When do you know it’s time to leave?

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I have a pretty good gig going. I'm a top performer at a market leader but have found myself getting pretty crotchety to some the same internal issues as we all deal with like updating CRM, sales leaders don't know how to use or have access to SF so you have 20 extra processes/steps outside the system done in parallel, someone somewhere buying technology and forcing us to use which killed 4-5 months of pipeline, territory shrinking, more odds stack against you and incredibly higher quotas (mine went up 90% YoY from 2021) and so on. I don't even work that hard.

But I see little things that I used to brush off or just accept, really get to me.

Anyone else like this? Is it time to find something different? What have you tried?

But I see little things that I used to brush off or just accept, really get to me.

Anyone else like this? Is it time to find something different? What have you tried?

Accepted Answer

https://bravado.co/war-room/posts/why-did-you-know-it-was-time-to-go

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Never hurts to interview, but those problems are common all over. In this climate, if you're still making good money and not being asked to do anything unethical it's best to stay put. The devil you know vs the one you don't...

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I would say it never hurts to start interviewing and see what is out there. You can be extremely picky with the thought process of "the grass is always greener" to remind yourself to be critical. And back-channel so you aren't hearing all the great things from HR and the manager, but the truth about the role.

Then you can see if it makes sense to leave or not. Just because you interview doesn't mean you need to leave, but helps you find the true market value vs your current company

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It's always going to grate when the money's not there. If you're not making quota ... everything is an irritant!

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Interview on the down low and see what you're offered. 🤷‍♀️

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I know it’s time to leave for me when I ask myself that question haha

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You feel it in your plums.

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When I don’t feel like working there anymore. I go by my intuition.

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when you ask that question you asked, it's time.

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Would moving to another org solve these things for you, or are you just becoming jaded with sales?

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well....if your asking your self these questions....then it might be time to leave.

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The second you get the feeling that “is this the time to leave” it probably is time to check the waters. It might not be, but just never be complacent and also be looking.

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when the clock hits 5 P.M.

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If you're feeling unmotivated and agitated easily, I would get my mental game worked out first. Then, if things are still bothering you, start interviewing. It will be the best of both worlds for you if you get your mental game right first because you will have more confidence/charisma in your interviews.

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quite honestly, when you have to ask this question, it's time

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That’s gonna be everywhere, hoss. The answer is in you.

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When do you know it’s time to leave?

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When do you know it’s time to leave?

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