Pros
There are many pros to working for Bankers Life. 1) I am my own boss. My schedule is my schedule. No one is over me, watching everything I am doing, and controlling my time. 2) Nashville Branch is one of the best branches in the entire company. If you were comparing Nashville to another branch - you would pick Nashville because of our success. We have some of the best agents, trainers, Financial Advisors, and managers in the entire company 3) Promote Quickly. I received my first promotion within my first year. And am in line for a couple more, before my second year is finished. 4) Unlimited earning potential. Not many opportunities will allow you to make a MULTIPLE six figure income. Have I done it yet, 18mths into my career? No. But I trust those leaders around me, that it's possible. And I am expecting to make six figures in my 3rd year with the company. Multiple six figures by my 5th. I just keep following the systems that are in place. 5) The people around me, genuinely care about me. I know I could rely on anyone to help me out, if I was in need. Not just with work related events, but outside work related events.
Cons
I can't say there is a downside. Sure working on commission in the beginning is not easy. But the longer you're in the business, the easier it gets. There is a lot of work required in the beginning. Not just from a work perspective but from a learning perspective. There is a lot to learn about insurance and sales. If you can afford time in the business, then you'll be successful. You make a lot of phone calls in the beginning. No one likes to do it. But the more referrals you get, the less calls you have to make in the future. You knock a lot of doors, but this also decreases over time, as people in the neighborhood get to know you. You get a lot of No's. But that's sales - Every business has people say "No" to it (buy not buying the products they offer) But you become better at identifying needs, and closing sales. If you end up leaving the business cause you couldn't make enough money to stick around, you will have at least learned a lot about how to prepare for your own future retirement. Like I said, not really a downside. It's just hard work, and not everyone is cut out for it.