I came in for a job and got a career. There is no glass ceiling here - you are paid what you are worth. Bring it! - Anonymous employee New York Life Employee Review

5.0
18 Jun 2017
Anonymous employee
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Pros

The easiest way to make a great living without a masters degree coming in the door. Use their systems, take in the education, and you can achieve a meaningful career, make a real difference in people's lives and make an extremely good living. Residual income and pension.

Cons

Hard work is needed and a steep learning curve. Not for the faint at heart. Everything is earned and tenacity pays off. Not every day is great and work does not end at 5.

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Pros

Right out of college, I had an opportunity with the New York Life. Being young I felt that I was at a disadvantage but I worked hard, I was relentless, and ambitious. My first full year, I was able to make a six-figure income. It wasn't easy but is medical school easy? Is law school easy? The training and development at New York Life was unmatched. I knew nothing about the Insurance and Financial Services industry until I was given an opportunity at New York Life and the training was exceptional and has led me to the success I have today.

Cons

You have to work hard, be relentless, entrepreneurial, invest a lot of time and effort into the business and above all, expect a higher standard of living and strive towards that goal every single day.

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New York Life Response
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Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback – we appreciate it. As you say, a successful career as an agent requires dedication and commitment. For many, including you, the professional rewards are worth it. But we do understand that starting out in this career is not always easy. That’s why we offer new agents continuous training and support, to give them the advantages they need to succeed.
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