Pros
Real-world experience in training teams in marketing, sales (very strong sales training), production (minimal training) Profit & Loss (medium training). Depending on the state, you are working with other very motivated individuals. Lots of team support, "fun" trips (Cancun for top producers at years end, individual team activities like wakeboarding, sports, etc.). Chance to make good money while in school (top producers make $35-$45,000 over 8 month period, plus bonuses ($5,000 - $8,000) plus chance to purchase annual NSG / CWP bond at high percentage rate.
Cons
Did I say hard work? During school, I sourced for 40-50 hours per week while doing school FT (as a District Manager). No work-life balance. During the summer, 90 hour weeks for a number of months, incredibly difficult time management (though teaches you to do so), work-life balance can be insane. Upper management support (VP's of states) truly have a big impact on your experience. Easy to "crash" and burn. As a DM, you can't crash and burn however, as you need to support the Branch Managers you hired. Poor production (painting) training versus sales. Creates very good sales Branch Managers who can't paint houses. Makes for poor quality on the whole of the teams with certain rockstars going above and beyond the company support to create a solid business/franchise.
