Allstate job offer, commission only. HELP!!

by 5harro » Tue Jul 30, 2013 04:12 am
Posts: 3
Joined: 30 Jul 2013

I got offered a job at allstate. Pay is commision, depending on how much written premium I can make
0-$10k- 10%
$11k-$15k- 13%
$16k-$20k- 17%
$21k+ 20%
Should i take the job?
Email me sgarcia2626@yahoo.com

Total Comments: 5

Posted: Tue Jul 30, 2013 12:33 pm Post Subject:

Too many other factors are involved... do you have a job now? Do you have any savings to wait for another job? Do you need to provide for anyone? Do you have a skill set to easily get another job? Your age? I could go on and on.

Posted: Tue Jul 30, 2013 02:59 pm Post Subject:

I do have a job but i am relocating to go to work for allstate
I got like $3k2 saved up. I'm single and no kids.
I could probably get smother job, I've worked from manual labor to office work. And I'm 22.

Posted: Sat Aug 03, 2013 02:14 pm Post Subject:

As I responded to your duplicate post:

The commission you are citing SUCKS. Do what you want.

Posted: Sat Aug 03, 2013 04:33 pm Post Subject:

So question(s).
With all due respect.
Why does it suck?
How difficult is it to meet written premium?
What if I was offered a base salary of $24,000 plus comission & bonus?

Posted: Sun Aug 04, 2013 12:27 am Post Subject:

Why does 10%-20% commission suck? If we're talking about P&C insurance, most companies pay a minimum of 25% regardless of annual premiums written. If we're talking about life insurance, most companies pay first year commissions of up to 150% of first year premium (depending on the product).

$24,000 + commission + bonus? What trade-offs are there in that? Are you willing to work 60 hours per week for $8.00 per hour? That's what $24,000 is worth before "commissions + bonus." You probably won't earn commissions until they surpass the $24,000 mark (or exceed $2,000 per month).

It doesn't sound like you've asked the "employer" the questions you are asking here.

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