[Ohio-Talk] EXT: Update

[Andra Stover]

Congratulations Sadie! :-) So happy for you.

On Tue, Oct 8, 2024 at 11:38 PM Sadie McFarland via Ohio-Talk <
ohio-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> Hello federation family! I hope you are all well. It’s been a very busy
> four and a half months since I graduated college! After at least 200 job
> applications, many interviews and trips to Pittsburgh for them, I have
> finally been blessed with a job. Although I am excited, this line of work
> is not something I even remotely saw myself doing when I graduated college
> in May.
>
> I will be selling insurance through New York Life Insurance Company. Last
> Wednesday, I sat for my state licensing exam in Pittsburgh and passed with
> an 86% on my first attempt. In order to take this exam, I had to complete
> countless hours of rigorous coursework, practice examinations, and
> countless hours of listening to material. I am beyond grateful that I am
> able to start my next chapter as soon as I get my license approved by the
> state.
>
> Along with this, just a few hours ago I signed my very first lease for an
> apartment in downtown Pittsburgh. I will be moving in on Thursday and I
> cannot be more excited. It is a beautiful apartment complex with lots of
> amenities.
>
> Although all of this is very exciting, I am up against a major challenge…
> I do not get a paycheck from my job until I trigger the contract, which
> requires crossing the commission threshold of $1750 of earned commission.
> Although I know I am capable of sales, I’m just not sure I’m going to be
> able to make a living doing this… I’m confident in my abilities, but this
> is just a difficult business. Without income until I meet the threshold,
> I’m definitely in for a challenging couple of weeks, especially with moving
> expenses.
>
> Looking forward to getting involved with the federation again very soon!
>
> Please let me know if any of you would like my new address.
>
> Blessings,
> Sadie M. McFarland
> B. S. Marketing, Messiah University
> sadiemc01 at gmail.com
> (740) 827-5613
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