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Yes ma'am.where are we going? lol somewhere in philly?
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Free registration at the forum removes this block.Yes ma'am.where are we going? lol somewhere in philly?
@KLaw gave me some shit for my communicative downfall, and from it spawned a new plan for the donation - I'm going to make some calls this week and see if I can get a few local businesses to add a little something to the donation. Yeah I know, maybe I should have thought I this myself way back on April 15th when @Vigilante made the original offer, and more so when @frieden70 offered to throw in an extra $100. Well, it took some mental evolution to arrive at this, and not just thinking about the original task at hand.
Maybe being a bitch has it's place in having a positive impact?
EDIT TO ADD: The more I think about it, the more I think this is what I should have been doing from the start. Maybe this wasn't ever really about taking action in a business atmosphere, but that acknowledging the needs of others is much, MUCH more important than my own wants.
NOW this thread is ready to have a "Progress" tag added to it. NOW I feel like the windmill that @RogueInnovation mentioned is ready for another revolution.
Fair enough, ASAP it will be.Right now, you gave your word to honor an obligation. Right now, you are past due on that agreement. Right now, it looks like you are delaying the fulfillment of that obligation.
It would be a nice gesture to @Vigilante for you to, first, honor the agreement and make the delivery. Take pics, record the event, and THEN build on the momentum.
It does not matter if you have to deliver the stuff on a bicycle or walk or take the bus. Be the person to get the sh$t done, now. Make the delivery ASAP.
Fair enough, ASAP it will be.
The place is 40+ minutes on the highway. Bicycle, walking, not an option. I'll make it happen this week, before Saturday, without fail.
Else, I'll request a ban of my account for 6 months, or until I learn to grow the F*ck up - whichever is later. No more posting until it's done. See ya'll in a couple days.
@IAmTheJeff it will be done before the 4thFair enough, ASAP it will be.
The place is 40+ minutes on the highway. Bicycle, walking, not an option. I'll make it happen this week, before Saturday, without fail.
Else, I'll request a ban of my account for 6 months, or until I learn to grow the F*ck up - whichever is later. No more posting until it's done. See ya'll in a couple days.
Why not today? You have had weeks to do this. Why not this evening?
Pick up the phone and ask for a ride. Catch the bus, call a cab.
A ban of your account is the cheap way out. For the next hour figure out how to get this done now and then do it.
Maybe call the charity and they will come to you?
Call a news organization and explain the problem. They get the press and may be able to get you the ride.
Get it done!
well he has arrangements as soon as I get to town (I am 12 hrs away) I was already coming to town anyway... I am leaving here on the 2nd getting to town sometime that day. if I get in early enough I can do it that day. depending on when I get there it may have to be on the 3rd. at least his procrastination will get them a much bigger donation than they would have gotten otherwise.
my friend Joey is going to hook them up and go along when we go to be there for the donation. as soon as I get whoever is the contact persons info I can arrange for the expanded donation from Warming Hearts.
@KLaw gave me some shit for my communicative downfall, and from it spawned a new plan for the donation - I'm going to make some calls this week and see if I can get a few local businesses to add a little something to the donation. Yeah I know, maybe I should have thought I this myself way back on April 15th when @Vigilante made the original offer, and more so when @frieden70 offered to throw in an extra $100. Well, it took some mental evolution to arrive at this, and not just thinking about the original task at hand.
Maybe being a bitch has it's place in having a positive impact?
EDIT TO ADD: The more I think about it, the more I think this is what I should have been doing from the start. Maybe this wasn't ever really about taking action in a business atmosphere, but that acknowledging the needs of others is much, MUCH more important than my own wants.
NOW this thread is ready to have a "Progress" tag added to it. NOW I feel like the windmill that @RogueInnovation mentioned is ready for another revolution.
The place is 40+ minutes on the highway. Bicycle, walking, not an option. I'll make it happen this week, before Saturday, without fail.
I like to go in informal and ask something generic like, " Hi is Fred still the G.M here?" I would go in with a pleasant attitude and you already know Fred is, or was the G.M by doing some prior research. Then I have found most of the time they will divulge information you never asked for. Like " yes, but he is off on sick leave and George is now the acting G.M" or whatever. I don't go in and say "is it possible to see the G.M" because this often leads to them asking questions as to the purpose of your visit and you get blocked.End of day one (kind of):
Today was a day of rejection. Not by business owners or managers, but but the dreaded gatekeepers!!!! I did get to speak with a few owners at smaller manufacturing facilities, (I gave no bias to what they make) and so far I've heard a few things that seem interesting, but I really want to talk to the bigger guys.
This is why it's only "kind of" the end of the day. I'll be researching every possible method to get around those obnoxious gatekeepers. Secretaries are great and all, until they try to keep me from talking to the boss.
I did send emails to the guys that were "inaccessible," despite being told they don't use it. We'll see if I get any responses. I'm effin hyped now!
If any of you have any tips on secretary avoidance, please share. I'm confident it would help more than just me!
Thanks everyone!
@IAmTheJeff
Feel free to share my pm.
Here is what I would do. You've got a little obstacle to overcome. You don't have to deliver the shit tomorrow or the next day but you must make progress. Tonight, take some pics of the donations and write up a lil script on what and why you are doing what you are doing. Call up some cab, limo, bus companies (hell, call the local newspaper, "meals on wheels", the PD, or the FD). Using your script, tell them what you are doing and your transportation situation is. Email them the pics so they know you are serious. All you are asking from them is to not match your donation but provide you a ride to and from. That would be their part of the donation. Again, take pics of whoever takes you up on it loading and unloading and delivering the boxes. Hell, they could be the ones taking the pics as you pass the shit out.
Think about it, not only do you get the job done but you show the big boys that you know how to conquer any barriers that get in your way. Thoughts?
Dead on.
That is not true. Do it first thing in the morning. Get up five hours earlier than you normally would and get it done. Or vice versa, stay up 5 hours later and still get it done. Ask a coworker to take you there. Or borrow their car. Offer them money, gas, to do a work shift for them, whatever it takes. When you stop accepting excuses, you'll make things happen.I think many of you didn't see that I'm currently working a 9-5, which impacts my ability to "just do" anything that suits my fancy. This, coupled with quite a few roadblocks that I've encountered over the past few weeks, adds a layer of difficulty, not only in delivering the packages, but in progressing in a business of almost any sort.
Arrangements have been made, delivery will be done. Can't undo my failure, but can certainly effect what happens in the coming days.
Thursday after workWhen is the delivery date?
I wish you good luck.
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