When I wrote the initial piece on Amway defectors, I had no idea that the bastards in my Amway upline would defect to Monavie about a year or two later. I really like the moniker - Amway defectors – so I rewrote the poem for a second time to give it a different spin.
When I was growing up, the term "defector" was usually used in the context of someone fleeing the Soviet Union and claiming refugee status in another nation.
I believe the term "defector" is most generally used to refer to similar stories that occur when people leave one country for another. Defector is a term that can be used to describe persons who leave their jobs, change baseball clubs, and so on.
I am aware of folks who have left Amway to join other multi-level marketing companies. The name Monavie comes to me, though I'm not sure what she was called exactly. Some of those talks may be found on Amthrax's blog, which I found interesting. You may find a link to his blog in the upper right-hand corner of this blog. Distributors who defected from Amway to Monavie might be referred to as "Amway defectors," in my opinion. The higher-ups of Amway are almost certainly referring to them in this manner!
But what about the rest of us who have simply given up? The store has closed its doors. I got up and walked away.
Amway has been evicted from my home!
I suppose we could be referred to as defectors, even though many of us did not leave Amway to join another multilevel marketing company. We have simply thrown in the towel on the entire network marketing nightmare.
We are the ones who finally saw the light.
Curiosity got the better of me, and I went on a search for Amway defectors on Google. There isn't a lot of information, but I did find a link to a newspaper storey from 2008 that listed the top 5 scam artists, with Amway coming in third. It comes as no surprise to me that Amway is ranked among the most dangerous scams. To paraphrase:
Dick DeVos and Steve Van Andel are the heirs to Quixtar, the firm founded by their rich fathers and bequeathed to them as a bequest. If you want to call it what it really is, you may call it a pyramid scheme, multi-level marketing, or even by its original brand name: Amway. Quixtar established a pseudo-religion in which money serves as God and its prophets are the success tales that have been documented on pricey CDs and books. Quixtar has persuaded millions of people throughout the world that they, too, can make six figures simply by selling "the best" soap, vitamins, and other amazing things, despite the fact that the average yearly income of a recruiter is only $1400 in reality. Some people even lose money as a result of the advised seminars and audio recordings.
tapes.
To view the rest of the list, go here:
http://www.vueweekly.com/front/story/top 5 scam artists/
Amway defectors are people who were formerly associated with the Amway business but have subsequently severed all ties with the organization. It's possible that these people joined Amway with the expectation of obtaining financial freedom and living a better life, but over time, they came to the conclusion that the Amway business model was not the right fit for them.
There are a lot of different considerations to take into account before quitting Amway. Others may have gotten disillusioned with the company's business practices or the pressure that was placed on them to constantly recruit new members. It is possible that some people felt the products to be excessively expensive or of low quality, while others may have become disillusioned with the products themselves. Still others may have merely lost interest in the business or may have come to the conclusion that it was not as profitable as they had anticipated it being.
No matter the motivation for their decision to leave Amway, defectors frequently discover that their former coworkers and acquaintances have turned their backs on them. Former members may find it difficult to openly criticize the organization due to the culture of positivity and success that permeates the corporation. In addition, they run the risk of facing criticism from current members who perceive them as defectors or as unsuccessful individuals.
A great number of people who have left Amway have discovered that participating in online support groups and discussion forums allows them to interact with others who have had experiences comparable to their own. These organizations offer a secure environment in which former Amway distributors can discuss their experiences, air their grievances, and provide guidance to individuals who are thinking about leaving the company.
Some people who used to be Amway distributors have gone public with their stories about their time spent working for the corporation in an effort to forewarn others of the potential benefits and drawbacks of becoming a distributor for Amway. These individuals may share their own experiences and insights into the inner workings of the organization by writing blog entries, creating YouTube videos, or participating in interviews with journalists. They may also do all of these things.
Many former Amway distributors report feeling liberated and relieved as a result of their decision to leave the company, despite the difficulties associated with making the break. They are liberated from the constraints and requirements of the Amway business, which enables them to go with the rest of their lives and explore other options. Even while it may be challenging, going through it may be a great opportunity for personal development and finding out more about oneself.
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