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Gerbs · 07-26-2022, 08:30 PM

You're super young but unless you have maybe 1 years of savings, I don't think you can handle the risk of a commission job. If you do I'd totally give it a try. You can grow your career at the dealerships and the salesman in the top 40% percentile should be around $60 - 80K/year? With the upper 10% making $120K+ ?

My friend is a sales manager and he showed me his direct deposit was close to $25K/month. I think the top-end will be worth it, since it'll give you some upwards trajectory to work towards. He's almost 30 and was selling cars since he was 19. The finance managers in there are also making $150 - 250K.

On the other note, I'm genuinely curious how are you surviving with 2 kids and a stay at home wife. Most of my friend circle are 1.5x+ that on a single income and are contemplating not having kids lol. I think maybe because we are stuck on $2,500 - 3,000 payments on a 1BR condo.

Do you wanna make more money or do you wanna find fulfillment? Because if you have to funds and time to transition careers. I think going back to a trade or something stable like accounting might be worth it. Quick 5 year route to $100K, and the late game can be $200K+

07-26-2022, 08:30 PM	#3
Gerbs OMGWTFBBQ is a common word I say everyday Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: / Posts: 5,403 Thanked 3,124 Times in 1,240 Posts Failed 264 Times in 80 Posts Member's Picture Albums	You're super young but unless you have maybe 1 years of savings, I don't think you can handle the risk of a commission job. If you do I'd totally give it a try. You can grow your career at the dealerships and the salesman in the top 40% percentile should be around $60 - 80K/year? With the upper 10% making $120K+ ? My friend is a sales manager and he showed me his direct deposit was close to $25K/month. I think the top-end will be worth it, since it'll give you some upwards trajectory to work towards. He's almost 30 and was selling cars since he was 19. The finance managers in there are also making $150 - 250K. On the other note, I'm genuinely curious how are you surviving with 2 kids and a stay at home wife. Most of my friend circle are 1.5x+ that on a single income and are contemplating not having kids lol. I think maybe because we are stuck on $2,500 - 3,000 payments on a 1BR condo. Do you wanna make more money or do you wanna find fulfillment? Because if you have to funds and time to transition careers. I think going back to a trade or something stable like accounting might be worth it. Quick 5 year route to $100K, and the late game can be $200K+ __________________ 2022 Velo N 2005 S2000 2007 CSX Type-S [Sold] 2002 RSX-S [T-Boned]