Not so 'Family Oriented' family business - Mitarbeiter (anonym) bei Advanced Merchant Group: Mitarbeiterbewertung

I agree that the first review of AMG is inaccurate! I have worked here for a year and a half and love coming into work every day, even on Mondays. I also agree that the management staff is helpful, as long as you’re willing to put in the work and not lollygag on your cell phone or dating websites. I have had my fair share of getting called into the bosses office, being as this was my first ever office job. The owners and management continued to work with me because I showed that I am willing to work and learn. I feel as though I am working for my own family in a sense. This is the first job I have had that I do not feel micro managed the least bit. I love what I do and don’t plan on going anywhere any time soon! We are given our freedom of work as long as we work and get done what is expected of us. One thing I have been told and definitely agree with is that AMG, or any company at that, will not pay employees to just take up space. Whether it’s a job or a career, it is a job or a career for a reason, not play hour! Being that this is an ISO or independent SALES office, commission and bonuses come with sales. If you’re looking for free money, buy a lottery ticket!

Having to change the water cooler…just like everyone else, including the owners and managers! If you HATE people, this would not be the job for you either. AMG is a sales office. With that comes dealing with customers, both happy and angry.

The other post on here doesn't really do AMG justice and doesn't line up with what I've experienced. The management is very helpful and dedicates a lot of time to their employees. Because the office is on the smaller scale (10-12 employees), close relationships form pretty quickly. This family-like atmosphere can create some disagreements from time to time, but the passion everyone brings to the office makes the place better, not worse. The other post also mentioned the "very low starting pay." I was unemployed last year and AMG was consistently offering higher starting wages than other companies IN ADDITION TO covering health benefits and offering other perks (super unusual in this economy). We also get a lot of flexibility with our hours and sick time.

The industry isn't for everyone. Because credit card processing changes all the time, you have to be able to adapt with little or no notice. Some people can't keep up or work hard enough to stay on top of all those changes; I can certainly understand how those people could become frustrated.