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Job interview advice.....Drug screen negative Update on page 16 (1 Viewer)

RokNRole said:
I'm here.

Jusging by the motley crew of other people waiting for interviews this is definitely a BS job. I feel like walking out but i will wait to at least hear this guys pitch out of curiousity.

Feel pretty bummed I spend 2 bills on this outfit.
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You will use it later. 

 
Looks like it is a scam and commission based and you won't even see a paycheck for weeks.

https://www.indeed.com/cmp/American-Income-Life/reviews

https://www.glassdoor.com/Interview/American-Income-Life-Customer-Service-Representative-Interview-Questions-EI_IE107579.0,20_KO21,52.htm

I called the woman about the dispatcher position and I am meeting with her in the morning. It's $11k less than my previous position but it sounds like a lot less stress and more appropriate for me. Chances are I probably don't have the resume and experience to expect much more. Hopefully there is room for advancement.

Ill update tomorrow.

 
RokNRole said:
Looks like it is a scam and commission based and you won't even see a paycheck for weeks.

https://www.indeed.com/cmp/American-Income-Life/reviews

https://www.glassdoor.com/Interview/American-Income-Life-Customer-Service-Representative-Interview-Questions-EI_IE107579.0,20_KO21,52.htm

I called the woman about the dispatcher position and I am meeting with her in the morning. It's $11k less than my previous position but it sounds like a lot less stress and more appropriate for me. Chances are I probably don't have the resume and experience to expect much more. Hopefully there is room for advancement.

Ill update tomorrow.
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I did not read that as a scam.

 
The insurance company just called me back for the third interview tomorrow. Said they were very impressed with me.

i asked about the commission pay structure and my base salary would only be $200 per week and the the rest is commission, advancement and bonuses.

im not sure what to do.

those reviews on line are troubling.

 
keep your head up & don't downgrade yourself.  You were looking for a job when you found the last one.

 
RokNRole said:
The insurance company just called me back for the third interview tomorrow. Said they were very impressed with me.

i asked about the commission pay structure and my base salary would only be $200 per week and the the rest is commission, advancement and bonuses.

im not sure what to do.

those reviews on line are troubling.
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have you ever worked a job that was sales/commission driven as opposed to a salary/hourly wage? 

 
If you are a good salesman then you can make good money with commission. If it doesn't come naturally for you, it may be a lot of stress. My mom was in such a job salary + commission. Even though she was very good, it was very stressful each month since her home wasn't paid off yet and she had a mortgage to keep up on, among other bills.

 
RokNRole said:
The insurance company just called me back for the third interview tomorrow. Said they were very impressed with me.

i asked about the commission pay structure and my base salary would only be $200 per week and the the rest is commission, advancement and bonuses.

im not sure what to do.

those reviews on line are troubling.
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You know what to do. You said you don't want to work in sales, so don't work in sales.

Also, some of those reviews said people barely made any money for the first few months. Seems like that could be problematic in your current situation.

 
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Quint said:
have you ever worked a job that was sales/commission driven as opposed to a salary/hourly wage? 
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No.

edit. Sales bonuses were a part of my staffing career but we get a solid base pay and bonuses are just an icing on top and not the bulk of our income.

 
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VandyMan said:
You know what to do. You said you don't want to work in sales, so don't work in sales.

Also, some of those reviews said people barely made any money for the first few months. Seems like that could be problematic in your current situation.
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My gut is telling me to go with the dispatcher position because it suits my nature better. Less money but I will have far less stress.

I am scheduled to meet with the insurance company after meeting with the logistics company tomorrow. If I decide to go the dispatcher route I plan to call the insurance company and tell them that unfortunately I cannot consider it in my current situation and it's best for me to accept a position with a more reliable paycheck. I will ask if it's ok for me to contact them in the future if I am able to consider the position.

 
Plus

The dispatcher position is 3pm - 1am which will allow me to look for another position in the future if the money is not cutting it. I won't have to take any time off.

 
RokNRole said:
My gut is telling me to go with the dispatcher position because it suits my nature better. Less money but I will have far less stress.

I am scheduled to meet with the insurance company after meeting with the logistics company tomorrow. If I decide to go the dispatcher route I plan to call the insurance company and tell them that unfortunately I cannot consider it in my current situation and it's best for me to accept a position with a more reliable paycheck. I will ask if it's ok for me to contact them in the future if I am able to consider the position.
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Did I miss something? Did the insurance company (or the logistics company) offer you a position? 

Don't tell anyone no until you have an offer on the table. 

 
KCitons said:
Did I miss something? Did the insurance company (or the logistics company) offer you a position? 

Don't tell anyone no until you have an offer on the table. 
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I haven't. From the conversation with the trucking company I'm pretty sure I have it. She told me based on my credentials and our phone interview she thinks I would be perfect but just wants to meet me in person.

Im meeting her first thing in the morning.

 
RokNRole said:
I haven't. From the conversation with the trucking company I'm pretty sure I have it. She told me based on my credentials and our phone interview she thinks I would be perfect but just wants to meet me in person.




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Oooooooo ...so close.  

 
RokNRole said:
I haven't. From the conversation with the trucking company I'm pretty sure I have it. She told me based on my credentials and our phone interview she thinks I would be perfect but just wants to meet me in person.

Im meeting her first thing in the morning.
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Take the conservative approach and assume you have no offer. If a company has two or three applicants that my be a good fit, they are going to say things to keep all three engaged. It's ok to be optimistic, but keep all your bases covered. 

 
KCitons said:
Take the conservative approach and assume you have no offer. If a company has two or three applicants that my be a good fit, they are going to say things to keep all three engaged. It's ok to be optimistic, but keep all your bases covered. 
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I'm just confident based on the evidence

 
RokNRole said:
Looks like it is a scam and commission based and you won't even see a paycheck for weeks.

https://www.indeed.com/cmp/American-Income-Life/reviews

https://www.glassdoor.com/Interview/American-Income-Life-Customer-Service-Representative-Interview-Questions-EI_IE107579.0,20_KO21,52.htm

I called the woman about the dispatcher position and I am meeting with her in the morning. It's $11k less than my previous position but it sounds like a lot less stress and more appropriate for me. Chances are I probably don't have the resume and experience to expect much more. Hopefully there is room for advancement.

Ill update tomorrow.
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Being a dispatcher is by no means stress free. Neither is customer service manager. And from your persona here, the latter type of stress is probably not your cup of tea

 
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CurlyNight said:
If you are a good salesman then you can make good money with commission. If it doesn't come naturally for you, it may be a lot of stress. My mom was in such a job salary + commission. Even though she was very good, it was very stressful each month since her home wasn't paid off yet and she had a mortgage to keep up on, among other bills.
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Seems like dealing with people and stress was the problem with the last job.  So I say a perfect fit.  

 
KCitons said:
This is the seller I bought from. They are in Dubai. So, it took a few months from beginning to end. You can have a local tailor measure you. I had my wife take the measurements. I would recommend that you measure twice a couple of days apart. Once you send the measurements, they will contact you if something looks out of the ordinary. 

I went with a black material with red highlight stitching on the inside, also a subtle pattern to the liner. It works for everything from a job interview, to funerals, to weddings. I wouldn't hesitate to buy from them again. There are a lot of options if you want to get fancy. I stuck with a pretty conservative look. 
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Thanks.  Sorry to hijack Rok.  Good luck man.

 
CurlyNight said:
If you are a good salesman then you can make good money with commission. If it doesn't come naturally for you, it may be a lot of stress. My mom was in such a job salary + commission. Even though she was very good, it was very stressful each month since her home wasn't paid off yet and she had a mortgage to keep up on, among other bills.
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It's also a sales-position with a "product" that doesn't have much of a market. I'm sure some people can make money in this position, but my guess is that there is a ton of turnover and the company is hoping to get some kids in that will have family members eager to help them out by purchasing plans. Not a "scam" per se, but it's similar to these companies that sell knives or dishware, etc.

 
I got the dispatcher/driver position. I cancelled the 3rd interview with the insurance company.

My concern now is passing the DOT urine screen which will probably be Friday. I have not smoked in 15 days and I just bought a home dug screen which I barely passed. I have posted the results and the brand below.

http://imgur.com/a/hw11K

As you can see there is a faint red mark on the test line which according to the instructions any intensity of the line can be considered a pass. Should I worry about the lab test on Friday? To be safe does anyone have any advice for passing?

I can dilute my wee wee the day of the test and take a heavy dose of organic liquid vitamins before going to add the color back to my urine. I didn't dilute myself for the home test. Will this be enough or should I go to a supplement store for an herbal flush? Which brands are reliable?

Before several people bring it up.....no I am not going to continue smoking while working as a CDL driver. I am not the idiot many think I am. If I can get past this screen I'll continue on the straight and narrow.

 
Congrats on the job offer. I don't know anything about circumventing the drug test. Hopefully all goes well. 

 
RokNRole said:
I got the dispatcher/driver position. I cancelled the 3rd interview with the insurance company.

My concern now is passing the DOT urine screen which will probably be Friday. I have not smoked in 15 days and I just bought a home dug screen which I barely passed. I have posted the results and the brand below.

http://imgur.com/a/hw11K

As you can see there is a faint red mark on the test line which according to the instructions any intensity of the line can be considered a pass. Should I worry about the lab test on Friday? To be safe does anyone have any advice for passing?

I can dilute my wee wee the day of the test and take a heavy dose of organic liquid vitamins before going to add the color back to my urine. I didn't dilute myself for the home test. Will this be enough or should I go to a supplement store for an herbal flush? Which brands are reliable?

Before several people bring it up.....no I am not going to continue smoking while working as a CDL driver. I am not the idiot many think I am. If I can get past this screen I'll continue on the straight and narrow.
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A buddy of mine that was in the army reserves swore by a shot of vinegar the night before and the day of the piss test. I have no idea if it works and my guess is drinking vinegar is not pleasant.

 
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