Cobra Plc, One Way Marketing And Keys Worldwide Lying cheating company, makes you slave for hard commission, long hours, brain washes people and keeps your money! Cardiff, Southampton United Kingdom Nationwide

Yes the direct sales/marketing indusrty is different than most jobs i've had in the past but, the skills you learn are second to none, my confidence grew so much and i wouldn't have been able to get my next job without the confidence i developed in myself.That stuff does happen on the interview, but isn't every company interview the same,talking about the growth and expansion and where it's going.You can work your way up to management if you want to aswell, as in my time of the company i saw two offices open, people who had to work hard and make alot of sacrafices, but don't expect something for nothing. As for the talking behind peoples backs, it happens in every job, it happens far less in oneway than it does in any job. one final thing to leave you with, if you type in mcdonalds, kfc, apple, microsoft massive organisations there is good press and bad press, bad press usually put on by ex employees, who feel they have been let down or betrayed but no matter how many people sue mcdonalds, it's still the biggest fast food chain in the world. Everything has two sides to the coin, some people fit with program some don't, thats life and people should deal with it. the oppurtuinity made me feel sad when i left as i knew i had a chance to really make something of myself, but all is good now, would just like to respond by posting positive feedback as it has helped me succeed

I will be writing a full report on this despicable company shortly. 6/7/08
This company is the reason rip off report was set up, DO NOT get involved with this company.

I've been working with the company for 5 days, I was initially quite disturbed to read this report as there are definite similiarities to my own experience so far.
My progress in the company has been:
Passed 1st and 2nd interview and test and have been accepted onto the 6 day trial. I have performed well and have been promised a promotion from "Field representative" to "Leader" on the condition that I pass stage level tests and reach certain sales targets.
Mornings can only be described as intense motivational exercises. Superiors are extremely friendly, bubbly people. I'm with a alright bunch of guys in my team, good bit of banter and its pretty fun going into work and hanging about with them. So far I have chosen when to go in (between 9 and 11) and noone has said anything yet. There is however definite "encouragement" for those who want to come in earlier. The "motivational exercises" (THEY DO NOT REFER TO IT AS THIS) go on separately between teams throughout the morning, culminating in an overall company meeting, where this weeks news, competitions, road trips, overseas trips and rallies are talked about. This has happened every day so far. The rising star award is mentioned each day, of which our "owner" has won. Theres a lot of clapping, cheering and general football style singing games and catchphrases. Its pretty fun for a job. I enjoy the competitive element as it holds my attention. I'm thinking about going on a road trip as there is the promise of making more sales and the overused catchphrase of "whatever happens on a road trip, stays on a road trip" makes it quite an attractive prospect with no shortage of fit girls working among us. Its about 2/3 girls, i'm a bloke by the way. All this cheering and clapping does get me up for it, I don't think anyones immune to the "positive energy" so I feel a little weird but I just go with it. We get into the "field" about 1.30 and work steadily until 8.30. For the first 3 days I am accompanied but i've been on my own since then, i've done well, chatted to some nice people, seen some strange things but in general people are nice. The constant conversation with strangers can be quite emotionally challenging. (Psychologically this makes me attached to the job). Its quite a strange experience.
When I first joined I noticed payday was Wednesday. Cash was promised until relevant banking could be set up, I am writing on thursday morning, I did not receive payment yesterday.
Some of things the above report says have at most been sensational.......so far.

I am currently writing a list of questions I will ask the "Owner" and I will post again with updates.

I've also worked for the same oragnisation and was just wondering why your so bitter? Working for COBRA was hard work, but think of everything you learnt while you were there. I dont regret working there at all. Yes we were lied to about a lot of stuff but think back, honestly...how many people did YOU lie to?? Instead of looking back negatively about your time there why dont u move on with your life, so it wasnt for you.....who cares whats next?