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Jeffreed

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Long time listener, first time caller.

War Room Savages - 

I come to you with advice as I can't ask  anyone at my current company and I
think the brain trust here can shoot me straight. 

Expecting an offer from a startup SaaS company in my current industry - $160 ote with established BDR team, marketing leads and well established but growing market. 

currently work for a VAR in the same industry, $60K base, no exaft OTE, some people make $200K after years of being here. tons of turnover, poor leadership but have been hitting my stride lately and should continue to make decent money. been here a year. on pace for P club. 

I guess my question is, do I walk away from a role I'm comfortable in making decent money or risk it at a startup in an industry I'm passionate about?
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1nbatopshotfan
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Sales
Reread the way you wrote about these two options. Clearly 1 is what your more interested in. Your tone and description of the new gig were far more positive that your current gig. You know what you want to do, make the switch. 
UrAssIsSaaS
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Nailed it. I always chuckle at these posts because its so clear the author always knows which one they want to take based solely on how they write it. 

You don't need the WR to tell you to follow your gut and do what you want lol. 
1nbatopshotfan
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Sales
Sometimes people need help making that jump. There’s intrinsic stuff we don’t know about that pulls them to their current job. Maybe a friend, maybe experienced and nostalgia. Small pushes help! 
dwightyouignorantsale
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Account Executive
I second this!!
Sunbunny31
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Sr Sales Executive 🐰
Maybe being comfortable isn’t best for you. You used the word “passionate” to describe the new opportunity. Sounds like you’re ready to make the change.
heelonthephone
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Inbound Closer
Ride it out homie, if you’re moving deals don’t stop the momentum
Cordray
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Account Executive
If you’re thinking this isn’t a long term fit for you, it’s easier to leave prior to really crushing it. 200k isn’t that much in this industry, you can make that and more at a number of places.
Also I’ve only worked with VARs, not for them. I’d imagine getting equity at the startup could be another benefit of going direct.
Diablo
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Sr. AE
I would still work with the same company where I'm hitting numbers unless I'm mentally prepared that hey the time has come to move on, lets grind more and make more 
NoSuperhero
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BDR LEAD
I think your gut is telling you to make the jump on the start-up. And I think just putting myself in your shoes and putting things into context I'd make the jump too.

Trust your gut!
Mobi85
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Regional Sales Manager
I think you may have answered your own question with the last paragraph.   If you are passionate about something you will give it your all and drive to be successful.  

Leaving something that you are comfortable in will always be difficult but that is where growth comes from is stepping outside of that comfort zone and driving to be better.  

Money aside, if the 2 positions paid the same, where would you want to be at?  A company that has dealt with lots of turnover and bad leadership or a company that appears to have their shit together and is something you feel passionate about.    
hh456
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sales
Follow your gut. Grass isn’t always greener on the other side. You know your demons where you’re at. But it sounds like you want to try something new. If you’re willing to take that risk and live with it, then go for it.
Jeffreed
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Account exec
I appreciate everyone's input so far and  I am leaning towards the start up company. Just feels good to bounce these types of things off of people who have been in similar situations, which is what this platform is all about. 
breezyboiii
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Sales Boiii
"Life starts at the end of the comfort zone" or whatever it is seems to ring true here.
Of course, I don't know your full personal situation, but by the sounds of things. it can't be much worse than your current role, but it has the potential to be so much better...

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