Someone who works closely with Debt Counsellors recently told me that they really respect Debt Counsellors for the noble work they do, helping consumers.
He was quick to add that he was not willing to try and actually work as a Debt Counsellor.
That’s because it is a LOT of work to be a Debt Counsellor and yes, it comes with many challenges. To date, more than 4200 different people have given it a go, of that group, only 1649 are still registered with the NCR. Which means that roughly 60% of people who have become Debt Counsellors, eventually give up.
That’s quite an eye opener.
‘roughly 60% of people who have become Debt Counsellors, eventually give up’
So, what does it take to become a successful Debt Counsellor? What kind of info should you know, before you decide to give it a go? After all, it takes time, money and effort to qualify, and that’s just the start. Then you need to find clients and do the actual work.
Have you thought about it?
Would you make a good Debt Counsellor?
Could you help people who are facing financial strain?
We hope to help you answer these questions with a brief look at the various aspects of being a Debt Counsellor, and how to operate a successful practice. Check it out and see if it might be for you.
We also catch up with relevant news, tips, advice and more to do with finance, managing your debt, and being over indebted with the goal of becoming debt free.
We hope that you enjoy the issue with a glimpse behind the scenes at what it takes to become a Debt Counsellor. If you are a consumer in debt review, it can help you have a fresh perspective on the effort that your Debt Counsellor puts in behind the scenes.
If you are thinking about becoming a Debt Counsellor then we hope it helps you finalise your decision one way or another. With millions of South Africans going through some of the toughest financial times of their lives right now, perhaps you have what it takes to help them become debt free.