Job offer, need some advice

[sambo73]

I know ultimately its my decision, but would like some imput.
I got offered a sales job for Noonday Tractor selling tractors and equipment.
Pay is $600/wk plus commision. Guy said a slow wk would be $2-300 commision per wk. Good wk would be $800-1000/wk.
On slow wk, thats $800/wk which equals $3200/month, which is about $1200/mo more than i make know.
At current job my ins will run $420/mo. This job has no ins. We can get it thru my wifes job. Itll be $1000/mo. So basically $600/mo more. I get 20/days pto at current job. New job doesnt have pto but he said i could take off when i needed. I told him id need 2-4 days a month from oct-jan he said no problem

So whats yalls thoughts?

[stickman]

Take the job and shop around for independent health insurance. I can't imagine $1k/month for insurance. Pretty sure you can find a good insurance for your family cheaper than that. Maybe not, but it would be worth looking into it.

[TKRanch]

He said you can take off when you needed.... Is that paid? No commission when not there...? Just clarify?

[El Forajido]

Pray about it brother. This doesn't sound like a bad gig, but remember sometimes the grass isn't greener on the other side. Prayers up

[pblaetz]

What do you do now? Is there a future where your at?

[DarnYuppie]

This is how I would think about it.

Currently:

• Salary $2,000 a month, $20,000 a year
• PTO 20 days at your current income is approximately $2,000 a year

Total is $22,000

Future:

• Salary $3,2000 a month, $38,400 a year. This was based on consistently slow weeks
• Insurance an extra $7,200 a year
• Lost income from PTO $3,000

Total is $28,200

Even factoring the increase in insurance and the cost of taking time off the new job does come out ahead.

[ladrones]

If your using the new sales position to hone your ability to sale, make connections and parlay it into a better sales position I think it would be an easy choice. If you are interested in sales and think you can advance in sales. If not you probably be better at your current location in search of something different.

[bowhntrmatt]

This is how I would think about it.

Currently:

• Salary $2,000 a month, $20,000 a year
• PTO 20 days at your current income is approximately $2,000 a year

Total is $22,000

Future:

• Salary $3,2000 a month, $38,400 a year. This was based on consistently slow weeks
• Insurance an extra $7,200 a year
• Lost income from PTO $3,000

Total is $28,200

Even factoring the increase in insurance and the cost of taking time off the new job does come out ahead.

I'm not sure of the accuracy of this math, but here goes my opinion.

I would do it in a heartbeat If you are personable, driven, and willing to learn what it takes to be great at the new job. A big part of my job is commissioned sales. I never thought I would like it before I tried it, but I love it. Plus, the freedom to take time off is nice too.
And don't base it off the minimum. Sure, you will probably start slow while you learn the ropes but the sky is the limit once you get going. There is a BIG difference between 25k and 50k per year.

[Mayhem]

No way I would make that switch.

[BTLowry]

I would talk to some of the other sales people there (if there are any) and see what kind of information you can get out of them on avg commission, work environment, etc

[captainsling]

This is how I would think about it.

Currently:

• Salary $2,000 a month, $20,000 a year
• PTO 20 days at your current income is approximately $2,000 a year

Total is $22,000

Future:

• Salary $3,2000 a month, $38,400 a year. This was based on consistently slow weeks
• Insurance an extra $7,200 a year
• Lost income from PTO $3,000

Total is $28,200

Even factoring the increase in insurance and the cost of taking time off the new job does come out ahead.

This math is off by $4000. You need to figure if it is all worth it for $2,200 more on a slow year.

[BigL]

Make your pros and con list.

Which offers more career advancement opportunities in your area?

[sambo73]

I was at current job for 7yrs before i left for Haliburton., started at $9/hr and im makin $11/hr now. Saw some younger guys get moved up and im still in warehouse. If that makes any difference.

[aggie2000tx]

How many other sales guys does the dealership have?

Having been in sales for over 15 years you can not count on commission. You only make commission if you are selling items. If you have 5 other sales people in the dealership you will be competing with them as well.

If you view it as a good deal then go for it.

[Jrmhunting]

To me it sounds like the money on average will end up about the same so I would think bout where I would enjoy working at the most and where im gonna be happiest.