Crap Basic - Good Commission, Would You Do It?
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Personally if I were confident in my ability I would go for it. Im assuming the rewards will be greater if you do well, since you are taking a risk with a low basic?
I guess it also depends on your situation, do you have ties/responsibilities etc? The reason i say I would go for it, is becasue I dont have a familly or a mortgage etc etc so would be willing to take that risk.. if you cannot afford the risk then maybe it wouldn't be worth it.
Just make sure you know exactly how its broken down and the realstic OTE.
I guess it also depends on your situation, do you have ties/responsibilities etc? The reason i say I would go for it, is becasue I dont have a familly or a mortgage etc etc so would be willing to take that risk.. if you cannot afford the risk then maybe it wouldn't be worth it.
Just make sure you know exactly how its broken down and the realstic OTE.
Edited by Jakestar on Wednesday 18th June 21:43
How low is the basic, what industry, etc, etc? Working in finance I've had a low basic and large bonuses from front line sales through management but the industry is taking a big hit at the moment, which I believe is trickling over into other areas of business. Just make sure the bonuses expected are based on the current climate and not one from 6-12 months ago.
Road Pest said:
How low is the basic, what industry, etc, etc? Working in finance I've had a low basic and large bonuses from front line sales through management but the industry is taking a big hit at the moment, which I believe is trickling over into other areas of business. Just make sure the bonuses expected are based on the current climate and not one from 6-12 months ago.
Basic is 12.5k, its working for an internet marketing company selling advertising solutions to businesses. Bonus could be quite good as long as I can sell between 10 - 15 deals per week. Even the poor sales staff are getting near 10.gsfrontera said:
Road Pest said:
How low is the basic, what industry, etc, etc? Working in finance I've had a low basic and large bonuses from front line sales through management but the industry is taking a big hit at the moment, which I believe is trickling over into other areas of business. Just make sure the bonuses expected are based on the current climate and not one from 6-12 months ago.
Basic is 12.5k, its working for an internet marketing company selling advertising solutions to businesses. Bonus could be quite good as long as I can sell between 10 - 15 deals per week. Even the poor sales staff are getting near 10.In my opinion you can be as confident as you want, if something happens and no one wants to buy your product, can you afford to live on your basic? If you have no/minimal out goings then take the risk but if you have kids or a house then it maybe risky.
But in the wise words of Del 'e who dares, wins.
But in the wise words of Del 'e who dares, wins.
I was on 100% commission for the last year and a half.
It's not as bad as people think, as the commission is usually quite high, which motivated me to keep selling. I would much rather be paid on my performance than sitting being an un-noticed drone in an office getting paid a set salary.
The thought that you might not get paid for the weeks work if you don't do well acts as a good motivator, and if the commission is uncapped (which it should be) then if you are good at selling, focussed on the job and work hard you can earn some really goood money.
The only reason i didn't stay in the job was because i set up my own company doing the same thing.
It's not as bad as people think, as the commission is usually quite high, which motivated me to keep selling. I would much rather be paid on my performance than sitting being an un-noticed drone in an office getting paid a set salary.
The thought that you might not get paid for the weeks work if you don't do well acts as a good motivator, and if the commission is uncapped (which it should be) then if you are good at selling, focussed on the job and work hard you can earn some really goood money.
The only reason i didn't stay in the job was because i set up my own company doing the same thing.
ol said:
I was on 100% commission for the last year and a half.
It's not as bad as people think, as the commission is usually quite high, which motivated me to keep selling. I would much rather be paid on my performance than sitting being an un-noticed drone in an office getting paid a set salary.
The thought that you might not get paid for the weeks work if you don't do well acts as a good motivator, and if the commission is uncapped (which it should be) then if you are good at selling, focussed on the job and work hard you can earn some really goood money.
The only reason i didn't stay in the job was because i set up my own company doing the same thing.
Which is?It's not as bad as people think, as the commission is usually quite high, which motivated me to keep selling. I would much rather be paid on my performance than sitting being an un-noticed drone in an office getting paid a set salary.
The thought that you might not get paid for the weeks work if you don't do well acts as a good motivator, and if the commission is uncapped (which it should be) then if you are good at selling, focussed on the job and work hard you can earn some really goood money.
The only reason i didn't stay in the job was because i set up my own company doing the same thing.
okgo said:
ol said:
I was on 100% commission for the last year and a half.
It's not as bad as people think, as the commission is usually quite high, which motivated me to keep selling. I would much rather be paid on my performance than sitting being an un-noticed drone in an office getting paid a set salary.
The thought that you might not get paid for the weeks work if you don't do well acts as a good motivator, and if the commission is uncapped (which it should be) then if you are good at selling, focussed on the job and work hard you can earn some really goood money.
The only reason i didn't stay in the job was because i set up my own company doing the same thing.
Which is?It's not as bad as people think, as the commission is usually quite high, which motivated me to keep selling. I would much rather be paid on my performance than sitting being an un-noticed drone in an office getting paid a set salary.
The thought that you might not get paid for the weeks work if you don't do well acts as a good motivator, and if the commission is uncapped (which it should be) then if you are good at selling, focussed on the job and work hard you can earn some really goood money.
The only reason i didn't stay in the job was because i set up my own company doing the same thing.
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