Poor Management - Anonymous employee New York Life Employee Review

1.0
10 Nov 2010
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

The major reasons to work with New York Life would be some of the employee benefits including match with 401k, onsite gym and medical facility, and great location in New York City (6 train is close by).

Cons

Many of the "Lifers" who have been there for years are resistant to change and there is a severe seperation between management and employees. The senior management will overlook inappropriate behavior of other management or supervisors towards employees as long as the work gets done. The office politics and poor management training will make you run for the door. Employee morale is very low in certain areas.

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Cons

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5.0
9 Oct 2015
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Pros

Right out of college, I had an opportunity with the New York Life. Being young I felt that I was at a disadvantage but I worked hard, I was relentless, and ambitious. My first full year, I was able to make a six-figure income. It wasn't easy but is medical school easy? Is law school easy? The training and development at New York Life was unmatched. I knew nothing about the Insurance and Financial Services industry until I was given an opportunity at New York Life and the training was exceptional and has led me to the success I have today.

Cons

You have to work hard, be relentless, entrepreneurial, invest a lot of time and effort into the business and above all, expect a higher standard of living and strive towards that goal every single day.

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New York Life Response
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Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback – we appreciate it. As you say, a successful career as an agent requires dedication and commitment. For many, including you, the professional rewards are worth it. But we do understand that starting out in this career is not always easy. That’s why we offer new agents continuous training and support, to give them the advantages they need to succeed.
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