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Unlimited Income Potential, Make your own schedule, Nice work environment (in 112 reviews)
Freedom, unlimited earning potential, great environment (in 78 reviews)
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You will be asking them to give you numbers for close friends and family (in 332 reviews)
The turnover rate is very high because there is no base salary for full-time reps (in 123 reviews)
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"Amazing training and culture"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Northwestern Mutual full-time (More than a year)
Pros
Since starting, I have had world class mentors teaching me 1 on 1, and constant attention if I needed it. It's amazing how much people will go out of their way or sacrifice their time to help me learn. I have so much in a short 2 years. I cannot see myself every working somewhere else.
Cons
You have to be a self starter! This career provides a ton of autonomy and flexibility...but the people that abuse the flexibility end up failing. It's important to be a self motivator to earn the money and freedom that you want!
Advice to Management
Keep utilizing a "team culture". I love that I have a team I can go the extra mile for. It's also great being surrounded by people who are in the exact same spot as me. It's fun learning and bouncing ideas off of each other.
Northwestern Mutual 2017-02-01 18:40 PST ![Northwestern Mutual Logo]()
"Financial Representative"
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookNo opinion of CEOI have been working at Northwestern Mutual full-time (Less than a year)
Pros
Great energy, great potential for growth, and challenging environment. Set your own hours and keep your own schedule. A daily grind, which can help to work through the roller coaster of a job.
Cons
No base salary. All commission based. You pay for most of the services after the first 2 years and the sales cycle takes a while. You need to be very patient with the process.
Northwestern Mutual 2017-08-16 16:12 PDT![Northwestern Mutual Logo]()
"Financial Advisor"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Northwestern Mutual full-time (More than 3 years)
Pros
Autonomy. Unlimited income potential. Run your own business. Control your own schedule. Have the ability to work as hard/as little as you want. This career affords one the lifestyle they desire, but that lifestyle is dependent not the amount of work you put into it. Extremely impactful. This career has allowed me to make such a positive impact on people in my community, and that makes me feel so very good.
Cons
Must be a self-starter. There isn't someone to hold your hand to make sure you're in the office every day. You must be motivated. Does take a lot of courage. There is a lot of fear I have had around being on the phone and calling people to have a meeting. But in the end it's incredibly rewarding when you can make an impact.
Advice to Management
No advice necessarily. I've had great leaders, managers, coaches and mentors. They encourage and foster growth.
Northwestern Mutual 2017-08-15 11:49 PDT![Northwestern Mutual Logo]()
"Financial advisor"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOPros
Great pay. Great people. Winning environment. You will have the guidance to be succeful. The work is all on you though.
Cons
You have to find your own clients from scratch. No cold calling or door knocking. Strictly referrals. This is much harder than it sounds.
Advice to Management
Management really only acknowledges your existence if you are leading the pack because there is such a large turnover rate.
Northwestern Mutual 2017-08-15 14:35 PDT![Northwestern Mutual Logo]()
"Financial Rep. - Good job for you if you are a grinder"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at Northwestern Mutual full-time (More than a year)
Pros
set your own schedule
unlimited earning potential
good residual income structure
in my experience I was surrounded by good coworkers
in my experience good boss who was more of a mentor than a boss
you meet with and help people in the communityCons
initially long hours
hours and hours of grinding the phones and door knocking trying to meet people
it helps if you have a large social network
it helps if your social network is made up of people who are 27-35.
in my experience if you go through a rough patch where you're having trouble prospecting new clients then it can start to get to youAdvice to Management
New hires out of college don't seem to do as well as those who are 27+ in my opinion.
Northwestern Mutual 2017-08-14 07:46 PDT![Northwestern Mutual Logo]()
"Good training and support"
StarStarStarStarStarI have been working at Northwestern Mutual full-time
Pros
Great growth potential. Good training
Cons
None yet. So far so good
Northwestern Mutual 2017-08-12 21:08 PDT![Northwestern Mutual Logo]()
"Financial Representative"
StarStarStarStarStarI have been working at Northwestern Mutual full-time
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Great credibility
Great potential income
Run own scheduleCons
Hard to make it in this field
Northwestern Mutual 2017-08-13 14:30 PDTHelpful (1)
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"Financial Rep"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Northwestern Mutual full-time (Less than a year)
Pros
Great people and amazing training program at the NYC Midtown office
Cons
Very difficult to get on your feet if you are young and do not have a warm market
Northwestern Mutual 2017-08-09 09:36 PDT![Northwestern Mutual Logo]()
"Financial Representative"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Northwestern Mutual full-time (Less than a year)
Pros
Flexibility, financial freedom, fantastic mentoring, and the opportunity to be a leading woman in a male dominated field.
Cons
The first 5 years are difficult and will challenge you. If you are looking for a standard 9-5 career that gives you safety and predictability-- this is not your career.
Advice to Management
Continue on the path to inclusion, there is still a lot of work to be done to ensure each representative feels united.
Northwestern Mutual 2017-08-10 08:35 PDT![Northwestern Mutual Logo]()
"Financial Rep"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Northwestern Mutual full-time (More than a year)
Pros
great people to learn from, making an impact in the community
Cons
No base salary, the company does not give you any leads, better have a large network of friends and family.
Northwestern Mutual 2017-08-08 15:42 PDT
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