Monday, June 30, 2008

Am I biting off more than I can chew...


...time will tell.

It's amazing how things can change - just like that....
After the awesome news last week I thought that would be the biggest and best change for a while....but no!
I have been 'given' an area with 3 current distributors to look after personally.......and guess who lives there?......Toni!!!
So add to this the 4 people I was already taking over when AW leaves - and I will have the biggest team in my district.
What does this mean?
I will be waiting around for the courier who may or may not turn up Tuesdays, packing an order of several thousand dollars worth of goods, delivering the order to distributors in Deloraine, Westbury and Carrick, meeting with the Launny people once per week, putting orders on the computer, accounts and banking, constant phone calls........
Firstly these people need new agreements signed so that they can 'come on over' to the darkside
my team!!
I have spoken with two already - one sounded fine and flexible, the other didn't sound too thrilled - one thing I have learnt over the years is that many distributors resist change - that's o.k. I'll bribe/hypnotise/make her be happy about it talk her around!

It's the timing that's the worlds biggest pain in the arse slight issue. I will be in Melbourne from the 15th - 18th July - placing their first order on the 14th - receiving it on the 22nd chucking it frantically into boxes getting it packed nicely - then hosting/catering for Christmas In July/Farewell for AW and another 10 people on the 23rd....sure....shouldn't be a problem......*cough*

Compared with the thought of having to work with the Almighty for any given period of time, this will be a piece of cake...or xmas pudding!!

Meanwhile Distance Ed is starting THIS WEEK.......I am meeting with Small Mans new teacher on Friday afternoon...

So I may be a little scarce until I realise I can't cope and give all of distributors to my current managers get this sorted and in a routine...all of it.....*sigh*

I may even surprise myself....
I'm sure Big A will be 'surprised' when he gets toasted sandwiches for tea every night - ha ha!!! Just kidding Big A!!!

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8 comments:

Michelle said...

You can do it....and anything else you put your mind to Im sure

Jayne said...

Yep, you can put up with her so this should be a cake walk for you ;)
Yay about the Distance Ed!

The Tall Red Head said...

You will be fine...and isnt it lucky you are getting an area with the best person live in it!!!

Just Jokes, I am awesome, but not that great...

The best pat will be going to the deli for lunch!! I LOVE the deli!

Anonymous said...

Go for it - us women can do anything x 1000 with our hands tied behind our backs!!!!w.w.

Myst_72 said...

Thank you 'Chelle, Jayne, Toni and W.W.
I'm going to have a good crack at it....I think the last few years have just rocked my confidence...

And I will have the option to re-assign them if it's all a bit much...

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Anonymous said...

It sounds like a great opportunity/challenge so congrats!! =) I'd wish you luck but I really don't think you'll need it.

Myst_72 said...

Thank you CK!

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Anonymous said...

sit down, buckle up, hit the fucking gas, and enjoy the ride.

have a damn good time trying and then you get there. life's like that.

congrats!!!