Pros
I choose to just sell to friends and enjoy the wholesale price of a product I like. I'm mostly into skin care, lip color, lotions and my absolute favorite perfume, Bella Bellara. My friends (and long-time customers) use product across the spectrum - skin care to color. I'm not ambitious or sales-driven and don't have the stress of quota ordering, only getting what I need when I need it. That is the level I stay at and Mary Kay offers that as a wonderful option. No pressure. For those who are sales-driven, have management experience and don't allow themselves to quit, the sky truly is the limit in this company. Mary Kay Ash is proof that determination spells success.
Cons
As in any business, if someone thinks they can "get rich quick" by wishing for it, they'll be disappointed. I have family and friends who have risen to the position of Sales Director after working steadily, but after a while, stepped back and continued as Consultants, because the UNIQUE nature of this business (having ready product to sell on the spot) requires personally purchasing inventory. If one is not continually selling or recruiting, it can be disappointing and stressful to keep up with required quota which of course is designed to propel Consultants and Directors to greater financial rewards. Understandably, status quo or better equals continuous pressure to succeed by exceeding. Some simply can't handle the pressure, if they're not suited for self-employment.