Just got hired at Countrywide Financial. Is it a good place to work?
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I think your a little late asking if the company is a good place to work. You should have been asking this question before you even applied for the position.
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DO check out the company you want to work with, but my\nfriend paid off $47,000 in debt his "friend" got him into.\nHis credit is now good enough that he just built a house.
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With your situation you're working with an investment property and will take a hit on rate because it's not your primary residence.  But the rates that are available to you depend on your credit score, how much equity you have, mortgage payment history, and how much debt compared to income that you have.  \n\nI work for a company called MYLOAN and our rates are very competitive and service is top notch.  If you'd like a free no obligation consultation you can fill out an application on my website, email me, or give me a call.  I wish you luck in your search for financing.
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Don't take the job!  I used to recruit these type of people for another large mortgage company and the turn over is horrible.  They will try to paint a picture that you are going to make a ton of money and it is easy, but it isn't.  There might be 1 or 2 warm leads but the rest will be making cold calls (telemarketing).    May be 1 in 100 will make over a $100K.  Plus you will be very luck if you last 6 months, plus it is a bad time to get into the mortgage industry, things are very slow right now.  \nIf they are charging a lot of fees - means they are going to prey on people that have bad credit and in a bad situation.  They promise that they can fix their situations, but you will actually make it worst in the long run.  It will make it hard to sleep if you have a conscious.\n\nGood luck!
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I think ing is great.  I have my savings account there.  The only drawback for some is that it is only online
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what is financial services?? today, does that mean advice only for a fee?? if so, i feel that is rather limited in its reality.. i started out as a CPA-then felt i liked people more than paperwork-although accounting has both..i went into life insurance sales- straight commission , essentially..i felt life ins. is a great tool for protection, savings, disability, and tax advantages--it is most usefull in financial & estate planning, yet most people are never asked to buy any by anyone !!all most people have is group life at work !!this is a great way to start building a clientele-not easy, yet a real challenge & women are very security concious and can be good savers!! women like to deal with other women, so if you have good people skills, you would be a very good candidate for this !! insurance allows you to make your own hours after you are established, and work from home with flexibility-i went to all my childrens events at their schools-priceless , you bet !! after learning all my basic skills from my first company- i became an independent insurance broker-representing many different cos at the same time- studied and became an LUTCF-life underwriter training council fellow-3 yrs of study & exams-learned a lot!! much later became a CFP only to prove that i knew what i was doing, if the initials were important to folks-the world did not beat apath to my door after i became a CFP and you still need MUCH practical experience to go with those letters before you really know what you are doing !! if you could start part-time with a life ins co-that would be ideal to get a taste to see if you like it- otherwise it would be a big jump to change full-time yet it might be a solution to ALL your mentioned goals !! i am a retired Independent Insurance Broker for life, health,disability, and annuities and a retired CPA, CFP, & LUTCF...GOOD LUCK TO YOU- HOLLER BACK AT ME IF I CAN BE OF FURTHER HELP TO YOU-i spent over 23 yrs in insurance sales and loved doing it- helping others & really making a difference in peoples lives !!!!
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Well, two things you need to consider.  First, what result do you want from this?  Second, do you want to keep your job there?  \n\nIn my opinion, the first thing you need to start doing is looking for new jobs.  If a company is at the point of writing bad checks to employees, it is possible that the financial trouble will close it down soon.  So, before you worry about getting what you're due, worry about your future.  Start job hunting!\n\nSecondly, how you handle this would depend somewhat on whether you already have the new job lined up or not.  If you're still working there, regardless of what is right, or fair, or honest, or legal, he can make your life difficult if you give him trouble.  So, here again, I think your first response should be to leave.  After that, pursue whatever legal means you can: labor department is fine, but I would also consider getting an attorney.  Writing bad checks is actually a crime, and a good attorney could possibly get you a sizeable settlement from the employer (if there's anything left to get).\n\nBut while you're still there, I'd say your best strategy would be to simply talk to your boss, in private, and, as politely as possible, explain what happened, and politely request to get paid with a new check.\n\nFurther, here's the deal.  I've worked for companies that are in financial trouble before.  There is a very specific strategy to make sure that this doesn't continue to happen.  You have to be smarter than all the other employees.  Instead of depositing the check into your account, or even cashing it at your bank (which still could mess up your account if it bounces), you need to take the check to HIS bank IMMEDIATELY when it is written, and cash it there.  If you want the money in your bank account, then go to your bank and deposit the cash.  \n\nWhat is happening is that he writes a bunch of checks when he has money for only about half or 3/4 of them, and hopes the rest of the money will come in before they all get them cashed.  But, you need to protect yourself here.  Basically, what you're trying to do is to beat all the rest of the employees to the limited amount of money that is there to cover the checks that he's written.  \n\nFighting for your rights is not going to help, because the money isn't really there.  I suspect if you all come together and get the labor department involved, the company will probably collapse.  It very possibly might anyway, but this way, at least you have a job for a few more weeks while you're looking for a new one.\n\nI'm sorry I can't be more optimistic, but I've experienced what you describe too many times to suggest a good outcome.\n\nBest of luck to you in your NEW job.
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I worked for Ameritrade. They're a wonderful company. Your trading experience will be a lot better than any other competition.\n\nwww.ameritrade.com
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my boyfriend is a manager there. he likes it and they have good benefits and wages. tho you have to be full time (40 hrs) in order to get benefits.
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WHEN THE MARKET IS GOOD YOUR POCKETS MAY BE GOOD TOO, BUT WHEN MORTGAGE INTREST RATES ARE UP AND HOME PRICES ARE UP, YOUR POCKETS MAY LOOK A LITTLE SLIM DURING THESE TIMES. I SUGGEST THAT WHEN YOU START YOU DO IT FULL TIME TO GET A FEEL OF WHAT REALLY WORKS FOR YOU AND DOESN'T. AND NO MATTER WHAT YOUR CUSTOMERS MAKE YOU SO BE VERY SELECTIVE AT TIMES- MEANING CHECK THEM OUT AND MAKE SURE YOU ARE WORKING WITH A REAL BUYER BECAUSE FROM MY PAST EXERIENCE I HAVE WASTED ALOT OF TIME WITH FOLKS WHO CAN'T WHAT THEY WANT, THEY STAY IN THE LOOKING STAGE FOR MONTHS- THE LIST GOES ON.\n\nON THAT NOTE SPEND ONLY A SELECTED AMOUNT OF TIME ON A VARIETY OF CUSTOMERS- NOT ALL YOUR TIME ON ONE.\n\nOVERALL IT'S A GOOD BUSINESS, BUT FOR MYSELF I KEEP THIS AS MY SECOND JOB CAUSE I NEED STEADY MONEY- \n\nMAKE SURE YOU START OFF ON THE RIGHT FOOT- PICK A GOOD REPUTABLE COMPANY TO WOTK WITH- RESEARCH DIFFERENT AGENCIES AS IF YOU WERE A HOMEBUYER AND FIND THE ONE THAT HAS THE BETTER SERVICES FOR THEM TO OFFER CUSTOMERS AS WELL AS EMPLOYEES ( LIKE TRAINING OR WORK SHOPS)\n\nGOOD LUCK
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That's a tough call.  It's easy not to leave a job when you feel safe....\n\nAt your current job there's a chance things may change, people may leave, opportunities may arise...seems like workplaces are ever evolving...\n\nHowever, that's a maybe, and how much more time do you want to spend being less than satisfied?  \n\nDoes this new place offer health insurance?\n\nIf you go for it, you may really love it!!!  Or, not...  However, there are more jobs out there if things don't work out at the new place.  If you leave on good terms, your old place may even take you back.\n\nI think they recommend to have about 6 mos of savings for living expenses in the bank while your changing careers....just in case.\n\nLife is so short.  Work sucks most of the time!!!  At least it would be something new, right?  \n\nIt comes down to how risk adverse you are, I suppose.  Is the uncertainty going to cause you a great deal of stress?  If so, you may be happier staying put.\n\n\nGood Luck to you!!!
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I have some friends moving there and she's been looking for a job.  There is supposedly a very large job market there.  Not only many jobs available, but many good jobs.\n\nIt's a great place for someone on the east coast looking for decent pay and willing to relocate!
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ING Direct- Great user friendly interface, no minimum, no BS. Currently paying 4.40%\n\nE-Loan- $5,000 minimum to open, $500 minimum balance to avoid account being closed. However, as your balance drops below 5k, your rate will drop as well. Good if you plan to park money there. Not all the details are on the FAQ page yet, but this is what customer service told me. \n\nEmigrant Direct- Slightly higher rate than ING, but customer service is horrible from several customer stories I've been told. Best to skip this place.\n\nE-Trade- No advice for or against since I haven't reviewed this site.
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This is what worked for me. I became a member of a credit union, little smaller and more personal than a bank. I started off with a 500 dollar loan. If you have been on your job at least 6 months they will work with you.
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Thank you!\n\nI am looking for a new job with a competitive lender.  I am tired of those phone calls when the Borrower says XYZ is offering me a better deal. \n\nWhat a great opportunity! (HeHeHeHe)
474282
WOW!! Where do you work? Are they hiring? I'd fit right in!
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I really like it. It's a lot of fun!!!\nDepending on where you are located pay ranges from 6.75 and up an hour. We are all part time so there are not benefits for us to choose from. Only full time people. Plus you get paid and can work out any time you want.