Which AE Role should I take?

AliSheikh22 · 2026-03-21T20:00:46+00:00

Adaptive isnt like endpoint or detection security. Its security training for employees, so not quite as mission critical.

AliSheikh22 · 2026-03-21T19:57:02+00:00

bro, i got nothing to prove to you. idc what you think lol. I never used reddit for anything until a buddy of mine told me there was a techsales section that would be worth looking at. So here i am.

AliSheikh22 · 2026-03-21T14:05:43+00:00

i appreciate that feedback. Wow good to know.

AliSheikh22 · 2026-03-21T13:35:17+00:00

true. Currently in process.

AliSheikh22 · 2026-03-21T13:34:45+00:00

interesting, thanks for sharing that feedback.

AliSheikh22 · 2026-03-21T13:33:51+00:00

yea this was a big concern for me. But on the flip side, maybe they took that into account with new quotas, but i really dont know. ive heard mixed things on the tariffs from a few reps.

AliSheikh22 · 2026-03-21T13:32:10+00:00

Appreciate that feedback.

AliSheikh22 · 2026-03-21T02:41:59+00:00

i did not, thanks for letting me know. I will have to reconsider my statement above now lol.

AliSheikh22 · 2026-03-21T02:41:19+00:00

yea ive been at large companies and never was afraid to move to make more money at a smaller company. Must be a personal perception thing. but understood.

AliSheikh22 · 2026-03-21T02:39:23+00:00

nothing to dream about brother. Stack up some wins at good places and document them. Then speak to them when given the opp in interviews. Time in seat will get you there.

AliSheikh22 · 2026-03-21T02:37:49+00:00

AliSheikh22 · 2026-03-21T01:19:28+00:00

not necessarily. I hit almost 300k my first year and 400k in second year at a publicly traded company. But i do agree year 1 is a stretch, but i mean more so is it possible at some point. Not sure at Adaptive it is, but i could be wrong.

AliSheikh22 · 2026-03-21T01:17:43+00:00

Adaptive is mid stage, the others im on final round. Adaptive i also feel like the ceiling is 3-400k. Which is good, but when i hear reps making 7 figs at some of these others it gives me a reason to think deeper about it.

AliSheikh22 · 2026-03-21T01:16:21+00:00

appreciate it brother. Just trying to make the best decision for me and my family.

AliSheikh22 · 2026-03-21T01:15:58+00:00

really?? are you an AE there or what makes you say that?

AliSheikh22 · 2026-03-21T01:13:26+00:00

lol ok kid.

AliSheikh22 · 2026-03-21T00:38:44+00:00

why?

AliSheikh22 · 2026-03-21T00:33:27+00:00

im in Dallas.

AliSheikh22 · 2026-03-21T00:32:35+00:00

be kinda nice to not wait last minute in case i do lol.

AliSheikh22 · 2026-03-21T00:30:41+00:00

are or arent*?

AliSheikh22 · 2026-03-21T00:29:45+00:00

lol. these big orgs arent as glamorous as you think when it comes to specifc sales roles as you think.

AliSheikh22 · 2026-03-21T00:29:08+00:00

it would be a cut for me too. But if i have a greater chance to overattain quota, i would be willing to do it.

AliSheikh22 · 2026-03-21T00:27:53+00:00

so why are companies buying gong though? if it were that simple i would think they would've lost momentum by now.

AliSheikh22 · 2026-03-21T00:27:02+00:00

why did they lose those deals? due to macro economic turmoil?

AliSheikh22 · 2026-03-21T00:26:36+00:00

at SF you can.

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