What is the better long term plan? SaaS sales or solution engineering/ consulting

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For Stress? Neither - instead consider a greeter at Wal-Mart!

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Yikes theyre both that stressful? Lol

Sales gives you a higher ceiling (if you perform). Being an SE can vary - I've recognized less stress, and higher base. That being said, some SE's can get burnt out pretty quick.

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Solution engineer is twice the work and stress but the money is better, so it depends on your priorities.

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It's a mixture of all the above, and also there is a lot more pressure around duties and responsibilities. It can vary from team to team though

Better long term plan for what?

I still haven’t seen a bumper payday though, saas salespeople can do that. So..

I feel like both have plenty of potential for success. Depends what you’re most interested in..

The one that plays to your strengths more is the better long term plan. You are happier, make more, and do better at the job you're best at.

Agree. I think both will continue to grow. Probably more salary potential in solutions engineering but you can make good money in sales too.

I prefer solution engineering

I think it would be good for both if the evaluations proceeded logically.

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