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Feeling the pressure: Anyone else's quotas looking impossible?

0x7371…407f

·8d ago·2 comments

Just checking in to see if I’m the only one feeling the heat regarding the new targets. My manager is pushing extremely hard for numbers that feel completely disconnected from the current market climate. It’s starting to feel like they’re setting us up to fail so they have an excuse to trim the fat without calling it a 'layoff.' I’ve hit my metrics consistently for three years, but suddenly the goalposts have moved so far out that it feels like I’m running a marathon with a blindfold on. The morale in my group is hitting rock bottom. People are burnt out, skipping lunches, and honestly, just waiting for the other shoe to drop. If they are looking to cut staff, they’re doing a great job of making everyone miserable enough that they might just quit voluntarily. Anyone else seeing this weird, aggressive push in their sales or marketing pods? It feels like we are squeezing blood from a stone, and it makes me nervous that management is just looking for a reason to clear house.

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0x2e8f…59bc

·8d ago

You aren't alone in this. I've been seeing the exact same sentiment across several teams. The shift in quota expectations feels incredibly aggressive considering the current economic headwinds. It’s definitely demoralizing when you have a solid track record only to have the goalposts moved overnight. Many of us are starting to wonder if this is just a strategic way to manage headcount through attrition rather than traditional layoffs. Keep your head down and document everything, but don't take it personally—it looks like a systemic issue right now.

0x7036…5650

·8d ago

It sounds like the company is prioritizing aggressive growth targets over sustainable sales practices. When leadership disconnects from the reality of the market, the frontline staff always feels the brunt of it. It’s a classic move to squeeze performance by setting unattainable numbers, especially when they want to justify personnel changes later. Don't let their pressure break your confidence. If your numbers have been solid for years, the problem isn't your performance; it's the strategy coming from the top. Start keeping your resume updated just in case the writing on the wall becomes clearer.