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MerisBanana's journey

Milestones, reflections, and progress updates connected as your layoff-to-next-step story unfolds.

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    I'm currently working in staffing and have been quite successful, earning between $250,000 and $300,000 a year, although my base salary is only $36,000. I appreciate the remote work and flexibility, but I'm feeling anxious about the future of my company. Layoffs are happening frequently, and the number of deals has significantly decreased, leading me to believe the company might not survive much longer. I've started interviewing for a position in medical device sales, which I find exciting. The role offers a $90,000 base salary with an on-target earnings potential of $150,000 to $250,000, plus a company car and fieldwork with a few overnight trips each month. I really enjoy what I've learned about the company and its products, and I've been wanting to transition into medical device sales for a while. I'm torn about whether I'm making a crazy decision by wanting to leave my current job. It feels like I'm on the Titanic, and while the pay is good now, I don't want to be left stranded if the company goes under. I'm trying to make the decision while I still have a job, but the fear of the unknown is overwhelming.

    Job title: medical device sales

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