I've read a lot of posts on here in the past that there is no loyalty in employment, and that you should always be willing to jump ship. I always kind of wrote that off because while I mostly agreed, I thought there were exceptions like my own company where they really did care. I have an engaging CEO that reaches out, sees how we're doing, etc.
I just got laid off today. A few years into my position, and while I have seen my company become a bit rocky over the years, I am in sales and my territory was doing well. Who lays off a salesperson that is producing?! I literally brought int well over a million dollars in sale, several hundred thousand in net profit, in exchange for a <100k salary. We had a more than fair deal going on here FOR THEM, but I suspect they're tossing me aside so that their next higher can attempt to do the same for <70k.
Not only did I get laid off, but so did several of my colleagues who have busted their asses, worked diligently, and sacrificed higher pay to remain with this company. I'm disappointed, but I suppose that is what business has devolved to today. I will never again work for a company that doesn't pay well. I accepted lower pay for years in exchange for what I thought was a stable, "nice" company that was looking out for my well-being. I'm now embarrassed to admit that.
So, lesson learned, always be willing to jump. Fortunately I have been testing the waters for a new position for a while now, but I really did not see this coming. Even worse, I'm in the process of applying to medical school and I currently have nearly $3,000 worth of application debt on my CC (medical school admissions is a racket, in case you didn't know). If a salesperson making money for his company isn't safe, none of you are. Sorry for the depressing tone, I just did not expect my week to start off on this note.
Submitted August 01, 2017 at 06:55PM by kubyx http://ift.tt/2tY0RoK
