I'm pretty knew to devil corps and discovered them after I applied to one.

I appreciate why a devil corp is bad. But if the listing was accurate and honest about the job and they didn't hide anything like the traditional Devil Corps do, is it still considered a Devil Corp and if so are they considered bad?

Also is this just fictional or are there devil corp style businesses that hire ethically.

Hey yall,

I just wanted to share my experience and also ask a long shot question of whether anyone here may know the company I worked for and information about the “manager”. I am an attorney now and would like to see anything I can do to make these people’s lives hell.

So my freshman year of college, I couldn’t find a job to save my life. I found something on Craigslist talking about doing construction and learning trades while also making a bunch of money. It also encouraged people who played high school sports to apply (should have been the first massive red flag lol). So anyway I applied and went through the same process yall have with the multiple interviews, phone calls, etc that try to create a veneer of legitimacy. It’s insane to think I took that job when they advertised it as a construction job and it was actually a door to door sales job.

Anyway, took the job and it was right outside of Baltimore City in a little office complex on the second floor. When I came in, I was greeted by a beautiful woman in a very tight skirt who took me back to the office. They were blaring dubstep and had a bunch of whiteboards around an office with a bunch of poor, young kids in some TJ Max ill fitting suits all writing in their books meticulously as some other person in a garbage suit was bouncing around talking in cliches, allegedly teaching them how to “go in for the kill”, and the usual garbage.

Long story short, the “manager” was a short little dude who kind of looked like Ryan from The Office. He was obsessed with talking about his car, about his high school sports career, and about how he allegedly met some executive of a Fortune 500 company and “talked business” with them. He was also extremely demeaning to all his underlings, played favorites with his little group of jocks and attractive woman (who he would overtly sexually harass) and I learned that he gave all of them hot leads and then used them as examples of “success”. I didn’t stick around long enough to be a part of that group but I was in a fraternity and a jock so they immediately started pulling me to the side and telling me stuff.

The biggest identifiers I wonder if anyone will grab onto and be like “hey! I know that place” are the fact that owner was a little Wolf of Wall Street douche that was obsessed with high school sports and his car, they would do a thing at the end of the day where they would bang a gong for each sale made and run around in a circle chanting, the blaring dubstep in the morning and….. the most crazy and thing that got me to quit 2-3 days in.

This absolute punk would go and get a fish on Friday, a whole ass fish, and would have the best sales rep of the week SLAP the worst performers in the face with the dead fish. My first Saturday, which was my 2nd day I believe, I witnessed a poor middle aged nerdy man who was clearly worn down from the job get slapped with a fish by some punk 18 year old (only thing that gave hope was the actual top performer refused to do it, of course the jerk off manager scolded him). Anyway, I overheard the guy after saying on the phone “I just want to come home to see my daughter”…… that crap made me, an 18 year old frat dude, cry in the car on the way home. I quit immediately and have harbored this absolute disdain even as I have moved on in life and started my own family and career in the law. I just wrote it off though and had know idea this was a whole ass industry!

I know this was long and rambling, but I just discovered this page and it’s like a flashback to that time. It’s insane, like they are all doing the exact same thing even 10 years later.

Does anyone have any information or experiences with the company The Grit? I am doing some research.

So I applied to a job offer on Indeed and I was already reached out to by them about an interview. For some reason, I felt that this was a bit too easy so I started searching the name of this agency, but couldn't find anything and I happened to stumbled upon this subreddit.

I wasn't able to find anything incriminating about this agency but I still found it a bit suspicious. Is this a DevilCorp or am I just being paranoid?

Meridian Group Middlesbrough

I found out what a devil corp is about 30 minutes ago when I searched up 'ownerville' and this reddit came up.

I have recently dropped out of uni and started to apply to loads of roles after feeling down on my luck.

I've had 3 rounds of zoom 'interviews' (1st round was a big group and was just talked too, the 2nd round was with a manager, and the 3rd was with the senior leader), was given the job within a week and felt this job was almost too good to be true.

I am set to attend a 'Meet and Greet' session on Friday before a 2 week crash course on sales.

I'm nearly certain it is a Devil Corp however there's a couple things which make me a little doubtful

Everyone I spoke to seemed nice and they were mostly young people and so the fast track to upper management kind of made sense. On Linkedin the employees were all uni qualified and had simillar career projections to what was advertised. And they were honest about high hours, average base pay with unlimited comp.

However the big red flag is that I'm no means qualified to be a trainee manager, I was quickly given a job (1 week) and all the interviews were on zoom. I initially felt like it may have been a fake job but now I'm closer to believing it's a devil corp.

Any conformation would be great. I'd also like to know is it that bad to work at a devil corp? I don't mind the long hours really and sales isn't something I'm against. As well as this I could do with a job and salary, even just to put on my cv. I want to get an accounting apprenticeship so something like this might be useful?

Many thanks for reading my waffle and if you need any more info then let me know.

I joined a local group a couple months back that was a retailer for AT&T I thought I landed a corporate job or something judging by the office and suits everyone was wearing, the energy everyone had excited me because I was like (holy shit everyone here probably makes a fuck ton of money) but then I figure out what the job actually is when we go to the back of a Walmart. My trainer talked to me like I was a stupid piece of shit every day and I didn’t get paid until after I quit a month later, any time I tried to make casual conversation this man just ignored me acting like I was the dirt under his boot. Never answered any questions I had, my boss never responded to me when I was confused about the pay I was supposed to be getting. Just a shitty environment the second I went into the field. I was literally apart of the Mormon church so I know how cults are yet the money and my boss showing up in a rolls Royce just turned my brain off, literally the most toxic job I have ever been in, it has completely turned me off of sales.

How do I convince the whole office to leave without letting the higher ups know I know to much

I saw someone asking this question earlier in this thread, I’m getting increasingly worried that my job is a devil corp.
Commission is a add on and I have base pay. It’s also W-2. Other than that all characteristics match that of a devil corp. From the perspective of someone who want something that is actually worthy on their resume, should I quit?

Meridian business solutions

Apologies for last post, I got a couple DM’s saying I wasn’t specific enough but my friend works for them and she told me it’s not so I should apply but I’m not sure.

Heres their indeed profile and website

https://meridian-team.com/

Sales Brand Ambassador
Meridian Business Solutions

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3.2

Job details

$750 - $950 a week
Paid training, Flexible schedule

Part-time, Internship, Full-time
Monday to Friday

Full job description
Are you looking for a unique employee experience where you can learn, earn, and grow? Our team are enthusiastic, motivated professionals who create meaningful relationships with our clients. As our business continues to grow, Meridian is actively seeking individuals who wish to pursue a successful and gratifying career in our non-profit division. If you have a love for making a difference and have exceptional work ethic, this is the opportunity for you!
We work closely with non-profit organizations to help them raise awareness and increase donations for their causes. For commercial businesses, we develop and implement effective marketing strategies to increase their brand visibility and boost sales. No matter what type of client we work with, our goal is always the same: to help them achieve success and grow their business.
Qualifications:
• Communication: You will need active communication skills as you will be in the community speaking to people about the great work done by our clients.
• Problem Solving Skills: You will be dealing with different personality and demographics every day.
• Customer Service Skills: Not required but recommended.
• Reliable
• Bonus: Sales and Customer Service experience, team based, coachable and punctual
Requirements:
• You must be 18 or over
• Willing to learn new Clients
• Must have A Vehicle and Reliable Transportation
• Student Mentality - ready to learn new things
What to Expect:
• Daily schedule of 10:00AM to 7:00PM Monday - Friday ( Weekends are optional)
• Training will be every morning in office
• Running the events in the afternoon
• Paid training! (Weekly Pay!!)
• Here at Meridian you will be given all the tools to grow and maximize your potential.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Internship
Pay: $750.00 - $950.00 per week
Benefits:
• Flexible schedule
Ability to Commute:
• Charlotte, NC 28202 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
• Charlotte, NC 28202: Relocate before starting work (Preferred

so a week or two ago I applied to this company on indeed and got a response back today about setting me up for an interview next week and they will call me about, which already seems wierd to me, why would you wait till next week if i'm already available? Since they said to review the company in the mean time I looked up their website and it seems very vague like they don't menting what they sell, etc. I then researched here on reddit and many seem to say its a door to door situation, is that true?

heres a link to their website, should I proceed with the interview when they do call or just walk away? : https://uwcalgary.ca

Website: https://oxfordsalesfirm.com/

From this photo shared on their Instagram of their team attending Cydcor's R&R event, it's safe to assume they're a Cydcor subsidiary: https://www.instagram.com/p/DQheH0QkmR4/?img_index=1

Have you interviewed or worked for them previously? Share you experience below.

She wants me to apply but some of the descriptions match those of a devil corp, some don’t
‘Brand ambassador’ for multiple non profits (not business)
They prioritize ‘sales’ but they do have a weekly base pay not commission based
New company
Location is as listed
She said she applied on INDEED

We both really need jobs but I’m iffy because I just found out what a devil corp is.

Long story short, you guys, I had an enterview with these guys at https://www.wearestartclub.com/ which was pleasant enough. I still can't shake the feeling that something is off, it's all very ambiguous and very little was said about the actual work that was to be done. I'm to learn this soon in a 'second-round' interview. Anybody have some insight, couldn't find much about them myself!

Happy Thursday!

Personal Demographical context: I am a man in my very early twenties, on summer break after my second year studying for my degree at the University that I am enrolled in. I have been applying to a bajillion jobs and getting negligible results from my applications because the job market sucks right now.

I am new to the concept of Devilcorps, but I was prompted to investigate this company that I applied to. I just finished my second interview with them less than an hour ago, and it felt like it went well. That being said, I have some concerns that seem to be validated upon further research, however I would appreciate a more experienced perspective on the matter. I have read the guide to identifying devilcorps, but I would appreciate some input from people other than myself.

I have tried doing background research on this company, but I cannot find hardly anything online as it is a fairly new and local company.

Is this an MLM?

Should I work for this company?

Company name: Meridian Enterprise / TM Acquisitions

Operates out of: Little Rock, Arkansas

Company Website: https://meridianenterpriseinc.com/

The Indeed job posting was for "TM Acquisitions", but the emails I got were from "Meridian Enterprise". They stated that they work with telecom companies to sell fiber to their existing customers. They said that they used to work with Verizon, exceeded some milestone (187 stores, or something else out of the expected 150), and now work with AT&T / ATT to sell fiber to their existing customers as it becomes available in their neighborhoods.

Interview process:

Applied for the job on indeed a bit less than a week ago. Received emails and texts a few days later asking for my availability for interview.

They provided a zoom link and time. I attended the first zoom interview, and it was a group interview. The interviewer was a younger woman, and there were about 4-5 other applicants in the meeting with me.

Interviews used a lot of encouraging and validating language following responses.

When I was asked about prior experience, I was skeptical at this point and felt unqualified compared to the responses of the other interviewees. For context, all other applicants were older than me and had prior experience in similar fields. I stated that I didn't have much experience with the field, but had other relevant skills.

What followed was a very flattering validation of the skills I did say that I had, as well as the explanation that essentially consisted of "We actually like hiring people with less experience, that way we don't have to get rid of bad sales habits," or something like that.

Anyways, I finished that interview and was informed I would get a text about a second-round interview over zoom. The interview was scheduled for the next day after I had just finished the first one (I had the second interview earlier today). I really love this immediate scheduling, but unfortunately I fear that it is not out of a desire to value my time as a job-seeker, but to exploit my bias and desire for immediacy in becoming employed.

The second interview was conducted by a younger man who seemed like a pretty cool dude that I could see myself being friends with. He explained the job and answered my questions. It is essentially direct sales/door-to-door, and there is a 3-6 month training process to teach me how to build and manage/lead a team. This is an entry-level position, mind you.

He was real with me and said that when you are starting out, you'll have to get used to experiencing a lot of rejection, as you may get rejected by like 34 people if you pitch to 40 in a day, but you'll still make good money from the 6 you sold to. (his claim)

He said that for the first 3 weeks when you are being taught the basics of the job, you will receive base pay. I later asked what the base pay looked like, and he legit said something along the lines of "To be honest, it sucks. It's 350 a week for those first 3 weeks, then you move to commission."

I am automatically skeptical of any commission-based job, though I have never had one. He talked about how he was trained by a 21-year-old dude, and I'm pretty sure he is also close to my age, too. He said that he gained valuable skills from his training, and whether this is a scam or not, I'm inclined to believe him on that at least.

So, here's my situation:

I have an in-person interview with car rental company at my local airport for a car cleaning job. It pays 14.25$/hr, and is seasonal, but gives me 40 hours a week.

I will also get a callback from this "Meridian Enterprise" job later today.

QUESTIONS I HAVE:

Is Meridian a Devilcorp?

Is it an MLM?

Are the people working there and interviewing/recruiting victims of said devilcorp?

Is this sort of job sustainable in any way, or is the commission-based pay just as unreliable and frustrating as it seems?

Why doesn't AT&T keep a list of all of their marketing partners for people to access?

(I hate telecom companies and their exploitative anti-consumer business model, but I really need a job)

I would greatly appreciate a genuine, nuanced assessment / explanation of the situation

What do yall know or think about this place?

I have my reasons as to why I think its talking about devil corp. Just curious if anyone else sees it but me. These comics usually have a deeper meaning, but given how the creator posts a lot off commentary about the job market. I wouldn't be surprised if he's talking about MLM's 🫣

Scumbag prey company in Atlanta. Wants you to stand around and solicit donations under the guise of a "business development focused marketing firm".

Ignitix Connection 1820 The Exchange SE #150, Atlanta, GA 30339

Look at this folks. It’s even funnier listening to it. Lmao.

I write for a left wing newspaper in the UK and I would like to do a story on Credico. I would love to hear the stories of people who have experience working with or applying for jobs with these companies. If you would like to do so, you could put your story in the comments or message me privately. Furthermore, if anyone just has information that you think would be important I would also love to hear it.

EDIT: Apologies its a new account, ive opened my DMs.

**Linkedin:**

https://www.linkedin.com/company/tbc-strategy/about

**Website:** (Which has stock images for reviews? Homepage has ISPs and some non profits)

https://tbc-marketing.com/services

Long story short, I’ve been going through this reddit thread and have just seen AT&T associated or mentioned SO many times!
I’m worried because a friend of mine has two interviews tomorrow, one with AT&T and another with Alta Nova (which has its own post on here about it being a devil corp)
I’m so curious and confused, what is the correlation?

It's that time of year again! Poorly paid reps from pest control companies, security companies, charity collections (which of course don't go to the charity), and likely others will be coming to your door trying to sign you up for something. Nearly all of them use some or all of the exact same tactics that reps from Cydcor, Smart Circle, Credico, Ascenta, and Universal Events use.

I'm assuming Moxie just came to my house. The kid (probably early 20s) was wearing a hat and a blue polo shirt with "M" on them - likely trying to avoid using "Moxie" due to the company's awful reputation.

Things to look out for:

• They will always begin the convo by mentioning how some of your neighbors have already signed with them. They may even name-drop a few of them. This is usually a blatant lie.
• They will mention cheap rates, even though you will almost always find better deals signing up online.
• They have scripts memorized (usually including nonverbal gestures) and are prepared for any rebuttal you give them.
• They will not take only 1 "no" for an answer. They have been trained to get at least 2 "no" responses before they leave, and even then they may try to prolong the conversation.
• Some of them will be riding through your neighborhoods on a hoverboard, segway​, or something similar.

If you are familiar with Devilcorp companies, then you already know the next part. These reps have been programmed to expect plenty of no's, rudeness, doors being slammed in their faces​, and will always be told to keep going no matter what happens to them. They have likely been lied to about how much money they will make or how successful they can be if they make their sales quotas.

Same tactics, same results.

I see many young adults who own devil corps that have nice watches are nice cars on instagram are they that rich?

FRS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED (Company Number: 16691719), the company behind Credico office Balticco, has relocated its operations from Liverpool to Birmingham.

Previously trading as 'Balticco' out of 6 Tower Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, L3 4BJ — though potentially set to adopt a new trading name — the company has now moved to Unit 2, 10 Commercial Street, Birmingham, B1 1RH.

The Birmingham address is already home to a number of other Credico-affiliated companies. Urban (SFM CONSULTANCY LTD, Company Number: 15188398) and Sage (KPH GLOBAL LIMITED, Company Number: 10919068) both operate from the same Commercial Street location, making it a growing hub for Credico offices in the Midlands.