Would you accept this job offer???
May 15th 2008, 4:26 am
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Re: Would you accept this job offer???
Originally Posted by Mipik
That was not a difficult thing to guess. Commercial?
Wife used to be a big wig with the RE company before coming here. Local branch was interested but it would mean a hectic life so she decided to take it easy and sell holidays. A good saleswoman can sell sand to beduins.
Moving abroad is a good chance to change things in life.
On the other hand if you have enough money to last until he starts earning decent commisions it might be not such a bad idea. Remember that you can deduct a lot of "normal" expenses from your taxable income (internet, phones ...).
Wife used to be a big wig with the RE company before coming here. Local branch was interested but it would mean a hectic life so she decided to take it easy and sell holidays. A good saleswoman can sell sand to beduins.
Moving abroad is a good chance to change things in life.
On the other hand if you have enough money to last until he starts earning decent commisions it might be not such a bad idea. Remember that you can deduct a lot of "normal" expenses from your taxable income (internet, phones ...).
May 15th 2008, 4:46 am
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Re: Would you accept this job offer???
Originally Posted by JoolsB
Thanks Tiddly-he's got another job offer outside the industry with a 40K proper basic plus comms. Think he's going for that-at least the risk factor isn't there plus no work on Sundays!
This sounds pretty good Jools. To be honest, I think if you can sell houses, you can sell anything. I would go for the least risk for now until you are more financially solvent. The housing market isn't going to pick up for another two to three years anyway, in my humble estimation, and by that time, you should both be in a better position as to whether to take such a risk.... and then making the money will be easier.
Good luck with it all. The no work on Sundays is something you'll both treasure, imo.
May 15th 2008, 5:14 am
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Re: Would you accept this job offer???
No way Jose.
Why would anyone want to work for this kind of shite?
Why would anyone want to work for this kind of shite?
May 15th 2008, 5:18 am
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Re: Would you accept this job offer???
Originally Posted by Amazulu
No way Jose.
Why would anyone want to work for this kind of shite?
Why would anyone want to work for this kind of shite?
you've said it!
May 15th 2008, 7:12 am
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Re: Would you accept this job offer???
Originally Posted by JoolsB
We've seen the top selling agent in our area-his face is plastered on every board and he is ALWAYS working day, noon, night, Sundays. Hmmm..
May 15th 2008, 7:17 am
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Re: Would you accept this job offer???
Originally Posted by seang
He may have more leisure time soon......
May 15th 2008, 8:00 am
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Re: Would you accept this job offer???
Originally Posted by JoolsB
Why? oh dear, is the property market about to go down the pan here too? That doesn't cheer me up-I want to sell up & move in the next year!
I am being smart now sorry. To answer your question the job and terms on the table seem to be mad. Wouldnt touch with a barge pole
regards property, going on the international trend I cant see anything but a slowdown. Cant see how Australia can be any different then whats happening everywhere else.
May 15th 2008, 8:34 am
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Re: Would you accept this job offer???
Originally Posted by JoolsB
If you were offered a job with the following conditions would you take it?
1) No basic salary just a "retainer" of $50,000 per annum. If you dont make at least equal commission you have to pay them the difference back at the end of the year. BTW this job is in your usual profession and thats the way every company here does it!
2) They cant give any real idea of what you'll earn only that it probably "wont be much" in first year as you will be mentored but it "should" cover the retainer.
3) It is working for one of the top companies of its type in the area so potentially if you can stick the 1st year (where you are someone's pussy who doesn't earn much0 you may make some decent $$'s.
4) If, worst case scenario, you did have to pay them some money back you would have to sell your car/house/wedding ring to do so.
Yes or no....?
ta
1) No basic salary just a "retainer" of $50,000 per annum. If you dont make at least equal commission you have to pay them the difference back at the end of the year. BTW this job is in your usual profession and thats the way every company here does it!
2) They cant give any real idea of what you'll earn only that it probably "wont be much" in first year as you will be mentored but it "should" cover the retainer.
3) It is working for one of the top companies of its type in the area so potentially if you can stick the 1st year (where you are someone's pussy who doesn't earn much0 you may make some decent $$'s.
4) If, worst case scenario, you did have to pay them some money back you would have to sell your car/house/wedding ring to do so.
Yes or no....?
ta
Any company that makes that kind of offer is obviously not very confident in either it's product or it's hiring and recruitment abilities!!
It's not uncommon to see 'retainer & commission' type packages BUT being asked to make up the difference if you don't make your target is simply ludicrous!! Tell em to shove it!
May 16th 2008, 7:44 pm
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Re: Would you accept this job offer???
No
May 16th 2008, 9:35 pm
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Re: Would you accept this job offer???
Originally Posted by JoolsB
If you were offered a job with the following conditions would you take it?
1) No basic salary just a "retainer" of $50,000 per annum. If you dont make at least equal commission you have to pay them the difference back at the end of the year. BTW this job is in your usual profession and thats the way every company here does it!
2) They cant give any real idea of what you'll earn only that it probably "wont be much" in first year as you will be mentored but it "should" cover the retainer.
3) It is working for one of the top companies of its type in the area so potentially if you can stick the 1st year (where you are someone's pussy who doesn't earn much0 you may make some decent $$'s.
4) If, worst case scenario, you did have to pay them some money back you would have to sell your car/house/wedding ring to do so.
Yes or no....?
ta
1) No basic salary just a "retainer" of $50,000 per annum. If you dont make at least equal commission you have to pay them the difference back at the end of the year. BTW this job is in your usual profession and thats the way every company here does it!
2) They cant give any real idea of what you'll earn only that it probably "wont be much" in first year as you will be mentored but it "should" cover the retainer.
3) It is working for one of the top companies of its type in the area so potentially if you can stick the 1st year (where you are someone's pussy who doesn't earn much0 you may make some decent $$'s.
4) If, worst case scenario, you did have to pay them some money back you would have to sell your car/house/wedding ring to do so.
Yes or no....?
ta
I take it the churn rate in the first year is quite high (probably more so in the first quarter).
May 16th 2008, 11:02 pm
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Re: Would you accept this job offer???
Blimey - and they can actually find people who would take those conditions?
May 16th 2008, 11:39 pm
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Re: Would you accept this job offer???
Originally Posted by Geelong Gent
Who is taking the risk? Therefore is it employment or self employment?
I take it the churn rate in the first year is quite high (probably more so in the first quarter).
I take it the churn rate in the first year is quite high (probably more so in the first quarter).
Still to have to undergo 4 gruelling interviews over 2 weeks to be offered what is essentially self employment-something doesn't smell right to me...
May 17th 2008, 12:41 am
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Re: Would you accept this job offer???
Originally Posted by JoolsB
Still to have to undergo 4 gruelling interviews over 2 weeks to be offered what is essentially self employment-something doesn't smell right to me...
This offer of 50% them/ 50% you is actually quite common over here in sales type jobs. They even do this in some Recruitment firms. The idea being you will make a killing in "sales" i.e recruting staff for companies so there is the potential to earn lots of money
. Most companies don't pay retainers so at least the company you were offered the role with were prepared to keep money coming in [even if you need to pay it back
]. Personally I think it's an employers way of copping out of any responsibility. In effect you become self employed so they don't pay sick pay or holiday pay or even superannuation. In essence they get people working for them, extracting 50% for their effort and have no liability except sometimes providing business cards [that tie staff in and brand on their behalf] and phonecalls and if you're lucky, some support staff. A con and a cop out of employer responsibility. And it's perfectly legal.
Australia.
Great place to live, shite place to work
PS. That's my new strapline, would you like to pay me 50% for it
May 17th 2008, 12:55 am
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Re: Would you accept this job offer???
Originally Posted by sonlymewalter
PS. That's my new strapline, would you like to pay me 50% for it
Oooh that sounds so good it must be worth it.
I'll pay.
Shall I bend over?
May 17th 2008, 12:58 am
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Re: Would you accept this job offer???
Originally Posted by TiddlyPom
Shall I bend over?
"because you're worth it"
See....another strapline...jeez....we should be in Sales me and you Tiddly
