Lauradorable
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I just got this e-mail from a coworker - someone who has been a HOST of mine in the past.
"Hello all!
Next year when my son goes to 8th grade he has a big class trip to Washington DC and Philadelphia. This is quite an expensive trip, therefore he is raising money now through a fundraiser. It's Pampered Chef, which we all know and love - and makes a great gift too!
Caleb will get 25% of all his sales. This goes directly to him, not into a general fund which is great for me seeing how I am a single momma!
I have a catalog here at my desk or can bring one to you. Again, this is a fundraiser for the middle school - it's not a Pampered Chef Party...so Laura, don't worry - I'm not cheating on you with another consultant!"
URGH! Yes, you are "cheating." I sent her back a kind of jokey note that included: "Even if I donated all of my commissions to Caleb, which it looks like is happening, total sales could have helped with my sales goals, credit towards trips, and can affect my monthly commissions. So next time do the fundraiser through me "
I know it is up to me to educate my hosts/customers on ALL of the services I provide. Maybe she thought I don't do fundraisers? And not be grouchy about it. I'm just angry that she e-mailed about a dozen people we work with and a. included me (no, sweetie, I won't be purchasing from your Pampered Chef show) and then b. Called me out by full name in front of everyone so now they all know it could be awkward.
"Hello all!
Next year when my son goes to 8th grade he has a big class trip to Washington DC and Philadelphia. This is quite an expensive trip, therefore he is raising money now through a fundraiser. It's Pampered Chef, which we all know and love - and makes a great gift too!
Caleb will get 25% of all his sales. This goes directly to him, not into a general fund which is great for me seeing how I am a single momma!
I have a catalog here at my desk or can bring one to you. Again, this is a fundraiser for the middle school - it's not a Pampered Chef Party...so Laura, don't worry - I'm not cheating on you with another consultant!"
URGH! Yes, you are "cheating." I sent her back a kind of jokey note that included: "Even if I donated all of my commissions to Caleb, which it looks like is happening, total sales could have helped with my sales goals, credit towards trips, and can affect my monthly commissions. So next time do the fundraiser through me "
I know it is up to me to educate my hosts/customers on ALL of the services I provide. Maybe she thought I don't do fundraisers? And not be grouchy about it. I'm just angry that she e-mailed about a dozen people we work with and a. included me (no, sweetie, I won't be purchasing from your Pampered Chef show) and then b. Called me out by full name in front of everyone so now they all know it could be awkward.