for espresso?
thesecretsauce
Politicker
1
Business Development
The gong hate has me like 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😅😅😅😅
LegacySoftware
Opinionated
10
Strategic Account Executive
Yup. I’ve gotten fired, and it’s been one of the most relieving moments of my sales career. I was super depressed, anxious, constantly thinking about the job, and also thinking about leaving and figuring out how to break it to my boss. BAM - drove home upset, obviously, but so fucking relieved. Found a new gig, actually got a raise… have never been happier.
Do.it.for.the.checks
Politicker
7
Account Executive
Serious advice. This is why in sales you need 6 month safety blanket.

Incredibly hard to take the that big commission check and stick in a conservative betterment account. But too many stories like this, and it will let you find the right company next
RealEstateVeep
Politicker
1
VP of Real Estate
Absolutely. I wonder if this is why I’m freaking out. I have $10,000 liquid. $32,000 in a 401k and a credit line of $38,500.
Do.it.for.the.checks
Politicker
5
Account Executive
You're getting there. But that's really the spot you need to be in this profession.

Money should motivate but not be a necessity. Hard spot to get to. In this world, we like to live like what we expect to make, not what we do make.

My suggestion has always been to pay bills and live off fixed income (base/spouse income/other income streams) and save all commission. Very very hard in practice, but after a few years you can do what you want in life
RealEstateVeep
Politicker
0
VP of Real Estate
*not freaking out.
jefe
Arsonist
0
🍁
Great advice but I'm glad you mentioned the difficulty of it in reality...
Incognito
WR Officer
5
Master of Disaster
Me, when I quit that fucking titanic. 
RealEstateVeep
Politicker
2
VP of Real Estate
Lmao quitting the Titanic is different than being thrown overboard but yeah, same sinking ship 😂I’ve just never been happy not knowing when the next paycheck is coming until the Titanic with Captain Bill threw me off.
Incognito
WR Officer
3
Master of Disaster
Can we send him the Kill Bill directors cut full set? I think it would make an excellent parting gift.

Obviously the card would say “I wanted to look at things a little bit differently”
CuriousFox
WR Officer
5
🦊
Sorry friend. Hugs from the south. 🦊
RealEstateVeep
Politicker
1
VP of Real Estate
Thanks Fox! Where in the south? Lots of family down there.
CuriousFox
WR Officer
2
🦊
Deep 😉
RealEstateVeep
Politicker
2
VP of Real Estate
Miss it. Have a brother stationed in Valdosta GA, a few in laws in Fort Smith AR and relatives all over the Carolinas, Florida and Texas.
Kinonez
Celebrated Contributor
5
War Room Enthusiast
Everyone gets laid off at least once unless they are a ass licker and you don’t want to be an ass licker - my grandfather (translated) 

This has happened to me, I came to the conclusion that I hated that job but I didn’t realize it until I got fired. I came up with a system that would help me detect what made me love a job and for what reasons I should stay in a company. I’ve never gotten fired again and don’t stay more than a year in a company I don’t like. I have even quit from a job to go to another where I make less but am happier. 
CaneWolf
Politicker
3
Call me what you want, just sign the damn contract
Yep. I used a few weeks to play video games and it was great. Plenty of hiring going on out there. Love your attitude and keep your head up!
SaaSam
Politicker
2
Account Executive
Slightly in touch with this only had a wife and 1 year old child at the time. Wasn't freaking about finances as I had enough saved up to cushion the blow but was super pissed as I was the only AE to close a single deal in the last 3 months.

Excuse given was that my call volume was much lower than the other AEs but the reality was it was an internal politics issue. I called some people out that had the power to make my life hell.

Turned out to be a blessing. Doing so much better now than I ever could have at that company.
xxx
Valued Contributor
2
CRO
Been there. I didn’t freak out I was more disappointed with how lost leadership was. I was proven right and landed a better role, it worked out for me. Just pick up the phone. Call your friends and connections. People always want to help.
RaymundoFlex
Opinionated
2
AE
one door closes, another one opens, a better one. i firmly believe this about all things.

felt the same way when i got fired from a job i thought i loved. it completely changed the entire trajectory of my life.  crazy to think about it now.  

bounce back baby
Do.it.for.the.checks
Politicker
2
Account Executive
Yeah actually. Crazy story and as I reflect most of my sales career is crazy stories about companies not giving a fuck and/or doing stupid "disruptive" things.

I took an Enterprise role where I negotiated a big severance package. (High risk move) I was above "quota" but they thought new logos were more important than revenue so I was comped on the logo even though they weren't driving revenue (market maker type company). I saw the writing on the wall and was well into finding a new role despite being above "quota". 

You can't be profitable on a stupid plan like this. Also not really an enjoyable sale, just profitable role.

So I was on the final round of interviews when they let go all the enterprise team they hired in the last year.

Got 6 months severance and start a new role 3 weeks later. I was pretty happy with that move
avocadobegood
Valued Contributor
2
MM Account Executive
getting fired sucks, i'm sorry that happened.

BUT

for me, a BRUTAL firing three years back set me on a path (now 2 jobs later) to being way better and happier at selling. my advice? take the positives and run - shit load of hiring going on out there and you are not your past role.
Justatitle
Big Shot
2
Account Executive
The monkey off the back is such a tell-tale sign. Your happiness is worth more than a paycheck.
RealEstateVeep
Politicker
0
VP of Real Estate
True that, towards the end my face was twitching at work and about four times a day I would get hives on my body from the stress. When I told my wife I was fired she didn’t even ask how I was she said ok see you soon. Let me know last night I was visibly miserable in the mornings and I didn’t used to be. Not the first time I’ve been fired, I just hope that it’s the last 😂 Oddly enough as well, I was offered a job this morning for the same salary.
FlintIronstag
Notorious Answer
1
Chief Marketing Officer
Sorry to hear. Glad you’re taking it well.
RealEstateVeep
Politicker
1
VP of Real Estate
Thanks boss. My rent is around 2500 and I’m stuck in my lease until August ‘22 plus my student loans. I’m a little weirded out that I’m not freaking out right now.
FlintIronstag
Notorious Answer
0
Chief Marketing Officer
It’ll come. Create good habits and keep them during this time and good luck with the job hunt!
CaneWolf
Politicker
0
Call me what you want, just sign the damn contract
Echoing this. A buddy of mine used getting the axe to cut expenses and ended up paying off his loans when he was making bank again as a result.
RedLightning
Politicker
1
Mid-Market AE
Early on, I was fired after not hitting a PIP. I was incredibly stressed out and honestly it felt like a huge weight was off my shoulders. 
sellingsellssold
Politicker
1
SDR
I’m sure you will find something better and a place that appreciates you there! Best of luck for wherever the future takes you
Jimsalestheblue
Opinionated
1
Sales development representative
You will do great with whatever the future brings for you, best of luck 
wouldratherbetrading
1
Enterprise AE
Bro (or maam), it wasn't meant to be. I started my sales career at a place that didn't support me and performed terribly. Kept at it and I've been straight P-clubbin ever since. If you don't like sales then that's okay, too. Good luck.
ChumpChange
Politicker
1
Channel Manager
Got laid off a couple of months ago and now I'm making easily 70% more and dealing with 10000% less bullshit.
Nikosuave
Executive
1
Business Development Manager
I’m about 90% sure I’m getting fried Monday as my boss forgot I was on vacation out of the country this week. I just landed and he’s left me 17 voicemails asking why I’m not in meetings all frantic. Then sent me an email letting me know we are having a meeting with my VP to address my “issues” while I’ve at 200% of plan. To be completely honest I can’t wait for this Monday morning meeting.
CadenceCombat
Tycoon
1
Account Executive
Don’t sweat it! A new opportunity will present itself.
InQ5WeTrust
Arsonist
1
No marketing, mayo isn't an MQL
Sorry to hear that man, keep that head up!
ragnarlothbrok
Politicker
0
Key account manager
Sucks but most likely for the best if that's the way your manager chooses to handle things 

 
Sniper
Valued Contributor
0
Enterprise Account Executive
Good for you! I hope your boss keeps that same energy when you scorch the earth and sell like hell
UserNotFound
Politicker
0
Account Executive
I'm staring down a firing, though luckily I have some heads up and have started the hunt. I'm sorry you went through that, but I'm sure you'll land on your feet. 
RealEstateVeep
Politicker
1
VP of Real Estate
Oof that’s rough. I was actually just extended an offer today so I’ll call it meant to be.
UserNotFound
Politicker
0
Account Executive
That's awesome! Mine is one I've kind of expected... one of those things where the job was misrepresented to me and while I would have been wildly successful at what it was supposed to be, I'm not successful with what it actually is. Oh well, ya live and ya learn. 

Cheers to a celebration this evening for you!
Carlil
Fire Starter
0
Sales Account Manager
Got fired once, and it was tough. It made me question my skills and  affected me financially. Nevertheless, after a while I was able to reflect, identify my areas of opportunities and my strenghts, get up to find an opportunity that was a good fit for me. And guess what, I found it :) I wish you find that place and that job that makes you super happy and thankful that you were not longer in the other job.
Ozz
Politicker
0
Account Executive
I've been fired from every job and I took it in stride. Now I'm at an early stage startup and crushing it - there's always more opportunities but make sure to give it you 100% so there's no doubt on your ability to execute - just find the right place. 
El_Coyote
Good Citizen
0
Sales Recruiter
I got "fired" once...

Early on in my career, I was forced to reapply and re-interview for my own job. I'd been there for about 4 years. In the end, I was told that I'd not been "selected for RE-hire" for my own job! LOL
My job was assigned to a newbie with no experience that accepted the role for 1/2 the base salary.

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