I have been with company for more than 8 years. I have increased sales volume by more the 30% every year. I am in a position as an executive but my vision for what we could become as a company and what ownership wants is different. They are afraid to take our business to the next level. I am ready for bigger an better things. What do I do? Do I wait another couple of years to see if they follow through with promises or is it time for me to move on? We have built an incredible sales team and many of them have become unhappy due to decisions made by owners. These decision have decreased their pay and decrease benefits. I am faced with more questions everyday and can no longer keep their faith in corporate. What do I do? I make a good living now but wonder what else is out there for me.
2006-12-30 12:05:23 · 6 answers · asked by unsirtnty 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
We all have views different from that of our bosses but the fact is that one is issuing the paycheck and the other is the one receiving it. If you are ready for bigger things and are intent on bringing the company alongside with your ambitions, by all means voice it to the people who can make decisions. If it is good for the company, I don't see why they won't approve of it. Unless of course they have other things to take care of or they are wary of moving too aggressively or too fast. Everyone has a reason for everything and if you can't see eye to eye with them, then find another platform which allows you to expand your visions. Do not waste your talents in a company which is not ready for it. Things take time to advance; it is up to you to decide which workplace has the same timing as you.
Best of luck!
2006-12-30 18:12:04 · answer #1 · answered by Gnisy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I were you, I would start looking around. There may be a company out there that shares the same vision as you. If a company comes up which shares your vision, then it might be worth applying for it. There is nothing worse than working for a company where you are not happy. This will even effect your performance as you will be less motivated. It is obvious that you have done well with your present company. May be it is time just to move on and use your skills where they will be better appreciated.
Just one bit of advice; I would be advertising the fact that you are looking elsewhere until you have made a definite decision.
2006-12-30 20:17:11 · answer #2 · answered by Tony B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're not talking about leaving a career, you're talking about leaving a job. Leaving your career would be a move to, say, clergy or law or something.
It's pretty common that people leave jobs after they notice that they've topped out. This is especially the case if you've lost faith in the current management, or if your business plan is no longer valid.
In your case, I'd find a headhunter who specializes in proven sales executives. Granted, you spin the Wheel of Fortune when you change jobs, so you need to make sure that then new job is VERY worth taking (ie, 30% pay increase, or a stepping stone to the big time).
2006-12-30 20:18:08 · answer #3 · answered by geek49203 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That's a good question. I would think it would depend on how old you are, if you have children, does your wife work, are you single. I would say if you are single and young then go for it, because once you are tied down to a mortgage and you are raising children it is hard to switch. I would look into starting my own business, and continue working at your present job until your own business is up and running.
2006-12-30 20:15:22 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, if you do decide to leave your company, start job searching now and see what opportunities are out there. If there's any better companies apply and see what they will offer you (just don't let anyone know you're doing it). It's better to have a foot in the stirrup...
2006-12-30 20:11:00 · answer #5 · answered by Jerse 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will never know what is available for you out there unless you look out and have a good and serious look at it.
During this time where you are looking outside, stick on with your present job till an opprtunity comes and you had made your decision.
Good luck.
2006-12-30 20:13:30 · answer #6 · answered by JP E 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋