What year in your career did you start making 6 figures? I've been in product marketing for the last 7 years, and it seems like dreaming of 6 figures is going to be all I'll get to do. I see PM being very close to many roles in sales, and want to consider a shift if this is a space where that dream is more accessible. What are your thoughts .. is it or is not easy to be in that income bracket in sales?

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Honestly, as someone in sales, I get why you’re thinking about making the switch, but I’d be careful about assuming sales is an automatic ticket to six figures. In sales, the earning potential is definitely there, respecially if you’re good and land in a high-ticket or enterprise role—but it’s not guaranteed, and the pressure is real: you live and die by your quota, and underperformance can mean getting let go.

I thought product marketing actually pays quite well at the senior level (often $135K–$180K+ in tech is what I've heard from acquaintances), and while sales can have a higher ceiling, it also comes with a lot more volatility and stress, so make sure you’re comfortable with that kind of environment before making the jump.

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