How I knew it was time to retire

Not true.
Many sales jobs pay much more than pharma, like real estate and insurance. See, you don't get it, because you are in a corporate mindset, and don't know how to do it.

actually, there are many car salespersons that make more as well.

Remember pharmaceutial sales is not sales, it is simply a promotion, similar to a TV commercial or something like that.

It hurts for some, but that is the truth.

Not so! My manager told me to just remember my ABC's: Always Be Closing!
This is a great gig! I love it!