You are not paid for the sometimes quite extensive work performed outside of the actual appointment and are not reimbursed by Vector for most costs associated with the appointment or the job. This means the actual amount you are paid per hour of your work involved in selling these knives is a lot less than advertised, and much of it goes to costs associated with the job. If you are one of the relatively very few successful reps you could become manager after some time where income comes from recruiting others and their sales. Many sales reps complain of needing to constantly check in to their office which they aren't paid for either. Some people have even reported their office closing down and not getting paid at all .
Some people lose more money than they gain .
You are responsible for almost every aspect of these appointments including setting them up, getting yourself there, paying for gas, and such. Relationships between your friends and family may grow sour . Many people believe the job is not easy, here is the testimony of one. You can also find better starting commission rates at most other similar sales jobs. There is more to the entire work force than Vector Marketing and McDonalds too.