Did I make the right call leaving AWS for Microsoft?

7d 19 Comments

I was just promoted to an L5 ISR at AWS until November 2021:

Base: $115 + variable + stock = $250k OTE

I have only 5 YOE

I jumped for a Microsoft SSP role, L64

Base: $160k Variable: $130k Stock $60k/yr

MSFT OTE = $350k

With AWS boosting its internal comp and how hard targets seem at Microsoft I’m having second thoughts. Only major benefit is WLB is so good here.

My manager also keeps hinting they might just give me all of my quota via a quota relief plan because I entered into an awful situation and am driving well on my commitments.

Thoughts? If you are at Microsoft, is this common to relieve quota?

#AE #enterprise #sales #AWS #Microsoft #quota

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TOP 19 Comments
  • Amazon
    sMeS38

    Go to company page Amazon

    sMeS38
    What does a quota relief mean?
    7d 6
    • New
      woodsyy

      New

      woodsyy
      Up to your revenue team or sales leadership. Generally given during your first 3-6 months in a new sales role or during extenuating circumstances
      6d
    • Google
      oFdS82

      Go to company page Google

      oFdS82
      That's what Google ads sales leadership did when covid hit. they literally gave everyone a 100% quota obtainment. if you want to chill, go to google Ads sales lol
      6d
  • Cisco
    kreo

    Go to company page Cisco

    kreo
    you made the right call.
    MSFT is a serious threat and a formidable competitor for ALL companies. So many ppl sleeping on MSFT. Sit tight, work hard, look for upward mobility in MSFT. Dont let the FUD get to u either. Solid company, you're literally working for arguably the biggest company in the world. Congrats!
    7d 0
  • Amazon / Sales
    BpDy69

    Go to company page Amazon Sales

    BpDy69
    From what I’ve gotten and heard from colleagues pay was 5-10% for base pay. You’re making more at MSFT.
    Also in my segment almost everyone hit/ exceeded in 2021. This year nobody is close and they are exploring quota relief
    7d 3
    • Amazon / Sales
      BpDy69

      Go to company page Amazon Sales

      BpDy69
      Gotta love that Frugality LP
      7d
    • Amazon
      ujmL70

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      ujmL70
      I am a new L5 ISR hire and my TC on target is $300k. I am so new I dont know what I am walking into territory wise, but I can make some assumptions based on how aggressive management is to get me progressed in onboarding and to the field ASAP
      6d
  • Amazon
    tech_king2

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    tech_king2
    Don’t hate the move. If you were being lined up for an L6 AE role at AWS you could probably be clearing 400-450k with the new comp bands.

    But you can always boomerang so overall good decision.
    7d 1
  • New
    woodsyy

    New

    woodsyy
    How do you like Azure? I just did AZ-900 to prepare for applying
    6d 0