Would you ever take a 100% commission job?

[Huellz Santana]

It's hard breh.

When I complain about my job to my friends, they don't have a lot of sympathy.

"Oh, so your job is TOO easy? You can look at the Internet all day and you hate it?!? FOH!"

But it really isn't ideal for the long term

its tough because if you're a high achiever then you want to have a career that's fulfilling. not some shyt you can slack off all day on the net, get paid, and have no worries. that's not what life is about

but im too scared to leave my comfort zone ​

 

[Real N Quotes]

Because I'm considering it...

I work in recruiting, and make a nice little living (decent base salary with a generous commission, this year I'll clear $60K - not bad), however, my job is pretty stagnant and dull. Been a dry market for the industry I recruit for for a few months. No pressure, I can come and go often as I please. I spend a lot of my day surfing the web.

Thing is, I don't want to do that. I'm the kinda guy who wants to be busy, not bored or "comfortable". I'd love for my days to fly by, but lately, they're not (I had to take the clock off my desktop brehs)

I interviewed at this new(ish) firm in town. Smaller company, all young guys. Office is amazing (pool table, beer fridge, etc. - looks like a bachelor pad/man cave). But the compensation is 100% commission. I'm a lil worried about that



They made the compensation seem good (as in, I could maybe double my earnings if I perform as I think I would), and I know a few others in my field who've done well there, but still... I like the security of knowing I have that paycheck coming in every two weeks.

Anyone ever made such a bold career move? How'd it pan out?

It depends on the lifestyle you want to live. If you're single you might want to go for it. If you have a family that depends on your income...you may want to maintain. I personally find that 100% commision jobs require alot more work, time, concentration, and energy to accomplish your goals...but less of a headache in dealing with management, and office politics.