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Pyramid Scheme Stay Away - Sales Associate Icon Industries Employee Review

1.0
Jan 20, 2015
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Pros

Everyone is very upbeat. Icon does offer management training, but you have to get a bunch of people under you (pyramid scheme), and MAYBE you will become a manager. I'm glad I went thru this so I don't get caught up in another pyramid scheme.

Cons

Be weary of orientation. The manager speaks very fast and assures you, you don't need to read over the paper work. Management tries to impress you with false hope of some dream vacation that you will qualify for, once you're finished with training. I was lied to about my base pay; there isn't one. Yep, not even minimum wage. The job is only commission based, and be ready to split it with your teammates. They don't compensate you for your gas, and at times you are driving hours away from the office. You are on your feet from 8am-8pm, maybe later. You will work in extreme temperatures, and you must wear business professional clothing at all times. If it's freezing out when you start, be prepared to wear layers! You aren't allowed to wear a heavy coat even if it's 40 degrees outside, it's insanely stupid. If you're lucky enough, you may work inside a Sam's Club, where you will still have to go up to people and bother them, but at least you won't be outside.

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Icon Industries Response
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Icon Industries strives to provide a positive work environment with career opportunities to all that join our team. Icon Industries is a reputable company that operates legally, ethically and with professional partnerships that serve the interest of our clients and our team. We offer a variety of pay scales and compensation that is based on several factors determined during the hiring process. Icon Industries is a privately held company that operates in accordance with Georgia state labor laws. Thank you for your feedback regarding our company culture and growth opportunities. Please feel free to contact us at hr@iconindustries-inc.com with any additional comments or concerns.

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Great business that provides you the tools to make you successfull at more than just the work. You have the opportunity to make a lot of money and they give you the support you need if you seek it.

Cons

Yes the hours are long and they could be shorter but if you like making money then you work longer. The owner will stay to give everyone the opportunity to make what they need. Besides the best learning comes at the end of the day if you are willing to stay. It is a choice you have to make yourself. If being successful it eorth it to you then stay. It is not for anyone you have to be strong to survive in yhe business.

4.0
Jul 19, 2015
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Pros

High energy team, hands-on experience, knowledgeable management. The pay is pretty good for what you are getting, compared to some dead-end minimum wage jobs.

Cons

I have been working for Hithm Hussein at Icon Industries for a couple of weeks now, and have been exposed to enough to provide accurate, truthful information. Looking around online, I noticed a large amount of "negative press" about the company. Upon reading the articles on ripoffreport.com and other similar websites, i see that there is a common trend. Many posters complain about a pyramid scheme with long hours and very little pay, no benefits or overtime and sketchy management. What I have to say about everything you may read is that it is absolutely true. Anybody hiring on here CAN expect to work long hours with meager pay and no benefits. So can most small business owners. You CAN expect to run into sketchy managers, because the business model is performance-based, not personality or ethics based. This means that you can have an honest, open and caring boss, or a lying cheating a**hole. The bottom line is this: If you're looking for a 9-5 with solid hourly wages and great benefits, this is not the company for you. If you're looking for lots of quick and easy money, this is not the company for you. If you have a good entrepreneurial head on your shoulders and want a paid 6-9 month small business owner internship, give us a call.

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