Two Workforces, One Company — Agents vs. Corporate Employees

New York Life is two companies in one. There's the corporate workforce — analysts, engineers, actuaries, product managers, marketers, finance staff, all on W-2 employment. And there's the agent workforce — financial professionals who start as W-2 employees but transition to 1099 independent contractors after three years, with commission-based compensation and significant autonomy. The interview process, day-to-day reality, and behavioral question themes differ sharply between the two. This module helps you read which side you're interviewing for and prep accordingly.