Northwestern Mutual reviews

No margin for failure. I was terminated after only eight months due to "low" production. The opportunity for joint work with senior agents is negligible, they are often not available. I was told that a few years ago I would still be employed but due to new and higher earnings goals set by the group I was employed with, my production was too low for them to keep me on. I never really had a chance to build a client base and quite frankly not many people can do that in 3-6 months. What they don't tell you is that they hire and train a new group every few months and begin weeding them out in the manner I discribed. I seems to be about gaining new clients and overides rather that building a career. You'd better be able to do both in 3-6 months and God help you if you have a dry spell.

strictly commission, there is no salary. You have to pay for everything: all expenses, benefits, rent (after a while), secretary, etc.. It's tough for young guys, don't work here if you are worried about paying bills unless you have money saved. There is a ramp up period before you will start to make a respectable income.