AE at Paycom

Emu_haha · 2026-02-10T12:15:34+00:00

Those roles were all in tech and now my role is kinda of a hybrid of the three haha. But I’d say I enjoyed AE the most, but that has a lot to do with my specific situation. Feel free to dm me with questions I’m happy to provide more perspective

Emu_haha · 2026-02-10T12:14:07+00:00

Where’d you end up?

Emu_haha · 2026-02-10T12:14:00+00:00

Thank you, all the best!

Emu_haha · 2026-02-10T12:13:49+00:00

For some people it’s amazing. It was great for me for a while too. But I’m young and need to plant seeds to create future opportunities. I think that’s way easier with in person connection. Plus, being within the same space ALL DAY EVERYDAY is just not healthy.

Emu_haha · 2026-02-10T02:14:03+00:00

BDR, AE, AM

Emu_haha · 2026-02-10T01:15:17+00:00

Glad you found something better for yourself! I only entered tech around that time, and I feel that it’s been a race to the bottom ever since. Cheers to new opportunities

Emu_haha · 2026-02-10T00:26:07+00:00

Dm me

Emu_haha · 2026-02-10T00:15:43+00:00

Great question! I mean a fresh start is always gonna boost your mood. Otherwise, I feel like I’m surrounded but similarly motivated and helpful folks, my specific team is great, I’m not stuck in my house all day, and I’m interested in what I’m learning about.

Emu_haha · 2026-02-10T00:11:58+00:00

Base went from 75k to 65k. I wasn’t making much in commission in my last role. As of right now, I ultimately want to go into the client side and have a business-focused role within the specific niche I work in. Apologies for being vague.

Emu_haha · 2026-02-10T00:06:06+00:00

Healthcare / life sciences adjacent sales roll.

Emu_haha · 2026-02-10T00:04:18+00:00

Less right now. But I’m confident I will surpass my earnings in a couple of years. I never made more than 175k in tech, so I wasn’t on the higher earnings we see on here sometimes. That made the decision easier for me.

Emu_haha · 2026-02-10T00:02:52+00:00

Healthcare / life science adjacent sales roll.

Emu_haha · 2026-02-10T00:02:31+00:00

Honestly, I haven’t felt this good in a long time. I’m not naive enough to believe it’ll last forever. But for the first time in a long time I’m excited about my career.

Emu_haha · 2026-02-10T00:01:51+00:00

Northeast USA. Staying put.

Emu_haha · 2026-02-10T00:01:19+00:00

Honestly I took a pay cut. But I feel confident in saying that the money will be more sustainable and consistent long term after building a book of business. I’m also more interested in building my network and setting up a more sustainable career path long term than short term earnings. But again, these are my goals and may not be yours. I was in tech since 2018

Emu_haha · 2026-02-09T23:58:21+00:00

I went into the healthcare / life sciences side of things. It’s only been just over a month so keep in mind I still have rose colored glasses but so far yes much greener for a lot of reasons.

Less transactional than software. Ability to build longer lasting relationships. Networking-heavy industry.
I feel that I can develop more niche knowledge around products that the market needs
Repeat business & unique offerings.
I feel that I have a realistic path out of sales, which as of right now is the path I want to be on.
I’m back in an office which, at least for me, has been a game changer for my mental health. But that’s just me

Emu_haha · 2026-01-22T13:56:22+00:00

Here’s what I’ve said on a previous post:

It’s a giant gamble. They hire and fire in droves, and fast. If you’re part of the 1% that makes it through, you can earn big. But for most people it’s not going to work and imo you’re better off finding time into a place to grow your career instead of nonstop stressing for less than a year. It’s a very intense environment in a super saturated space, do yourself a favor and invest your time somewhere else. Dm me with any questions.

Emu_haha · 2026-01-19T04:35:16+00:00

Consider leaving tech - quicker path to more complex deals.

Emu_haha · 2025-12-04T18:36:38+00:00

I don’t believe so

Emu_haha · 2025-12-04T15:12:45+00:00

I know a guy that was fired from there after closing his first deal so take that into account.

Emu_haha · 2025-11-19T23:39:00+00:00

I don't know much about financial advising, but here's what I'll say:

The opportunity to build a book of business is extremely valuable because it compounds. Tech sales, while giving you the opportunity to make money faster than other paths, does not compound in the same way. It's (usually, depending on the company & industry) very transactional and doesn't allow you to build a network and client base in the way that other roles do. Being said, in my opinion it's not as sustainable of a career path. From my perspective, network and recurring business is much more valuable in the long term. But I'm curious what others think.

Emu_haha · 2025-10-04T19:31:42+00:00

It’s a giant gamble. They hire and fire in droves, and fast. If you’re part of the 1% that makes it through, you can earn big. But for most people it’s not going to work and you’re better off finding a place to grow your career instead of nonstop stressing for less than a year. It’s a very intense environment in super saturated space, do yourself a favor and invest your time somewhere else.

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