July 08, 2006
Keeping Score
I was told at the new job to ask for ANYTHING I needed.
:-) So dangerous. So very dangerous!!
But I'm behavin'. Seriously. I am. REALLY. STOP LAUGHING!!!
Last week we designed my lap top. I didn't ask for anything too "special". Just your normal laptop. Sorta.
I needed a different phone, with a handsfree. I'm on the phone a lot a work, and it's just more comfortable. Plus that way I can work AND talk. I'm all about the multi-tasking.
But my request from yesterday was met with......resistance. If you could have seen the look on their faces.......
I asked for black skull and cross bone stickers. Yes, Skull and Cross Bone Stickers - in black.
To put on the metal strip on my door.
To represent all the reps and accounts I lose.
You see - I've been there a month. I manage many reps. and all of the smaller accounts.
We're cleaning house. My newest project is to review performances and make changes. Reps and customers.
The secret to being successful in business is in knowing when to cut your loses.
But I don't think they thought I'd be keeping score.
They'll learn.
**I should note here that all reps are independent contractors and will simply be reassigned. You didn't honestly think, after all I've been through, I'd celebrate anyone losing their JOB did you?????
Posted by Tammi at July 8, 2006 03:45 PM | TrackBack