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All-Weather Seal

Going into this job, I genuinely believed it could be a great opportunity. The company seemed reputable, the role sounded interesting, and I was excited to contribute my skills and build a career.  I truly wanted to succeed and make a positive impact.
However, that initial optimism quickly faded as I encountered a series of red flags.  Almost immediately, I noticed discrepancies between what I was told during the interview process and the reality of the job. The company culture felt off, the management style seemed questionable, and there was an underlying sense of anxiety and pressure that permeated the entire workplace.
It was like the shiny veneer wore off, revealing a rotten core beneath. The more I observed and interacted with my colleagues and superiors, the more disillusioned I became.  The initial excitement and hope were replaced by a growing sense of dread and disappointment. It became clear that this was not the kind of environment where I could thrive or even just feel comfortable.

Right from the start, it felt like we were being misled. The recruiter painted this rosy picture of the job during the interview process, glossing over important details and making promises that turned out to be false.  Even worse, when we brought these discrepancies up during training, the trainer seemed just as confused as we were. They brushed it off as a "learning curve," implying that the company was constantly evolving and changing its policies. But based on conversations with more experienced employees, it's clear that this is a pattern. They consistently misrepresent the job to new hires, setting them up for disappointment and frustration.

The training itself was an ordeal. We were expected to put in extra hours outside of work without any compensation, memorizing lengthy scripts verbatim.  The pressure was immense, and any deviation from the script, even a minor stumble, was met with harsh criticism and threats of termination. It felt like we were being trained for a robotic telemarketing role, not for a position that required genuine communication and problem-solving skills.
And just when you thought you had a handle on things, they'd throw another script at you. There was an endless stream of them, each with its own intricate set of rules and phrases. It was overwhelming and exhausting, and the constant fear of making a mistake created a stifling atmosphere where learning and growth felt impossible.  It felt less like training and more like indoctrination.

This new call structure is just another way for management to play favorites and exert control.  It used to be that everyone started with inbound calls, which are generally easier because you're dealing with newer, warmer leads.  Now, everyone is thrown into the deep end with outbound calls to old, stale leads who have already been contacted multiple times (and are likely annoyed).  It feels like we're being set up to fail.

The truly infuriating part is that the easier inbound calls aren't eliminated entirely. They're reserved as a "reward" for the manager's pets. It's blatant favoritism, and it creates a toxic environment where people feel like they have to suck up to the boss just to get a decent shot at succeeding. It's not about who has the best skills or work ethic, but who is best at playing the office politics game.

This system not only undermines morale but also creates an unfair playing field.  Those stuck with the dreaded outbound calls face an uphill battle, while the favored few get to coast on the easier inbound leads.  It's a demoralizing system that breeds resentment and distrust in the management team.

The new call center manager is the epitome of everything you fear in a boss. He's completely detached from the reality of the job and sees us as nothing more than numbers on a spreadsheet. Hit your targets, and you might be acknowledged.  Fail to do so, and you're met with icy disapproval and condescending remarks.  He fosters a constant sense of anxiety, making it clear that your job security hangs by a thread. Every interaction feels like walking on eggshells, never knowing if a minor slip-up will be seized upon as a reason to put you on the chopping block.

The pressure to perform is immense. We're pushed to use manipulative tactics that feel slimy and unethical, all in the name of "psychological persuasion." They even provide scripts with manipulative language, designed to exploit people's vulnerabilities and pressure them into booking appointments. It's exhausting and demoralizing, especially when you're blamed for appointments that fall through, even though you have zero control over whether someone actually shows up. They refuse to acknowledge that life happens, that people change their minds, or that emergencies arise.  And heaven forbid you try to explain external factors that might have influenced the outcome – you'll be quickly shut down and labeled as someone who makes "excuses."

Adding insult to injury, the base pay is barely livable.  The only way to earn a decent wage is to consistently exceed expectations in setting demos, which is incredibly challenging given the nature of the leads and the pressure-cooker environment.  It feels like a rigged game where you're set up to fail.
The management style is straight out of a textbook on how to create a toxic workplace. Fear and intimidation are their primary tools.  They dangle the threat of termination over your head constantly, making "jokes" about firing people, which only serves to heighten the anxiety. They'll corner you with leading questions designed to make you admit fault, and any attempt to explain challenges is dismissed as an excuse. While they preach the importance of positivity, it feels forced and fake. It's like they expect us to slap on a smile and pretend everything is fantastic, even when we're drowning under the pressure.

Honestly, a lot of this job comes down to sheer luck.  You can be the most skilled, persuasive caller in the world, but if you're stuck with a batch of bad leads, you're not going to hit your numbers.  But don't you dare suggest that to management.  They'll come down on you like a ton of bricks, insisting that success is entirely within your control and any failure is a personal shortcoming.

It's like high school all over again. There's a very obvious "in-crowd" that consists of the manager, the assistant manager, certain team leads, and the employees who consistently hit their targets (or perhaps more accurately, those who excel at playing the game).  They stick together, go to lunch together, and generally create an exclusive atmosphere. If you're not part of this clique, you're essentially invisible. They might not actively bully you, but they'll exclude you from conversations, social events, and even just general workplace camaraderie.

It's incredibly isolating and demoralizing. You can feel the shift in their body language when you approach – they become closed off, their smiles disappear, and their attention drifts elsewhere.  It's like a silent signal that you're not one of them, and it creates a constant feeling of being an outsider. This cliquey behavior further reinforces the sense of hierarchy and favoritism that permeates the entire workplace. It's not just about performance; it's about fitting into their mold and adhering to their unspoken rules.

Going into this job, I genuinely believed it could be a great opportunity. The company seemed reputable, the role sounded interesting, and I was excited to contribute my skills and build a career.  I truly wanted to succeed and make a positive impact.

However, that initial optimism quickly faded as I encountered a series of red flags.  Almost immediately, I noticed discrepancies between what I was told during the interview process and the reality of the job. The company culture felt off, the management style seemed questionable, and there was an underlying sense of anxiety and pressure that permeated the entire workplace.

It was like the shiny veneer wore off, revealing a rotten core beneath. The more I observed and interacted with my colleagues and superiors, the more disillusioned I became.  The initial excitement and hope were replaced by a growing sense of dread and disappointment. It became clear that this was not the kind of environment where I could thrive or even just feel comfortable.

For the most part, I enjoyed my short time at All Weather Seal. They definitely compensate you well if you are able to master their process and close deals, but you're expected to make all your sales during your initial visit with your customers (usually a 3-4 hour visit). There's a lot of memorization involved with their 10 step process and a lengthy presentation to go along with it. If you can't deal with customer objections and rejection, then you won't last long here (honestly you probably won't last long even if you can deal with those things). 

I was let go after only a month of being out on my own going to potential customers' homes because I wasn't making enough sales. While I couldn't really argue with their opinion, the timing seemed odd to me. During my last week with the company, I attended additional training classes every morning with a few other sales reps. I actually made a sale that week, but was informed on Friday that they weren't going to keep me on. The other Sales rep I trained with was also fired after that week of training. I'm not sure what the point of having us do all the additional training was if they were just going to fire us, but that's their decision to make. They do a good job trying to train new employees, but they are quick to move on if they "feel you aren't a good fit." It's easy to see why they have such high turnover when they have such a short leash with new reps. They seem to have the strategy of burning through as many new reps as possible until they are able to find "diamonds in the rough." 

This company is far from perfect (they won't claim to be), but I feel the people that work there are truly good people. They do sell excellent windows, but the challenge is convincing customers they actually need them. A good portion of the homes you'll go to aren't very good sales opportunities in my opinion and it can be difficult to stay positive in those situations. They'll tell you there's no such thing as a bad lead, but there definitely is. So, overall I think All Weather Seal is a good place to work with good people. They aren't lying when they say it's a good opportunity to make a lot of money, but don't expect to stick around if you can't make sales right out of training. 

My advice to people considering working here is it's unlikely you'll be able to stick around for more than a few months, but if you have any similar experience with a company that uses the 10-step sales process and know this is the type of work you want to do then this is a good opportunity for you. 

Overall, in general terms, this is a good company. Everyone seems to get along and the management recognizes the need to take care of it's employee's. It's a family atmosphere with a culture being one that nobody wants to see anyone fail. They 100% stand behind their product and service. They are community leader at giving back, such as partnering with the Make-A-Wish foundation and giving to several other local charities. 

With that being said, All Weather Seal is a commission based sales company, or, a "one sit close" company. If you don't make sales, you will not make any money.  You are expected to close a sale on every single lead/appointment that you are provided,regardless of the customer's financial situation. If you end up working here, you will see how expensive their products are compared to other companies. I like to use the analogy, you're trying to sell a brand new Mercedes to someone who is only looking for a 15 year old Chevy. Their 10 Step sales process, in my opinion is nothing more than learning how to manipulate people into buying something that is outrageously priced. As an example, you'll spend hours inside a customers home, giving a demo on the products and after giving them their "free quote," you are expected to close the sale with several closing pitches. If they can't pay in cash, then its on to finance. If they still tell you no, you have one final incentive to offer them but that offer will only apply if they purchase right then.  My point is, it turns into a high pressure sales position. Many at the company may disagree with me but if you objectively look at the sales process, the sales person will ask no less than 5 times for a customer to make a purchase. I'll let you decide if that's pushy for you...    

If you're a 'Type A' personality and can overcome customers objections to convince them to open their wallets for a very EXPENSIVE product then this job is perfect for you.

It is pretty much a lie right from the beginning. You will go through training, get out on the road, and initially be very motivated. In a short period of time, you will realize you are using old school, used car sales, straight from the 70's, outdated, deceptive sales tactics and tricks. When you arrive to customers homes, they will have been mislead already. They will think you are coming out to quick look at their windows, roof, siding, etc. They think you are going to be there 15-30 minutes, but you will trick them and be in their home between 3-4 hours on average. You will have to continue to push your product on them as the best product for them. You will have to get past them saying no at least 5 times. You will mislead the customers about your product. You will use shady tactics to make the customer feel that if they do not go with your way overpriced product they will somehow get ripped off by another company. The fact of the matter is there are other companies using the same types of products, warranties, etc. at HALF the cost! You will start to see the truth and will start to question the ethics. Just try it and you will find out. Over the companies almost 40 year history, they do not have a sales person in their Grand Rapids market that has even been there over 5 months. 90% of their employees will quit or be fired within 6 months. There are reasons for this.The owner and management will not acknowledge there is a cultural issue and put it all on their sales people. When you run a company that rolls through 100's of sales people and you have been in business for 40 years and cannot keep 90% of your new employees more than 6 months, there is an internal problem. Anyway, I could go on and on, but if you decide to go this route, it is going to sound good at first and the truth will come out in the end. Good Luck!

I LOVE my job working for All Weather Seal. This job is NOT a typical job. Most companies on a larger scale like for example meijer or Walmart treat their employees like numbers, NOT ALL WEATHER SEAL! AWS treats their employees and customers like family! I have reached my 1 year anniversary with the company and I have nothing but good things to say about them! It only took me 6 months to move up in the company get promoted to Team Lead with a raise attached to this promotion.  This company there is so much room to grow as a marker and work your way up in the company.  The CEO will respond to you in a day if you have questions or concerns. He really cares about his employees and customers! All the management is the same! Your voice is heard in the company I have brought up putting diversity into our pamphlets and the change was made. I brought up ways they could improve the training week and my voice was heard and changes were made. Every single person that's apart of the team is valued and respected! 

A typical day in this field is talking with customers finding out there wants and needs in their homes and getting them free appointments set for us to do a free estimate.  You get paid off your hard work unlike other jobs when you pull more weight than your coworkers but get paid the same. NOT AT ALL WEATHER SEAL. If you are doing more work than one of your coworkers you get rewarded based off commission.  

I would recommend people working here and going with our products. We DO NOT HAVE FINE PRINT LOOP HOLE WARNTIES. 

ALL WEATHER SEAL IS A VERY HONEST AND CARING COMPANY!

All Weather Seal of West Michigan is one of the better employers I've worked for in my career. What I deem most impressive is how connected, present, and personally involved upper management (including the owner) is. They not only know employees by name but they consistently validate and affirm the work/talents/gifts that each member and department brings forth. To me, this is just as valuable as monetary compensation.

What I also find unique is the age diversity that this company has, particularly in management. There's a melting pot of different generations, ensuring representation across various perspectives and experiences. This not only enriches our decision-making processes but also fosters a dynamic and inclusive work environment where ideas are valued regardless of age.

Although AWS has plenty of good to offer, I must cautiously, lovingly, and respectfully warn those considering a position here. This is a small, but steadily-growing business. With growth comes, well, simply put, growing pains. If you are unwilling to adapt or be an integral piece to an evolving company, this may not be the place for you. And that's completely okay - some thrive with working in small biz while others prefer the "well-oiled machines." Be honest with where you're at.

I can honestly say I absolutely love working for this company, it is one of the best companies I have worked for, with co-workers I can say I look to as family. Everyone is so down to earth, outgoing and with a positive attitude with a great sense of humor. This company has built up my confidence as both a professional and an individual. Excellent mentoring and leadership. Everyone in this company looks out for each other; they all help strengthen each other's weaknesses and are the first to acknowledge your strengths and achievements. Being in customer service, I have come across some extremely pleasant customers and it just goes to show how well this company has grown and formed to be the best, not only for their customers and employees, but also for their community. Whether that's participating in events or choosing to help two local families in Michigan Make A Wish Foundation because no one had the heart to choose one family. So we chose to come together as a company and family to make two special little girl's dreams and wishes come true. I cannot say enough how remarkable this company and its employees are. Love what you do and you'll never work a day in your life. I am truly blessed to be able to say I work for the best company and have the best co-workers!

They start with a very strong a convincing pitch about how amazing it is to work for them, and get you really excited, but leaving out key details of the job. I didn’t know it would be “door to door marketing” until day 1 on the job, and by then I was so desperate for money that I couldn’t quit.

They also expect you to go out no matter the weather, and do not care about your safety. They would make you walk the streets completely alone no with exit strategy in case of emergency. I had multiple cases of dangerous situations that I didn’t have a fast exit. They also tell you while training that you will never have to be alone while out in the field for safety reasons. That is a complete lie.

They also never take no for an answer and expect you to keep pushing “potential customers” to their breaking point to schedule an appointment with them. When I worked on the phones, we weren’t allowed to take people off the call list even if they said they weren’t interested. They have to say the very specific phrase “take me off your call list” because if they say they’re “not interested” that means there’s room to keep calling them to convince them otherwise.

If you have strong morals of respecting people’s boundaries then I highly recommend NOT working for this company.

I started at AWS almost 2 years ago. At first my mindset was not in the right place and I was not sure how long I would be sticking around but almost two years later I can say I truly love it, even on stressful days. 
Personal growth is encouraged here unlike any other company I have worked for. This is a people focused company. They really not only want you to excel at your job but they genuinely want you to be the best version of yourself. 
This company is not for everyone. The people who thrive here are people who like to be challenged and are constantly looking for ways to improve. "We know our best is enough today, but tomorrow we will do better" The company offers multiple classes you can take to further your life knowledge whether that's a leadership class, life coaching or even financial peace university.

Call center specifically is a HIGH energy environment. We not only push each other to be better each day but we are also each other's biggest cheerleaders when we are struggling. The pay is lucrative if you WORK it correctly. Complacency is killer here; you cannot get comfortable in the middle of the pack. We are LEADERS and we are always GROWING.  

I have been here for a few months now, and I can honestly say I still love working for this company it is one of the best companies I have worked for, with co-workers I can say I look to as family. Everyone is so down to earth, outgoing and with a positive attitude with a great sense of humor. Everyone in this company looks out for each other, they all help strengthen each other's weaknesses and are the first to acknowledge your strengths and achievements. Being in customer service, I have come across some extremely pleasant customers and it just goes to show how well this company has grown and formed to be the best, not only for their customers and employees, but also for their community. Whether that's participating in events or choosing to help two local families in Michigan Make A Wish Foundation because no one had the heart to choose one family. So we chose to come together as a company and family to make two special little girl's dreams and wishes come true. I cannot say enough how remarkable this company and its employees are. Love what you do and you'll never work a day in your life. I am truly blessed to be able to say I work for the best company and have the best co-workers!

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