Horrible - Door to Door Salesman (In Effect) Appco Group Employee Review

1.0
May 8, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Made some friends, learnt some sales techniques.

Cons

This company is like a weird cult. I went to a huge meeting when I had been working there for a week and had to listen to rich, middle aged white men go on ponderously about all the riches they had obtained. It was in no way inspiring. Commission only is disgusting. I don't know whether they assume that the young people they are hiring have millions in trust funds somewhere, but luring people in with false hopes when they have rent to pay is awful. They get so much money out of the employees hard work how hard would it be to offer minimum wage. I am good at sales. I went on to work in a call centre with a WAGE as well as commission and made a lot of big sales. Some days at appco I would leave with nothing. Lets face it, no one wants to buy raffle tickets when its pouring with rain. Also, its not my idea of a good work environment to sit in the pouring rain, sometimes even having no chair, for 10 hours. I often worked holidays and weekends as well. Finally, we were representing a charity, and the fact that the majority of profits went to appco bigwigs is also disgusting. its awful to claim to be 'helping people' when your entire motives are based on greed.

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Appco Group Response
9y
Thank you for taking the time to provide this review. We are sorry to learn of your experience as it is not the behaviour we expect, nor is it the experience we would wish for any independent contractor to have. While the opportunity to be self-employed and contract services to established marketing companies has benefited hundreds of former independent contractors, we understand that this model is not suitable for all. We appreciate your feedback to ensure improvements are made where required.

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Cons

You may have to spend time with me

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Appco Group Response
11y
Thanks so much for taking the time to leave your feedback – we loved reading your story and that Appco has given you so many opportunities. It is true that this business rewards hard work, dedication and determination. Every success story is unique and special, and we’re proud that there are so many positive, life-changing journeys like yours across the Appco network. Thanks for being part of it!
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