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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We give raises and bonuses throughout the year but we don't advertise that when matching.  Many APs don't realize additional benefits that families may offer, but some are very savvy.  [b]There are networks of APs  (Brazil has a big group, for example) that will compare benefits and experiences, and pass on info to prospective APs so they come into the interview hoping for more. [/b] My APs haven't really known any other APs prior to the program so they just expect what the agency promises them, then when we give raises and bonuses they are pretty appreciative.[/quote]

I've interviewed Brazilians during matching, but get turned off when they start mentioning stuff from these comparisons. I refuse to match with someone with a blatant attitude of "what will you give me." There have been stories in our area about APs that coach the toddler to tell the parents that AP "needs" an Apple Watch for Christmas or the latest iPhone. Nope... next![/quote]

While going through a recent rematch, I joined a few closed Facebook groups, and it was an education to me about how there to appear to be certain networks that traffic in these kinds of comparisons.  On one hand, I think it's good for an APs to think they know what they want.  On the other, I still think it's true (as is often stated on this board), the best situations are ones that are welcoming, respectful, with good communication and mutual appreciation.  Which are not things that can be measured in private suites, luxury vacations, and gym memberships, which is why I think comparing benefits is ultimately counter-productive.

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