Hi, so I googled investment representative forums in google and this was the top hit. I come seeking advice. My girlfriend was recently offered a job at "First Investors Corporation" and I just wanted some opinions on this business. A couple things caught my attention about this:

1) No Base Pay

2) No benefits

3) $700 fee for training to get licensing

To me, this seems a little ridiculous - especially being offered to a English Major (expected graduation December 2010). How is my GF going to learn all that she needs to know to work completely commission-based in a matter of 3 months training part time? I think it's counter-intuitive that someone should accept a job that requires payment up front and offers no base pay. If she fails, if this corporation does not train her well enough, she stands to lose a lot of money.

I have voiced my concerns to her over and over again and she seems very confident about what they have tod her. I do not want to push my speculation so much that it seems like I'm being unsupportive. I just don't want her to quit (or drop to part time) her current job with decent pay and benefits for such a risk. 

All responses are appreciated. Thanks,