Call center company Arise Virtual Solutions (Arise.com) contracts with work-at-home agents to provide telephone service to many well-known companies. However, the business model of Arise.com is quite different from other virtual call center companies, even those that use independent contractors rather than hire employees. And this brings a load of complaints and rants from some who call Arise a scam as well as high praise from others who call it a money-making opportunity.
Read the reviews of Arise Virtual Solutions for yourself and decide. And if you've worked for Arise, tell us what you think with either a long review or a short opinion about Arise.com.
See Profile of Arise.comShort Reviews of Arise.com
These short reviews of Arise are a mix of positive and negative, but mostly negative. The main complaints these folks have about Arise.com are focused on technical support and management style. However, quite a few seemed surprised by the fees Arise charges for training and other services. The fans of Arise often counter that Arise is a business opportunity and, as such, there is naturally risk and that the fees are justified.If you have worked for Arise.com, tell us what you think.
Long Reviews of Arise.com
- - 2 stars Some People Make Money But Most Don't - This is a very detailed review of Arise from a successful agent.
- No One Can "Think Outside The Box" at Arise - 2 stars - The training was a joke; mentors no help.
- Arise Agent of 4 Years Shocked by Termination - 3 stars Calls stopped coming in the middle of a shift, then a termination email.
- Arise Agent: "You Will Lose Time and Money" - 5 stars Hmmm...this reviewer gives Arise 5 stars but after reading the review, I wonder if that is a mistake.
- No Time Off at Arise - 1 star Husband of agent is unhappy with lack of vacation time.
- Arise Is Not Too Good to Be True - 4 stars Agent has been pleasantly surprised at Arise.
- Choose a Team That Works for You - 4 stars This happy Arise agent says it's about picking the right company to work with.
- To Arise Fan, Those Unsuccessful at Arise Are Stupid, Lazy - 1 star Reviewer and husband enjoy good life thanks to Arise; others who don't succeed must be stupid.
- Arise Agent Feels Scared and Disposable - 1 star Reviewer reports pay less than minimum wage.
- Costs at Arise Are "Ridiculous" - 1 star Reviewer says, this is "definitely not the place to go if you want to be able to pay your bills."
- Arise Fails to Investigate Problems, Says Reader - 1 star Sometimes the fault of a problem is not with Arise, but company fails to investigate.
- Arise.com Review: Income Doesn't Offset Costs - 1 star Reviewer says don't be fooled by positive reviews and comments.
- Review: Poor Management, Tech Problems at Arise - 2 stars - Overall this reviewer grades the company at a C-.
- Arise.com Review - 1 star - High fees turned this reader off.
- Reader Review of Arise Virtual Solutions - 5 stars - Sharing Arise's costs with friends makes Arise a great opportunity for this reader.
- Arise Virtual Solutions Review - 5 stars - Former flight attended prefers working at home with Arise to travel.
- Reader Review of Arise - 5 stars - Arise is "what you make of it."
- "Don't Do It" Says Arise Agent - 1 star - Join Arise, that is. Other trainees waiting to pay more fees after you wash out due to technical/training issues.
- Arise Reviewer Didn't Get Certified After Spending $159 - 3 stars - Money is not refunded.
- Constant Goof ups at Arise - 1 star - No way to talk to a person at Arise.
- Agent Doesn't Think Arise Is a Scam - 5 stars - Says it pays off after long entrance process.
- Lots of Things to Pay For at Arise - 3 stars - Reviewer lists many of the costs of working for Arise Virtual Solutions.
- Arise Is "Okay" But Reader Has Problems Getting Paid Correctly - 2 stars - Okay, that is, if you only want part-time work.
- Arise Agent: Software "Absurdly Buggy;" Avoid ATT Mobility As Client - 1 star - Training is inadequate.
- Top Arise Performer: Training Is Mediocre; Pay Scale, Bogus - 1 star - Support is a joke.
- Would Recommend Arise to a Friend - 4 stars - In fact, this reader is adding a friend under he corporation.
- Reader: Out-of-Pocket Fees at Arise Are Ridiculous - 2 stars - Only 24 of 79 in reader's training class made it through.
- Arise Focuses on Negative, Says VSC Agent - 2 stars - Evaluations are very subjective.
- Advice to Potential Arise Agents: "Don't Do It" - 1 star - $40 a month for "Bubblegum Tech Support."
- Reviewer Is Disillusioned at Arise - 1 star - Detail of hours, etc. not revealed until after paying for training.
- Review: Poor Management, Tech Problems at Arise - 2 stars - Poor tech support and communication plus few hours are reasons this agent left.
