Absolute disgrace of a company - Anonymous employee Appco Group Employee Review

1.0
18 Feb 2015
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

At the start, they can inspire and motivate you but it's for all the wrong reasons. You can also advance in the business, but it basically is done through taking advantage of others. I had the advantage of working in the charity division so I did get to raise money for good causes while also meeting with generally lovely people on the field.

Cons

Observing this office from the outside, it looks like an amazing place to work. There's music playing, everyone's smiling and talking about "highrolling" and all the benefits that come along with it but that's far from the truth. It's all a mask to hide what this company is really all about and aids their brainwashing policy. The "owners" will turn their backs on you the minute you decide you can't live on the promise of making "as much as you want". My average earnings were under €200 every week despite the 60+ hours I was working. Every word you say is censored - if it's anything negative, you'll be pulled up for not having the right attitude and affecting the sales of others in the office. Forget about having a life outside of the office because you will be guilted into working 12 hours a day, 5 days a week AS WELL as 8 hours every Saturday. They tell you "it's your own business, you can make your own decisions" but this only applies as long as you're making the decisions they want you to make. They ridicule the idea of people leaving to return to non-commission jobs and once they're gone, the whole idea of "honesty, integrity and loyalty" towards your peers vanishes. They indirectly target people in the morning meetings in the most passive-aggressive manner and make you feel like every move you make is being watched, both inside the office and outside. As a girl, you will face both blatant and behind-your-back sexism which, in a male-dominated company, only faces further ridiculing when you highlight it. Went into this with job with a completely open mind and left it feeling cheated.

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Let me start by sayung that I had a great career of 6+ years as a school teacher.. I decided I wanted more. That my core skils of communication and teaching people could be put to better use elsewhere.. After some soul searching I started applying for Sales and marketing roles, as I felt I was best suited for thAt. Fast forward less than two years later and I helped to build offices in two divisions of the company all while earning a healthy emough living to start a family and keep my wife home w our newborn son. This was a game changer for me, Id worked for the likes of Mcrosoft, Omnicon and in the DOE. Non of which offerdd me the personal and professional Developmentt and growrh potential Appco has. I am paid for my effort and results as any business should. Additionallly i have hyper developed communication skills(verbal & non) I have learned how to run and build a high level sales office. Oh and i have become a leader to those around me. Leadership is the paramount skill I'ive developed. I have worked in England, Scotland, Australia as well as California, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Texas as of now! All and all great income(well above my teacherrs salary), great people/enviroment, amazing development both personal and professional. Oh and benefits after 90 days, boom! Most important is the promotional structure of the company works. Im proof of that.

Cons

You may have to spend time with me

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Appco Group Response
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Thanks so much for taking the time to leave your feedback – we loved reading your story and that Appco has given you so many opportunities. It is true that this business rewards hard work, dedication and determination. Every success story is unique and special, and we’re proud that there are so many positive, life-changing journeys like yours across the Appco network. Thanks for being part of it!
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