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Executive
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Snr Business Development Executive
Very sorry to hear that. Today is gonna suck, tomorrow might too, but this is not a reflection on you or your performance.
poweredbycaffeine
WR Lieutenant
13
โ˜•๏ธ
Oh man, I am so sorry to hear this--and with a new little one on the way. If you don't mind doxxing yourself and can send DMs on an apple mobile device...shoot me a message and I'll see if we have anything open at my company. I'll risk my doxxing to help a fellow Dad.
TheQueenofDiamonds
Politicker
5
Account Executive
โค๏ธโ€๐Ÿ”ฅโค๏ธโ€๐Ÿ”ฅโค๏ธโ€๐Ÿ”ฅโค๏ธโ€๐Ÿ”ฅโค๏ธโ€๐Ÿ”ฅ this is why I love this community. You are so awesome for offering this. I wish there was some way for us all to help each other without revealing our names.
antiASKHOLE
Tycoon
9
Bravado's Resident Asshole
Bro, what the actual F. Did they say why or give any type of explanation?
Justatitle
Big Shot
5
Account Executive
What it sounded like is that they are so heavily inbound that they are going to have people paid at a lower level 60-70K with a lower total comp as closers.
antiASKHOLE
Tycoon
9
Bravado's Resident Asshole
So they cut your job and went to being order takers. Sounds like a solid jackass plan on their part.
Justatitle
Big Shot
1
Account Executive
I'm not bitter, not even mad if I'm being honest. it's a business and hindsight is 20/20 wish them nothing but the best.
antiASKHOLE
Tycoon
1
Bravado's Resident Asshole
I wish you the best with finding something that fits your needs and wants.
Gyro25
Notorious Answer
1
Account Executive
My ex company did the same thing. I just promoted 3-4 months before being let go and the EMEA team took over the whole org from there for cost cutting measures.
SDRMANDO
Valued Contributor
2
Principal
Sounds like a place you don't wanna work...
Justatitle
Big Shot
0
Account Executive
Quite honestly they are good people and they made a decision and executed against it. The story is also more in my favor for only being 45 days in as opposed to 6 months in then laid off. Truly wish them the best and that it doesn't happen to anyone else
CloseItOG
1
GTM Sales Leader
Thats a bold strategy Cotton, let see if it pays off for them
Justatitle
Big Shot
0
Account Executive
Honestly hope their strategy does pay off for the sake of the good teammates I had while there. Also I just got a new and better offer at a more stable company so itโ€™s really fine
CuriousFox
WR Officer
9
๐ŸฆŠ
Hol up. Is this the new job?
Justatitle
Big Shot
5
Account Executive
It is unfortunately
CuriousFox
WR Officer
7
๐ŸฆŠ
I'm so damn sorry bb. โค
coletrain
Politicker
1
Account Executive
That's brutal, I'm sorry this happened
BTQ
Politicker
7
Account Manager
Hey bro I am deeply sorry about this.

Take the day to relax and then start looking for new opps tomorrow.
TennisandSales
Politicker
5
Head Of Sales
shit. this is ROUGH! and to be totally blind sided by it is even worse!
real sorry to hear this. ๐Ÿ™
Fenderbaum
Politicker
4
Retired Choirboy๐Ÿช•
Well shit, that absolutely blows. Good luck with your search. ๐Ÿ‘
punishedlad
Tycoon
3
๐Ÿง™โ€โ™‚๏ธ
That's absolutely brutal.
I've had that exact situation happen and it's gutting. Similar situation too. Company was going to focus on PLG and was stopping all outbound until they became more cash positive.
Justatitle
Big Shot
1
Account Executive
that is also the weirdest part they just raised a round and the hiring was enabled because of it. IDK it's all confusing to be honest with more questions than answers
Sunbunny31
Politicker
3
Sr Sales Executive ๐Ÿฐ
Iโ€™m so sorry! What a horrible surprise.

I hope they were good to you in the transition.
Diablo
Politicker
3
Sr. AE
This is so unfortunate, sorry to hear that
Gasty
Notable Contributor
3
War Room Community Manager
Sorry to hear this! I remember you'd posted you had 2 offers in hand when you went ahead with this one. Maybe you can check with the second one if the position is still open?

Also, did you get a severance here?
Justatitle
Big Shot
4
Account Executive
Yeah, reached out to the last and mentioned circumstances, waiting to hear back.
They did offer severance
Sunbunny31
Politicker
2
Sr Sales Executive ๐Ÿฐ
I'm glad there's severance. Hoping another offer is a possibilty.
Gasty
Notable Contributor
3
War Room Community Manager
You take your good sweet time to let this sink in Mr. Title !

Acceptance is the first phase. Everything follows next.

I wish you the best, but thatโ€™s obviously not enough.

So Iโ€™ll ensure (or at least try my best) this community helps you find your way! Amen

HVACexpert
Politicker
3
sales engineer
Been there, such a gut punch. Good luck savage, keep doing you , youโ€™ll land on your feet. We are all here to help if you need anything.
GDO
Politicker
3
BDM
that sucks! however, you'll be alright!
detectivegibbles
Politicker
3
Sales Director
Dude I am so sorry. You contribute a ton in here.

You had only been in this role for a few weeks right?

You've got a ton of support from fellow members. We're not hiring unfortunately but happy to help brother.

From one dad to another, stay positive man. DM me if there's anything I can do to try and help.
Nairobi
Politicker
3
AE
Ah shit wtf... Sorry to hear this! Best of luck with your search! I swear it's not even selling that's hard, it's finding a company that doesn't turn into a shit show after a couple of months...
Pachacuti
Politicker
3
They call me Daddy, Sales Daddy
Ouch man. That sucks. These things often come out of nowhere.

Donโ€™t take too much time to process. Just move forward. Itโ€™s all you can do.

Good luck! And let the Group know if we can help.
HappyGilmore
Politicker
2
Account Executive
Shit that's awful I'm sorry. Take some time to recharge and then onward and upward from here.
FinanceEngineer
Politicker
2
Sr Director, sales and partnerships
Sorry dude, it happens. I am seeing it more and more as companies are trying to do more with less
Kosta_Konfucius
Politicker
2
Sales Rep
I am super sorry to hear this, good luck!
Take some time to process and get well soon!

Maximas
Tycoon
2
Senior Sales Executive
Damn brother, sorry for the situation.
2 things I would do here if I were you depending on how you can see what happened from your own perspective.
One: Try to find a different role with the same base and commission structure at the same company in case you think that decision was made out of their hands like for that budget issues sh** or something else you know it's true!
And I guess in this case they should welcome you again into a different role and embrace your time, effort and the experience you gained!
Two: Only if you only think that it wasn't an actual Title Cancelation and have something behind it which is obviously laying you off (You Personally or your full group) for some reason you have nothing to do about or have no idea about it even and have some real solid insights about that behavior.
You don't have only to leave in this case without a Goddamn big buzz for that situation with everyone you know that shares the same title, sharing detailed posts _especially on platforms that allow sharing your company's name_ about how unfairly you were treated so that whoever newbies that may think of joining that company or whenever they may think of re-adding that title again they should know how much of Job Loss Jeopardy is waiting for em only if they even think of it!!
Best of luck at your next step!
saaskicker
Celebrated Contributor
2
Enterprise AE
Elimination of role?
Justatitle
Big Shot
1
Account Executive
They eliminated the AE roles for more senior reps and are going to take the SDRs and make them AEs
CadenceCombat
Tycoon
2
Account Executive
Sorry to hear that, amigo.
TheQueenofDiamonds
Politicker
2
Account Executive
Sending hugs and positive vibes your way. Safe to say that most of us been there and know how sicky this feels . GL in your search, I truly hope you will land somewhere else quickly .
BitcoinAddict
Opinionated
1
AE
Right there with you! Got laid off today myself.
GingerBarbarian
Opinionated
1
Lead Sales
Eliminating the entire Account Executive department seems insane to me. If the company ids making calls like that, it may be a good thing you won't be there when the dumpster catches fire.
RedLightning
Politicker
1
Mid-Market AE
Wow, I'm sorry you're going through that! It seemed like you were crushing it with a few deals in your first month.
RandyLahey
Politicker
1
Account Manager
Sorry to this; it's getting really silly out there. Let us know if there is anything we can do to help.
Annonny
Big Shot
1
Account Executive
oh dang
WheelofCheese
Opinionated
1
Sales Executive
Damn!!! I can only imagine how deflating this must be. Nothing like starting a role that youโ€™re excited about and getting sucker punched right out of the gate.

I hope youโ€™re able to get into your next gig quicklyโ€” and you never knowโ€” maybe itโ€™ll be an even better role at the next company. Chin up!!
Hottubtimemachine
Good Citizen
1
Director of Business Development
This seems to be a trend. Sorry.

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