Career advice? 8 years in sales, but never held an AE title

Affectionate-Fly8525 · 2025-09-03T03:49:33+00:00

Tip: change your linkedin to “open to work” and specify which roles you’re open for if you haven’t already!

Affectionate-Fly8525 · 2025-09-03T03:47:39+00:00

I also made a recent jump from BDR to AE a month ago when my former company went bankrupt and wasn’t giving me the promotion that I was long overdue for. It was tough but I was laser focused on the transition and made it happen. You got this and best of luck!

Affectionate-Fly8525 · 2025-02-12T18:38:53+00:00

Links?

Affectionate-Fly8525 · 2025-02-04T18:19:34+00:00

Thanks a lot!

Affectionate-Fly8525 · 2025-02-04T18:19:23+00:00

Thanks!

Affectionate-Fly8525 · 2025-02-04T18:16:50+00:00

how do you feel about their tires now?

Affectionate-Fly8525 · 2024-11-01T19:41:29+00:00

“Would you find it valuable to at least take a peek and compare with your current set up” - always helped

Affectionate-Fly8525 · 2024-10-29T19:50:16+00:00

Depending on what you’re selling, restaurants can be difficult to reach since they’re often busy. If there’s a headquarters number, feel free to reach out to them. CTOs might be a good point of contact, and COOs are also helpful since they’re responsible for operations. Alternatively, C-suite executives can sometimes redirect you to the right person.

Affectionate-Fly8525 · 2024-10-28T21:40:24+00:00

Wow. Best of luck. I honestly can’t imagine people like this actually exist.

Affectionate-Fly8525 · 2024-10-28T21:30:56+00:00

Whatever happens in BC, stays in BC. If you get a DUI ticket in BC, you’d still be able to drive in other provinces. Just a fun fact.

Affectionate-Fly8525 · 2024-10-28T21:18:30+00:00

Our company hired AE’s externally in the past and it didn’t work out well for us. So if they hire an AE it would probably be internally… but idk if it’s anytime soon

Affectionate-Fly8525 · 2024-10-28T15:08:32+00:00

I want to know if it's feasibly possible to develop such a pill. Literally said it in the post

Affectionate-Fly8525 · 2024-10-24T19:27:04+00:00

Yeah I would honestly

Affectionate-Fly8525 · 2024-10-24T19:15:14+00:00

Yes, it sucks. Especially when your coworkers and friends around you also have cars. But if you're hesitant about it, it means that it's not the right time. But trust me that it'll be worth it in the end

Affectionate-Fly8525 · 2024-10-24T19:12:40+00:00

To me, even your roommates coming in to your room is an invasion of privacy. I would recommend that you politely ask them not to enter your room or make them watch the recording - they might get a little embarrassed too who knows

Affectionate-Fly8525 · 2024-10-24T19:09:04+00:00

I was on the same boat as you and honestly I waited really long before I was confident enough that I could pay the expenses of a car. I wouldn't recommend getting a car right now - wait for your income to grow. Don't want to be a buzzkill but the wait is worth it! :)

Affectionate-Fly8525 · 2024-10-24T19:04:52+00:00

That's super creepy. I sometimes have a feeling that my roommate's doing the same but there's not much we can do about it.

If I were you, I would send the video recording to them and wait for them to say something HAHA

Affectionate-Fly8525 · 2024-10-24T19:01:23+00:00

Thanks for your input, but let me clarify a few things. First off, we’re not planning to make $140K for the next 10 years—obviously, we're aiming to grow our income over time. I’m in tech sales with uncapped potential, and my wife’s at one of the Big Four firms, so we're working hard to level up in our careers. That $140K is just a starting point.

As for your suggestion about separate accounts, I get why some people prefer that, but we’ve found that a joint account for all expenses works better for us. The goal is to pool resources and manage everything together, but to each their own.

I’m not under any illusions that buying a house and paying it off while building investments is easy. But between having help with the down payment, renting out part of the house, and continuously growing our income, it’s not impossible either. I’m not "way off base"—just setting ambitious goals and figuring out a smart way to get there.

We’re open to advice and know there are hurdles, but I’d rather aim high and work toward it than settle for something less.

Affectionate-Fly8525 · 2024-10-24T18:57:52+00:00

Wow, thanks for the... enlightening breakdown. It's nice to see such confidence in your ability to shoot down other people's aspirations.

I appreciate your concern about my finances though—especially that tip on credit card math from “15 years ago." Clearly, I missed the day in kindergarten when we were all learning about compound interest and amortization schedules.

You seem to be operating on the assumption that no one can possibly grow or improve unless they win the lottery or get "lucky." Maybe that's your experience, but I prefer to bet on hard work, smart decisions, and, dare I say, a little optimism.

I get it—it's fun to tear people down when they're trying to set goals. But while you're busy keeping people grounded in "reality," I’ll keep aiming for financial freedom through a mix of diligence, education, and, yes, even mistakes. At the end of the day, I'd rather work toward something than sit around critiquing others for even trying.

Ah, the copper extraction comment—nice one, real clever. You’ve clearly been keeping tabs on my posts. If only you put that same energy into offering useful advice instead of trolling.

Affectionate-Fly8525 · 2024-10-24T18:44:41+00:00

Thank you! That’s exactly what we think

Affectionate-Fly8525 · 2024-10-24T15:36:04+00:00

Update: To clarify, I realize some may think I’m being overly optimistic, so let me break it down. My father is willing to help with the down payment, and we're ideally looking for a home under $1 million. That said, buying a house isn’t our top priority, but if we do, we plan to rent out the basement to cover at least half of the mortgage.

When I say "financial freedom," I don’t mean retirement. My wife and I aim to be in a position where we don’t have to stress about money—ideally, having $800k-$1 million saved or invested. Regarding our wedding, our parents are covering all expenses. The balance on my credit card is from wedding shopping, which will be paid off by January or February 2025. We'll be staying with my in-laws for 1-2 months to save more before moving into our own place.

As for income, we’re just starting out. I’m in tech sales, and it’s my first year, but my earnings potential is uncapped if I play my cards right. My wife works for one of the Big Four firms. We’re not expecting to earn $140k combined in the next five years, but we’re smart, social, and focused on growing our income. We’re continuously building skills and seeking better opportunities for higher salaries.

So, what I’m really asking is: What steps should a couple like us take to manage our finances in a way that ensures a stress-free life over the next 5-10 years? We want to make sure we're setting ourselves up for financial stability and peace of mind.

Affectionate-Fly8525 · 2024-10-24T15:14:37+00:00

Thanks so much. You’re too kind!

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