My job will be coming to an end rather quickly. I knew this was coming and have been on the job hunt. I am currently in the third stage of my interviewing process with a medical diagnostic company. The base is decent set at 95k with a bonus structure set at 40k. That is probably not attainable, but either way, on the surface seems to be a good gig. I also have an offer by a well known window company to sell their Windows and doors. I have a friend that works there and brings in about 200k per year. Problem is, it is commission only and the windows are very over priced and the work hours are not the greatest. From what I've read lots of evenings and weekends. This makes things difficult when you have kids. I guess I'll play it day to day. Would you stick with the medical side of things or go window's?
Nervous about changing jobs. - need advice
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You'll never regret an extra minute with your family vs an extra minute working on your last day.
I would go with the medical one personally. Just for time and new windows will probably not be a priority when the economy starts to crap out.
I you already have a family I'd encourage you to take the one that allows more time for them. The pay is quite generous with that one anyway.
To each their own. I learned many, many years ago that time with family and personal leave is #1 priority. I can certainly spend less/save more but I can’t get more time.
I am kind of thinking about that actually. With the tariffs coming, economic confidence may be rattled. Also, How long can one survive on a commission only basis. I guess it's not bad to have options, just the stress of change is hard.
Personally I see a tough housing market for the next few years. Of the 2, the medical field seems safer, less stress and more time for the family. Seems like a no brainer. Compensation is still really really good.
If you think Pella and Anderson are overpriced windows you haven’t been pitched yet by Mad City.
If you’re good at sales, you can make a good living in almost any industry sector. I’d probably go with the medical diagnostics position because I’m a bit concerned with the direction I think consumer spending is headed.
If you’re good at sales, you can make a good living in almost any industry sector. I’d probably go with the medical diagnostics position because I’m a bit concerned with the direction I think consumer spending is headed.
Sounds like you've already made a decision. Is the medical device job sales as well?
Don’t ever take a job working weekends and late hours unless you hate family time.
This helps explain why windows and doors cost so damn much to the normal person needing to replace some windows for their house. I’d guess most of the time a salesman has nothing to do with that sale either.
This helps explain why windows and doors cost so damn much to the normal person needing to replace some windows for their house. I’d guess most of the time a salesman has nothing to do with that sale either.
This. Medical is very recession proof. Over priced windows, not so much. Also beware of claims on making 200K. Maybe some of the experienced folks with good relationships already you can get there but no way will you likely come close to that your first few years despite working more hours. They are floating that out there to entice.
I'd probably stick with the medical diagnostic company for now. It looks like it's going to be rough going for businesses that depend on healthy, growing economies over the next few years. I mean, both of those jobs are dependent on that but I would think selling construction materials would be affected more than medical equipment. Although if Medicaid funding disappears then that could really affect the medical field as well. It just isn't a good time for anyone with a job right now.
Have you ever been in sales before? If not, I would advise you to stick with medical. Sales is not for everyone, and any company who compensates 100% commission probably has a high turnover rate. Your friend might be in the top 1% of sales reps at his company.
Don't pass up a solid job in medical just because some company is pitching OTE (on track earnings) to be $200k. Very few are actually hitting those numbers.
You don't seem confident in selling windows. That would seem to make the choice easy
I wouldn't take the sales job.
Here is the reason. Even for people who are good at sales they say you gotta believe in your product to sell it. You said that the windows were overpriced. Sounds to me like you don't believe in the product being worth the price. And that's ok. . . but it also kind of means that you are gonna have a hard time selling it.
Plus having a family, I would take something with predictable hours.
1) always choose family over work
2) it’s probably a terrible time to sell windows; with the Trump tariffs, construction and everything related is going to cost a ton more and slow down. Plus on the replacement side, everybody got new ones during Covid.
3) be thankful you have options. I’m not actively looking, but it appears that the job market is really really bad right now.
2) it’s probably a terrible time to sell windows; with the Trump tariffs, construction and everything related is going to cost a ton more and slow down. Plus on the replacement side, everybody got new ones during Covid.
3) be thankful you have options. I’m not actively looking, but it appears that the job market is really really bad right now.
Medical. Somewhat insulated from a bad economy and better hours.
Back when we had a land line it seemed like a good chunk of phone calls were window sales blind calling.
Medical sales is more respected IMO and will open more doors for the future.
Back when we had a land line it seemed like a good chunk of phone calls were window sales blind calling.
Medical sales is more respected IMO and will open more doors for the future.
It’s assumed medical sales will get you the chance to have sex with hot chicks with firm bodies and nice boobs that are selling pharmaceuticals.
When the time comes, post pics. Fell free to make it up, as long as there are pics.
When the time comes, post pics. Fell free to make it up, as long as there are pics.
If you don't have a sales background, I'd stay away from anything that is 100% commission based. Most folks can't handle that life and don't last long.
