service technician

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outside sales representative

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When asked what do I do for work, I gladly reply I have a great job at AFS. I can't count the things I've learned or the support I've receive through the company. I truly love being a part of this place. I've worked overseas and had many jobs that paid me so much more in the past. But often at a high price of my health and family life coming second. This place will bring a new definition of work to your life. Working here I have found a balance of my work and home life, because when I’m working I don’t really feel I’m working at all. I go home feeling great knowing I made in impact . They really care about the people they serve and all the staff. Anytime I needed to make more income I just had to ask and apply myself more. I feel that my work with my client has been a constant positive move forward.  I’ve always understood that if you just keep these three things in mind while working with your client in this field you really can’t go wrong Happy, Healthy, Safe. 


I  used to run into people with disabilities in public in the past, not knowing anything about their lives and struggles. Until I started working with these great people, they taught me me about myself. I’ve learned a lot about empathy and that it’s so important that the people we serve with disabilities need the very best in care. AFS is amazing, if you ever needed to reach out to the highest in management they are always willing to listen and talk to you . 

The only good thing about this job is the pay. If you are looking for a good paying job this is it. If you are wanting to have any kind of life outside of work  want to spend time with your family or want to work in a safe work environment then this isn't the job for you. Starting in January your starting pay is not 15 an hour it's 12 they'll tell you commission will make up for it but you'll only get commission when the pay would be lower than your percentage  you'd get for the jobs you do. Be prepared to work a minimum of 12 a hours a day and sometimes up to 20 just to make sure you have weekends off. They also can't seem to give you your pay on time. They hope you'll figure it out when someone in the corporate office loses your direct deposit and makes you wait for a paper check that they don't even know when you'll get it. The inspectors just give away product and undercut the competition to make sure they get the sale. They leave things out of contracts but have promises the customer something that is almost impossible. I have had jobs where the customers had no idea my crew would even be working on the inside of the home. The management and sales teams are careless 

A typical day at work in my position is hectic and can be overwhelming. My responsibilities are the heartbeat of the company, any change or error in the information I enter affects the entire company. At this time, AFS is growing and expanding at a rate I personally think is dangerous. They are piling more work on their employees by adding more and more clients, but not offering any more compensation. In fact, several of our benefits we currently receive will no long be offered before this year is up. 

The company is generally lenient and understanding of people's personal life. If there is an emergency or a need for a day off for an appointment, they generally work well with their people. The employees work well with each other, and there are several really good managers, but the same cannot be said for all. 

Once the company gets thru its transition period, I believe it will return to being a great career opportunity.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Great Work/Life balance. While I was always on the phone, I was still able to spend time with my family!

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
There were hours of drawings and paperwork after your shift. Even though you would do your part and sell the job, there was no guarantee that the job wouldn’t get cancelled due to scheduling of the install crews.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
It was a positive work environment, they coach on teamwork and really pull the best out of each individual. Everyone there from a fresh hire installer on a crew to the sales manager was treated equally. The upper management is easy to talk to and really have a moral compass.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
We would run 2 appointments usually, some days 3. Then 2-3 hours of drawings, scanning in paperwork and reports when you get home.

● Work-life balance
This is the worst company to work for. You will be worked to the bone. You get paid 15 bucks an hour to get worked to death. 80 hours a week, personal life, forget having a family. OSHA needs to intervene.

● Pay & benefits
Don’t fall for the “commission” speach. You don’t hardly make commission.

● Job security and advancement
If you don’t work hard enough you’ll get fired.

● Management
The worst I’ve ever experienced.

● Culture
Nothing but kids now that all the adults have wised up and left.

● Overall
You will get treated like a body, they don’t care if you stay or go they only care about revenue. No personal time(80hrs a week) for 15 bucks an hour. OSHA needs to step in and handle this company.

Tremendous amount of support. Working at Alternative Funding Solutions has been an incredibly rewarding experience. The company's commitment to providing innovative financial solutions is inspiring, and the team culture is supportive and collaborative. Management fosters professional growth and values input from all employees. Additionally, the company's dedication to client success creates a dynamic and fulfilling work environment. I've learned a great deal and have been able to contribute meaningfully to the company's mission. Overall, Alternative Funding Solutions is a fantastic place to work, and I look forward to continuing to grow with this exceptional team.

 

This is a volunteer job. I am responsible for coordinating host families with prospective students from various countries. I work with AFS Staff and other volunteers. the AFS staff I work with are helpful and friendly. The hardest part is dealing with all the different schools in the Greater Chicago Area. I have developed data bases to help manage these issues. The best part of the job is spending time with all the wonderful students from around the world.

The work is very intensive manual labor. It use to be compensated well, but now the pay is less than half. The management is terrible now, they don't care about anyone. They only care for themselves and play favorites like no other. If you don't kiss up to them you won't get any work. Most of the shop can't provide for themselves anymore. They will also sell anything and everything, not taking into account if the job can aactually be done properly. 

Good luck ever getting supplies or even keeping them handy. They’ll let you run out completely until you’re begging and begging to even get just one container of soap or even paper towels. Management will get in a tiff if they have to actually come by and do their jobs. Also, good luck trying to ever call out. The managers will try to come to your homes to ensure that you’re actually sick or not. Disgusting work ethic from the higher ups and the thievery of the other shifts is just as deplorable.

Worked in many different places but gave me an overall broader understanding of construction jobs involving busting and laying concrete as well as plumbing. Ran a crew of 4 people talked to customers updated the customer and company on job progression and job completion including documentation of the work that was completed.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Service technician 16 salaries reported	$120,000 per year
Diesel mechanic 12 salaries reported	$32.50 per hour
Outside sales representative 9 salaries reported	$225,000 per year
Welder 3 salaries reported	$21.83 per hour
Material handler 2 salaries reported	$20.75 per hour

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