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Each day I would come into work and I would have new files of debtors that I needed to locate. I would look through the information I was given and begin to search for them using various skip search sites and databases we had provided for us. This was something new to me and I found that I had an enjoyment in locating the debtors and assisting the drivers in repossessing the collateral. The hardest part of the job was actually finding the wanted assets. The work place culture was okay for the most part but, it was a stressful environment and a lot of the co-workers was rude. I did not like that I didn't have any benefits offered to me. There was a lot of blatant favoritism and unfair treatment.

I purchased judgments, pursued debtors and satisfied those judgments.  I did all of my own paperwork, research, and filings.  My hours were what ever I needed them to be. This job gave me the unique opportunity to represent my self in Federal Court of the Western District of Michigan before Judge Gregg in the renewing of expiring Federal Judgments.  I set precedent in the State of Michigan in this regard, being this was only the third time in our countries history for the renewal of monetary judgments since 1856.

Average day as a recovery agent is anticipatory, because you never know how hard it will be to recover the property you are repossessing for the banks or independent contractors. 
The beginning of each recovery starts with skip tracing, (investigating) the person and the property you are repossessing. 
The first and easiest way is to contact the person, typically talking them into resigning and paying for their property. The next and most complicated component is locating the person and or the property so the recovery driver can reposes the property safely. The most exciting part of the job is the investigating and driving the recovery truck getting the banks and lenders their property.

A typical place would be locating customers, that had land line numbers that were no longer in service. I would use various tools to try and locate the customer ( via, references, credit report, white-pages, etc. I learned many different area of the financial institution. Training new employees were part of my Job task. I worked very well, with my co-workers and got along. We all worked as a team player and help each other when need be. The hardest part about working with this financial institution we're the disrespectful customers that spoke nasty language. But most of all I enjoyed when I was able to have a pleased customer.

You're bum rushed with tons and tons of work on the daily.. once I was hired, i was told they haven't been on track in 5+ years. They WORK you. There's a lot of stuff to learn, and remember. You're working at least 3-4 different queues a day.. (unless you're good at what you do, then they'll pile more work on you).. all for $13.42. Oh and the best part is at the end of your year when its raise time, if you're REALLY good.. you'll get a WHOPPING $0.27 raise :) WOO-HOO!! Thank God i went somewhere I'm more appreciated at, doing less work and making $19.00 while doing it :)

I found the investigative and research part of the work very interesting and fulfilling when I located the debtor. My management was very fair and supportive to me. I learned many things about the different businesses and people I searched. The workplace culture in a debt collection business is always stressful but my co-workers and management were easy to work with. The hardest part of my job was trying to find debtors who were really trying to evade their responsibilities,

Overall, Skip Tracing is a career which is best done with a skeptical mind. You always have to keep reminding yourself these people you are trying to get on the phone may not have paid their bill in over 2 years. Its rewarding when you find someone and get a payment though.

The productive of the workplace was calling clients setting up payments for outstanding bills
The enjoyable part of the job was client asking for help
I worked very well with coworker and the management team

Typical work environments have consisted of financial negotiations and logistical planning. Certain positions have required managerial skills which I received high praise from the owners. This position have required varying levels of administrative duties.

Best part about the job is everyday is different. You get to figure out different ways to approach each customer in order to repossess their unit or get them to pay. Favorite job all time and I honestly will be the best skip tracer at your company if you give me a chance

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