Great job, truly great career opportunity for educated and driven individuals - Agent New York Life Employee Review

5.0
14 Jan 2012
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Pros

For hard workers the sky’s the limits, you’re your own boss, they enable you to succeed and give you continual education to keep you sharp and able to help your clients ever changing financial needs. I like the long term offer of this career they offer a very generous pension plan, comp was far above the other companies. NYL the brand is a sure foot in the door for most clients due to their reputation and standings in our community. I found out before coming on board that thtey have the most Million dollar round table agents in the industry. This is great opportunity to make a very lucrative career. In so many words they supply the business office and staff and you are the boss of your own branch.

Cons

You are your own boss that means you have to be a master of your own time management. Sometimes the freedom you have in this business is the down falll of the newer agents. Income varies from month to month $10,000+ one month and $5000 the next, you have to manage your books accordingly for your overhead.

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5.0
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Pros

Right out of college, I had an opportunity with the New York Life. Being young I felt that I was at a disadvantage but I worked hard, I was relentless, and ambitious. My first full year, I was able to make a six-figure income. It wasn't easy but is medical school easy? Is law school easy? The training and development at New York Life was unmatched. I knew nothing about the Insurance and Financial Services industry until I was given an opportunity at New York Life and the training was exceptional and has led me to the success I have today.

Cons

You have to work hard, be relentless, entrepreneurial, invest a lot of time and effort into the business and above all, expect a higher standard of living and strive towards that goal every single day.

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New York Life Response
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Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback – we appreciate it. As you say, a successful career as an agent requires dedication and commitment. For many, including you, the professional rewards are worth it. But we do understand that starting out in this career is not always easy. That’s why we offer new agents continuous training and support, to give them the advantages they need to succeed.
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