StartupsJan 14, 2022
NewQCzv14

Corporate Leveling Effort Screwing Me?

I’m in sales operations and I make $100K/year and $45K/year in commission so all in $145K/year. They just did a “leveling effort” and removed my commission, moved me to marketing and only raised my salary to $104K/year and gave me a 10% annual bonus so all in $114.4K/year which is ~$30K less a year and mentioned that they will not be considering people for any more merrit increases this year. Am I wrong to feel like I totally am getting screwed over here? How should I approach this with my manager? *Note: our yearly reviews haven’t happened yet and my one year mark with the company is coming up in a few months. #startup #equity #pay #help #startup #turned #corporate

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ServiceNow teoU23 Jan 14, 2022

Time to leave..

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QCzv14 OP Jan 14, 2022

I was thinking the same thing but need a job - I’m in midst of buying a house and getting married next year!

Meta cpKB50 Jan 14, 2022

Interview and leave when you land something, should be easier to make time for it without the pressure of hitting targets for commission

Conviva St🅰y W🆗E Jan 14, 2022

Approach your manager with a two week notice. If sales is not commission based then what's the motivation?

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QCzv14 OP Jan 14, 2022

They moved me to marketing ops based on the work I do

Conviva St🅰y W🆗E Jan 14, 2022

Kind of sounds like they demoted you

Applied Medical wpjy65 Jan 14, 2022

🚩🚩🚩 how are you not completely freaking out because they eliminated commission ?

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QCzv14 OP Jan 14, 2022

I am freaking out

Microsoft WASucks Jan 14, 2022

"I am freaking out" The straightforward answer with lack of follow up makes me think either you are not really panicking or you're having a total mental breakdown lol Bring up the numbers to your manager and CC HR and other people. If they are not freaking out, time to find a new job. That's all you really can do. Good luck!

Amazon cos90 Jan 14, 2022

Screwed

Amazon Juulpods1 Jan 14, 2022

Yeah that’s bullshit. GTFO, plenty of companies are hiring AE’s right now (Walmart,AMZN,instacart)

Meta freebands Jan 14, 2022

Are you in sales? Would love to chat about some Amazon sales positions!

Paychex DabTheMan Jan 14, 2022

What kind of sales positions are available at Amazon? Thought about going FAANG myself for either sales or management

Microsoft Demos0923B Jan 14, 2022

Any HR people in here? I thought it was illegal to give an offer at one pay structure and the completely change the person's position/pay structure on a whim?

Microsoft nygt Jan 14, 2022

Indeed, it isn’t like that in the “employment at will” states. Don’t know about the “right-to-work” locations.

Microsoft Aaron86 Jan 14, 2022

I assume sales compensation is the bonus and is never guaranteed in offer letter.

Microsoft 💀⛳️ Jan 14, 2022

You are being screwed.

Google QXdX07 Jan 14, 2022

Time to make a move buddy! Gotta look after your own pockets.

LinkedIn notMeta Jan 14, 2022

Happened to when I went from hourly $165k/yr with overtime) to salary $100k :(

Google diddler Jan 14, 2022

So many companies hiring. Move and then get married. Ez