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Edward Jones or Axa? |
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| Date Posted: |
12/18/2002 |
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Gregg,
Thanks for the info. I'm currently deciding if I should leave my steady income job in fiancial services and leverage it in a Jones career I heard a rumor that stated that Jones reps when they leave sometime owe money on their offices if there not succesful. Have you heard anything like that? Also, it seems their rapid expanision will eventually pit JJones BOR against Jones Bor. Sort of like how McDonalds is on every street corner and now they need to shut a few down.I'm not scared of putting in 10 hours a day but can you define "willing to do the worK". Is their model successful if followed to a tee or does geographic location mean more. ie. the y seem to be very successful in the rural areas but how bout the burbs. If you get an exisiting book, do you get the trails? Just how outlandish are medical expenses? I'm the sole bread winner with a new born so have little to fall back on. Do you recommend a certain amount of savings before trying? I really appreciate the help. |
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I have never heard of owing money on an office after leaving??? Medical expenses for family??? It is very expensive. Call the benefits people and talk to them...when I was there it was around $500 per month the employee must pay and then a huge deductible.
Location does mean a lot! Existing book? You get trails....but your sales goals are higher.
After a year the base drops off. And don't let anyone kid you...it is NOT a good time to be getting in. Ask most veterans how their sales are compared to 3 years ago. Most will tell you they are down.
I was meeting sales expectations...but was very nervous about having a steady income to rely on.
Yes, I believe one should have a safety net built up in cash reserves.
Good luck. It is a great company! But if you have reservations....give it careful thought...because there is true risk involved.
Gregg
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