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Considering a career change - I'm looking at becoming a Financial Advisor
I've been in my current career for about 8 years and frankly, I'm about over it. I'm considering making a change to become a financial advisor. This is primarily a commission-based job (it has a draw, but it's not nearly enough to live off of), but the potential is there to make a good deal of $$$. I've heard that right now is a tough time to be an FA because of the economy, but at the same time, I know that when things are down but starting up is the ideal time to get into something.
Here's what I'm seeing as the benefits/drawbacks:
Benefits -
Great (6-figure) income potential
Fortune 500 company benefits package
Win-win job in that the more money you make for your clients, the more you make for yourself
Drawbacks -
First 6 months to 1 year will probably suck for pay
Probably nasty-long hours until you build your client base
Anyone here an FA or know personally anyone who is?
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