Leadership just gave a co-worker the choice to leave or stay as commission only. Should I be worried?

Found out a co-worker was just "released" with the option to stay on as commission only. Leadership mentioned during the conversation that they prefer that model. IMO, commission-only sales is the sign of a weak organization . Those of you who may have experienced something similar, should I be worried about my own status (top rep with company) and the financial stability of the organization?