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John A. Addison Jr.
Former Employee – worked at Primerica part-time for more than a year
Pros – It provide you the opportunity to learn about very useful financial information, it's like a mini mall you can actually build a company inside a company. OUTSTANDING INCOME, great training and coaching, possibility of growing, it allows you to work with people you know, no cold calling. It provide services that actually help families. I am actually returning soon. I can do business while working my job which is awesome for a second income if you are good with people you should take this company serious. Contact me in a few months :)
Cons – It's commission based, it's sales, some agents may actually call your resume making you believe that you are going for the position you are actually looking for. THAT IS NOT PRIMERICA that's the agent doing bad business PRIMERICA is not about cold calling people watch out for those agents. They are lazy and a bad look to the company.
Advice to Senior Management – Can you please penalize the cold callers? I was a part time agent and was looking for a job while trying to grow the business and I actually received a call from an agent from my office. This person was so lazy that didn't even take time to do the business right, called my resume that actually had a picture of me. That type of agent have the wrong personality, they can't even remember the faces in the building which it sucks for the company to have this kind of people
Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company
2013-05-13 14:30 PDT
Current Employee – been working at Primerica full-time for more than 3 years
Pros – Personal development, leadership, challenging, helping families, strong income potential
Cons – Results vary greatly depending on personal effort as well as from office to office.
Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company
2013-04-19 05:37 PDT
Current Employee – been working at Primerica full-time for more than 8 years
Pros – The financial knowledge that you get is great. There no limits on income levels. You can work as many or as few hours as you want depending on your goals.You also get a chance to make a difference in the lives of others.
Cons – Some people are afraid of hard work. People talk negative about things they don't understand.
Advice to Senior Management – keep up the great work.
Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company
2013-04-16 06:06 PDT
Current Employee – been working at Primerica full-time for less than a year
Pros – Primerica has integrity. I have worked with them for five months. They have paid for all my training and licensing including my 6 and 63. My mentor has driven to my home and worked with me setting up an office and developing a strategy for my business on her own dime. She has gone above and beyond the call of duty over and over again! By the way, she didn't recruit me, I went looking for her. I wanted to start a brokerage and this was the best business plan out there.
Cons – Unfortunately, some of the "recruits" don't understand what a great opportunity we have. This is not a get rich quick scheme, nor is it a job. The corporate culture doesn't try to look into the hearts and minds of people. It lets people filter themselves out...so the door is open to all. Some people complain that Primerica doesn't go through a rigorous hiring process. It doesn't because it is not a job, it is a business. Some of the best in business were rejected by those who thought they were able to predict success.
Advice to Senior Management – Make sure anyone who tries to recruit as a job is immediately removed from the organization.
Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company
2013-04-10 13:01 PDT
Current Employee – been working at Primerica full-time for more than a year
Pros – -Flexible hours to be able to start easily
-Work with fun people in an exciting enviroment
-Always a lot of people that need the help Primerica provides.
- Never have to worry about being laid off or fired
- Your success is all up to how hard you want to work, not up to others choosing how much you make.
- Its an awesome feeling when you are truly helping others and making an impact on their future in a big way!
- Everyone is doing there best to help you succeed, not trying to hinder you.
- You learn a lot about finances, and can apply a lot to your personal finances and life.
Cons – - You have to be dedicated. Many think of this as another job. This is not a job, this is a business.
Advice to Senior Management – The company trips and incentives are amazing!
Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company
2013-04-07 12:22 PDT
Current Employee – been working at Primerica part-time for less than a year
Pros – I have been a small business owner for over 20 years and decided to give Primerica a try. This is an amazing business opportunity without the high cost that most start ups require. The level of integrity in my office is amazing! I have been able to help several families in my first 6 months and made a nice part time income as well.
Cons – People need to understand that this is a business, not a job. A few people that tried it and failed love to bash the opportunity publicly but they need to grow up and get over it. It’s not for everyone.
Advice to Senior Management – More reviews from real clients to show the true value of what we do.
Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company
2013-04-05 19:49 PDT
Current Employee – been working at Primerica full-time for more than a year
Pros – - Company with the most 6 and 7 figure earners
- Be your own boss
- No income ceiling
- Chance to make more money AND time
- Publicly traded company
Cons – - Requires hard work
- No "get rich quick"
- There is a learning curve - you need to get licensed
Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company
2013-03-12 12:06 PDT
Current Employee – been working at Primerica
Pros – Great things to learn and earn at the same time. I like the part time aspect which can be rolled into full time. And the ability to own your own business, and unlimited income potential and passive income.
Cons – All commission, difficult in the start until trained and licensed.
2013-03-15 09:52 PDT
Former Employee – worked at Primerica full-time for more than a year
Pros – A chance to become your own boss, paid trips, friendly & motivating co workers. And of course the money is real good.
Cons – It can be difficult to make it anywhere in Primerica without financial backing... It takes money to make money. You will be driving around doing cold sales a lot. Recruiting a team may also be considered a draw back for some.
Advice to Senior Management – Set hourly salary for agents who have proved them selves and are on the way up!
Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company
2013-03-11 08:39 PDT
Current Employee – been working at Primerica part-time for more than 8 years
Pros – They have all of the modern tech for learning, licensing, and business processes. Mentors will work with thise who honestly want to learn about finances and succeed in business. There is a large majority who truly live the 'do the right thing' motto.
Cons – A few who try to short-cut and make a bad name for others. You will be paid to market yourself, so be prepared to be a marketing person. Learning to receive referrrals from your warm market beats the harder work of a cold market.
Advice to Senior Management – Keep listening.
Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company
2013-02-22 09:12 PST
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