Brad
Lansing,#2Consumer Comment
Sun, November 07, 2004
Hence the exemplary ratings and what's all that crap about people in their 20's and 30's not wanting to work for their money?
Anonymous
Framingham,#3UPDATE Employee
Thu, November 20, 2003
I spent some time on this website that I have only heard of through rumors in my office and I felt obligated to defend the company that has given me so much and has changed my life in so many ways. First, defending the recruiting aspect of the company: AIL reruits from an online database of resumes, ie: PEOPLE LOOKING FOR JOBS. Anyone who has done any research on the economy knows that there are less than 10% of educated individuals employed in the career of their choice or major in college. (Wall Street Journal articles from 2000-2003). Second, AIL is an insurance company. An insurance company will only grow if their sales force grows, hence the large recruiting effort. In the insurance industry, it doesnt really matter what your background is...which is the wonderful part of the process. It gives the opportunity for a mechanic to earn as much income as a top level executive. If that offends people, people who are too high on their horse, then take your resume off of the internet. You should be working with a recruiter specific to your field of interest. I know this because I "have been there and done that". AIL gives new meaning to the career of "Insurance Agent". I often refer to it as "the toughest job you'll ever love" because it is not easy. Our society has raised a few generations, mostly those in their 30's and 20's who do not wish to WORK HARD for their money. We've also raised them to ignor the fact that nothing comes for free. Which is the basis of all of the negativity on this website. A website that overlooks the "Better Business Bureau" which logs valid complaints against companies. Throughout the recruiting process at AIL, which is 3 interviews, all 3 interviews are focused on giving info about the company, urging the candidate to DO RESEARCH and look into the company's history, its parent company and BBB ratings, all of which are exemplary. Those who do not do the research and who do not ask questions in the interviews are the ones who experience the most feelings of confusion and distrust. One thing I learned from AIL is how to be a better leader, manager and all around better person. They ask that you become a motivator by reading books, by learning about other people and what motivates them. They have meetings full of positive messages and motivation, because this industry requires HARD WORK and it is easy to become discouraged. Believe me, the positive atmosphere in the office and the genuine, caring people that lead AIL make the "GRIND" infectious. I cant wait to be around them. What other company do you know of that GIVES you PREQUALIFIED LEADS, teaches you how to HELP people and EDUCATES their consumer, offers them NO COST benefits that they wouldnt normally have and never ever asks you to COLD CALL? You find me another company like that and I'll find you scores of people who feel mislead because they didnt want to do the hard work needed to succeed. In conclusion, my first 6 months at AIL, I made more money than in the first 2 years of my previous job. It is not a PYRAMID SCHEME, it is a company that rewards its contractors and managers on all levels for excellence in training, taking time to make sure everyone succeeds. Is it about the money, YES, it is, thats why we always look for better opportunities. Are you going to be in the top 10% of high income yielding individuals? I sure want to be. You might strive for less, but then I may find your negative comments here as well. I make 6 figures and I'm in my 20's. Feel free to post your questions or comments below.