Well.....life sucks.

[chaoswolf]

And not well either. I just spent seven weeks with selkit; my lover from Canada. You all know he proposed to me, you know he gave me the rings, and you know he was only visiting. Unfortunately, his time is up. He had to go. I wanted to go with him, would give anything to go with him, and had to help him get his stuff into the train station. I watched him stand in line, I blew him a kiss as I walked away. I am an emotional train wreck right now, and seeing the email of a potential job lead didn't help brighten my day. Seemed to brighten his, though. I wish I felt better about myself right now, but......eh. Job-hunting? Want to read about that? Ok. I'll give you that.

I went upstairs to pull myself together while my love was packing his stuff to go home. I checked email, and found this:

Dear Kathryn,

After reviewing your resume, we'd like to invite you to apply for our sales management training program at Bankers Life and Casualty Company.

We're recruiting both entry-level and experienced sales professionals with:
· Proven leadership capabilities
· Strong communication and interpersonal skills
· Interest in joining the fast-growing baby boomer/senior insurance market
· Drive for rapid advancement into an insurance sales management position
· Desire to earn a six-figure salary with the freedom of an entrepreneurial lifestyle
· Ambition, competitive mind-set and strong work ethic
· Commitment to making a difference in people's lives everyday

Established in 1879, Bankers is one of the only companies in the country devoted exclusively to the financial security needs of seniors. We offer a broad portfolio of health and life insurance and retirement savings products through our nationwide network of more than 160 branch offices. And with the Baby Boom generation approaching retirement, both our company and our industry are experiencing dramatic growth.

If selected, you'll receive:
· Unlimited income potential (associate managers earn $60K to $100K; top managers earn upwards of $200K)
· Competitive commissions and compensation package
· Opportunity to earn quarterly bonuses and exciting sales incentive trips
· Formal training in our nationally-recognized Bankers Learning Network program
· Access to Bankers' lead generation and sales technology programs
· Freedom to be your own boss, but with the support of large corporation

We look forward to meeting you!

Roya Mohammadi
Bankers Life and Casualty, Bay Area Branch


Wish me luck. writtenwolf may be updated a bit later, once emo drops a bit.

Comments

[mdlbear]

I suggest checking them out on the web to see if they're legit and well-respected. Could be great; could be bad -- sounds a bit like Quixtar.

[chaoswolf]

Not like Quixtar in the slightest. It's a legitimate financial group that specializes in senior citizen plans.

[gridlore.livejournal.com]

OK, now tell me what in your resume makes them think that are qualified for outside insurance sales?

- You aren't licensed.

- You don't have any relevant experience.

- You don't have a relevant degree.

They send this to everyone who fits their age profile. (i.e. young and inexperienced.) It's a churn and burn shop. They promise you high returns, but in reality you make almost no money and burn out inside a year.

And frankly, you don't have the personality for outside sales. I don't either. I'm happy about that. I like having some integrity.

Dump this one.

[kshandra]

A quick Google of the name gave me this discussion thread - I wouldn't go near them, personally.

[shadowe.livejournal.com]

Hmmm, I think I would have to agree here...I read through most of the thread...my gut instinct tells me *RUN AWAY*...especially the parts about being able to credit AND Debit from your account. Nope, not for me...

Chaos, love, do be careful...too many people get burned too badly with commission sales...

Love, Hugs and Blessings,
Shadowe

[mdlbear]

Inclined to agree. Wolfie, read this thread. It may not be exactly like Quixtar, but it's selling on commission and they use dubious numbers in their recruiting. Not your kind of job.

[gridlore.livejournal.com]

Damn, this reminds me of that "Art by the Yard" thing we went to years ago. "Management trainee" my ass.

[nolly.livejournal.com]

Sounds like Primerica to me.

[mdlbear]

Agreed. I recently turned down a sales pitch from Primerica; thanks but no thanks.

[postrophe.livejournal.com]

oh heck/yuck...

[sarahemm.livejournal.com]

good luck with job stuff, and *hugs* re: long distance relp stuff...

[kasheesty.livejournal.com]

*HUGS*

happy hunting

[evilgrins.livejournal.com]

little disturbed I didn't know your actual name till right now