If you’ve ever watched Squid Game—the hit Korean show where contestants compete in deadly challenges for a slim chance at survival—then you’ll have a pretty good idea of what it’s like working in sales at this Korean software company. The only difference? Instead of childhood games, you’re thrown into a ruthless cycle of impossible quotas, constant pressure, and sudden terminations.
The turnover rate here is staggering. Salespeople are hired, chewed up, and discarded at an alarming pace. There’s little training or support, and management operates with a cold “produce or perish” mindset. One month you’re being praised for closing deals, the next, you’re out the door with no warning. It doesn’t matter how skilled or hardworking you are—survival is all that counts, and the rules keep changing.
Compensation looks attractive on the surface, but actually earning your commissions is another game entirely. Even if you perform well, you’re never safe. Job security is nonexistent, and the culture is built on fear rather than teamwork.
If you enjoy high-risk, cutthroat environments where only a select few make it to the next round, this might be the challenge you’re looking for. But for most, it’s not a career—it’s a corporate Squid Game, and the house always wins.
