Today I am thankful that I met my former boss....
and I understand the saying that people stay or leave jobs due to their bosses.
I wrote earlier about how my boss was a sales wiz and that he promised to teach me how to create a sense of urgency to sell.
I sell Medicare Advantage plans.
He did a good job.....but....his bosses expect him too pressure seniors to buy plans that were unfit for them.
In fact, because they only count the number of enrollments, we are pressured to re-enroll people into the same plan they already have.
I refuse to do this.
As a result, my numbers suck.
We are not allowed to transfer current members to customer service. I spend most of my day playing the role of customer service agent.
I get in trouble for not selling to current members happy with their plans.
This is why I am looking for a new job.
My new job, should I pass the background check, will start December 4th and be with the ethical company that I previously represented as a Medicare Sales rep.
I was planning on fulfilling my commitment to this horrible company and staying through the Medicare open enrollment season.
Now, that they fired my boss and his assistant, I'm reconsidering.
It was a sad day.
The time clocks were not working so I have questions as to whether or not I will be paid for working 9 hours today.
It's stressful.
My blood pressure is through the roof.
I have a very old Fitbit that I'm going to wear to keep an eye on my blood pressure.
I betcha I'll have a prescription for Lisinopril in the very near future. I can't believe my blood pressure is hovering around 164/122.
That is scary.
I'm pushing a heart attack.
Typically the Kombucha I make drops my blood pressure. It is not working. I'll have to try something else.
I'm eating baby aspirin like candy and it's doing nothing except making me sick to my stomach.
I'd best take care of it soon.
Please stay away from people who abuse you, don't let abusive government beaurocrats harass you into accepting an unfair financial deal so that they can justify their existence and....above all....do not take jobs that you are ill equipped to complete.
If someone offers you a job and switches the role and hours - it's okay to find another job and quit.
I will do my best not to trash this company on Glassdoor. They are absolutely horrible. I read reviews that expressed attitudes similar to mine. Next time, I am going to read the reviews on Indeed and Glassdoor prior to accepting a job.
The worst part is that I learned they are paying Hispanic people and people over the age of 55 40% less than I. I'm sickened. I really and truly am sickened.
I'll have to reflect on what I did to draw dishonest asshats into my world. I'd bet it is because I don't stick up for myself enough.
Please assert yourself. Just don't trample others. You are priceless - so is everybody else.
Love ya lots,
S.