Son of a gun. It looks like my main account has decided it doesn't want to play with us anymore. So....we're taking all our toys and going home. Now, it's not written in stone yet, but - it ain't pretty.
How does that effect me? Well, since you asked - my entire paycheck was wrapped up in that account. Every penny I make was tied to their sales. Yeah - this sucks wet socks.
Oh, so far I still have a job. But as we restructure assignments and territories and such, and I am the new kid on the block, don't look all that good.
Funny thing is it has nothing to do with me. I only handle one division and we were rockin' and rollin'. I actually had sales people calling me to celebrate a sale they made or to thank me for a training class. Nothing I did or didn't do had any impact on this decision. Still - well, you know the saying. Shit rolls down hill.
On the flip side - you've more than picked up the fact that I'm open for a career change. Thinking about stepping outside the sales world and going into a Sales Trainer position. I've got the knowledge and experience. I do really good training and I love it. So...that's what I'm going to gear towards. I kinda like the idea of a troop of mini-me's out there in the world. LOL *BEG*
Anyway - that's what's happening here in the Road Warrior World. I had the melt down the other day, now it's time to be practicle. I leave for Georgia next week for the entire week. Will know more when I return from there.
But....if you know anyone looking for a trainer, let me know. I'm good. Really I am. :-)
UPDATE: Yep, it's offical. My main account just ended our business relationship. Son of a Bitch. ***damnit, where'd I put that silver lining this time?!?!?**
Posted by Tammi at October 22, 2004 12:27 PMSeriously, you should put your resume up on Monster.com and see what happens.
I've gotten 2 jobs off of there.
You.Never.Know.
Posted by: Machelle at October 22, 2004 01:34 PMDamn... Sucks when you get run down by the train when you were doing your job right fixing the tracks... I've got one client that could put us out of business if they pulled out, and right now, I'm having issues that just might make that a possibility... I swear, the planets must be alligned to be screwing up everyone like this...
Posted by: Tim at October 22, 2004 03:44 PMWell, Bleep. I was afraid of that, sorry it has happened. Hope someone smart brings you in as a trainer, and soon. {{{{{{{{{Hug}}}}}}}}}
Posted by: Laughing Wolf at October 22, 2004 03:51 PM{{Hug}} I'll keep my ears open, but most of my work buddies are in Atlanta or Raleigh.
Posted by: vw bug at October 22, 2004 08:08 PMI'm just praying a really big cool door opens for you! I would do as Machelle said. Monster.com!
Posted by: Boudicca at October 23, 2004 07:22 AM{hug}
And what would you like to train me to do? I'm *ahem* flexible :-)
Posted by: Harvey at October 23, 2004 08:38 AM