Six years in sales, and I'm tired of the grind. I'm good at the job, but I'm looking for a next step that isn't just more sales. Maybe something like operations or strategy. I'd prefer not to go back to school, but I will if I need to. What's your opinion on exiting from sales? Is it possible to do so without burning bridges?

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It’s definitely possible to move out of sales without burning bridges. I think the key is being transparent with your manager and framing it as wanting to grow in a different direction, not just running from sales. A lot of leaders respect that.

I know someone who tried to do this and they said he wasn’t motivated enough or happy in his current role so they fired him for looking at internal roles in other departments.

You might burn some bridges but you can't make everyone happy. At the end of the day you have to do what is best for you. If you will be happier pursuing something else, then I say go for it.

I think it’s possible

OP, how’s it going?

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