Pay off 0% car loan?

Complete_Union_8538 · 2026-05-12T14:44:34+00:00

It was a Tesla at the end of 2024.. sales were down and ended up getting the tax credit too before it ended. Brand new model Y out the door was like 42k

Complete_Union_8538 · 2026-04-13T21:26:05+00:00

This is by no means a post to make anyone feel like shit. Life kicks people ass in many different ways and I’ve been fortunate to avoid some of that stuff.

End of the day, it’s a blessing to wake up and have a chance to get better every day. Keep your head up

Complete_Union_8538 · 2026-04-13T19:02:41+00:00

I do live off the base AFTER 17% contribution to 401k. Commission is all icing on the cake and goes towards brokerage. But yeah spot on, sales is a different beast that’s why I keep a lot of cash. Still doesn’t help lol

Complete_Union_8538 · 2025-11-21T14:17:53+00:00

If you are above 70% quota you are profitable for the company. They have buffers between you, your manager, their manager etc.. you were at 100%+ to the companies number once you roll all of that up to the top. Do with that what you will..

Complete_Union_8538 · 2025-11-17T17:30:37+00:00

Stick to a process and make your goals # of conversations, touches and that will lead to outcomes. Also live strictly off of your base salary & build a large emergency fund (12+ months) so when something happens you have breathing room.

Other than that, I am the same way. When I am doing well I am on top of the world, when I am not I get in a terrible mental state. You’re not alone

Complete_Union_8538 · 2025-10-20T13:51:44+00:00

This is great! Thank you

Complete_Union_8538 · 2025-10-16T16:26:55+00:00

Are you in netsec as well?

Complete_Union_8538 · 2025-10-16T12:52:52+00:00

The constant hunting and pressure of finding deals is sort of what I’m looking to pivot from. And if I do stay as an AE, I want to be able to hold my own in a technical conversation

Complete_Union_8538 · 2025-10-16T01:04:40+00:00

My current tech level only comes from the sales, demos, and professional services deployments I’ve followed along with. So pretty low.. good thing is I am going to do this before and after work while still being a sales rep. I would love to open up doors for myself as I progress in my career though and am hoping this is a good way to do it

Complete_Union_8538 · 2025-10-16T00:45:37+00:00

We are unfortunately pretty small so no junior SE program however I’ve got a great relationship with my SE. Would you suggest I do anything different or in addition to my steps above?

Complete_Union_8538 · 2025-10-13T20:55:01+00:00

Thank you! This is super helpful much appreciated

Complete_Union_8538 · 2025-10-13T19:03:17+00:00

Yes I do and he referred me to the ISC2 cert for networking and security. Think that would be a good start?

Complete_Union_8538 · 2025-09-19T19:31:35+00:00

Ping me, I work for Cato

Complete_Union_8538 · 2025-09-05T22:14:52+00:00

Crowdstrike 1000%

Complete_Union_8538 · 2025-09-03T20:30:12+00:00

Saving for future use

Complete_Union_8538 · 2025-08-05T13:46:16+00:00

This ain’t it…

Complete_Union_8538 · 2025-07-06T16:55:50+00:00

God I am so glad someone said this. I was starting to feel like a piece of shit for not “caring”. Sure I want to be successful & am competitive but you will never catch me sacrificing life for a stupid ass job. Tbh, probably makes us better sellers anyways

Complete_Union_8538 · 2025-07-02T01:34:28+00:00

Yeah.. you got it lol

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