I left a WFH job I really enjoyed for a sales job that promised more money, more time etc.

27 Comments

1. AnonymousJuly 11,2023 at 2:14PM UTC

   Sales jobs are more about how much money you bring in, and the rewards go to those who bring in the most. If this isn't for you, definitely move on. Look at it this way: Everyone in sales competes for a slice of the commission pie. Although I have been good in sales and sales support roles, my heart has never been in it enough to make a lot of money there.

2. Jessica FerlandJuly 11,2023 at 2:23PM UTC

   Move on. If you have to ask, you already know ;)

3. AnonymousJuly 11,2023 at 3:04PM UTC

   I seriously doubt the experience will improve. We've all been there. No reason to stick it out.

4. Anne KrookJuly 11,2023 at 4:06PM UTC

   Look for another job (discreetly if need be). No new employer will be surprised by a job that was not as advertised.

5. rgstaffing@bellsouth.netJuly 12,2023 at 12:23PM UTC

   Start looking for a new job before they invest any more time in training you. I imagine that you are still in the guarantee time frame. No value in staying in a job you hate and that will absolutely come through.

6. AnonymousJuly 12,2023 at 12:24PM UTC

   It took me 2 weeks to know that I hated a job/company/department....essentially everything. Gave it another 2 weeks and put in my notice for another job. That was 5 years ago and I'm still with the employer that I left then from. My point is, life is short and there is no reason to stay in a job you don't like.

7. AnonymousJuly 12,2023 at 12:39PM UTC

   I once started looking for a new job the end of my first week. Things never got better.

8. Joanne SaltfleetJuly 12,2023 at 12:43PM UTC

   Last year I started a new job and it took me about a month to realise that I hated it there but decided to stick with it for a bit longer.

   What they did was they were sarcastic and nasty towards me and had packed me off to their other site to work and were unkind over it!

   Then there was an incident when I was accused of giving out the wrong medication to a patient and I hadn't and they made me work in the stockroom and that was the final blow and I went to see them and said I was leaving as I wasn't putting up with being treated like that and gave them my 4 weeks notice and feel I made the right decision when I did that!

9. Jacqueline CutlerJuly 12,2023 at 12:54PM UTC

   I think you know well before two months. Is there any chance of contacting the old company?

10. AnonymousJuly 12,2023 at 12:54PM UTC

    I was laid off in April, and one of the key takeaways from that experience for me has been that I should *always* be looking for new opportunities, even just casually.

    At two months in, you should still be in the honeymoon phase of your new job. If you hate the job now, I don’t think it’s going to get any better. Good luck to you!

11. Emily PhelanJuly 12,2023 at 1:51PM UTC

    I would reach out to your previous employer to see if your old position is still available! If you left on good terms, and they haven't backfilled it yet, they may be happy to have you back! I know a few people who waited a bit too long to do this and regretted it. Unless, of course, you don't want to go back there. In that case, I would cut my losses and begin searching for a new role. Don't waste your life and risk your sanity.

12. AnonymousJuly 20,2023 at 6:28PM UTC

    My old company filled my position but I left on great terms, hopefully they have an opening soon

13. Mary PoolJuly 12,2023 at 2:22PM UTC

    The time to move on is now. I cannot think of a single reason to wait.

14. AnonymousJuly 12,2023 at 5:11PM UTC

    I would make a list of what was told vs what is reality. Then think about what you can change or not. If the cannot change outweighs the I can change side then you need to reconsider where you are. Definitely know that money cannot buy job satisfaction nor happiness. Also make a list of what you had before in a job and what you don't have and what you want and don't want. Use that as a list for finding the next place and be super honest with yourself about the bottom threshold of what will be acceptable. At the most stay where you are for no longer than 90 days. Most companies have a 90 day probation period and I suggest you use that thinking to decide during which to stay or go.

15. Erica MitchellJuly 12,2023 at 5:32PM UTC

    If it's not something you do all the time, I say leave if it turned out to be a bad fit. Unfortunately, some companies embellish the truth.

16. Joanne SaltfleetJuly 12,2023 at 6:08PM UTC

    Yes I wish I had got out of that horrible job sooner rather than waiting around!

17. AnonymousJuly 12,2023 at 11:34PM UTC

    2 months is long enough to know it's not the right fit for you. Trust and believe that! Agree with previous poster to go back to your previous employer and see if that's a possibility. If not, no worries. Start your search now though. It can take a bit of time to land, but you will!

18. AnonymousJuly 13,2023 at 1:24PM UTC

    Sales job - so risky

19. AnonymousJuly 20,2023 at 6:27PM UTC

    Risky meaning? Meaning sales is a tough career?

20. AnonymousJuly 20,2023 at 11:07PM UTC

    its tough but it’s highly risky because your income is based on how much you sell.

    when you go from a steady paycheck job to a sales job, your income fluctuates on how much you sell. That’s very risky

21. AnonymousJuly 13,2023 at 2:23PM UTC

    Unfortunately, nowadays, employers seem to say whatever they can to lure candidates in, and then once they have you, they do whatever they want.
    We always hear about the issue of candidates lying about their skills and experience, but we don't hear enough about employers lying despite it's far more common. It's an art to try to detect whether they are truly providing you the truth about the role, or trying to lure you in like a timeshare scam.
    Google ways to ask questions that help to identify cracks in their claims about the Job. If you can, go back to your previous Job. I have learned over the years that yes, more money is attractive, but loving the Job and the people is far more valuable to me.

22. AnonymousJuly 13,2023 at 5:00PM UTC

    I concur. The grass is not always greener on the other side. I would ask for more clarity on expectations, then make a list to weigh the benefits of what you are doing vs the mental health aspect. More money is nice, but ultimately your mental wellness is more important. Keep your options open and your chin up! Good luck.

23. AnonymousJuly 20,2023 at 6:26PM UTC

    Yes!! It’s like a total different company than what I interviewed with. Unfortunately I did not do my homework and look at reviews

24. AnonymousJuly 14,2023 at 3:14AM UTC

    Run. It will only get worse. Reach out to your old employer and see if you can get your job back.

25. surfnwriteJuly 20,2023 at 2:38AM UTC

    Can you elaborate on how the job is different than explained? More hours? Toxic work environment?

26. AnonymousJuly 20,2023 at 6:26PM UTC

    During the interview I was told the hours are flexible etc. now we are told to be out in the field from 8am-5pm and that we should consider some Saturdays to get sales. My manager always answers my questions in a condescending manner. It just isn’t the “feel good” job they made it seem like during the interview. I also do not feel that this type of sales is my thing

27. surfnwriteJuly 22,2023 at 12:27AM UTC

    I would definitely get out then. It's not likely to get better.