ventox35

Sales Leader

Politicker

Catalyst

Valued Contributor

Planning the future. IT'S SO HARD

The Dilemma:

-Vested interest in my startup succeeding (1/5 of my equity has vested, aint worth much now though)

-Had 7 different bosses this year, was promoted, then demoted, then promoted. Rollercoaster.

-Current boss (as of 2 months ago) is quite literally, Satan.

-Boss #8, up and coming new boss seems like not satan. It might work

-I don't believe in the product anymore, and don't like the strategic directions we are headed. But think the NEWEST leadership could help

-Taking a few weeks off to finish the year and figure things out

WHAT WOULD YOU DO

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Stay! Finish what you started ABANDON SHIP Collect offers, then decide Collect commission for the black friday sale

*Voting in this poll no longer yields commission.

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Sunbunny31

Arsonist

Sr Sales Executive 🐰

Always have the new offer in hand before you jump.

Unless of course Satan is demanding a sacrifice, and it's you. Then invest in a lot of holy water and gtfo.

NoSuperhero

Politicker

BDR LEAD

This is the best advise, if you know you're simply not wanting to be there anymore, I always had a foot in the other company before quitting.

CuriousFox

WR Officer

🦊

It's easier to find a new gig while you're currently employed.

boredAnti

Tycoon

That One Guy

YUP! I found this one out the hard way..

NoSuperhero

Politicker

BDR LEAD

100%, it's so much easier. I've been lucky this year and haven't had the need to worry finding work but I've been without a job for nearly a year because they simply need this or that and it was so frustrating.

Fenderbaum

Politicker

Retired Choirboy🪕

Stay put, look around for something better, and carry a Bible.

1nbatopshotfan

Politicker

Sales

People are finding them in bathrooms right @CuriousFox :-)

CuriousFox

WR Officer

🦊

IN THE REDNECK BAR!!!!!!

Fenderbaum

Politicker

Retired Choirboy🪕

That's right!

jefe

Arsonist

🍁

Definitely sounds like you need to plan your exit strategy but don’t abandon ship without a life boat ready for you.

Kosta_Konfucius

Politicker

ERP Sales

Collect offers than decide, especially in this markert. Dont leave without something line up, unless its really impacting your mental health

DataSlangah

Politicker

SAE

If you don't believe in the product, it will never work out.

Pachacuti

Politicker

They call me Daddy, Sales Daddy

Always keep your resume sharp and your options open.

DungeonsNDemos

Big Shot

Rolling 20's all day

Get some options first. That's insane you've had so many managers this year

Diablo

Politicker

Sr. AE

If you are unhappy you know the next best steps :)

FinanceEngineer

Politicker

Sr Director, sales and partnerships

Keep pushing, but always look for an exit. I’m about to jump after 3 years at a start-up and I was one of their first full time hires. Just make sure you take care of yourself comp wise.

Coastal_crusher

Politicker

Sales Director

Don’t leave empty handed! Get that offer, take some time off between gigs, start fresh. Good luck :)

TennisandSales

Politicker

Head Of Sales

ugh sounds terrible.

i hate this shit. im also in the middle of deciding if I need to jump ship or not and i just hate it.

JDialz

Politicker

Chief Operating Officer

Sounds like even when 5/5 of your equity vests it won’t be worth much either. Sounds like an uncomfortable situation.

Don’t leave until you have an accepted offer elsewhere, but I would be looking for the exit if I were you.

BourbonKing

Valued Contributor

VP of Sales

It's always better to strap-on your parachute BEFORE you jump out of the plane. Look for a better company and collect offers, then decide. Either: (a) you'll find a better job, (b) things will improve at your current job while you're looking, or (c) nothing will improve at your current job, you won't find a better job, but at least you'll still have a paycheck (and can keep looking). Good luck!

ChickenDinner

Politicker

Account Executive

You just said you don't like your direct manager, don't believe in the product, and the general company direction is poop. Those are some pretty big things to try and dust under the rug.

You could be just in a low point and speaking out of emotion and need to ride it out another month, but if that sentiment stays it's not worth staying for some hypothetical equity payout

ventox35

Politicker

Sales Leader

well when you put it that way....