VIPdesk Connect - Lots of Opportunities! - Page 2

buttaskiss · 10-08-2006, 05:36 AM

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Originally Posted by workathomewifeyandmom

lol no i'm the grand prize winner of the worst credit ever lol my credit is so bad i can't even get credit for shoelaces

vietitali · 10-08-2006, 06:52 AM

OK ... there's a few things I don't get if s/o could please be so kind as to explain:

1. Someone said they pay great? What is the pay?

2. Why would someone NOT be able to work @ home if they are incorporated? I don't get the advantages/disadvantage of being not being incorporated.

lal · 10-10-2006, 05:18 PM

got an email reply, they will call tomorrow for a 30 min interview.

You can work when incorporated. Many of us are not incorporated, and at first we thought you did have to be incorporated to work for this company, like you do for willow.

Don't know what the pay is, guess I'll know more tomorrow

vietitali · 10-10-2006, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by lal

got an email reply, they will call tomorrow for a 30 min interview.

You can work when incorporated. Many of us are not incorporated, and at first we thought you did have to be incorporated to work for this company, like you do for willow.

Don't know what the pay is, guess I'll know more tomorrow

ok so i'm confused .. do you HAVE to incor? .. what's the benefits/disadvan? why don't people want to be incor?

JerseyMom · 10-11-2006, 05:54 AM

I do think you HAVE to be incorporated. I am currently in the process for the Concierge position and the Brand Ambassador opportunity was mentioned in one of my interviews. He said that since I currently work from home I'm probably already incorporated (which I'm not!). I assumed that if I wanted to pick up more hours I could do so working as a Brand Amb but only if I was incorp.

Renai · 10-11-2006, 08:55 AM

It does ask on the resume submission form if you are willing to become incorporated to take part in the opportunity. So...do you put no, if you really have no intention of becoming incorporated? And if so, does that affect whether or not you'll be contracted?

Also, we have to have a dedicated line, according to the form.

Renai

lal · 10-11-2006, 11:13 AM

In my reply to the email they sent me, I told them I was not incorporated, and had no intention of becoming incorporated,so please do not contact me if I have to be incorporated. Then I said if you do not have to be incorporated, to please contact me, because I am interested.

They emailed me back with a time for an interview, so I took that to mean that I do not have to be incorporated.

I can't speak for other people, I choose not to be incorporated because of the expense and the hassle of it. I only do this type of work as a part time gig, I have a full time teaching job. I guess if I ever went to doing this full time, I would consider incorporation.

timgor · 10-11-2006, 11:17 AM

Please know you do not need to be incorporated at this time. At one point we thought about making it a requirement, but we have since changed our mind. And..... we are still accepting applications.... apply today for a Brand Ambassador position at www.vipdesk.com!

Tim Gordon
VIPdesk

vietitali · 10-11-2006, 02:05 PM

Ok now my other question is in regarding the $50 .. fee .. I'd hate to spend the fee only to get turned down. I have excellent credit like over 800, but it's the whole getting turned down. .. what to do with that? Is that required fee?

timgor · 10-11-2006, 02:42 PM

As I mentioned to you in a PM, credit is a big deal to our clients - our Brand Ambassadors handle their customers' credit cards and process transactions, and those with good credit provide an additional layer of security and reduce risk of fraud. Please note I am not implying that those with less than stellar credit are a risk - I am only relaying the requirements of our clients.

One reason we ask for the independent contractors to pay for the credit and background check is that nearly 50% of applicants do not meet the credit requirements. When you are talking thousands of agents this can become costly. It also provides an additional screening filter for us, as those who do not have good credit should not apply.

If your credit is good, and you pass the client certification, in many cases we offer a bonus that exceeds the cost of the credit/background check.

wmverdon · 10-11-2006, 05:45 PM

I just applied. This sounds like a great work at home job and not a wishy-washy one. Keep your fingers crossed.

GrandmaSusie · 10-11-2006, 06:20 PM

I hope your credit is good, others have been turned down after sending in their $55 credit applications. Sounds like a roulette wheel, do I take a chance and send in the $55 with near perfect credit and hope that I am one of the Lucky?

nicksmom06 · 10-11-2006, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by timgor

As I mentioned to you in a PM, credit is a big deal to our clients - our Brand Ambassadors handle their customers' credit cards and process transactions, and those with good credit provide an additional layer of security and reduce risk of fraud. Please note I am not implying that those with less than stellar credit are a risk - I am only relaying the requirements of our clients.

One reason we ask for the independent contractors to pay for the credit and background check is that nearly 50% of applicants do not meet the credit requirements. When you are talking thousands of agents this can become costly. It also provides an additional screening filter for us, as those who do not have good credit should not apply.

If your credit is good, and you pass the client certification, in many cases we offer a bonus that exceeds the cost of the credit/background check.

I work at a bank and I handle hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash every single day. I have never been short. I am very accurate and very trustworthy. I was told by vip, that even with my bad credit(no- not, credit cards) astronomical medical bills and absolutely no one would help me!!! I unfortunately had to declare bankrupcy.Anyway, they told me it would be ok, and now you are saying that 50% don't get hired. Why would I have wasted 55$ if that is the case.Guess what,...my credit report has been back for a couple of days and I have not heard back from vip.....I think that experience is a better judge of a persons worth. Your clients have no idea what they are missing out on. I have awesome customer service skills.

vietitali · 10-11-2006, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by GrandmaSusie

I hope your credit is 800+ , others have been turned down after sending in their $55 credit applications with documented 790 to 800+ scores. Sounds like a roulette wheel, do I take a chance and send in the $55 with near perfect credit and hope that I am one of the Lucky? I think I will pass.

I TRULY TRULY don't know what to do!! I KNOW for a fact that I have 825 credit score!! My husband has 824 .. not that his matters!!

I wonder if its more then credit like .. debt to income ratio .. meaning not the amount you currently owe but the amount you could potentially owe!!

What do I do? I don't have the $50!! For a moment I thought to myself "well, I'd have to pay for gas for an inteview @ an outside job" but now though .. THAT'S NOT $50 worth!!

Why does someone have to pay so much!!!

I don't know what to do!! I want this job so bad, but am I going to get turned down and they are taking my $50? I've NEVER HEARD of credit check costing $50!! I can run my own TRIMERGE credit for less then that!! And I can run 3 singles for less then that!!

I know ALL ABOUT debt and credit and so forth .. I used to lend credit and collect on bad debt.

GrandmaSusie · 10-11-2006, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by akiabrooke

Well, I paid the 50 dollars for the background check only to be told on the dat training was to begin, that my credit was not good and that I could not start. This company is legit and a great opportunity, but 50 dollars is not such a small investment only to be turned down.

Just so you know what you may be getting into.

Lisa, You aren't the only one. There are numerous others from the other board who have been turned down also. I have had around 10 PM's telling me that they were encouraged to send in the $55 and then were turned down.

suzys936 · 10-11-2006, 09:49 PM

I have 15 years of travel agent experience i have lived in states all across this country and have many connections in the industry from hotels, concierges etc but my credit isnt good. i am almost a perfect fit for this job but i am not even gonna bother with spending the money. i would rather pay my cable bill.. lol
good luck to all those who got the position it does sound great!

GrandmaSusie · 10-11-2006, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by suzys936

I have 15 years of travel agent experience i have lived in states all across this country and have many connections in the industry from hotels, concierges etc but my credit isnt good. i am almost a perfect fit for this job but i am not even gonna bother with spending the money. i would rather pay my cable bill.. lol
good luck to all those who got the position it does sound great!

Its their loss Suzys.

suzys936 · 10-11-2006, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by GrandmaSusie

Its their loss Suzys.

nice name grandma...lol two peas in a pod i say.lol

to be honest though i am not too sure as to the understanding of the whole credit thing for someone to be able to book hotels, and resteraunts and tee times .. but hey who am i to say anything..

melonhed · 10-12-2006, 05:58 AM

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Originally Posted by GrandmaSusie

I hope your credit is 800+ , others have been turned down after sending in their $55 credit applications with documented 790 to 800+ scores. Sounds like a roulette wheel, do I take a chance and send in the $55 with near perfect credit and hope that I am one of the Lucky? I think I will pass.

Interesting, very interesting. I applied but have not heard anything yet. Our credit is excellent but I am not certain of our score as of this minute. I can pass a background check and a drug test on a seconds notice.

It seems like a great opportunity however, I really don't want to throw away $55 on a chance. I understand it costs to run a backgound/credit check but it does seem to be excessively high.

Guess I'll cross that brige when I get to it.

GrandmaSusie · 10-12-2006, 07:44 AM

We are in the wrong business. You can make more money running credit checks.

vietitali · 10-12-2006, 08:12 AM

I'll just ditto what I said

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Originally Posted by vietitali

Why does someone have to pay so much!!!

I don't know what to do!! I want this job so bad, but am I going to get turned down and they are taking my $50? I've NEVER HEARD of credit check costing $50!! I can run my own TRIMERGE credit for less then that!! And I can run 3 singles for less then that!!

I know ALL ABOUT debt and credit and so forth .. I used to lend credit and collect on bad debt.

If other people with great credit are getting turned down then I can't spend that money. .. It's a huge risk!! We have to spend so much being an IC .. I can't take another financial beating.

For now I'll pass until I hear success stories

melonhed · 10-12-2006, 08:44 AM

Has anyone here made it past the credit check?

kal2005 · 10-12-2006, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by GrandmaSusie

We are in the wrong business. You can make more money running credit checks.

GrandmaSusie · 10-12-2006, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by melonhed

Has anyone here made it past the credit check?

Until there are some posts that someone is training or already works for them I am not sending in $55 for a temporary job with per minute talk time.

cbenjamin · 10-12-2006, 12:22 PM

that sounds wise grandmasussie, i think i'll do the same.

10-08-2006, 06:52 AM	#27
vietitali Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 424 Thanks: 31 Thanked 22 Times in 19 Posts	Re: VIPdesk Connect - Lots of Opportunities! OK ... there's a few things I don't get if s/o could please be so kind as to explain: 1. Someone said they pay great? What is the pay? 2. Why would someone NOT be able to work @ home if they are incorporated? I don't get the advantages/disadvantage of being not being incorporated. __________________ OTHER WAYS I get paid For WRITING ONLINE For trying out new products For reading advertisements reading advertisements with a downline another useful site I find wah jobs This Side of the Mic

10-10-2006, 05:18 PM	#28
lal Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 405 Thanks: 226 Thanked 198 Times in 158 Posts	Re: VIPdesk Connect - Lots of Opportunities! got an email reply, they will call tomorrow for a 30 min interview. You can work when incorporated. Many of us are not incorporated, and at first we thought you did have to be incorporated to work for this company, like you do for willow. Don't know what the pay is, guess I'll know more tomorrow __________________

10-11-2006, 05:54 AM	#30
JerseyMom Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: VIPdesk Connect - Lots of Opportunities! I do think you HAVE to be incorporated. I am currently in the process for the Concierge position and the Brand Ambassador opportunity was mentioned in one of my interviews. He said that since I currently work from home I'm probably already incorporated (which I'm not!). I assumed that if I wanted to pick up more hours I could do so working as a Brand Amb but only if I was incorp.

10-11-2006, 08:55 AM	#31
Renai Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New Mexico Posts: 73 Thanks: 7 Thanked 12 Times in 8 Posts	About that incorporation thing, and something else... It does ask on the resume submission form if you are willing to become incorporated to take part in the opportunity. So...do you put no, if you really have no intention of becoming incorporated? And if so, does that affect whether or not you'll be contracted? Also, we have to have a dedicated line, according to the form. Renai __________________ http://www.stuffafriend.com/shop.php?Renai http://www.writingup.com/blog/renai http://rewardhits.com/index.php?hit=15704 http://hits4pay.com/members/index.cgi?Renai

10-11-2006, 11:13 AM	#32
lal Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 405 Thanks: 226 Thanked 198 Times in 158 Posts	Re: VIPdesk Connect - Lots of Opportunities! In my reply to the email they sent me, I told them I was not incorporated, and had no intention of becoming incorporated,so please do not contact me if I have to be incorporated. Then I said if you do not have to be incorporated, to please contact me, because I am interested. They emailed me back with a time for an interview, so I took that to mean that I do not have to be incorporated. I can't speak for other people, I choose not to be incorporated because of the expense and the hassle of it. I only do this type of work as a part time gig, I have a full time teaching job. I guess if I ever went to doing this full time, I would consider incorporation. __________________

10-11-2006, 11:17 AM	#33
timgor Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 13 Thanks: 2 Thanked 40 Times in 10 Posts	Re: About that incorporation thing, and something else... Please know you do not need to be incorporated at this time. At one point we thought about making it a requirement, but we have since changed our mind. And..... we are still accepting applications.... apply today for a Brand Ambassador position at www.vipdesk.com! Tim Gordon VIPdesk

10-11-2006, 02:05 PM	#34
vietitali Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 424 Thanks: 31 Thanked 22 Times in 19 Posts	Re: VIPdesk Connect - Lots of Opportunities! Ok now my other question is in regarding the $50 .. fee .. I'd hate to spend the fee only to get turned down. I have excellent credit like over 800, but it's the whole getting turned down. .. what to do with that? Is that required fee? __________________ OTHER WAYS I get paid For WRITING ONLINE For trying out new products For reading advertisements reading advertisements with a downline another useful site I find wah jobs This Side of the Mic

10-11-2006, 02:42 PM	#35
timgor Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 13 Thanks: 2 Thanked 40 Times in 10 Posts	Re: VIPdesk Connect - Lots of Opportunities! As I mentioned to you in a PM, credit is a big deal to our clients - our Brand Ambassadors handle their customers' credit cards and process transactions, and those with good credit provide an additional layer of security and reduce risk of fraud. Please note I am not implying that those with less than stellar credit are a risk - I am only relaying the requirements of our clients. One reason we ask for the independent contractors to pay for the credit and background check is that nearly 50% of applicants do not meet the credit requirements. When you are talking thousands of agents this can become costly. It also provides an additional screening filter for us, as those who do not have good credit should not apply. If your credit is good, and you pass the client certification, in many cases we offer a bonus that exceeds the cost of the credit/background check.

10-11-2006, 05:45 PM	#36
wmverdon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Stockbridge, Ga. Posts: 188 Thanks: 61 Thanked 14 Times in 13 Posts	Re: VIPdesk Connect - Lots of Opportunities! I just applied. This sounds like a great work at home job and not a wishy-washy one. Keep your fingers crossed. __________________ Wendy

10-11-2006, 06:20 PM	#37
GrandmaSusie Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 160 Thanks: 56 Thanked 35 Times in 25 Posts	Re: VIPdesk Connect - Lots of Opportunities! I hope your credit is good, others have been turned down after sending in their $55 credit applications. Sounds like a roulette wheel, do I take a chance and send in the $55 with near perfect credit and hope that I am one of the Lucky? Last edited by GrandmaSusie : 10-12-2006 at 09:41 PM.

10-11-2006, 09:49 PM	#41
suzys936 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 426 Thanks: 40 Thanked 98 Times in 85 Posts	Re: VIPdesk Connect - Lots of Opportunities! I have 15 years of travel agent experience i have lived in states all across this country and have many connections in the industry from hotels, concierges etc but my credit isnt good. i am almost a perfect fit for this job but i am not even gonna bother with spending the money. i would rather pay my cable bill.. lol good luck to all those who got the position it does sound great!

10-12-2006, 07:44 AM	#45
GrandmaSusie Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 160 Thanks: 56 Thanked 35 Times in 25 Posts	Re: VIPdesk Connect - Lots of Opportunities! We are in the wrong business. You can make more money running credit checks.

10-12-2006, 08:44 AM	#47
melonhed Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 75 Thanks: 101 Thanked 50 Times in 41 Posts	Re: VIPdesk Connect - Lots of Opportunities! Has anyone here made it past the credit check?

10-12-2006, 12:22 PM	#50
cbenjamin Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 44 Thanks: 7 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: VIPdesk Connect - Lots of Opportunities! that sounds wise grandmasussie, i think i'll do the same.