susanr613
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Hi -
Sorry I have to vent. I'm sure many of you have been through similar experiences.
I met "Gina" at my house of worship a few weeks ago, the day before a fundraiser for the house of worship. She seemed very nice and sociable, and came to the fundraiser. At that time, she told me that she was looking for a flexible way to earn extra cash and was interested in PC. We met the next day and she signed, postdating to March 16. We filled in the dates on her agreement with the understanding that her next steps were to book those dates. We even came up with a list of 15 people.
I checked in with her daily, and she told me that she had called 10 people and they all said NO. I asked her to tell me why they should book a show, and her response was "Because they feel sorry for me." I tried to coach her away from that, but the attitude persisted. Needless to say, she did not book any shows. So, I suggested that I do a show for her this past weekend (3/15) and the booking would be hers. She thought it was a great idea. We customized the evite to that effect and she sent about 20 evites. She told me that she also passed around a flyer at a local weight-loss place where she exercises.
The night before the show, I called to see how many people. No response. I called again the morning of the show. Gina let me know that 2 of the 4 people who RSVPed yes cancelled. She didn't sound very upset. So...we decided to turn it into a catalog show.
A week later, I have collected $250 in outside orders, and have heard nervous laughs from her when I encourage (ok tell) her to follow up with the people who had expressed an interest. I know what's going to happen - her show will be my $250 in outside orders. I am ok with doing that for someone who has made an effort, but she has not. I e-mailed her today to ask if she's even interested in what little discount she's earned, and the Host Special.
I am, quite frankly, POed that someone would sign a contract and then take it so lightly. I am POed that someone would see me making an effort on her behalf, and not acknowledge or return the effort. Most of all, I am POed at myself for getting all excited about future director and violating my director's rule - book 4 shows, then sign.
I am very tempted to take over the show as my own, but that would be unethical. It will be very difficult to be anything other than polite to her when I see her at our house of worship. I have zero respect for her.
Thank you for letting me vent!
Sorry I have to vent. I'm sure many of you have been through similar experiences.
I met "Gina" at my house of worship a few weeks ago, the day before a fundraiser for the house of worship. She seemed very nice and sociable, and came to the fundraiser. At that time, she told me that she was looking for a flexible way to earn extra cash and was interested in PC. We met the next day and she signed, postdating to March 16. We filled in the dates on her agreement with the understanding that her next steps were to book those dates. We even came up with a list of 15 people.
I checked in with her daily, and she told me that she had called 10 people and they all said NO. I asked her to tell me why they should book a show, and her response was "Because they feel sorry for me." I tried to coach her away from that, but the attitude persisted. Needless to say, she did not book any shows. So, I suggested that I do a show for her this past weekend (3/15) and the booking would be hers. She thought it was a great idea. We customized the evite to that effect and she sent about 20 evites. She told me that she also passed around a flyer at a local weight-loss place where she exercises.
The night before the show, I called to see how many people. No response. I called again the morning of the show. Gina let me know that 2 of the 4 people who RSVPed yes cancelled. She didn't sound very upset. So...we decided to turn it into a catalog show.
A week later, I have collected $250 in outside orders, and have heard nervous laughs from her when I encourage (ok tell) her to follow up with the people who had expressed an interest. I know what's going to happen - her show will be my $250 in outside orders. I am ok with doing that for someone who has made an effort, but she has not. I e-mailed her today to ask if she's even interested in what little discount she's earned, and the Host Special.
I am, quite frankly, POed that someone would sign a contract and then take it so lightly. I am POed that someone would see me making an effort on her behalf, and not acknowledge or return the effort. Most of all, I am POed at myself for getting all excited about future director and violating my director's rule - book 4 shows, then sign.
I am very tempted to take over the show as my own, but that would be unethical. It will be very difficult to be anything other than polite to her when I see her at our house of worship. I have zero respect for her.
Thank you for letting me vent!
