Tammi's World

Another Confession

Huh. My boss has decided I'm unique. Yeah, can you believe he actually SAID that to me?

And that it took him almost 8 weeks to figure that out??

We had some windshield time this trip. It was nice because it gave us a chance to talk and get to know each other a bit. Not only that but the rep had arranged for 2 other manufacturers to have appointments right after ours, so I got to hear more about our trade. And to observe.

Now, first let me just shock you. My boss thinks I'm awfully quiet. He was amazed at how I just sat back and listened to the "boys" talk.

1) If you don't know what you're talkin' about KEEP YOUR MOUTH SHUT. That's the first rule I learned in business.

2) I was amazed at how much bullshit was pilin' up in the lobby. I was afraid of adding to the mess. ;-)

Anyway - so I'm a quiet sales person. Now I realize compared to many I talk WAY too much - but see.....I'm not as bad as I could be.

Also - I don't play golf. At all. But I do drive a great beer cart. :-) I don't miss out on much not playing. And I was able to explain that to him. He understood. Still thinks it's "weird" but he understood.

I like to spend time alone. Alone time drives most sales people out of their minds. No one to perform to. No one to talk at. No noise. Just quiet. I need it. Most hate it.

I love to drive. We were talkin' about some driving trips I've made and he CANNOT understand at all. When I told him I find them relaxing (no...I didn't explain about the dreamin' and drivin') and how beautiful it can be to just enjoy the scenery.....he didn't get it. At all. Like I was talkin' Greek.

I'm an anal retentive traveler. I need to be at the airport no less than 1 1/2 hours before my flight. I always check my luggage. I prefer to take shuttles and cabs than to rent a car. I always travel with no less than 2 books. What? Isn't everyone like that?

But the good news is - I passed the test. I still have a job. He just finds me entertaining. Yeah, that's a good way to put it.

But I also noticed - most of the remainder of my trips I'm travelin' alone.......

Posted by Tammi at August 4, 2006 06:42 AM | TrackBack