Current Role vs. New Opportunity — 12-Month Cash Flow Comparison
Current Role
Total OTE
$175,000
Base Salary$87,500 (50%)
Target Commission$87,500 (50%)
Monthly Base (gross)$7,292
Monthly Base (net)~$4,200
Monthly Commission (net, at quota)~$3,600
Monthly Burn$4,600–$5,600
⚠️ Base alone doesn't cover burn. Commission required to break even.
New Role — Low End
Total OTE
$240,000
Base Salary$120,000 (50%)
Target Commission$120,000 (50%)
Monthly Base (gross)$10,000
Monthly Base (net)~$5,800
Monthly Commission (net, at quota)~$5,800
Monthly Burn$4,600–$5,600
✅ Base covers burn. Commission = pure surplus.
New Role — High End
Total OTE
$300,000
Base Salary$150,000 (50%)
Target Commission$150,000 (50%)
Monthly Base (gross)$12,500
Monthly Base (net)~$7,100
Monthly Commission (net, at quota)~$7,100
Monthly Burn$4,600–$5,600
✅ Base covers burn with $1,500–$2,500 cushion. Commission is fully investable.
Starting May 2026. Ramp: Months 1–3 at 50% commission. Months 4–12 at 100% attainment. Burn: $5,100/mo (midpoint).