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Read through this forum and then ask more detailed questions. Other than that find a steady job at the Applebee's. It seems that someone there has all of the connections.  Having a name like Doobie in California is probably not a good sign.

It will take most people who want to get into this biz. about as long to make a good living when the weather is real bad and you are working; about as long as it took you to get a large promotion at the company were you worked your fingers to the bone for five years. Not really any differance in jobs, all are hard.Have you ever had to work  110 to 120 hrs per week with no time off for weeks. Some people crack up and pack up.

The most inexpensive way to get started is to stay away.

Again , I run a website devoted to helping new adjusters get their start and give them a realistic look at success and whilst there is a chance for success, that hinges entirely on how much the new adjuster is willing to invest with their time and yes money.

There is a name for those that grab a 399.00 license and start hitting IA firms for work with 0 experience"UNEMPLOYED".

If your looking to get into the adjusting industry because your not making enough in your current industry to make ends meet, save the money you would spend on a license, because there are only a handful of industries with the cost of doing business is higher than that of the Independent Claims adjusting industry.

Transportation costs to get to an "event", lodging costs while you are working , training costs, adjusting software alone has an average monthly subscription of around 200.00 and fuel , equipment.

The only 1099d folks that have higher costs of doing business than folks in our industry is a player on the Nike and PGA tour 

You may have to front one month and sometimes two months of expenses before you see your first payroll check, not to mention the strain it can put on a marriage.

But if you truly have a passion for it , somehow it gets in your blood and you can't imagine doing anything else, if you pay your dues , get the right training(not the kind of training that comes from a 3 day 399.00 license class) Give respect to the old guards of the industry by not asking them the cheapest way to do what they do, read everything you can get your hands on , carry a ladder for an existing adjuster in exchange for seeing how it works out in the field and bust your butt to make a career and not a quick buck.

                                                                                           Robby Robinson
www.fromoneadjustertoanother.com

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If you still want to get into this industry after reading the above requirements and have the ability financially and emotionally to traverse this long and expensive road, a whole new world awaits !!

But if you and your family are struggling to stay above water right now in your current industry( there is no shame in that as many are in the same predicament given the state of our economy), this is the wrong industry to throw out that Hail Mary pass as you will (in most cases)have to put out a large amount of money to be a player in the adjusting game.

If you still want this , I will help you every step of the way and point you in the right direction !

Most questions on how to start and where to start can be found if you read through these forums on CADO, Claims Mentor  is a strong site for those just starting or www.fromoneadjustertoanother.com

Good luck and God bless you

                                         Robby Robinson