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chubbybunny

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Job hopping?

Hey everyone


I have a quick question:


I started an AE role a month ago. I have an interview coming up, if it is a great offer or a better one, should I jump?


Here at this company, no fucking benefits and no real money in comission and the base is quite fucking low.


I was a BDR and it is my first AE role but living in Amsterdam is quite fucking expensive and I thought being an AE would at least increase my base yet it decreased.


Looking forward to hearing from you

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oldcloser
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You took a promotion for a better title and less money?
The drugs over there must be as good as I've heard.
jefe
Arsonist
5
🍁
They really are. Or were in 2008
AnchorPoint
Politicker
0
Business Coach
LOL
BmajoR
Arsonist
9
Account Executive
You also don't have to put a 1 month stint on your resume - keep that in mind.
SoccerandSales
Big Shot
7
Account Executive
Mr. Chubby, if you can find a role with better benefits and pay, AND you like the organization, you would be crazy not to jump
oldcloser
Arsonist
2
💀
Mr Chubby. Very politely delivered.#Respect
Sunbunny31
Politicker
6
Sr Sales Executive 🐰
If it's a better offer and you have the opportunity to get more money, make the move.
CuriousFox
WR Officer
5
🦊
Yeah it seems pretty clear to me 🤷‍♀️
jefe
Arsonist
2
🍁
Agreed. And better to go after 1 month than 6
GDO
Politicker
1
BDM
seems like a clear-cut choice. Also, why did you take the pay cut?
chubbybunny
Executive
0
Sales Development Representative
I just did not want to be a BDR anymore. Like I have been in the role enough and wanted to move forward so I found this company, I was like okay, I will take the pay cut but at least I can be an AE and learn the role also they said that the av. new AE makes around 100k a year which turned out to be total bullshit
Kosta_Konfucius
Politicker
4
Sales Rep
If it’s a better situation take it
Diablo
Politicker
3
Sr. AE
Dude you already gave your answer in your question. If I find the opportunity to be the right one, why not? I would make sure to ask all the questions (commish, benefits etc.) so there is no cribbing at a later stage.
All the best !
pirate
Big Shot
3
🦜☠️ Account Executive
Interview. Get that higher base. Any way you can.
Amsterdam salaries are close to Dublin because the accommodation situation is hell. Also lots of demand for Dutch in other countries in Europe if you speak Dutch. If not, you might qualify for skilled worker tax benefits etc.
chubbybunny
Executive
3
Sales Development Representative
I don't speak Dutch and this company doesn't support the expat 30% ruling for tax benefits basically, here it looks like before a year, you don't make money, no benefits, and not even insurance coverage. 40k base
pirate
Big Shot
2
🦜☠️ Account Executive
That's a low base. I'd keep interviewing.
antiASKHOLE
Tycoon
3
Bravado's Resident Asshole
if the conditions are met, then make the jump. keep your parachute on!
chubbybunny
Executive
2
Sales Development Representative
We are in such shit economy, I do not want to take risks. Like people legit can't find a job and here I am being picky. This is my only concern
Space_Ghost20
Valued Contributor
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Account Executive
Eh, there are no guarantees. You might stay in your current job and get laid off two months from now. Then you'd wish you had jumped. Or, you take this "better" job, and get laid off there. Who knows. You can't paralyze yourself with the what ifs and what might happen where. If the other job sounds better and pays better than your current one, take it. If it sounds like a dumpster fire, but they're willing to pay you $5k more in base salary, then that's a whole different story.
Sunbunny31
Politicker
2
Sr Sales Executive 🐰
You phrased this extremely well.
chubbybunny
Executive
2
Sales Development Representative
The company I am interviewing with is Lucid Software, it says %40 quota attainment on Repvue.
Space_Ghost20
Valued Contributor
2
Account Executive
Have you reached out to current and former AEs there? Get the inside scoop? What's the base difference? What's the quota attainment percentage at your current company?

If I was at $75k base/$150k OTE (which is a pipe dream I know) and I believed I had a near certain shot at hitting that OTE, but another company came along offering $90k base/$180k OTE but there's a pretty good chance I'll hit only 50% or less of quota, I'm probably not making the jump unless there's some compelling reason to do so.

Again, there are no guarantees, but if you got a good feel for your situation, and some data and anecdotal info about the other spot, you can kind of estimate what makes sense for you.
oldcloser
Arsonist
1
💀
Agreed. It's the phrase that pays.Have an upvote. On me.
oldcloser
Arsonist
1
💀
So you'll be a superstar at 60%. Go do it!
Justatitle
Big Shot
3
Account Executive
Pretty easy to delete a 1-month stint from the resume. Speaking from experience here.
oldcloser
Arsonist
2
💀
This is real talk. Although, word to the wise, I just had a recruiter ask me, "Is there any job you've had in the last 7 years that isn't on your resume?"
I guess they're getting hip
Sunbunny31
Politicker
2
Sr Sales Executive 🐰
"Interesting question. Why do you ask?"
oldcloser
Arsonist
0
💀
Burned out recruiter voice: Because you’re a liar. Applicants are scum. I hate my life!
Sunbunny31
Politicker
1
Sr Sales Executive 🐰
Narrator …..
Revenue_Rambo
Politicker
3
Director, Revenue Enablement
You’ve laid out all the reasons to move on your own.

- low pay
- no benefits
- no growth
- no skill advancement

Seems like the only thing keeping you there is a semblance of loyalty. My advice is be loyal to you and your family. There are no guarantees in another job, but you’ve got to just make the leap. 6 months from now the only regret you’ll have is not doing it sooner.
Pachacuti
Politicker
3
They call me Daddy, Sales Daddy
It’s only job hopping if it’s actually on your resume. Just sayin’
FoodForSales
Politicker
0
AE
agreed
SaaSyBee
Politicker
2
Founder
No harm in jumping. And if it's that quick, you can just omit that position from your resume.
chubbybunny
Executive
2
Sales Development Representative
I would love to hear your thoughts but

The reason, or the biggest reason I want to jump: at this company we speak with tour operators like basically every day people who own businesses, 75 year old who doesn't know how to use excel and etc so this is not really a proper AE experience because I am not gonna learn how to manage steakholders, how to manage a complex sales cycle or talk to c-levels and etc.

I feel like this is just a waste of time and I am not gonna be getting any money, waste my money on top and will end up not even learning the most important aspects if I want to work at great companies in Saas.
Correct me if I am wrong
Diablo
Politicker
1
Sr. AE
You are not wrong. If you feel you wasting time and money here and there is a better everything including mental peace where you'll be moving, just take the front seat and drive.
HappyGilmore
Politicker
2
Account Executive
If it's a better offer, and a better fit for you, absolutely jump.
CRAG112
Valued Contributor
2
Account Executive
Hop skip and jump as hard as you can.

No need to even put that 1 month job on your resume
Gasty
Notable Contributor
2
War Room Community Manager
They promoted you, lowered your base, and you were ok with it? @chubbybunny
chubbybunny
Executive
1
Sales Development Representative
I went to another company not the same one.
Gasty
Notable Contributor
2
War Room Community Manager
Let's regard it as water off a duck's back. Now, here's the response to your inquiry -
ABSOLUTELY BLOODY RIGHT, abandon ship!
ScorpionZD
Executive
1
Enterprise SDR
Take it, what do you owe your current employers? Faced a similar situation and I'm happy I didn't sabotage myself for "loyalty"
salespal
Good Citizen
1
Account Executive
I feel like 2022-23 has been a fucked year for people's resumes. I think it's totally okay to look out for yourself and try to find something better if you aren't happy etc etc. But employers don't see it that way unfortunately
chubbybunny
Executive
0
Sales Development Representative
Well, update: they fired me anyway because I did not complete my probation period.
The reason was I was not responsive on slack so I am not a culture fit.
Can I bust this company out?
LambyCorn
Arsonist
0
A mfkn E
can you give us specifics on the split between base/commission for this new role? how many AE's?
salesherald
Executive
0
Sales Process Consultant
Dude, this is how the market works, for sure you can go, you would be crazy not to. Just never close doors, if this company doesn’t have benefits or real money in commission, once it was a good offer and that is why you accepted, you are just looking at a better one right now.

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