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I'd like some feedback on a job opportunity that has approached me

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Long story short, I browse craigslist a lot and I like to motivate myself to apply to at least a few jobs a day if the job is suitable for my situation. I'm employed right now but what I do isn't exactly my career, and I work weekends which is very inconvenient.

 

So basically I responded to an ad a few days ago for a sales position with Verizon FiOS, the guy got back to me immediately and I interviewed for the position today. He explained that basically I would be going around to areas trying to offer upgrades or packages to people, and then would be compensated for each sale I made. Pretty straight forward.

 

The hours are 2pm-8pm which are actually very convenient for me, and this guy wants his employees to make about 6-10 a week. The money is great, and he even showed me a few checks from the past week in which these guys were making anywhere from 1,000-6,000 a week. Everything seems legit so I think I'm going to try and pursue this position.

 

I just wanted to see what any of you thought about these sort of jobs, or if anyone has experience doing this kind of work. I know we have a few salesmen working with some bigger projects on here, just would like some advice/feedback before I make the decision.

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Ja Rhule Grand Master

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I was offered sales position like that straight out of college, that lady made it sound so good and almost impossible to pass up... When I googled the company and read previous employees reviews I realized that she was telling me about president circle people and no the other 99% of employees who barely made any money.

Be smart about it and do your research.

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Very few folks are actually suited for this type of job and very few really succeed. Getting a job off of craigslist and having a guy show checks is all sketchy.

 

Depending on what you have now it may be a good short term solution but when is the last time you met a successful happy guy who tells you he is selling cell phone upgrades?

 

Having said that my first job out of college was pure commission sales driving all around NC. It was a terrible job but I actually learned quite a lot and being on your own trying to make things happen is a character building experience.

 

Finally I can promise you will not sniff $6k per week nor probably $1k per week.

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the guy got back to me immediately

Danger, Will Robinson!

Anything where they get back to you right away, or make you attend an orientation with other people are huge red flags. I'd say hold out.

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You will hate the job. Don't do it. Not to mention you applied to a job off CL.

 

Figure out what you WANT to do in life. If you don't have the schooling, go back. Build your experience and resume. Once you're ready, use LinkedIn to find a job. Connect with workers and recruiters for the companies you want to work at. Also, reach out to recruiting firms.

 

This is your life, man. Don't waste it selling cable TV. Christ.

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