Starry-eyed. empty pockets - Remodeling Consultant Power Home Remodeling Employee Review

2.0
Oct 16, 2013
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Amazing training, cool people to work alongside, good commission scale for the ticket prices you sell, can work independently away from the office, company paid trip (not including airfare). Upper management cares about the sales division

Cons

100% commission including car and gas money. It may not seem like a big deal but the amount of driving you do they need something in place to keep you on the road. However the offices are hiring at an alarming rate probably because they need to protect themselves from their high turnover rate especially during the winter months. Also the appointments were supposed to be within a limited number of miles from my home address and I would end up having to drive across Long Island with little time or notice. You are on call everyday and must WAIT around for work to come your way, this may seem nice but it is a horrible time-management job where you're always on the edge of your seat and afraid to commit to anything until you know the day is done. Lastly, they keep 2/3 of the commission you earn-meaning if you sell $900 you will only get $300 from it for your first paycheck. Essentially they keep the commission you're owed "as insurance" however its just so that the money stays in their name longer so they can recoup the interest off of it. They manage your money for you and when you do finally resign or get laid off it is like pulling teeth to receive your final checks, not to mention they take out taxes from a 1099 check.

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Cons

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Pros

After 15 years with the company, the biggest positive has always been the employee-focused culture. They genuinely invest in creating a good work environment, from modern office spaces and great amenities to company events, conferences, and even trips that help build team culture. The flexibility in BT to work remotely part of the week has been a huge benefit for work-life balance, especially with a family. Compensation is competitive within the home remodeling industry, and the company offers solid benefits like 401K and private health insurance. There are also opportunities to grow and learn if you’re willing to put in the effort.

Cons

One challenge is that career growth and promotions don’t always align with seniority or long-term loyalty, which can sometimes feel discouraging after many years with the company. For employees in tech-focused roles, compensation can feel a bit below market compared to the broader tech industry, even though bonuses can help offset that in strong years. Raises without a promotion are usually modest, and while the health insurance is decent overall, coverage for some major medical needs could definitely be improved.

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