When a job says "uncapped commission," is it usually legit? I’ve been burned by roles that capped earnings after a certain point. I want to vet the comp plan early on, but I'm worried about sounding too focused on the salary. Thoughts?

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If you're up for a job find out about the comp plan. Be prepared to ask about the details and find out what you want to know. It's odd to worry about sounding too focused on the salary, of course someone interviewing for a job would want to know the details of the compensation.

I think you should get out of the mindset of sounding worried about focusing on the salary. A job is all about the salary, at the end of the day. And there's no shame in wanting to be fairly compensated for your time and skill. That being said, I've never found uncapped commission to not have a ton of qualifiers and exceptions.

Uncapped commission can be legit, but it often comes with heavy caveats. I always ask how many reps hit target last year and what the top and average earners actually made. That is not greedy, it is basic due diligence.

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