Fixed salary versus salary based on commission?

You're definitely right. Commission-based salaries entail a lot of risk as compared to having a fixed income. But the potential to earn more is why some people prefer to take such a risk. But I guess there are other factors that we have to consider, like the immediate financial obligations we currently have, say tuition of our kids, a mortgage to pay, loans, our every day expenses that includes utility bills and stuff. Personally, I prefer working on a commission-based compensation since what I make is really dependent on the effort I put in. But even if I want to take the risk, I presently can't. So I need a fixed income just to cover the bills.

I earn commissions, and not based on fixed salary, because I am a self-employed. It's great, and I earn big. But I admit, I envy those people who earn fixed salary. You know why? They seem to be more relaxed and have peace of mind, unlike us, who are compelled to work really hard to earn our commissions. But maybe they are too, envying us, for the time freedom we enjoy that they don't have.

I guess that depends on what opportunities to get the commissions as some areas it would be hard to get, and I guess it also depends on how good you are to get those commissions so I so would prefer a fixed salary I think as I don't have that much confidence in myself I guess.

I have tried both and I think there are advantages about both things. When you have a fixed income you know how much you earn every month and you know that you will have enough money to pay your bills. That makes it easier to relax and easier to plan ahead, because you know what the next month is going to look like. I like that and today where I have bought a house and have loans and many bills I prefer a fixed income. My favourite thing about a salary based on commission was the freedom that I had. I made my own goals about how much I wanted to sell every week and every month and I was able to plan my own days the way I wanted, I liked that a lot. I also liked the fact that I had the chance to earn more if I worked harder. The money that I earned depended on the things I sold, but I was able to work as many hours if I wanted to, and I liked the fact the my salary depended on my own efforts.

It depends upon other factors like how well disciplined you are, how realistically you've estimated your capabilities and the likely commissions. There are plenty of folks who are overoptimistic about everything. It also depends upon your commitments, and responsibilities. If you have taken loans, or propose to take loans then fixed salary would be more attractive. Likewise, if you have kids whose education needs to be financed, fixed would be more appealing. But if you do not have such constraints, and if you've done your home work, then taking that little risk may well be worth it.

I prefer commissions when the commissions I have is already higher than a fixed salary. I advise those who plan to earn on commissions to consider them as part-time. You still need the fixed salary to pay for your expenses like transportation and electricity and most especially your electricity if you are earning commissions online

I think I would have to choose the fixed salaries job. As I am not good in marketing and any strategies to be able to sell. I am really hat's off for those people who will accept the commission base and became successful about it.