anonymous
United States of America#2General Comment
Thu, April 01, 2010
On one hand, I understand your p.o.v. I personally did not stick with the program, but that was because, in general, I didn't think the transportation was gonna work out, and I didn't know if I really wanted to do sales.
Also, I was told at the interview that "two positions" needed to be filled, and yet, LOTS more walked out there with smiles and getting the job! So, yes, this was a little shady. (Then again, they are salespeople, so of course they are going to be a little sly-- again, not defending them, but just explaining my opinion.)
And yes, the interviews were not very representative of the real work going on. However, they were definitely clearer than a different place, Polaris! So, in that regard, at least they were not as bad. (I went to Red Zone, but it was Nadine, whose company is Supreme-etc.).
This being said, look, I'm sure there are people who make money in the business.
As for the customers, who knows. Maybe the deals are good for them, maybe not. Maybe it's shady, maybe it's clear. I'd be curious to hear what the small business owners THEMSELVES have to say.
So, I'm torn. Yes, it's a bit unclear, but again, it is sales, and as someone mentioned in another post, many Fortune 500 companies DO indeed work with street sales and other similar marketing techniques (or so I believe).
I don't know; maybe I'm too gullible, but anyways, I walked out after a few days, simply because I wasn't 100% sure.
So, this is not to bad-mouth Supreme-etc. or Red Zone BUT just to say that, well, I'm torn on the issue and not sure.
Either way, I hope you found a good job-- I know, it's very hard in this economy! I actually found babysitting, which turns out to be pretty good, getting $15/hr! So, you never know. I have a B.A., but I'm not "proud" or anything, so I'm willing to babysit. Hopefully, one day, I can go to graduate school.
Hope that helps, and best of luck.