Quiting my job to join a startup?

I’ve been a two-time President’s Club winner and was just named Seller of the Year, but honestly, I’m burnt out. My private equity-owned company keeps piling on KPIs that don’t seem to matter. Meeting notes, endless outreach metrics, 40 meetings a month—it’s starting to feel like busywork for the sake of busywork.

I spend more time logging meetings and chasing arbitrary numbers than actually selling. I love competing, hitting goals, and building relationships with clients, but right now, I feel like I’m just running in circles.

The idea of joining a Series B startup is exciting—less red tape, more focus on real growth—but it’s also terrifying. Leaving behind stability for the unknown is a big risk.

Anyone else ever make this kind of leap? Was it worth it? I’d love to hear your experiences.