When you sense something isn't quite right with Amway, a reader shares his or her experience....
This woman's experience is the same same as every other woman who is married to an Ambot, and it is not unique. I had a great time. I've been there. That has been completed. I despised every minute of it.
During the past 1.5 years of our involvement with Amway/WWDB, my husband and I had a genuine discussion about ending our involvement. We had been in it for 3.5 years and only 6 months ago made the decision to genuinely end our involvement. Deep down, I was aware that something wasn't quite right with me, but because of the constant repetition of phrases and concepts that are repeated time and time again, we stayed because we were led to believe that this was the best thing that could possibly happen to us and that we would never be successful in any other way.
In actuality, my husband and I were spending hundreds of dollars a month on things we would never have purchased otherwise, such as energy drinks and ridiculously expensive water that tasted no better than the water that came out of the faucet at our house.
I told my husband that I wasn't interested in going to any more functions, and we got into a huge argument in the car in the parking lot because I couldn't believe how much money we had wasted on all of the products, wwdb membership, communikate, and functions (hotels, function tickets, car rental, food, and so on) while we weren't any further ahead, but in fact even further behind. Of course, they tell you that you aren't establishing your business or working hard enough, and that this is the reason why your efforts aren't yielding results yet.
Also, I could no longer pretend that I wanted to be there and attend every gathering and event where idolatry was present and people were worshipping, because I couldn't. My appearance at every Amway meeting was a complete farce as I pretended to be head over heels in love with my upline and wanted to take in everything they said. At the conclusion of every Amway meeting, you are supposed to stick around and mob your upline, asking as many questions as you possibly can and soaking up their responses like they are liquid gold.
I also found those "motivational lifestyle movies" showing their penthouses, vehicles, and other possessions to be incredibly off-putting, as they made me feel inferior. So much swaggering, especially for a group that purports to be non-materialistic in its beliefs. Because I was beginning to see all the jargon and cult-like language, activities, and deceptive practices, I unfortunately suppressed my "negativity" for the past 1.5 years in the business because I was being led to believe that this was the only way to be successful.
With phrases such as "the one percent," "you're in the A game," and "If you're in this room, someone thought highly enough of you to bring you here," they were able to create the impression that you belonged to some sort of extremely exclusive special group. And, truly, the recruiting processes (which they would never refer to as recruiting, despite the fact that that is exactly what they are) are extremely deceptive. They believe they are "assuming control of the procedure."
When a prospect suggests a time for a meeting, we were told to always put ourselves in the “driver's seat” by saying that we were not available (even if we were) because the prospect should never set a time and date because you should give them a time and place and the prospect should make themselves available to you and work around your schedule, even skipping work or school to see how f
Aside from that, one thing that irritates me is when people say they will "SAVE YOU A SEAT" at an event or house meeting to make it appear as though you are special and that the event or house meeting is very exclusive and there isn't room for everyone when the truth is that they are just trying to "add value" to the opportunity by making it seem as though you need to come because they are saving a seat just for you. To tell the truth, they don't refuse anyone entry. The goal is to recruit employees and help them grow their business. There is so much more to say that I could go on indefinitely about it. They would argue I never “built the business” but the truth is I couldn’t bring myself to deceive people using these tactics.
One more thing, we had a family member who was terminally ill around the time of one of the festivities and we were not sure when they were going to pass. We weren’t sure whether we were going to make the function, but upline recommended us to go to the function even if it meant missing the last minutes of our family member’s life since supposedly, that’s what they would do. Of course it was stated more sensitively and came off as like they actually cared. We were fortunate in that we did not have to deal with that situation, but how truly sad and infuriating would it be to have missed our family member's final moments of life because we followed that advice? See, the business takes precedence over everything, including family, yet they honestly believe they are doing this for their loved ones. I'm at a loss for words.
After six months of searching, I have finally discovered the language to express my emotions and have been de-brainwashed. This group of people is completely bonkers in their belief that they are saving lives. While it is possible that some people have gained money in this business, the cult-like methods and deception have left a foul taste in my mouth for the time being. The fact is that I just cannot support a group that purports to be saving lives while also deceiving the general public. In addition, prospects were warned not to search for Amway on the internet, and specifically not to visit this blog, which, yes, they named "I married an Ambot," because they can weave their logic and make you feel stupid for even considering it.
Anyway, I could go on and on, but it took far too long and cost far too much money, but we're finally out of the woods, and I'm relieved that my husband realised it was never going to happen as well.
Amway is a firm that has been in operation for more than 60 years and engages in direct selling. There are a number of people who feel that Amway is not morally sound, despite the fact that the corporation has a large number of followers who believe in its products and business plan.
The very nature of the company model may be responsible for this attitude held by some individuals, which is one of the primary reasons this may be the case. Because Amway is a direct selling organization, the expectation for its distributors is that they will offer products to end users directly while also recruiting other people to engage in the same activity. While it's possible that certain people will flourish in a setting like this, others might find the constant push to sell and recruit to be unsettling.
There is also the possibility that Amway is a pyramid scheme, which is another worry that some people have regarding the company. There have been allegations that certain Amway distributors engage in unethical methods, such as putting an emphasis on recruitment rather than product sales. Despite the fact that Amway is not technically a pyramid scheme (because distributors can make money by selling products in addition to recruiting others), there have been complaints that some distributors engage in such actions. This can lead to a situation in which only a select few individuals at the very top of the pyramid make huge sums of money, while the vast majority of distributors struggle to make enough money to support themselves.
The items that Amway sells are another point of contention for some customers. Some opponents contend that the company's products are costly and of dubious quality, despite the fact that the company offers a diverse selection of products, such as health supplements, beauty and personal care items, and house cleaning supplies. Because of this, it can be challenging for distributors to sell products to clients who are likely to be dubious of the value of the products.
In addition, the culture that surrounds Amway may turn off potential customers for the company. Some detractors contend that the firm promotes an atmosphere of exclusivity by creating an environment in which members of the Amway community are the only people who are truly valued and understood. This might lead to a mentality of "us against them," which can be intimidating to people who are not a part of the community.
In a nutshell, despite the fact that Amway has a large number of devoted fans who have faith in the organization and the items it sells, there are also people who believe that Amway isn't doing things the correct way. This perception may be formed due to a number of factors, including worries about the business strategy, the possibility of unethical acts, the product quality, and the culture. In the end, whether or not Amway is the correct choice for an individual will rely on the specific objectives, values, and priorities that they have set for themselves. Before settling on a course of action, anyone who is thinking about becoming an Amway distributor ought to give the firm and the ways in which it does business significant consideration.
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