We said the same thing about not being effected by the economy and then we lost our biggest program. Had to shut down all of our offices because of the bank loan disaster
Went through training tonight, it was interesting to say the least.
You have to get like 20 accounts to hit commission and the people I was training with/from averaged 3 a week I can def tell why they said I was over qualified for the position. All and all it was an ok night and it seems like a place to sit around and make $9/hr for doing nothing. Judging from there current managment, half ass paper work and dress code I shouldn't have a problem moving up very quickly. I say paper work because half of the documents looked like they were thrown together on a Leap Frog.
They give you a "sales form" that is about 2x2 and say "if you cannot fit all the information on it please write the rest on the back". I mean come on now, it would take a minute in word to fix. I have a funny feeling I am going to make many enemies there since I was dressed nicer than the management. I caught myself slapping my forehead and saying "Dooooohhh" when 90% of the people would speak. I guess I cannot knock it to much from my first day, everyone was very nice and polite. The trainer was excellent for what she had to work with. The "room manager" had a collared shirt on but I didnt know his name til 9pm when he showed us how to clock out. I think I saw him move from his computer twice, once to get his dinner . Laziness is a virus so I can see why people were working just hard enough to keep their job. Oh and they have flat screens on every wall so you can watch TV all night, lol. I guess I am to used to my style of management so this will take some adjusting.
Its a job though and it seems very simple so all and all for my first day, it was alright.