Meron Degefu

What were you doing before Symmetry and what was your approximate income?
I came from Ethiopia 10+ years ago to pursue my dream career as an engineer and graduated with a degree in Civil Engineering and worked as a Geophysicist. After a few years in the industry I became tired of being asked to move around the country to complete projects. The last straw for me was the choice to move to another state or take a pay cut to keep working in the state that I settled in. I left the industry and entered the AT&T sales force so I could earn based on what value I brought to the marketplace. I quickly found out that without the right upward mobility you'll find yourself running that rat race every year to make what you did the year before. My income as a civil engineer was 100K and with AT&T was 27K.

What attracted you to Symmetry Financial Group?
What attracted me to Symmetry was work life balance, financial freedom, culture and values and owning my business. The fact that we have mentor and mentee relationship than employer , employee.

How has your life changed since joining Symmetry?
My life has changed a lot. I have meaningful relationships with my business partners, the culture, the mentorship and finally focusing on developing my self. Symmetry has pushed me to grow and I love it.

What opportunities have you been able to do or provide because you started working with Symmetry Financial Group, that you likely would not have done or unable to in another career? 
Working with Symmetry provides individuals with opportunities to develop and apply a wide range of skills and knowledge. I was able to give back my impacting lives and helping families. Being there for a family in a good day and in their bad day is something we don't take lightly.

What advice do you have for a new agent?
Develop a strong work ethic: Success in the insurance industry requires hard work and persistence. Be prepared to put in the effort to build your business. Second seek out mentorship and training: Learning from experienced agents and industry experts can be invaluable for new agents. Don't give up, you will have a learning curve but at the end of the day you will get out of it.

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