TennisandSales

Head Of Sales

Acclaimed Answer

My boss Called me out on wanting to leave....

TLDR: My boss called me out and was super chill about it and is going to help me get my money sooner (what!?)

OK SO another update is this fucking saga of a job transition.

My last post I said I was just going to sit tight and lay low.

I did have a meeting with my CRO where i WAS going to be open and honest and lay it all out there. At the last second i decided NOT to do that and the convo was just super high level and I talked about all the change that has been happening after lay offs.

SO

Yesterday in my 1 :1 with my boss (chief Commercial Officer) he says

"you know, Ive only seen someone so concerned about the timing of their bonus for 2 reasons. They are buying a house and need the cash, or they want to leave. Now im not saying thats what you are planning to do.....but if it is......just be up front with me and I can help you."

This shocked me. But i decided to take the bait.

I pretty much laid it all out there.

He responded in such a positive way I was a little taken back. He told me a number of times how there is no hard feeling, how he appreciates me, wants me to stay, loves the work Ive done, but also gets it.

He told me he will look to expedite my bonus and that the CRO will be on board with this as well.

He also shared my sentiment that making a move NOW and being open about it actually HELPS him with his planning as the year is kicking off.

This is a MASSIVE deal, and I really appreciate how he is handling this.

BUT HERE IS WHY THIS IS HAPPENING: (I really still dont suggest everyone take my approach)

we have a small team where everyone knows who we are. I am not just some number to leadership. (when i talked to the CRO she knew my whole pipeline)
My boss and I do have a very good relationship (besides me having MAJOR concerns about his sales skills and ability to lead haha)
Im producing. I hit all numbers asked of me and did better than expected in a few areas.

If these three things were not in place, I dont think I would have had this happen.

so, we will see what happens next.

do you think I will still get f'ed over?

https://bravado.co/war-room/posts/follow-up-leaving-but-securing-my-bonus

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detectivegibbles

Politicker

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Sales Director

Great leadership wants their team to succeed in life, not just with their company.

Love hearing this. Keep us posted.

CuriousFox

WR Officer

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🦊

Yeah, you really weren't too covert lol 😆

TennisandSales

Politicker

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Head Of Sales

I agree. I was really concerned by boss would take the news too personally and not be able to see clearly.....thankfully it looks like I was wrong. im truly shocked.

antiASKHOLE

Tycoon

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Bravado's Resident Asshole

Well then! That sure is some great news for you man. Maybe you can take a little vacation time between to regroup and then go back to the old job full steam.

TennisandSales

Politicker

0

Head Of Sales

yeah man we will see!

SaaSguy

Tycoon

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Account Executive

Really hoping they had good intentions. I had a manager who would act friendly to fish information and then you it against you.

TennisandSales

Politicker

1

Head Of Sales

Yeah, im not out of the woods completely. not until i have cash in hand. but i do feel better about this and hopefully its going to end nicely.

Sunbunny31

Politicker

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Sr Sales Executive 🐰

Nice. That settles that uncertainty around doing the right thing for sure.

I do hope it works out as planned!

punishedlad

Tycoon

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Business Development Team Lead

Love it. Really glad to hear this for you. As stated on your previous post, you've gone about this in exactly the right way. Your CCO sniffing out your intentions and responding in the way they did is the sign of good leadership. Maybe you can negotiate this into making it favorable for you to stay?

TennisandSales

Politicker

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Head Of Sales

He also mentioned that the CRO called him as soon as I ended my call with her. And she told him she thinks im trying to leave.

So my CCO had some intel coming to him haha. What was crazy is that both the CRO and CCO believed that getting the money that is owed to me and letting me move on is the best decision for both parties. I was concerned they would take a selfish view on it.

I also was able to explain to my boss what my true intentions were and what i WANTED to do, but felt like I couldnt do because of the risks. he appreciated that.

unclespacejam

Politicker

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ur dad’s brother

Might be questionable on the leadership/ sales skill side of things but seems pretty like a good guy. Here’s hoping it all works out dog

TennisandSales

Politicker

1

Head Of Sales

Thanks 🙏. And yeah i totally agree. I’ve always thought he was a good dude. But i did not really expect him to handle this so well.

unclespacejam

Politicker

1

ur dad’s brother

Totally know what you mean. Been in a similar situation before, was shocked to have it turn out well ahaha

alonzoharris

Politicker

1

Partner Manager

I love how this is working out for you!

Kosta_Konfucius

Politicker

1

Sales Rep

Dang! Happy to hear it worked out. Since the manager seems to be handling you leaving extremely well, any reservations about staying?

TennisandSales

Politicker

1

Head Of Sales

Reservations about staying? like am I second guessing my decision to leave?
No. the main factors for me leaving cant be influenced by how my boss reacts, or what the company says.im really solid on my decision to leave.

Diablo

Politicker

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Sr. AE

That is awesome, I see so many companies not even trying to making an attempt to retain even their best employees

Pachacuti

Politicker

1

They call me Daddy, Sales Daddy

You boss sounds like a good guy. That's a contact you want to keep moving forward. Hopefully the money happens, but don't spend it before you get it.
Be careful what you say though as you leave. Keep leadership and sales comments to yourself. Be positive in leaving - you have an opportunity which is better for you and your family. Have nothing but good things to say about everyone and everything.

Justatitle

Big Shot

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Account Executive

I'm cynical and don't trust anything people say. we shall see

GDO

Politicker

1

BDM

Great leadership right here

TennisandSales

Politicker

0

Head Of Sales

i agree and im really surprised TBH

DungeonsNDemos

Big Shot

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Rolling 20's all day

It's stories like this that show that not every org is has poor leadership. It's great that they're showing up for you in this way.

TennisandSales

Politicker

0

Head Of Sales

yes I was very impressed. this is the second time in a row now that leadership at a company im leaving had impressed me by being good ppl and doing right by me.

ScottL

Personal Narrative

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Sales Leader

Why do you want to leave?

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