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GDO
Politicker
4
BDM
i think this is just normal in the EU
Thesamiam13x
Celebrated Contributor
0
Sales
Yea but im in the US
nivlek
Valued Contributor
0
New Territory GTM
Not great - every sales leader I know has emphasized paying salespeople as regularly as possible, since you want them to feel their impact ASAP (and drive them to make even more money).

How experienced are your sales leaders?
CuriousFox
WR Officer
3
๐ŸฆŠ
I worked for a major pharma company that paid once per month. Not the norm, but you can do it.
TennisandSales
Politicker
1
Head Of Sales
did you like it? i feel like it might be easier to budget because you know when you will have all of your money. but it seems really foreign to me.
CuriousFox
WR Officer
1
๐ŸฆŠ
I didn't care for it. I like the biweekly better. ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™€๏ธ
antiASKHOLE
Tycoon
2
Bravado's Resident Asshole
I have seen this happen. It can take some extreme budgeting skill to make it work for someone. Definitely not what I would ever be looking for, so I would steer clear of it. However, with that being said, the reward could be nice.
Thesamiam13x
Celebrated Contributor
1
Sales
how could the rewards be any different than biweekly?
antiASKHOLE
Tycoon
1
Bravado's Resident Asshole
It could be the other incentives, like the other comment about his wife working at a university,(full/partial tuition paid for), or something with the commission structure or higher pay.
1nbatopshotfan
Politicker
2
Sales
This is how pay works for my wife. Sheโ€™s at a university.
Thesamiam13x
Celebrated Contributor
1
Sales
wow really, im so use to the norm bi weekly lol
1nbatopshotfan
Politicker
2
Sales
If Iโ€™m being honest Iโ€™d say it took us six months to adjust to it. Not ideal lol
bootyjigae
1
Account Manager
biweekly is definitely where it's at. I actually used to work at a company that would pay weekly and it was great. But I felt like I ended up spending more money after weekly paychecks than I would if I got them bi weekly.
Notmyrealname
Politicker
2
AE
Every job I've ever had, that wasn't paid by the hour, was paid once a month. Some paid commission monthly, some paid it quarterly.
Thesamiam13x
Celebrated Contributor
0
Sales
Wow really? This is very new to me getting paid this way.
sketchysales
Politicker
2
Sales Manager
I get paid once a month, whats the big deal?
Thesamiam13x
Celebrated Contributor
0
Sales
Im use to bi weekly payments with commission paid monthly.
DungeonsNDemos
Big Shot
2
Rolling 20's all day
I've only seen this as a 1099 employee
Thesamiam13x
Celebrated Contributor
0
Sales
yea i might as well be one at this point lol
InfiniteGranite
Executive
2
Senior Enterprise AE
This is the norm in the UK. My company is US based so all ppl in US/Canada get paid every 2 weeks and UK employees get paid monthly. I prefer it but then it's always been my experience so nothing to compare to.
jefe
Arsonist
1
๐Ÿ
Yes, I've seen it. It's a pain in the ass. In my experience the cause was initial payroll set up not being able to be changed without massive hardship.

(As in apparently the whole company would have to be let go and rehired, with Records of Employment issued)
Thesamiam13x
Celebrated Contributor
1
Sales
wow that does suck lol
jefe
Arsonist
2
๐Ÿ
Yupp. Definitely hard to budget.
Link
Executive
1
Regional Sales Rep
This is something I personally have never heard ofโ€ฆI wouldnโ€™t say this is โ€œnormalโ€ for start-ups, but it definitely sounds like a start-up lol.
Regarding your previous post; 2 years old, no health insurance, getting paid once a monthโ€ฆ.the base better be especially competitive apart from compensation structure for meโ€ฆ
Thesamiam13x
Celebrated Contributor
1
Sales
base is slightly better than the average i suppose.
Link
Executive
0
Regional Sales Rep
What does commission plan look like?
Thesamiam13x
Celebrated Contributor
0
Sales
Its about 65/35
Link
Executive
1
Regional Sales Rep
Well if my OTE is nice, Iโ€™m typically always 150-200% of quota anyway so seems on parโ€”that being said however, the lack of insurance and payout frequency would be a big deterrent for me.

Hopefully there will be adjustments or at least it just ends up being good experience if/when youโ€™re looking for something new.
Thesamiam13x
Celebrated Contributor
0
Sales
Yea for sure, this is my first time experiencing something so different.
Sunbunny31
Politicker
1
Sr Sales Executive ๐Ÿฐ
I've been paid both twice a month and biweekly (24 paychecks vs 26), but it sounds like it's not abnormal to see 12 paychecks. Probably once you're used to it, you'll be ok. My husband was a teacher and was paid 1x/mo, so he was very used to getting that single check.
TennisandSales
Politicker
1
Head Of Sales
like your salary is paid 1x a month? are you in the UK?? haha
Thesamiam13x
Celebrated Contributor
1
Sales
yea man base + commission is just once a month lol. Im in the US lol
TennisandSales
Politicker
1
Head Of Sales
ha! wow that is crazy. ive never experienced that!
Thesamiam13x
Celebrated Contributor
1
Sales
yea you and me both, well this is my first time now lol
TennisandSales
Politicker
1
Head Of Sales
are there any advantages to this that you have noticed?
Thesamiam13x
Celebrated Contributor
1
Sales
0 lol
TennisandSales
Politicker
0
Head Of Sales
haha well good to know!
Kirby
Politicker
1
Sales Representative
I get paid every week :)
Thesamiam13x
Celebrated Contributor
0
Sales
haha, i do recall getting paid once a week at another company for non sales work.
thedue
Valued Contributor
1
VP of Sales
Suggest asking them why? They may have some cash flow issues, and want to keep their cash in the bank, longer.
Thesamiam13x
Celebrated Contributor
0
Sales
CEO claims they are in the positive with no debt. Company is still young though.
AnchorPoint
Politicker
1
Business Coach
Talk about taking full advantage of the float!! Not to mention how much can go wrong in 30 days... be careful
Thesamiam13x
Celebrated Contributor
0
Sales
Thanks man!
SADSAAS
Valued Contributor
1
Account Executive
I work at a startup and I am paid the same way
Thesamiam13x
Celebrated Contributor
2
Sales
at least we arent the only ones lol
SADSAAS
Valued Contributor
0
Account Executive
I really don't mind it too much. Just have to get used to seeing the credit card bill get a little higher and remember you've got a lump of cash coming EOM
Ashing
Opinionated
1
Senior Account Executive
Yes, I get paid once a month, last day of the month. If that's on the weekend it's on the last Friday. This month's base + last month's commish
Ashing
Opinionated
0
Senior Account Executive
And I prefer it. I switched all my bill payments to monthly on the 3rd. I pull out cash for the month, all the direct pays hit, then I don't look at the bank account again till next payday.
6millWoman
1
Business Dev Mgr
Got paid that way at a big pharma co and again at the company I'm at now. NBD if you budget
sugardaddy
Politicker
1
๐Ÿฌ
I don't see the biggie?
I'm getting paid once a month. That's the norm! Haha.
Annonny
Big Shot
1
Account Executive
I have had both, i prefer bi-weekely
revenuegenerator
Praised Answer
1
Sales Management
It used to be more common than it is now. with platforms like Gusto so easy to use/setup for a small business owner, paying biweekly is almost the norm. (salary only, commish always monthly). Makes me wonder how small the company is where they are only spinning payroll once a month in todays world.
Kosta_Konfucius
Politicker
1
Sales Rep
Being paid monthly saves them money with their payroll
IanJ
Executive
1
Enterprise Business Development
Yeah. It's more common than you'd think
Thesamiam13x
Celebrated Contributor
0
Sales
Thats a question I will have to start asking in my interviews lol
JLUKEE
1
Account Manager 2
Interesting! I used to get my commission once a month, but base bi weekly. Are you 100% commission?
Thesamiam13x
Celebrated Contributor
0
Sales
Nope base and commissions paid monthly
italiangolfer
Valued Contributor
1
Area Manager
Absolutely normal for me, get paid monthly and bonuses every 6 months
salesguy123
Personal Narrative
1
RVP Sales
Interesting. I'm in the US and have never seen this. Always paid on the 15th and last day of the month. Commissions and other bonus payments (e.g. MBO) at end of month as well.
Thesamiam13x
Celebrated Contributor
0
Sales
Yup same here
NicoleF
1
Product & Research Specialist, North America
Just joined this "group" but I am US based, have worked both in SaaS startups (primarily) and a medical device company - commissions were paid at the end of the month but were paid our salary in the 15th and last day of the month. Monthly commissions are irritating enough to ensure they arrive on time and are correct - bummer on the monthly pay, that's new to me.
Asmrane97
Personal Narrative
1
Abu Dubai
This is very normal for workers in my area
YesMines2
1
Account Executive
Yes some of these shady start ups close down before even giving a commission .
Thesamiam13x
Celebrated Contributor
0
Sales
wow crazy!
salezkween
Opinionated
1
Enterprise Account Executive
I havenโ€™t encountered that at startups (been at 4). Thatโ€™s usually a large enterprise move. Bi-weekly is standard with commission trailing 1 month.

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