In this trying times, many would decide to do things that doesn't require much effort but provides maximum profit at all cost. This is what they say; "survival of the fittest". Nevertheless, if you don't have money to put on the table, you're doomed to existence.
I've been to sales all throughout my employment career.
So I am kind of used to getting and making most of my funds from commissions other than my high salary, every month. But not all companies, offer the same thing, some companies provide high salary package but minimal commission, while most of the companies I've been with, do the opposite thing. Just enough salary compensation, but unlimited commission structure. Which is for me is a good thing, since you get to see people who would really excel and those people who are just waiting for their monthly salary. Definitely it's great way for the company to determine who will stay and who will have to update their resumé in the near future, if they won't show improvement. Well I guess that's how it works in any type of industry anyways.
Jumping from, selling vacuum and cleaning products, to selling green card "grant opportunities" to aspiring immigrants, to VIP access of cam show chats. Trust me I've been there, from the legit ones to those they call; "boiler rooms"
Now what struck me the most, not because of the salary package but the commission structure as well. Are those companies that provide investment plans to "brokerage companies" specifically, Forex, Stocks, Cryptocurrency, etc.
Other than it's quite easy to sell, since, people are looking for opportunities to earn money online, but because, a lot of clients are just waiting to be scammed. People nowadays because of the wide access to advancement of technology, we tend to be lazy, so if you keep in mind these magic words/phrases:
"You can have an ROI of 30%", "I will provide everything that you need to know", "This is 100% legit" and such...
Of course, many people (yes I don't believe it as well) are still falling for it. Even if it writes "SCAM" all over it.
The moment I realized that this is actually something big, is the same time that I drown from the never ending desire for money. To the point that I don't care if I am talking to clients, with disabilities, sick, about to undergo and saving for a cataract surgery, or they are experiencing calamities at their region/location. I am in bliss. "I am really good at this" I say. In fact, I never missed a month of acknowledgement from the company, because either I would have the "Highest Conversion Rate" or "Top Seller of the Month" those titles are somewhat, always right next to my name on a regular basis.
But then it hit me.
We had this joke going around on our operations floor that, since I am the top seller, I am the one with the largest house/home/lot in hell. Well to me it's something that I don't really care back then since I am drowning in my own achievements and money.
So to cut these part short, my wife got pregnant, and I'm about to be a father.
Everything flashed before me. You know those things that they say would happened when you're about to die or something, I think that's what I felt.
It hit me.
I made an epiphany. And I do realized that whatever it is that you got really quick, will also be taken away from you very very swiftly. And it did, someone got jealous of me, and created a scenario where I would screw up, stitch up stories that made my teammates doubt me. In other words, I was disposed like trash.
One day I'm the best, the next day I'm a mess.
So I've been to different brokerage companies. I've been with them for almost 8 years. Jumping from best offers to another best offer. Now I have no choice but to change my ways. I have a kid now by the way. He made me realize that all the glory and money is not worth it, if you know the people around you are just waiting for you to trip and fall.
"No one would care to lift you up in life, but yourself, and your family"
So I made a commitment that I won't go back on my old ways. For my son and my family. And I realize during this trying times in the pandemic. Money is nothing actually, yes, primarily it would provide you everything that you need. But if you are already on your deathbed or sick with something that doesn't have any cure yet. Then your money will not do you any good, but at least, knowing that someone is there to help you and to be at your side, I think that's something wonderful, don't you think?
Yes, I am a scammer. But not anymore. If I could only say sorry, and change back what ever it is that I've done wrong to all my clients before, my family knows I would. But in reality, I could only pray and wish for the better for everyone.
Stay safe and help each other. :)
Peace!
