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    Re: Applied today, past their online test, and have 2 assignments already!

    Hello All:

    I wanted to give you an update on how things have been going for me with the many different companies I have been working with as a result of being an IPIU union member.

    As of todays date, I have completed 102 Integrity Cases (MS) with three of the companies listed in the IPIU Level 4 agencies forum. I have also done 15 product retrievals as a result of consumer complaints for another Level 4 listed agency.

    I just found out last week that I may be offered a full-time position to be Lead Special Investigator in the Counterfeit Alcohol & Tobacco Division for the company, which is one of the best companies I have worked for in a very long time. Fair, consistent, and they pay well.

    Remember that these jobs are not going to fall into your lap...you have to be proactive in applying with the many companies listed here at IPIU. For those of you who keep asking why you are not getting any work, ask yourself these questions:

    1. Have you applied to every single company listed in the Level 4 agencies forum?

    2. Have you followed up with an email, phone call, etc after a week or so of not hearing back from the agency you applied with?

    3. Is your forum post count over 100 (which represents your participation)? You do know that prospective employers login into the forums everyday, don't you?


    If you answered "no" to any of these questions than maybe you need to re-evaluate how much you really want this type of career.

    Best of Luck to all of you. I am always available if you need any help or have any questions!

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    Re: Applied today, past their online test, and have 2 assignments already!

    Just received my paycheck from the company for the case I did in Milwaukee!!! WOOOOO-HOOOOO!!! I averaged over $20/hr!!!!! Thanks IPIU!

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    Re: Applied today, past their online test, and have 2 assignments already!

    Quote Originally Posted by Luke A Slowik View Post
    Hello All:

    I just found out last week that I may be offered a full-time position to be Lead Special Investigator in the Counterfeit Alcohol & Tobacco Division for the company, which is one of the best companies I have worked for in a very long time. Fair, consistent, and they pay well.

    Best of Luck to all of you. I am always available if you need any help or have any questions!
    Luke,

    That's wonderful Thanks for sharing I am definitely looking forward to get into this as well
    full-time position to be Lead Special Investigator in the Counterfeit Alcohol & Tobacco Division for the company
    Let us know when you're (or rather your company is) looking to open this nationally. I know you were talking about trying to list it here with us

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    Re: Applied today, past their online test, and have 2 assignments already!

    Quote Originally Posted by Petra Post View Post
    Luke,

    That's wonderful Thanks for sharing I am definitely looking forward to get into this as well


    Let us know when you're (or rather your company is) looking to open this nationally. I know you were talking about trying to list it here with us
    Thanks Petra! They have put some things on hold right now until they get verification from RJ Reynolds on a few questions. As soon as I get the go ahead from my manager I'll let you know!!!!

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    Re: Peformed over 100 cases, averaging more than $20/hour

    Quote Originally Posted by Luke A Slowik View Post
    Thanks Petra! They have put some things on hold right now until they get verification from RJ Reynolds on a few questions. As soon as I get the go ahead from my manager I'll let you know!!!!
    Wonderful I am so excited about this and happy for you

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    Re: Applied today, past their online test, and have 2 assignments already!

    Quote Originally Posted by Luke A Slowik View Post
    Just received my paycheck from the company for the case I did in Milwaukee!!! WOOOOO-HOOOOO!!! I averaged over $20/hr!!!!! Thanks IPIU!
    That is wonderful news. Good luck!

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    Re: Applied today, past their online test, and have 2 assignments already!

    Quote Originally Posted by Peter Tabaka View Post
    That is wonderful news. Good luck!
    Thank you Peter!

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    Re: Peformed over 100 cases, averaging more than $20/hour

    Now this is what I'm in this for!
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    Re: Peformed over 100 cases, averaging more than $20/hour

    Thanks for the advice and congrats!

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    Good Morning all;
    I have been doing home surveys for AFS, it is interesting but not quite what I want so I am sending flyers to Lawyers and insurance co. for advertizement, and posted site on PI Advertizment local, I know it will be picking up before long. Everyone don't give up it is all out there we just have to work for it.

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    Terry,
    Home surveys for AFS? Thanks in advance.
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    Smile Re: Peformed over 100 cases, averaging more than $20/hour

    I am new and just wondering what is AFS surveys. Just here to learn. It was mention in the thread.

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    Re: Peformed over 100 cases, averaging more than $20/hour

    Wow, sounds like you are doing well. I am happy for you. It makes us new guys feel good to see others doing well. Keep it up! Aaron Kemp

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    Re: Peformed over 100 cases, averaging more than $20/hour

    Its good to read some stories such as this one,It makes it feel like a little more time and we all can be posting good news such as this one.

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    Re: Peformed over 100 cases, averaging more than $20/hour

    I have applied to about half of the MS sites and several of the Investigation companies that are listed. I have a commitment from one in CA if they have any jobs for my area they will send it my way.

    I feel things are picking up.


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    Re: Peformed over 100 cases, averaging more than $20/hour

    Good Luck and keep up the defenses! We all should be so lucky, well maybe not lucky, but busy!

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    Re: Peformed over 100 cases, averaging more than $20/hour

    My thinking is do anything & everything you have the opportunity to do. The pay not not be so good but the experience is priceless. After you have some experience under the belt then you can be selective.

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    Re: Peformed over 100 cases, averaging more than $20/hour

    The more testimonials I read about IPIU the happier I get. Good job Luke as this gives a great boost of motivation and drive.

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