u/MerisBanana

OK so I want to leave my job…am I crazy? I have been very successful in my current company. I am in staffing and consistently make around $250,000-$300,000 a year. My base is very low ($36K). I work remote and have tons of flexibility.

With that said, I am very fearful for the future of the company. People are getting laid off left and right and we just do not have the number of deals that we’ve had in the past. I just feel like it’s only a matter of time before the company goes under, and I do not want to be caught holding the bag. I’ve been interviewing for medical device sales and it’s been going really well. I love the idea of the industry and it sounds like while it has its own volatility, it is far more stable than the industry I’m currently in.

The role I’m interviewing for is $90K base with OTE of $150K-$250K, plus a company car. I would be out in the field most days and would have to do a few overnights a month. I have loved everything I’ve learned about the company so far and the products are great. Medical device sales is something I’ve been wanting to do for awhile.

Am I crazy for wanting to jump ship? I feel like I’m on the titanic and the lifeboats are dwindling, but I know the money is still good (for me right now). I’d rather be looking for a job while I still have one but also…I’m scared.

HELP!

***EDIT: I am also totally burnt out and not motivated anymore. My numbers are tanking and for the first time ever, I don’t care - which is not typically me and a bad sign. :( I am on call 24-7 (literally) and it’s driving me insane.***

I am in the process of interviewing for a medical device sales job. I currently work remote and have a really flexible schedule, but I believe that my company is going to be going under soon and I don’t really wanna go down with the ship. I’ve always heard great things about the medical device sales industry and so I thought I would give it a try. Of course, since I would be starting over, it will be a pay decrease at first.

The territory is two states and I would have to be in the field 3-4 days a week with 1 overnight a week.

I’m scared about what this is going to be like for my family. My kids are 6 and 3.

On the flip side, I know this is a great opportunity and I might need to grind for awhile and then can grow into another role at the company. The company is very reputable.

I just found out that the final round of the interview process is next week and I’m terrified. It is moving a lot faster than I thought it was going to go.

Moms…will I regret making this move? Anyone else work a similar schedule and love it?

Staying in Greenwich Village next week for a long weekend with my mom. Wanted to plan some restaurants and then also kind of fly by the seat of our pants for others. Thoughts on these? Anything you’d sub out? We plan to see at least one broadway show and do some shopping.

Thursday dinner - Emmett’s for pizza
Friday brunch - Sadelle’s
Saturday dinner - The Office of Mr. Moto

I am panicked to stay at my job. Panicked to leave my job. What should I do?

I am in staffing. This was a second career for me and I have had a lot of success here. Our industry is falling apart - while everyone else plummeted, I didn’t. I make about $250K-$300K.

My company isn’t doing well. The owners are selling their second homes. Layoffs happening left and right. Our CEO put up his own cash to pay our commissions. Our commission structure has changed and not for the better (I will still most likely make $200K-$250K). Our leadership team is completely disengaged and doing literally nothing to pivot. When I bring up concerns, I’m completely ignored/blown off (and I don’t bring up concerns often - I really do try to be a team player).

I’m not sure what to do. Am I an idiot to walk away from that kind of money? Could I be successful somewhere else? If so, where? I need all the suggestions! I was going to “go down with the ship” but with the end seeming to be near - I feel like I should be job hunting but I’m not sure where to start. I want to change industries (medical devices, tech…open to anything).

Thoughts?