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Complaint Review: BOND ADVERTISING -BRAD RICE-JEMERMY YAKSICH-JOSEPH MACNEIL-TRAM LE - Toronto Ontario
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BOND ADVERTISING -BRAD RICE-JEMERMY YAKSICH-JOSEPH MACNEIL-TRAM LE
700 Lawrence Avenue W 476 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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BOND ADVERTISING -BRAD RICE-JEMERMY YAKSICH-JOSEPH MACNEIL-TRAM LE DECEPTIVE HIRING - THEY PAY FOR PRESS RELEASES TO MAKE THEM SEEM LEGIT ON WEB Toronto Ontario
Open up the paper "Help Wanted" section, peruse the columns, and see that "Entry Level AD AGENCY/Management Training" and SPORTS MARKETING posting. Looks attractive to a young college grad or hungry young adult looking to make it big in THE big city! WOW! What an opportunity!
So, you send in your resume, get contacted in 24hours, land a 10-15 minute interview with Brad, Joseph or Jeremy who pumps up the Company and himself. Sometimes, They show you the wall. They politely thank you and tells you that if you don't get a call between 6:30-7:30 that evening, it was nice meeting you and good luck with your pursuits!
You go home feeling pretty good. The interview went great, this is an up-and-coming company and WHEN you will be hired, you WILL make a difference! You eat your dinner confident that your phone will ring, and it does! They want you to come back tomorrow dressed for success for your "second round" interview/Day of Observation. You are PUMPED!
Dressed to impress, you go to their office early the next morning, see a lot of people, hear some pretty decent music, and get a pass for parking-if you drive. You also sign and date a waiver explaining that the Company will not be responsible for any costs that you will incur this day. No biggie! Let's have fun!
You are feeling really pumped about the environment. You just sent them a resume and you won't be unemployed anymore!! You are WILLING to GIVE UP a little bit of YOURSELF if they give you the chance to join their "team". You really hope that this day goes well!
You are introduced to your "team leader" or interviewer for the day. You go head outside. He or she comes down with their "trainee" who started the previous day. The "leader" tells you that although you are important, it is the "trainee" who is going to get most of the attention this day. This is YOUR day to observe, ask questions, and see if they are good for you, and HOPE that YOU are GREAT for them! With notebook and pen in hand, and off you go into YOUR future of door to door soliciting.
Even though the day is long and the road is hard, the pain and swelling in your feet is replaced by the thrill of the possibilities that lie ahead. You have questions, but are asked to politely hold them off until lunch.
About 45 minutes before lunch, the "team leader" asks you to write down the three forms of advertising (print, radio, and television) with their advantages and disadvantages. WOW! This is MY moment to shine! I'm going to knock their socks off! This is going to be GREAT!
Lunchtime rolls along, they buy you buy yourself a slice, go over your notes, and show them how brilliant you are! Your "team leader" likes your stuff and decides that you are worthy of the "Lunchtime Breakdown" which shows you how far you can go in the Company. They explain that even though you will start at $300 to $500 a week, if you do it right (pay your dues, learn, and teach), you WILL make upwards of $40,000 -$80,000 within a year as a manager complete with you own office running your own team! How cool is that!
The day winds down, you head back to all of the mad, exhilarating energy that is for the evening meeting, open the office door, and are ASSAULTED by VERY LOUD music, hi-fivers, and people RINGING bells and BANGING gongs! Except for the questionnaire that you are filling out, you FEEL as if you just landed in Las Vegas! Yeah, this is SENSORY OVERLOAD, it's a little annoying, but it's SEDUCTIVELY FUN!
Your "team leader" excuses him/herself to talk things over with Brad, Joseph, Jeremy or another crony. At least three smiling people come up to you, INTRODUCE themselves, give a SHORT STORY about their day, PRESENT three things that worked for them that day, CLOSE by asking you if you have any questions, and quickly REHASH their story. How cool, friendly, and PROFESSIONAL! You think these guys are the real deal!
Your "team leader" comes out of the managers office, takes you outside the Company's office for a second to tell you that despite the fact that he/she fought for you, The Boss "on the fence", its up to you to get him on your side. What to do? The guy is thinking about you, you don't want to leave and be just another nobody!
This is it! This is your last chance to join this wonderful group of young, vibrant people if you only can somehow convince their leader! Smile, be sincere, be tough, and don't screw up this opportunity! This is TOO GOOD to pass up!
Brad, Joseph, Jeremy drills you with questions about your day, about your "team leader", and about you. Then he tells you that all of that is "well and good", but now it's time to "cut through the bs". He explains that his only reservations about you are whether you have the heart, the drive, and the humility swallow your pride and "intelligence" so that you can learn from others who will eventually teach you how to teach others in a true managerial aspect.
Feeling that this is THE make-or-break moment, you plead your case with every last ounce of energy you can muster. Boss smiles, extends his hand, and asks you how soon you can start. Telling him as soon as possible, he pulls your "team leader" into his office, tells them the "exciting news", and you are escorted down with your "team leader" who is all smiles and congrats.
Although this is 100% commission-based Brad, Joseph or Jeremy may offer you $400 a week for the first 2 weeks and after that you're on your own. Most people jump at this chance. Because they don't do this for eveyone-baloney! What they do make sure you make enough $$ those first two weeks so the most they'll have to shell out is $50.
I DID IT! WOO h*o! LOOK! IT'S MY TURN TO TAKE A BITE!
That's the interview process. While it READS somewhat shady, it comes off smooth and professional.
If any of you are saying to yourself that something looks frighteningly familiar about the process, think back to your boring 10th Grade American History class. Remember that little Austrian paper-hanger who was mouthing-off with his cronies during the 1920's and 1930's about how it is the individuals' sacred responsibility to give themselves to the greater mass? Better yet, remember how all of those individuals WILLINGLY followed?
I'm not saying that Brad Rice, Joseph MacNeil or Jemery Yaksich are Adolf Hitler and that his employees are good little Nazis looking to impress the will of the masses/potential new employees. They are far from that, thank goodness!
What they are doing, though, is very similar to what Hitler, the Nazis, demagogues, cult leaders, and religious proselytizers of all ilks do in order to gain converts. They root out those individuals who are desperately seeking something greater than themselves or are desperately looking for something that they feel is lacking in their lives/souls, seize on it, razzle-dazzle them, hook them, then indoctrinate them.
What their ads should read is, "Feel lost? Confused? Small? Insignificant? Call Us!
PATHETIC!
I'm just glad that I never made it as far as the week-long "business trip"/INDOCTRINATION/BRAINWASHING phase!
Thank God for my guardian angel!
As far as the rest of the rebuttals, every single one of them rings true. Be careful! I've never seen a company more fitting for this site!
Ex ds max-er
Toronto, Ontario
Canada
So, you send in your resume, get contacted in 24hours, land a 10-15 minute interview with Brad, Joseph or Jeremy who pumps up the Company and himself. Sometimes, They show you the wall. They politely thank you and tells you that if you don't get a call between 6:30-7:30 that evening, it was nice meeting you and good luck with your pursuits!
You go home feeling pretty good. The interview went great, this is an up-and-coming company and WHEN you will be hired, you WILL make a difference! You eat your dinner confident that your phone will ring, and it does! They want you to come back tomorrow dressed for success for your "second round" interview/Day of Observation. You are PUMPED!
Dressed to impress, you go to their office early the next morning, see a lot of people, hear some pretty decent music, and get a pass for parking-if you drive. You also sign and date a waiver explaining that the Company will not be responsible for any costs that you will incur this day. No biggie! Let's have fun!
You are feeling really pumped about the environment. You just sent them a resume and you won't be unemployed anymore!! You are WILLING to GIVE UP a little bit of YOURSELF if they give you the chance to join their "team". You really hope that this day goes well!
You are introduced to your "team leader" or interviewer for the day. You go head outside. He or she comes down with their "trainee" who started the previous day. The "leader" tells you that although you are important, it is the "trainee" who is going to get most of the attention this day. This is YOUR day to observe, ask questions, and see if they are good for you, and HOPE that YOU are GREAT for them! With notebook and pen in hand, and off you go into YOUR future of door to door soliciting.
Even though the day is long and the road is hard, the pain and swelling in your feet is replaced by the thrill of the possibilities that lie ahead. You have questions, but are asked to politely hold them off until lunch.
About 45 minutes before lunch, the "team leader" asks you to write down the three forms of advertising (print, radio, and television) with their advantages and disadvantages. WOW! This is MY moment to shine! I'm going to knock their socks off! This is going to be GREAT!
Lunchtime rolls along, they buy you buy yourself a slice, go over your notes, and show them how brilliant you are! Your "team leader" likes your stuff and decides that you are worthy of the "Lunchtime Breakdown" which shows you how far you can go in the Company. They explain that even though you will start at $300 to $500 a week, if you do it right (pay your dues, learn, and teach), you WILL make upwards of $40,000 -$80,000 within a year as a manager complete with you own office running your own team! How cool is that!
The day winds down, you head back to all of the mad, exhilarating energy that is for the evening meeting, open the office door, and are ASSAULTED by VERY LOUD music, hi-fivers, and people RINGING bells and BANGING gongs! Except for the questionnaire that you are filling out, you FEEL as if you just landed in Las Vegas! Yeah, this is SENSORY OVERLOAD, it's a little annoying, but it's SEDUCTIVELY FUN!
Your "team leader" excuses him/herself to talk things over with Brad, Joseph, Jeremy or another crony. At least three smiling people come up to you, INTRODUCE themselves, give a SHORT STORY about their day, PRESENT three things that worked for them that day, CLOSE by asking you if you have any questions, and quickly REHASH their story. How cool, friendly, and PROFESSIONAL! You think these guys are the real deal!
Your "team leader" comes out of the managers office, takes you outside the Company's office for a second to tell you that despite the fact that he/she fought for you, The Boss "on the fence", its up to you to get him on your side. What to do? The guy is thinking about you, you don't want to leave and be just another nobody!
This is it! This is your last chance to join this wonderful group of young, vibrant people if you only can somehow convince their leader! Smile, be sincere, be tough, and don't screw up this opportunity! This is TOO GOOD to pass up!
Brad, Joseph, Jeremy drills you with questions about your day, about your "team leader", and about you. Then he tells you that all of that is "well and good", but now it's time to "cut through the bs". He explains that his only reservations about you are whether you have the heart, the drive, and the humility swallow your pride and "intelligence" so that you can learn from others who will eventually teach you how to teach others in a true managerial aspect.
Feeling that this is THE make-or-break moment, you plead your case with every last ounce of energy you can muster. Boss smiles, extends his hand, and asks you how soon you can start. Telling him as soon as possible, he pulls your "team leader" into his office, tells them the "exciting news", and you are escorted down with your "team leader" who is all smiles and congrats.
Although this is 100% commission-based Brad, Joseph or Jeremy may offer you $400 a week for the first 2 weeks and after that you're on your own. Most people jump at this chance. Because they don't do this for eveyone-baloney! What they do make sure you make enough $$ those first two weeks so the most they'll have to shell out is $50.
I DID IT! WOO h*o! LOOK! IT'S MY TURN TO TAKE A BITE!
That's the interview process. While it READS somewhat shady, it comes off smooth and professional.
If any of you are saying to yourself that something looks frighteningly familiar about the process, think back to your boring 10th Grade American History class. Remember that little Austrian paper-hanger who was mouthing-off with his cronies during the 1920's and 1930's about how it is the individuals' sacred responsibility to give themselves to the greater mass? Better yet, remember how all of those individuals WILLINGLY followed?
I'm not saying that Brad Rice, Joseph MacNeil or Jemery Yaksich are Adolf Hitler and that his employees are good little Nazis looking to impress the will of the masses/potential new employees. They are far from that, thank goodness!
What they are doing, though, is very similar to what Hitler, the Nazis, demagogues, cult leaders, and religious proselytizers of all ilks do in order to gain converts. They root out those individuals who are desperately seeking something greater than themselves or are desperately looking for something that they feel is lacking in their lives/souls, seize on it, razzle-dazzle them, hook them, then indoctrinate them.
What their ads should read is, "Feel lost? Confused? Small? Insignificant? Call Us!
PATHETIC!
I'm just glad that I never made it as far as the week-long "business trip"/INDOCTRINATION/BRAINWASHING phase!
Thank God for my guardian angel!
As far as the rest of the rebuttals, every single one of them rings true. Be careful! I've never seen a company more fitting for this site!
Ex ds max-er
Toronto, Ontario
Canada
3 Updates & Rebuttals
Seeing.clear
Toronto,Ontario,
Canada
IF YOU THINK YOU WORK FOR A REPUTABLE COMPANY I FEEL SORRY FOR YOU
#2UPDATE EX-employee responds
Fri, September 26, 2008
Hi. I am a mom of someone who worked for one of these very lousy companies, and I am an attorney. Let me set the record straight, as I have reviewed all the documents that you were given. The definition of an independent contractor is that you work for more than one person, you have your own ID numbers and you bill out your services. None of this is what BOND, ALTERNATIVE ADVERTISING, JEREMY YAKSICH, BRAD RICE had anyone do. Now..... here is another test of being an independent vs being an employee..... you can take this test, and then answer the question for yourself Did they tell you what time to start? Did they tell you what time to return? Did they control all the monies? Did they tell you what you were going to sell? Did they tell you how to deal with charge customers? Did they tell you when you could leave to go home? Did they control the area that you would sell in? If you answered yes to these questions, you are NOT an independent contractor.. you are an employee. these people were savvy enough to know how to deal with phone calls, etc, but they stole your time, and you money, cause you were paying for their business expenses (phones, gas, car, etc) If they are the owner of the business, the you need to go and file a complaint with the department of Industrial Relations, Labor Board, and present to them this list of questions previously asked. They have you as an independent contractor that way they dont need to pay employee taxes, benefits, or any costs, you are covering your own costs, so this is all FREE money for them other than the office rent. If you are out of Canada.. I'm not sure how it works,... but all it should run in a similar fashion.. so check with your local rules and regs. If you are sued, or if you go to court.. and it will be small claims court..... you might win, but you need to explain to the judge, step one... you have not recieved a T4 or T4A--- and sometimes people dont send one, so you are on your own with this... the judge might throw his court room, because it belongs elsewhere. I am sure these cases represent thousands of dollars... and attorneys wont take cases where there is no money to be had. I recommend you file a police report for fraud in the city where you worked. that way when they start to see all these cases, they will see that the community is being damaged. You need to take a little time for yourself. I yanked my son out of this job after 1 1/2 months. He would never tell me how bad things were, but I was on his every day about all of this. I read the manuals, I read all the notices, and I knew something was wrong day one. the first interview.... no interview last only 5 minutes! Take any good stuff you got out of this job, and move on. My son was lucky to have me, cause the job market is tight, and he walked into a great marketing company that is paying him not only a salary, but is paying for gas, the promotion truck, this hotels, his meals, and gives full benefits... this is what a company SHOULD do.. You can file in court, but collecting the money is another animal.... just cause you win does not mean you will get your money, and these guys know how to hide it. Best wishes to you all......... but do file a complaint with the local authorities.
Cb862007
Toronto,Ontario,
Canada
Typical
#3UPDATE EX-employee responds
Thu, May 01, 2008
Typical DSMAX response. Maybe once you realize that these people don't WANT to be involved in this business rather than not being cut out for it, you won't have the nerve to call them weak or undedicated. Also, your not slandering a business when you are describing your experience there. Also a nice touch how you avoided confirming or denying the entire interview process that was layed out, and focused on your name being mispelled. Nice Job. All this comming from a company that will accept anyone with a pulse who speaks english to peddle door to door. Very reputable.
Jeremy Yaksich
Toronto,Ontario,
Canada
Jemeremy
#4Consumer Comment
Mon, April 21, 2008
This has to be the only time in my life that my first name has been misspelled as opposed to my last name. Sincerely JEREMY Yaksich That's my name. You can see it, because I'm not afraid to show it. Don't you have anything better to do than to slander a business that you obviously aren't cut out for? Whoever you are 'mysterious blogger'. May you have good luck in the future and I'm sorry things didn't work out for you. God bless.
