I want off this ship, what should I do?

Need some advice, hate my SDR job right now, money has gone dry in the start up.

We've gone through a few layoffs, multiple comp changes, and with a few questionable leadership decisions its been frustrating.

I'm still here though, unfortunately.

I haven't been able to meet my number this year; I really want to quit.

I've been doing the bare minimum to get by, but I feel horrible, because I know I'm better than this.

I feel like I'm lying to my manager, because I'm doing fake work, while I'm job hunting.

I feel stuck, in a dead end job, at a dead end company, with no path for growth.

I used to be a top performer, I used to care, now I just feel stuck.

And all I dream about is getting let go so I can move on to the next thing.

Is it ok for me to quiet quit, wait until I get PIP'd and then fired to collect unemployment? Does that make me a bad person/worker?

Or should I just quit, and be done with it?

What should I do?

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poweredbycaffeine
WR Lieutenant
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Keep working your shitty job while searching for a new one. Explain the challenges of funding and org changes and use that to paint the picture that you want to improve and develop your skills.

Itโ€™s much easier to get a new gig while you already have one.
GDO
Politicker
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BDM
that's so true. Having a job is a green flag voor hiring managers
NoRingGuy
Valued Contributor
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Senior SDR
thanks for the tip, yeah I wouldn't want to get lowballed by a recruiter...
jefe
Arsonist
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๐Ÿ
This is always the right answer
Pachacuti
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They call me Daddy, Sales Daddy
If you were hitting your number, would you still want to quit?

There's your answer.
oldcloser
Arsonist
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honest answer to this should be your guide. If you were getting the awards and the recognition, would you feel differently? if so, can you get back to that? If so, do it. If not, shop.
NoRingGuy
Valued Contributor
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Senior SDR
thanks, yeah I know what I need to do now
Sunbunny31
Politicker
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Sr Sales Executive ๐Ÿฐ
Glad you have resources if you do leave, but as pbc says, it's easier to find a job when you have a job.
And in any job, there are ups and downs. Sales is cyclical - there are definitely times when it's just not as busy. Just do what you have to do to get by as you look for something new.

Best of luck!
antiASKHOLE
Tycoon
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Bravado's Resident Asshole
How far out to sea are you? do you have a life jacket or do you have a dinghy? Meaning do you have an e-fund to tap into if you jump?
NoRingGuy
Valued Contributor
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Senior SDR
I do have an emergency fund, up to a year
antiASKHOLE
Tycoon
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Bravado's Resident Asshole
Totally your discretion then
Diablo
Politicker
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Sr. AE
It looks like you are bored there and nothing can swing back your enthusiasm in that place. Try to get a new job while you are there unless you made up your mind to quit and spend your savings. Itโ€™s good to take a short vacay. Changes are constant.
NoRingGuy
Valued Contributor
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Senior SDR
thanks man
ThatNewAE
Big Shot
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Account Executive - Mid enterprise
I think you are in my company for sure, haha. Jump the ship. If you know are worth more and you are just butchering your talents and time and career - jump the ship.
Find another gig ASAP and just say bye bye.

Why would you want to get into PIP and all - just keep your head high and leave.
NoRingGuy
Valued Contributor
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Senior SDR
thanks homie!
Beans
Big Shot
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Enterprise Account Executive
Sounds like you work for my org...
NoRingGuy
Valued Contributor
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Senior SDR
haha mood!
CuriousFox
WR Officer
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Are you looking for a new job?
NoRingGuy
Valued Contributor
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Senior SDR
Yes, on the hunt rn! But I feel weird about doing the bare minimum to look busy.. and trying to get fired to get unemployment
Itโ€™s kind of like a โ€œman Iโ€™m kinda cheating my org/team/managerโ€ but my heart just isnโ€™t in this company anymore lol

Any insight would be great navigating this

Maybe I should give less fucks?
Think I care too much.
Hitthabricks
Executive
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Enterprise Account Executive
Start looking. Glassdoor is always the first place I go to understand what Iโ€™m getting into before I start interviewing.
ApocalyBoom
Politicker
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Account Executive
If you have already called your number do you still want to stop?
NoRingGuy
Valued Contributor
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Senior SDR
Sorry could you clarify what you mean?
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