Graduated from NUS a few years back and I’ve seen plenty of classmates turn to insurance or real estate.
The moment this happens, their ig accounts immediately evolve into major cringe fests splattered with motivational quotes, “I’m hustling to help my clients not for the money”, “I’m all about sharing knowledge”, xx achiever for the month and thank you to my entire ancestry line.
Firstly let’s be real, you are there for the money so just own it. Next, just to clarify I really respect some friends who are working in this industry because it really is hard work.
However, some people really make me sick because I’ve seen how they were like back in school.
They were some of the most irresponsible and lazy people around who can’t even be punctual for important things, yet now they are suddenly the most responsible hustler trying to sell you an expensive insurance package or a house.
Erm seriously, even if I were desperate, I probably wouldn’t trust you with my money given how two-face you are.
Netizens’ comments
- Worst kind is they post themselves in “expensive” cars and watches that do not belong to them then write essay in their bio. Really cringe fest….. Then tell people that they join the industry because they want to help people and make an impact. Please join NGO or charity if the main purpose is to help…..
- And then you have those who use dating apps to sell insurance…
- Insurance is important, don’t shunt away from it. But buying it reasonably is ok. Not over board. The reason why these ppl do what they do is because they are not sales inclined. Hence all these motivational quotes. My advise to agents is, if you are not someone who can sell a pen, then be up front. There’s no shame in that and ppl appreciate it more. Sales is a skill not everyone has. It’s not about just being a good talker, the research, the immediate understanding on the spot etc to push your products.
Having said that, insurance is important to everyone. Please get one. My theory behind that is “I am not afraid to just die, I am afraid that I won’t die.”