Working as a financial representative? Or a teacher?
As an English Major, I was pretty much set on becoming a teacher..
Recently, however, I was approached by a recruitment manager at Northwestern Mutual and encouraged to apply for their post-graduate employment program
... it was rather strange because they approached me after I gave a speech marketing myself as a potential teacher but oh well
I've done some research, but I'm not sure I quite understand exactly what financial representatives do other than essentially be glorified insurance salespersons
Do you know anyone who works as a financial representative (especially at Northwestern Mutual) and if so what should I expect? Is this a lucrative position? At least, more lucrative than teaching?
Thanks in advance yo
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If any of your pay is based off of commission, I'd be cautious.
No one is buying anything.
[quote=eean]also I'm about to start a post-bac certification program for teaching, so my two cents is that you need to be committed to the idea of teaching. it's not exactly a glamorous or high-paying job[/quote]
If you could tell me a bit more about this I would greatly appreciate it
While I'm not sure I want to be a teacher myself, I love the idea of education and so very much wish to congratulate and wish you the best of luck
What age group and subject do you plan on working with?
your english sucks, go home
[quote=DragonBandit]@tehraygunicorn The teachers who do what they are supposed to do don't have stress. For example not take a single drop of crap from any student.[/quote]
You are absolutely simplifying a teacher's role
Teachers are not emotionless robots "who do what they are supposed to do"
Different locations require different teaching techniques and approaches toward children to create environments more conducive to successful learning
P.s. a drop of crap sounds strange haha
@tehraygunicorn The teachers who do what they are supposed to do don't have stress. For example not take a single drop of crap from any student.
[quote=airforce1]There's a huge surplus in English teachers... so I'd at least look into Northwestern if they expressed an interest. I do find it a little weird that they want an English major... maybe for HR or something?[/quote]
Yeah that's my primary concern as well (surplus of teachers, I mean)
I'd like to work in the non-profit sector long-term, and I feel that working for Northwestern might help me gain some invaluable networking skills (and especially learning to be more comfortable with the awkwardness that is meeting and dealing with new clients)
I asked them why they were interested in me & they said that they "need more people like me"... I guess they were touched by my personal reasons for wanting to be a teacher but I'm nevertheless thankful for the opportunity. Thanks, I'll look more into them for sure
@myrdrex
The only issue is that I'm not 100% set on being a teacher. There's a lot of stress that comes with the job, especially since I'd be interested in working within low SES communities
I'm still trying to work things out, since my ultimate goal is to create a non-profit of my own. And in all likelihood it wouldn't be located here since in the long term I plan to live in either California or the Philippines
[quote=ehnogi]Here you go friend
http://www.pointsincase.com/columns/casey-freeman/realistic-jobs-for-liberal-arts-majors[/quote]
OMG this has made my day. It is so hilarious and true. I am glad finally someone put it into words from their own experience. I am glad my field of work that there will always be a need somewhere in the country. As well as easily being able to find a decent paying job imo.
It's not even a glorified salesperson. It's a sales job, plain and simple.
If you want to be a teacher, be a teacher. The total compensation package is quite excellent as you progress. Especially is highly liberal states.
It's also a lot more rewarding that other professions, with massive amounts of downtime relative to most other careers.
There's a huge surplus in English teachers... so I'd at least look into Northwestern if they expressed an interest. I do find it a little weird that they want an English major... maybe for HR or something?
they wanted you to apply to their program.
that sounds fishy...
Flip them burgers
Here you go friend
http://www.pointsincase.com/columns/casey-freeman/realistic-jobs-for-liberal-arts-majors
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20081008222101AAiuPn0
Have fun.