How do I tell my parents I want to be a broker?

Ok, don't laugh I'm being serious. I want to be an IS broker and have a few offers from firms in NYC. However, t's either a draw or 100% commission. My parents don't want me to go into brokerage because it's "too risky" and would rather I get a "real job" I'm going to accept one of the offers in NYC but don't how to tell them.

 
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What firms? Any large firms like C&W, JLL, CBRE, Meridian, Avison Young? I'll PM you or feel free to share which you're looking at but I worked at a smaller firm 100% commission in NYC and it was hard. Really make sure you're on a team that will split any deals they close with you even a nominal amount so you can survive or you have a salary/draw. If not then that is kind of telling that it's not the best group culture and they don't have your best interests at heart. Candidly that's how mine was (no split) and my boss was never around so it was me on my own and it was very tough to close anything (I didn't close anything). You need a senior guy/team behind you to actually see traction vs cold calling and not even know what to do. To give you an idea I know people at top firms I mentioned and they have a draw or salary with a certain commission split and have done well. I would say don't even look at the 100% commission offers.

 

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