Commissions Based Only! - Cosmetics Consultant Mary Kay Employee Review

2.0
Jun 10, 2013
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

- some products are great for self use. -if you know how to annoy people with your products, then the job is for you. -it's not a 9-5 job.

Cons

- you need to be able to put in your own money first before you can get a paycheck. -buy in-order to sell. -you have to be able to sell these cosmetic products like they are gold. -have to be a great speaker.

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Cons

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1.0
Jul 5, 2026
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Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The people who are left are lovely

Cons

You are expected to perform outside your job description. Promotions are nearly impossible. Layoffs are now part of the culture. The "pink bubble" only applies to you when they need you. Once they declare you disposable, their attitude towards you drastically changes. When you get laid off, their package is pittance.

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