...so after 5 layoffs in 6 years in the Medical Device Industry, I have decided enough is enough and am looking to change careers.
My step father has been extremely successful in insurance (mainly LTC) and ALMOST has me convinced to give it a shot. Add that to a persistent recruiter, and you have the recipe for someone who could make a career move.
Here's my list of silly questions:
NWML- Captive or not? The recruiter specifically told me they were not, but posts here may indicate otherwise.
My step father (who is paying for my licensing) thinks it would be a good idea to fast track my training and try to get in on this years AEP (I think that's the acronym) season and grab some income while I get started at NWML. Is that do-able?
I am pretty realistic, and thankfully, I am getting Unemployment benefits until the end of the year which could provide me with a decent cushion of income while I get started in the business.
1) I will be happy with about 50,000 the first year. Is that a realistic goal?
2) NWML: Pros? Cons?
3) Independent or Captive just starting out?
I want the good, the bad and the ugly here. I've heard some people LOVE the business and some HATE it. I personally like the joy of the hunt when it comes to sales. I don't mind working the long hours. Usually, when I see the money come in, I work harder, and my past career was built on creative ways to get people to hear what you had to say.
I personally think I would be a good fit for this type of work, but want input from experts. Thanks!
My step father has been extremely successful in insurance (mainly LTC) and ALMOST has me convinced to give it a shot. Add that to a persistent recruiter, and you have the recipe for someone who could make a career move.
Here's my list of silly questions:
NWML- Captive or not? The recruiter specifically told me they were not, but posts here may indicate otherwise.
My step father (who is paying for my licensing) thinks it would be a good idea to fast track my training and try to get in on this years AEP (I think that's the acronym) season and grab some income while I get started at NWML. Is that do-able?
I am pretty realistic, and thankfully, I am getting Unemployment benefits until the end of the year which could provide me with a decent cushion of income while I get started in the business.
1) I will be happy with about 50,000 the first year. Is that a realistic goal?
2) NWML: Pros? Cons?
3) Independent or Captive just starting out?
I want the good, the bad and the ugly here. I've heard some people LOVE the business and some HATE it. I personally like the joy of the hunt when it comes to sales. I don't mind working the long hours. Usually, when I see the money come in, I work harder, and my past career was built on creative ways to get people to hear what you had to say.
I personally think I would be a good fit for this type of work, but want input from experts. Thanks!
