Edward Jones - California Law Suit
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Oh Nicole, how funny. you and I both know that it’s 25 REAL contacts a day. Former loser BOA’s making 25,000 a year who are no the internet all day don’t count. Even Edward Jones wouldn’t take you as a client, dear. Keep filing those nails!
[quote=Cowboy93]Anyone see the Reg Rep cover story about ole EJ? It's available on this very site.[/quote]
Great article. Could someone tell me the first time Jones said they were going to have email in every branch within a year. They were saying it when I started about seven years ago.
And what is Jones financial planning software going to look like...that could get humerous. Most of the reps in my old region could not understatnd a monte carlo scentario let alone explain it to a client. Anyway, good to see Weddle talk about making some real changes......yea right.
[quote=Bill Fakkland]Oh Nicole, how funny. you and I both know that it's 25 REAL contacts a day. Former loser BOA's making 25,000 a year who are no the internet all day don't count. Even Edward Jones wouldn't take you as a client, dear. Keep filing those nails![/quote]
Typical Jones paternalistic condescending bs answer.
[quote=Devoted SA] [quote=noggin][quote=Devoted SA]
. You, on the other hand will still be living in the dark and running on that hampster wheel to make your measly 60% a month, while lining the pockets of the jeeps!
[/quote]Darling, it’s 39%, but my 39% is considerably more than your 25 grand a year. Go back to the nails and keep working on that GED
[quote=exdrone]
Hulk,
How long have you been in the business 1 or 2 years. From your zealous love for mother Jones I would guess 18mos… Am I close??? QUOTE]
Not that I need to justify myself to crybaby, but 5 yrs los and long enough to listen to the bs from 3 bms.
[quote=Bill Fakkland]Oh Nicole, how funny. you and I both know that it's 25 REAL contacts a day. Former loser BOA's making 25,000 a year who are no the internet all day don't count. Even Edward Jones wouldn't take you as a client, dear. Keep filing those nails![/quote]
You sure do seem to spend an awful lot of time on the internet Bill. You must have alot of time on YOUR hands. Are you sure you can't squeeze a few more bucks out of Grandma's portfolio? Come on now, type INV,NEWIR and see what you can find in inventory.
[quote=Incredible Hulk] [quote=Devoted SA] [quote=noggin][quote=Devoted SA]
. You, on the other hand will still be living in the dark and running on that hampster wheel to make your measly 60% a month, while lining the pockets of the jeeps!
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Darling, it's 39%, but my 39% is considerably more than your 25 grand a year. Go back to the nails and keep working on that GED[/quote]
Babe, your 39% a year couldn't afford me on your best day, in your wildest dreams. It takes me 20 mins to do what it takes some BOAs all day.
I'm glad you are so eager to earn 39% of what you make every year, AND volunteer every spare minute you have to some fledgling drone who ISN'T going to make it, AND recruit every has-been you can scrounge up to apply at Jones, so you can get one point towards your next vacation.
Oh....I've got to go it's time for my next coffee break, if I hurry I'll have time to file my nails too.
[quote=Devoted SA] [quote=noggin
Darling, it’s 39%, but my 39% is considerably more than your 25 grand a year. Go back to the nails and keep working on that GED
Again the hypocrisy of the Jones mind set. The mantra is that the BOA is an equal partner in the business, can't get along without her but the true colors come out here. They really think the BOA (and female IRs) are second class citizens, glorified secretaries and dim bulbs who spend all day filing their nails. Sure, they (Jones) give good lip service to "diversity" but in practice these guys revert to name calling and belittling anyone who isn't WASP male and who challenges their tiny world view.
They are incredible throwbacks to the 1930's when the little woman had her place at home and people of color knew how to toe the line. They are dicks. At least Dirk, who is also one, is an honest one. He admits it and is not ashamed to be a prick of gargantuan size (living up to his screen name ) That's Ok. I'd rather deal with an honest person than someone who is a hypocrite. I'd also rather deal with someone who isn't so deluded by the company line that they can't discuss or accept criticism in a rational way.
Every day I thank my self for kicking Jones to the curb.
Good comeback, Nicole and Dime. Most thinking people know how infrequently I actually post on here. I reserve my comments for the really, really stupid people...a select group of which you can lay claim to being the most worthy member to date. In fact, the idea of a lowly assistant posting on what is supposed to be a broker forum strikes me as rather odd. Maybe you should try posting comments on www.icantgetanactualsalesjob.com . As far as newir inventory goes, I'll take a peek forthwith and see what is available. In the meanwhile, do us all a favor and find another place to waste your boss's time.
"Lowly assistant" Well that's a real nice thing to say Bill but it is the typical IR mindset. My thoughts are that I will bet she knows more about investment products than you do since she works in an environment that permits intelligent and thoughtful investment advice. She works with investments that you cant even offer.
You also have too big of an ego to admit the realities of your work place. How sad for you. Poor Bill.
200 new IRs a month! Wow, and even at that they can't grow the work force! The chickens are coming home to roost and I'm loving it.
In all fairness, Bill does not post too often on the board. It comes and goes in spurts.
And I know a number of reps that would love to have an assistant full of piss and vinegar like Nicole.
Would you be happier if I leveled the playing field by saying “lowly Malcolm”? You guys are so picky sometimes. One last thing…I don’t have an assistant. My BOA made over 15,000 just in bonus money last year alone. I call Nicole what she calls herself…an assistant. I think the “lowly” part was just a lucky guess.
Wow that’s great bonus money. Sounds like your doing well and I respect that. EDJ is good for serving a certain type of customer and I don’t see anything wrong with that. Also, I dont care what you call me so feel free. I’d still bet she has a better understanding of various investment options than you do though. But who really cares. I enjoy the banter every once in awhile as I think you do.
[quote=Bill Fakkland]Would you be happier if I leveled the playing field by saying "lowly Malcolm"? You guys are so picky sometimes. One last thing..I don't have an assistant. My BOA made over 15,000 just in bonus money last year alone. I call Nicole what she calls herself..an assistant. I think the "lowly" part was just a lucky guess. [/quote]
Bill, I can't understand why the idea of a "lowly assistant" incites so much ire in you. I'm simply stating things I know to have been true in my own experiences at Jones. I'm different than the majority of the BOAs @ Jones, because I bring to the table something money can't buy... empathy.
I understand that if I fail to do my job and process transfers in a timely manner, you have no money to invest. I understand that the level of service I give your clients and prospects impacts whether or not they will stay with you. I understand that no matter how many days in a month I might miss, I still get a paycheck, where you could work 12 hour days all month long and not make a single dime. I understand if I fail to effectively market the surrounding area, and plan events and speaking engagements for you - I've failed to help you bring in new business.
What I CAN'T understand is why you choose to attack me, instead of commenting on the subject matter of this forum. I'm sure you must feel I'm an easier target?
Bill: Arrogance is earned. Doubt if you’ve paid enough dues to be the arrogant pr**k you appear to be.
I’m not the one who starts these hate-mongering sessions about Jones. I step in when I feel someone is showing contempt for a former employer seemingly with impunity. I have a great BOA and she is a partner in my business. We are both LP’s and make a very good living. What I will never understand is why people like Nicole feel that their self worth can only be enhanced by a having a scorched earth policy with the company they formerly worked for. Jones has been good to all of you, Nicole included. If you found a new job…great. Is anyone surprised when St Louis tries to keep assets? Would anyone NOT try and keep assets? You all sound so petulant and childish. You make more than me? Great. You are happier with another firm? Great again. I make a LOT of money…more than any of the physicians have as clients. Why would I complain? I may leave Jones someday…who knows. But I will NEVER sl*g a company that gave me a fair shot with no industry experience. It’s just not my nature to be that way. Nicloe…all the best. I hope you do well. But your comments reveal a LOT about your character, and it ain’t pretty to thesee eyes. And Malcolm…glad to hear you’re doing well.