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From your posts I would say you will do better in an Indy
environment. Management may sense you are hung up on YOUR talent,
and YOUR professionalisim, and YOUR hair. They may think if you
are hired they will be hearing about YOUR training, YOUR cubicle, YOUR
hours worked, YOUR bad experience with the jerk sr. advisor.
I am not taking a shot here, but your last few posts tell us alot I feel. Good luck.
GO interview, all they can do is tell you no, but must firms that you
have to deal with folks face to face probably would like you to cut
your hair. As long as your hair does not look like predator, it should
be ok. i also think it depends where you are located. If you are in
middle america, I would say cut it off. In NY of LA, you would probably
have a more diverse group.
if i was in middle american I wouldn’t even think about it. I’m in Florida. We’ll see what happens.
[quote=rightway]From your posts I would say you will do better in an Indy environment. Management may sense you are hung up on YOUR talent, and YOUR professionalisim, and YOUR hair. They may think if you are hired they will be hearing about YOUR training, YOUR cubicle, YOUR hours worked, YOUR bad experience with the jerk sr. advisor.
I am not taking a shot here, but your last few posts tell us alot I feel. Good luck.
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I was just rying to get across, that I've been in the face to face sales arena before WITH locks and have done better than average. If I was just entering this field, or had been on the phones on all my past jobs, then I would be more cautious about being in this field.
Kashanti -
The reason you are experiencing hostility, is because if you really, and
truly had any respectible level of production at Merrill, (FAC or in a branch),
hell even if you had no production, but had worked at the firm for any
length of time.........You would Know the professional climate of various
firms. That's why I think you are full of hoooooty.
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Kashanti -
The reason you are experiencing hostility, is because if you really, and
truly had any respectible level of production at Merrill, (FAC or in a branch),
hell even if you had no production, but had worked at the firm for any
length of time.........You would Know the professional climate of various
firms. That's why I think you are full of hoooooty.
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Dude, check yourself. I was at Schwab for two years, and at Merrill for 2 1/2 years. At Merrill I was in the top ten in production out of 300 reps every month.
This is not a forum for you to freakin attack my creditability. I was asking people famailar with SB about their culture. If you don't work there, then keep your mouth shut.
[quote=blarmston]then get after it and let us know the outcome.[/quote]
Thank you. I have an interview next week.
[quote=kashanti][quote=moneyadvisor]
Kashanti -
The reason you are experiencing hostility, is because if you really, and
truly had any respectible level of production at Merrill, (FAC or in a branch),
hell even if you had no production, but had worked at the firm for any
length of time.........You would Know the professional climate of various
firms. That's why I think you are full of hoooooty.
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Dude, check yourself. I was at Schwab for two years, and at Merrill for 2 1/2 years. At Merrill I was in the top ten in production out of 300 reps every month.
This is not a forum for you to freakin attack my creditability. I was asking people famailar with SB about their culture. If you don't work there, then keep your mouth shut.
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::clears throat::
dude....you were a top producer at a CALL CENTER.....and you worked at a DISCOUNT BROKERAGE, presumably taking orders at a counter(would you like some fries with that?)
In no way does this give you a sense what it takes to succeed at a Smith Barney or Merill branch.....
Your confidence(arrogance) is impressive.....!
I do agree this is a random weird post, but I do hope this guys makes it and has very good production as he proclaims he can get. Good for him if it works out. Best of luck.....
[quote=joedabrkr][quote=kashanti][quote=moneyadvisor]
Kashanti -
The reason you are experiencing hostility, is because if you really, and
truly had any respectible level of production at Merrill, (FAC or in a branch),
hell even if you had no production, but had worked at the firm for any
length of time.........You would Know the professional climate of various
firms. That's why I think you are full of hoooooty.
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Dude, check yourself. I was at Schwab for two years, and at Merrill for 2 1/2 years. At Merrill I was in the top ten in production out of 300 reps every month.
This is not a forum for you to freakin attack my creditability. I was asking people famailar with SB about their culture. If you don't work there, then keep your mouth shut.
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::clears throat::
dude....you were a top producer at a CALL CENTER.....and you worked at a DISCOUNT BROKERAGE, presumably taking orders at a counter(would you like some fries with that?)
In no way does this give you a sense what it takes to succeed at a Smith Barney or Merill branch.....
Your confidence(arrogance) is impressive.....!
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That's what I was thinking, too. OTOH, the right attitude and setting could make it work for you even with the dreds. Best of luck.
Kashanti or whatever the hell your name is:
You were given accounts that I gave you being a previous broker at Merrill Lynch. We had to send any household under a $100,000 to the call center. Of course you could sell, I had already sold them for you.
Give me a break and get a hair cut. No, I'm sorry. "Shave and haircut, GET LOST!!"
And by the way, I don't have to keep my mouth shut. I am familiar with the culture at Smith Barney along with Merrill Lynch.
[quote=Help]
Kashanti or whatever the hell your name is:
You were given accounts that I gave you being a previous broker at Merrill Lynch. We had to send any household under a $100,000 to the call center. Of course you could sell, I had already sold them for you.
Give me a break and get a hair cut. No, I'm sorry. "Shave and haircut, GET LOST!!"
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Well, I'll say thank you. You helped me eat well, as I cleaned up the mess of silly investment sooo many brokers at the branch put people in.
Well, I'll say your welcome and good luck.
I was just messing with you sort of, but dress is really important in getting a job at Merrill Lynch and Smith Barney. Most offices would want a professional boring haircut and not a progressive look as dreadlocks. Like I said, I would cut them or look at another brokerage firm like a regional.
Sincerely,
Help
Sikhs wear turbans and beards, Jews wear Yamacas and beards. They are allowed to confirm to their culture. Indians, Russians, Chinese etc. speak in accents.
Why does everybody get so rattled and furious when a black guy tries to adhere to his culture or talks in a different accent?
Sonny -
I don't think anyone here really cares about kashante's "look" or religion, or culture.....as he should not be offended by Smith Barney's culture, and requirements - if they decide that his appearance is not in line with their image.