Hale Correspondence

I wrote to the manager of the Los Angeles office regarding some concerns that I've been having about my new job:


As requested, I checked out the website and found that the Los Angeles
office is actually ranked as the #8 office, not the #1 office as claimed.

Anyway, I'd like to get a few questions out of the way before training
begins tomorrow. There has been much controversy surrounding companies that
operate much in the same manner as Hale, such as Vector Marketing, regarding
the poor treatment of employees. I would like to ensure that this is not
the case with Hale. How is Hale different?
Are employees always guaranteed a paycheck, regardless of the amount of
sales made? Are we paid to set up appointments and all other work that
leads to a sale, and not exclusively the presentation time? Why do we have
to pay for a sample Multipak? It would seem that something so essential
(though technically optional) for a successful presentation would be
provided. Last of all, I would like to know where I can find the research
proving the effectiveness of Hale products.

Thank you very much, and I look forward to seeing you tomorrow.



He replied:

Aline,

Thanks for the message.

Yes, the Hale Office in LA was #8 - that was for the week, not year to date
standings. As in everything, we fluctuate each week.

It would be unfair for us to comment on any other company than Hale,
however, we definitely treat people fairly and with the utmost of integrity.

You don't have to pay for samples - they are not required. However, our
company is not in a position to just "give" samples to someone who works
here. It's an expensive product to just give out to someone. We ask the
rep to pay the wholesale price for the samples.

We discuss the effectiveness of Hale - and other nutritional products - in
training.

The pay is exactly as explained in the interview. We have a guarantee pay
for training/initial presentations. We have a great (spectacular)
commission incentive pay. We don't pay for your time to schedule
appointments.

Hopefully that answers your questions.


Does that seem fishy? I can't tell whether working for this company is a mistake or if I'm just nervous. Help?