Good training / inhumane hous - Sales Inspector Orkin Employee Review

2.0
Jan 27, 2011
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great week long training in Atlanta. Much on the job training and continuous support from branch manager, who can make your experience good or horrible. Company vehicle and gas card.

Cons

Long hours. Been working 55+ hours per week Mon - Sat because we are below projected sales. When slow time of the year (Nov - Feb) thay want you working extra hours to pull sales. During the peak season, they view "time as money" and want you out there taking advantage of it. I suppose this is one major reason for the high turnover. They also do a poor job of getting you leads in the slow season. I was handed one maybe two a week. You have to call yourself and set up the remaining 25+ appointments yourself. The pay could be very good but when adjusted to a 40 hour week, it comes out to ~$25K a year. If you have no family or social life and are willing to be married to a job, this is for you.

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Orkin Response
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Thank you for your review and service with the company. We hope your experience continues to be a positive one!
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Cons

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Orkin Response
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Thank you for leaving a review. We wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors!
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