Pros
Literally none. If I could say there were any perks to this job it would be that you have a chance to do business with people in every walk of life which builds your people skills. Then again, you could get this same experience working at Taco Bell so I can't say this is a unique pro to NYL
Cons
Where do I begin on this one? -No base salary: if you're not being outside financed, at least for the first 6 months, good luck. -Unreal turnover: you're getting into an industry with a 90% turnover rate. -Be prepared to isolate your friends and family. -Unless you're well connected with AT LEAST 100 financially stable people who ARE READY to buy, again good luck. -Be prepared to live in poverty, even when your contract triggers: very few make it to the "six figure income" that you are brainwashed with when you first begin training. Truth is most are barely making minimum wage. -You're just a number: insurance companies such as this realize that you are more than likely not going to make it but it's no sweat to them. They're still going to receive the residuals from the business you create while you're there so it's a win win for them. The "world class training" you'll be provided will be far surpassed by the new business you create before your contact is terminated. -Be ready to work 60 plus hour weeks and travel all across the state with no compensation for your travel expenses in most cases. -Diligence will not get you success: I did everything by the letter making it to the two year mark, which is pretty good in an industry where 90% don't make it past 90 days, and I was laughed at when I did my tax returns.
