If you have no life you can make money - Residential Sales Representative ADT Employee Review

1.0
Jun 5, 2012
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Pros

Coming right out of college could easily make 60000 but working 9 to 8 Monday thru Saturday

Cons

Depending on where office is, you can easily have three company appointments that can add up to 200 plus round trip miles a day. Weekly mileage pay after taxes is 85.00. Have spent more than that easily in two days. Same old advice every day about how everyone above you worked their tails off and never had a customer that just couldn't afford a premium priced system and typically 45.00 plus per month. Despite having apptsut on you as late as 10 pm, all bonuses revolve around finding business that was not web generated or call ins. Weird from the largest player in the country, and difficult to schedule effectively. Pricing structure favors hugely potential clients that do not call the Corporate 800 number, but are found by door knocking, etc. if you call in to ADT, then pricing structure says you have to pay for example 5 times the install price vs someone not already in the system, and their systems check for not only names but addresses. Crazy in the long run.

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5.0
Jun 18, 2026
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Pros

I've worked for the company for 40+ years, I'm treated with respect and my efforts are recognized by my Director and other ADT leaders. They give me the autonomy to manage my department and value my experience and insight. They offer a solid benefits package. ADT leads by example with their cultural markers and ensures that rules and laws are followed. I love the collaboration I have with our other departments.

Cons

Obviously, we all want more money, especially given the prices of everything, it's always nice to make more money, but I've checked the compensation and benefits in similar positions outside of ADT and I feel ADT is paying a fair wage and when I factor in the benefits package, they are above average in overall compensation.

5.0
May 20, 2026
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Pros

Pros I truly enjoy working at ADT. I have the flexibility of a hybrid schedule, which allows for a great work-life balance. The company offers generous PTO, and more importantly, actively encourages employees to take the time they need to recharge. There’s also a strong sense of job security. ADT is consistently growing, and the steady flow of new hire classes reflects that stability. In my role, I get the opportunity not only to help people start their careers, but also to coach and support agents as they grow professionally and personally. Seeing that development firsthand is incredibly rewarding. On top of that, I work with an amazing team. The people here are supportive, collaborative, and genuinely care about each other’s success, which makes a huge difference in the day-to-day experience.

Cons

While compensation is generally competitive, I would love to see more opportunities for performance-based bonuses to help employees further grow their savings and feel rewarded for their contributions. Additionally, there is some opportunity for improvement in how the building facilities are managed to enhance the overall workplace environment.

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