installer

field service technician

animal trainer

installation technician

sales consultant

Invisible Fence Brand

So the job posting said the job was from 8 to 5 which I was quick to pick up, but in reality you will be working from anywhere between 6:30am to around 6pm or later. If you receive a call that requires you to drive over an hour and be there at 8am You do not get paid for traveling to the installation. So if you like waking up 2 hours earlier than you usually do just to not get paid is not worth it. I do not work for free and never will.

If you don't like the weather than do not apply. They will have you out in snow, rain, hail, tornados, and thunderstorms. They do not care about the health of the employee. They will have you out in crazy storms for upwards to 5 to 6 hours. I've been sick countless times because of it. 

I was set for failure since day 1, from not recieveing proper equipment to do my job and lack of actual concrete training left me confused and upset on installation days. 

I left this company because I got fed up. 
The company constantly forces good reviews down your throat. They want you to ask each customer for a review to help the company. I feel like asking for a review is meaningless. 

I'm a military veteran who has to go to the VA for appointments a lot. I'm working on getting my health and my benefits sqaured away. I felt like I was bending over backwards just to get a day off to make my appointments. Anyone here that is a Veteran knows that going to the VA can take all day. I request a day off to go to my appointment and I told my Manager Vance that I could come back to work after everything was done. That is if you know everything ends before 5pm. So before I could even say anything this manager  goes and gives me 3 calls to do after my appointment. The calls were after 12pm. My appoinment was at 11am. So that gives me roughly an hour to go to my appointment. I didn't get out of the VA until 4pm. 
Then management didn't even have the courtesy to call me or message me, they just arrived at my house and took the truck and left me jobless. 

Do not work at this place Management doesn't give a care about you or anything you have to do.  Be prepared for terrible pay, terrible hours, terrible working conditions and outdated equipment. 

Invisible Fences Brand of Raliegh is terrible.

This company is a joke. As someone who worked for a private owner, who had to transition to corporate the grass was truly greener beforehand. Their biggest promotion was work/life balance when they took over and we received the exact opposite. We were expected to be available 12 hours a day/5 days a week. Appointments were suppose to never be more than 30 minutes to/from home base at the beginning and end of the day. I experienced a normal day maybe twice. In between appointment drive times weren’t any better, zigzagging all over. Lunch times are not readily available either. You are expected to take a lunch when you can, yet they pack your schedule so tight that’s it’s hardly an option. When I addressed this I was told, “Cut an appointment short so you can take a lunch.” This is not an acceptable response. I took great pride in my training and I would never sacrifice a quality experience for a client and if a dog needed more time to learn. Pay was also cut when corporate took over. As for the trainers, I know we all took a significant pay cut. When we counter offered, we were all denied. The BIGGEST issue I have with this company is the promotion of the SMART system that has a world of problems. It’s immoral to promote it with the problems it still faces and the company is entirely ok with that. Meanwhile, the field staff are the ones that have to talk customers off a ledge because their dog is now traumatized. They do not care about employees, dogs, or customers. I left for another stress-free job but I know they cut employees left and right when they are losing money. You will be just a number. I had a true knack and passion for my job here and definitely wanted it to be a lifelong career, however, when the corporation stepped in they ruined the passion I had.

Forget about the 9 hour work days they talk about in the interview, that will be a short day. 10-12 hours is typical most of the year. Overtime is mandatory, working Monday through Saturday is mandatory every other week. 6 on 1 off/5 on 2 off rotation during the busy season.  Installations will vary from very easy, to brutal. No official breaks, you will eat your lunch while driving to your next appointment. You will rely on public bathrooms, as you are not allowed to use customer bathrooms. Absolutely fantastic when you are stuck at an install for 5+ hours. Having empty bottles in your van is a necessity, you will be using them, or you will be looking for a private spot on property to relieve yourself. Your days will be crammed full during the busy season, with oftentimes unreasonable expectations for completion times. Overall, working for this company has steadily gone down hill over the last year. Perpetually staffed with the bare minimum techs, no coverage if you call out sick, pay isn't good enough for work performed, they are constantly adding more tasks to the technicians plate. You are installer/repairman/dog trainer/customer service rep and general concierge for your customers. Your phone rings constantly, and you are expected to handle every call or text. Techs spend far too much time on the phone dealing with customers, because customers can't reach anyone at the 800 number. Salesforce is a broken joke, far too many steps to do a task, and  the company constantly changes how to do things in the software.

Do yourself a favor, work somewhere else for $16 an hour.

 Was pretty excited about the venture in the beginning , and REALLY enjoyed the job at first, but like most global corporations with clip board "chest thumping” micromanager’s they’ll use/burn you up. I travelled nearly 1,000 miles a week most times, with a lack of following through with their commitments/promises of an upgraded Co. vehicle (a hand me down when starting) with blown rear shocks (over weighted) , as well as bent rims on all 4. I didn’t feel safe in it while watching younger new hires given the Brand New equipment. If you’re good with electronics you’ll do OK, be ready as the "old school” employees absolutely hate it because they don’t/can’t learn the new technology, and act resentful if you excel in it. They promise "swag” in which I was given 10 t-shirts and 6 sun blocking long sleeves in my two years there, yet announcing Kaki type pants was protocol. Bottom line… if you get a good Regional who follows up on promises, and a team that’s "up to date”.. you should do decent. BEST part and MOST REWARDING of the jobs was keeping pets safe and not dead on the roadways.

I worked for IF for a couple years and was not impressed with the work culture at all. Zero room for advancement/career growth, unappreciative and often rude staff and managers who were out of touch with the struggles of most lower middle class people, and no raises past the first year of employment despite the piling on of extra tasks outside of what's listed in the job offer. Only a handful of paid holidays that you only get paid for if you work the day before and after the holiday, all surrounded by "blackout dates" so you couldn't stack PTO around holidays to visit family or friends. PTO was not accumulated either, it was 5 days the first year, then 10 total past that, whereas most companies offer at least 16 days with paid holidays. No sick leave either, so if you wanted to get paid you had to sacrifice your PTO. The health insurance benefits hardly cover anything at all and I was not offered options outside of "take it or leave it." Don't work here if you actually enjoy helping people as their customers' experience didn't seem to matter as much as their bottom line and making money for their shareholders. The only perk is that the job itself is not inherently difficult, it was everything else that made me leave.

What is the best part of working at the company?
They try to make it seem like a family company but the corporate side has taken over. You are just a number, no one truly cares about you which is unfortunate since it takes a lot of time and training to become a good employee. There are multiple systems, different compatibility and a bunch of technical aspects to learn on top of the customer service, sales and pet training procedures. BTW, if you get hurt they just push you out with no care or concern for your well being. It's too bad because I do truly believe in the product, it works! 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
No time for family, during the summer you can easily put in 10-12 hour days driving all over the state.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
You are working independently daily, driving can be upwards of 4 hours in a single day. The culture pretends to care, and be family oriented but it is very corporate.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Traveling from appointment to appointment which can vary from installing a new fence, repairs, training or sales.

Overall a pretty fun place to work. But it is definitely not an easy job. The days are long, especially during the spring/summer. It's not uncommon to work a 12+ hour day. You work until your schedule is done. If you manage to finish your schedule early, they'll give you add-ons. They mean it when they say you will work in all types of weather. Only weather you can't work in is thunderstorms. Even then you still have to stay at the job site and wait out the weather, which can put you behind schedule. Pays very well, lots of overtime (again, mostly in the spring/summer months). You meet a lot of people and see a lot of different places. LOTS of driving, there were some days I spent over 4 hours of my workday just driving to/from installs and service appts. Management is decent, but they won't let you take any time off for your first 12 months of employment, regardless of the reason. If you want a (usually) fun job that keeps you physically fit and pays nicely, it might be for you. But don't plan on having much of a personal life.

Meaningful Work, Supportive Team, and Daily Purpose
Working at IFB has been one of the most fulfilling experiences of my career. Every day brings new challenges that push us to grow, think creatively, and stay engaged. Yes there are hard or long days but what makes it truly special is knowing that the work we do directly saves the lives of animals and creates lasting, meaningful change for the clients we support. It’s rare to find a job where you can see the impact of our efforts so clearly and feel proud of it.
The team environment is  supportive. Fellow peers are encouraging, knowledgeable, and always willing to jump in when needed even from states away. The ability to travel opens  the opportunity to connect with people from all across the country, building relationships that enrich both work and personal growth.
If you’re looking for a place where you can make a real difference every single day, not afraid of hard work, and be surrounded by people who share that passion, IFB is an amazing place to be.

Pay is fair, commission and bonus contests as well as discounts on products. company van, tools, uniform shirts & hats provided. Management is the best I've had the pleasure of working with, same goes with co workers and phone reps, office staff etc. All very genuine good folks. Long hours sometimes and drive times but its hourly pay (mostly). Almost all of the customers  were very cool and down to earth and Id have to say maybe  98% of their pets are friendly, there's always a chance of an aggressive K9. I was bitten twice in less than 2 years. Nothing crazy like you'd see on COPS or anything and the best part was I still loved my job after the fact. Sometimes as a field tech/ installer,  you'll run into gnarly terrain, just dress yourself accordingly and stay hydrated.  I definitely recommend giving Invisible Fence Brand your all and they will take care of you!

Thrown into job without proper training and equip.
Poor management, They do not care about dogs, employees or customers.
They constantly give the run around & will avoid dealing with issues regarding their company and customers at all costs
So, without proper training your stuck dealing with people calling non-stop and leaving messages, (which you have to reply too) cussing you out And reporting you to cooperate, until you eventually get fired.
The turnover rate is horrible!
Hours cut at random went from 800 to 600 biweekly
Get stuck working Saturday's
All they care about is their paycheck and vacation time
They play favoritism to suck ups
If your overweight and suck up you'll fit in just fine lol
Seriously though,Shall I go on!?
Any previous employees would agree & not recommend!
NOT WORTH IT!!!
ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU'LL GET YOUR HOURS CUT AND LAID OFF IN A FEW MONTHS

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