Ahh, the whole sales versus engineering topic. An interesting topic. Through experience and observation around me I can say the following. Engineers work hard and actually earn every dollar and cent they make. They are put through the grind. At least the engineers at the forefront of technology, etc. In my opinion, engineers are not given enough credit in what they do. Sales guys make more money period. And I mean lots more. Why? Because corporations feel it is more important to have a good sales/marketing team than a good engineering team and weak sales/marketing team. That is the way the game is played. That is how Wall Street sees it. They will go with a good sales/marketing team and weak product anyday over the weak sales/marketing team and good product. Heck, just look at all the stupid crap they sell on TV!! Liek the says goes, if you can’t beat em, join em. You want to make money? Become a good sales guy.
To me, sales guys DO NOT deserve what they make. They are over glorified. That is just my opinion.
