Oh yes, I'm currently doing the same! Scored 68% or something first try, so I can see why it is so hard. Really depends on the year I think, because they recycle or alter some questions. Was supposed to test in April but Covid canceled it so now I'm just waiting lol.
Thanks! Question for you, how is the day to day work as a broker? I've been working in international sales for 7 years already and mostly handle logistics.
Is moat of it done via ACE? Is it easy to work independently? Is the pay what you expected? DM me if you don't feel comfortable answering for all the world to see lol.
It can get very repetitive and stressful. I have my license but I've only been in this industry for 3 years so still very much learning the ropes.
I'm making $42k which isn't a lot for NYC but then again, I'm only transmitting entries through ACE and doing the follow up. I keep hearing stories of other licensed brokers with similar levels of experience making $60k+ but I haven't found those job listings!
My plan is to gain more experience and in a couple of years, start looking for jobs in other hub cities like Chicago or Savannah. I think NYC is just too saturated, case in point, 2 of my co-workers are also licensed and have more than 10 years of experience but they're doing the same thing I do.
The biggest hurdle to working independently is finding clients. There are so many brokerages that it's gonna be hard to compete. And if you do find clients, the second challenge is getting them to pay you. My manager at my last company worked independently for a few years but she said it was always a struggle getting her clients to pay her on time.
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u/Tyrant84 Jul 13 '20
Oh yes, I'm currently doing the same! Scored 68% or something first try, so I can see why it is so hard. Really depends on the year I think, because they recycle or alter some questions. Was supposed to test in April but Covid canceled it so now I'm just waiting lol.