If you could do it all over again? 1YOE, CPCU in progress, curious what you would do
Hey guys!!! I'll keep this short,
I only have 1 YOE and some change, but I'm working on my CPCU to catch up to those ahead of me as I've had a late start to insurance.
I work at a retail brokerage on the placement/marketing/service side for mostly multifamily.
I'm curious what you guys would do if given the chance again with career paths between retail/wholesale brokerage, underwriting side, producing side, etc.
Edit: more context:
My starting salary was $54,000 recently received raise to $62,000. We get a Christmas bonus (mine was 2k) no other bonuses.
Debating on staying with same company considering my low yoe and cpcu in progress, or try a direction one of you wish you did. But also the current job market. Yikes.
Edit: observations
I've noticed between an AE vs producer who have been in insurance for 5ish years, the producer makes more (150-180k vs 200-250k total comp if I had to guess) and works much less. The AE easily works ~45 a week, year round, works during lunch, etc.
I guess they are two very different sides of the same coin. I enjoy working hard, but questioning the time/$ investment ratio. Wouldnt mind pivoting as there seem to be a lot of interesting roles and niches I've seen mentioned here you guys enjoy.
Thanks!