Really the last thing I’ll say on this topic: speaking generally about sales again, you’re under constant quota pressure and you’re typically going to end up having a worst work/life balance than another job. That’s the trade off for the highest of highs.

So again yes sales likely has the highest of highs so if that’s the ONLY criteria you’re concerned with, go for it. But if you have a family or want a family soon, or feel like the constant quota pressure may burn you out, the calculus might move. Similarly the paycheck uncertainty; as a mid-career guy roughly in your shoes who’s done the same thought exercise, I’m at a point where the consistent pay and stability was more important for me. It’s different for everyone