Hey guys,
I just joined and thought I asked this question to the room - Apologies in advance for the long story and if it's a bit all over the place. Please no hate. I'm really happy that I was employed during 2020 #covid, especially since so many people have lost theirs. It is also hard to get employed after a year out of sales, so I am super lucky and really appreciate it. Please know that.
After a year of traveling, I came back when lockdown hit. Luckily, I found myself in a sales role at a startup (startup is 5 years old) where I am currently making a little less than half the base salary I got pre-traveling.
Due to the pandemic, no one is buying the product but due to a funding round before the pandemic, there is money for most of us to stay. ( it will run out by 01/2022).
There is also a lot wrong with the tech part ( loads of bugs, CTO doesn't know to code, the platform is outdated) and some other stuff (website crashes constantly, we got hacked, all emails go to spam). I have sold to exactly 2 companies so far, because of the bugs, people experience during their trial (we also have a slight software thing that may or may not be a legality issue) prospects do not convert to customers.
We look amazing on the outside but we are basically dead on the inside.
I recently got a promotion for a manager role that I really wanted (still on the same salary) because " At some point, we will hire some SDRs/ junior AE's".
Our CEO is very optimistic, but I am not sure how we are going to pay these SDRs/ junior AE's and if the product will finally be ready to be used/sold.
Where I am now is that I for sure will stay where I am until 01/2022, because let's be fair the longer you are with an employer the better it looks on your resume and the more employable you are. ( I feel I should mention that I am also in my late 30's).
Come 2022, when our current funding money will run out, I will need to move to a company where I am selling a product that is legal to use, that people need, and also where I get a paycheck that will help me save for retirement again and that I can use to save for a home.
Questions for the room, only answer the question you feel like answering:
- Do you think I am being a d*ck for already planning my escape?
- If we don't hire any SDRs/ junior AE's, should I keep this new title on my cv when looking for a new role? - it is where I saw myself going in my career.
- Do you recommend I stay on as long as possible - until there is no more money left in the company and we all become redundant?
Thank you very much for reading this whole thing, and thank you in advance for answering a question. Take care.
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