I have recently asked pointed questions to those who defend MK careers on this board to encourage dialogue and provide information to those seeking information about it. So far, no one has answered my questions - only dismiss my presence. I am really curious about some of these answers - if you have recently posted, I am sure I've posed questions - why are we not given answers - only directions to leave the board?
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There are inconsistencies with the way different directors and consultants run their business. However, therein also lies the beauty of this company, that for as much guidance as you may get, you ultimately lmake the decisions yourself, stay or go, sell or don't. You don't HAVE to do anything, even the dress code, it is a preference which is part of the training you receive as suggestions as to how to look like you really are someone who knows about self-image, seeing as that THAT is our business and prodcut here.
As to money specifics, I have owrked zilch with a few rare efforts and have made zilch, no shocker there. This is not a money scheme. My recruiter has done MK for 3 years and she makes an average of about $50 a day, some months better than others, and this is in addition to her full time job. She just bought a condo. Some of the Red Jacket ladies in my team make $1000 weeks every week at the meeting when we report, and there is one in particular who decided to do this full time and is no on target for her first car. She makes about $2000 on average by pushing large events and specials, not typical facials and makeovers. She taps into the other resources from MK like the charitable foundation to build fundraisers, etc...
Indeed people make money with MK. It's a business. People would not do it and it would not be as successful for this long if no one had success stories. The top directors are successful women from all walks of life, with different stories abotu how they overcame not knowing what to do, but THAT is what it takes, getting over the hump. No one says it is easy, and no one says you'll make money in 5 days. Some DO, and so since that reality exists when they recruit, people try to PUSH for you to think that you can do it, too, but you may not be interested in dedicationg your life to PINK and little weird seminars and meetings with a bunch of women then, you've been hooked.
The director I don't like used to say to me, "Well, this is privileged information, I don't like her knowing yet" in reference to a potential recruit I had, but I did not listen to her, I had her conference into a call and learn more about the inside. What happened? Nothing, no one got mad, and no one can fire me, so, what is the big deal of me breaking a rule. If I do recruit, I am 100% honest of what *I* know. If no one else is that way, that is not MY issue, and I won't generalize the company based on what some people involved with it do. Many women are successful in MK by being honest.
Yvy Barney - 13 May 2005
Yvy, I see that you are sincere in your response, but you inadvertently made our point. One of the inconsistencies we continue to point out is that there are plenty of people defending MK and what a great opportunity it is, but those same people cannot back up their statements with facts about what THEY are profiting in MK. It's always, "well so and so makes 'x' amount, so it must be possible to make good money." If you've read through these posts, you will see that just because people say they are selling a certain amount doesn't mean they are making any profit after they deduct their expenses and account for inventory they own. Those who were were told to buy big inventories might be selling, but it's unlikely they are making a profit. Even if you don't have inventory and are just taking orders, it is unlikely that you'll have much of a custormer base outside your friends and family - hardly enough business to make a significant profit. Make sense? Buying a condo or being on target for a car does not necessarily mean you are making big bucks. Buying a condo could just mean you have access to a lot of credit and being on target for the car - well, there are mulitple other posts explaining why many directors are really broke and the reasons behind that, so I don't need to use more space to explain how the whole car thing is not what it seems.
MonicaJ - 18 May 2005
Hi. I know there haven't been posts on here in ages and no one will probably see this, but I am getting ready to restart my business. The first time I did it I was like 22 and didn't really care and went nowhere with it because I didn't try. This time I'm going to, I'm in the middle of writing my business plan and then I will get to work. In about 2 years I want to leave my job and stay home and that will be right around the same time my husband and I are ready for babies. I am now 27 and am going to make this work. If anyone is interested, I can stay on here and give updates as to what's going on. If I suceed or fail, it will be plain to see why.
AmySilk - 09 Mar 2006
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