Thrivent reviews

3.8

69% would recommend to a friend

(1,147 total reviews)
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Teresa J. Rasmussen

76% approve of CEO

61% positive business outlook

Thrivent has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 1,147 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Thrivent employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Insurance industry (3.7 stars).

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1K reviews
4.0
Jan 20, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Not-for-profit organization that allows members (policy holders) to direct financial earnings to non-profits of their choice. Truly an organization that is focused on improving the community at large. Allows flexibility of schedule if needed and local partners are improving training for new associates beyond home office training. Home office tech support very helpful, as are most home office employees. No company is without their flaws, but the fact that this is a faith-based company, and we are encompassing all Christian faiths, is a huge plus for me!

Cons

This is a commission-based career, so once the training period is complete, it can be difficult to earn a paycheck the first year as you are building your client base. CA has stricter laws within the FINRA regs at times, so it takes new policies longer to pass compliance and be ready for client issue than in other states. Current technology is a bit outdated, but is currently in the process of becoming more "2015".

5.0
Jan 19, 2016

Financial Consultant

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great Christian Values, Good management support with people who seem to care, good compensation based on performance. You can really make a difference to the clients and their families.

Cons

Sales! Dealing with the public. Rejection

1.0
Jan 16, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

They frequently pay for lunch.

Cons

If you are considering this job, you should know the following: From Day 1 you will be dialing up your friends and relatives to sell them good insurance products and very poor financial products. You will be asked DAILY by managers how many call you made. After you call your friends and relatives, you are to call THEIR friends and relatives. NO ONE wants to pay a fee to buy into an average performing mutual fund that you have the "great opportunity" to sell them. Managers might even tell you to look for the "unsophisticated" investor. If you would like a job preying on the weak, all while calling it "helping members be wise with money" (Ugh! the irony!), then maybe you could make it here. My suggestion is that if you are not completely desperate for a job, RUN!!

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