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sid521
08-29-2005, 04:56 PM
Does your company allow you to switch uplines if you don't get along with yours??
I am asking because I am currently in a cosmetic party plan and I am not too fond of my director! Shes too pushy for me! I am not sure if its allowed (I'm am looking into it)!
I am asking because I am currently in a cosmetic party plan and I am not too fond of my director! Shes too pushy for me! I am not sure if its allowed (I'm am looking into it)!
Traci
08-29-2005, 05:21 PM
Country Bunny does only if you officially resign and resign in six months.
melissa745
08-29-2005, 05:46 PM
Have you tried working things out with your Director? She may not realize she's being pushy, she might think she's helping you increase your sales.
You might try saying something like, "That is a great suggestion. Right now, I'm only looking to do one party a month, but I'll definitely keep that in mind for when I'm ready to increase my bookings."
That way, she'll know exactly what your expectations are and won't try to push you beyond what you want to do. It's important to tell her you'll use her advice if you want to increase business, because then she knows that you aren't just blowing her off.
Good luck!
Melissa
You might try saying something like, "That is a great suggestion. Right now, I'm only looking to do one party a month, but I'll definitely keep that in mind for when I'm ready to increase my bookings."
That way, she'll know exactly what your expectations are and won't try to push you beyond what you want to do. It's important to tell her you'll use her advice if you want to increase business, because then she knows that you aren't just blowing her off.
Good luck!
Melissa
littledb
08-29-2005, 05:50 PM
Ours does not. I think it is to protect the upline. What if you joined and then found out your friend was a consultant and switched?
However, you can be "adopted" by someone else. I've adopted a few people who were miserable, but it is good faith because I don't get paid to do it.
Debbie
However, you can be "adopted" by someone else. I've adopted a few people who were miserable, but it is good faith because I don't get paid to do it.
Debbie
tonja
08-29-2005, 05:52 PM
Tupperware does not allow it unless you are inactive and then rejoin
Tonja
Tonja
Mellonie
08-29-2005, 05:59 PM
My company's policy is that you would have to resign and then sign up under someone else a year later.
Like Deb, I have been known to take on a few orphans smileys/smiley36.gif.
Can I ask what you mean by "pushy"? Sometimes, consultants tell their leaders about their goals, and the leader feels he/she should not only offer training and support, but help the consultant to reach those goals. One of the ways to do this (other than generating excitement) may be to hold the consultant responsible for his/her goals. Maybe, just maybe, that is what your Director is trying to do but it might just come across in a different way?Edited by: Mellonie
Like Deb, I have been known to take on a few orphans smileys/smiley36.gif.
Can I ask what you mean by "pushy"? Sometimes, consultants tell their leaders about their goals, and the leader feels he/she should not only offer training and support, but help the consultant to reach those goals. One of the ways to do this (other than generating excitement) may be to hold the consultant responsible for his/her goals. Maybe, just maybe, that is what your Director is trying to do but it might just come across in a different way?Edited by: Mellonie
TMartin
08-29-2005, 08:20 PM
With DRMY!, you also have to go inactive for a certain amount of time.
My little story, I joined direct to company (which they no longer do) and then joined a team of the closest gal to me. I was very worried about a week afterwards because we did not seem to be jiving at all - but we pushed through it (through a series of emails and long phone conversations, too far away to meet for coffee)and talked it all out and have been very close friends ever since. I roomed with her at our National Convention and we had so much fun. Being up front with my feelings from the start was akward (sp?)at first, but it made our friendship even tighter. We have had a blast together reaching our goals with DRMY and she challenges me in just the right ways! (Also, she was new to leadership at that time too, and was just doing the best that she knew how at that moment! I think most people learn more leadership and people skills the longer they play the part - most of us make lots of blunders along the way.)
Now, from the other perspective, of nowbeing a team leader, it can be hard to know how much each consultant wants or needs from you. I try very hard to get to know each of my team members, but some are not as forthcoming as others! :) One part of my job that I love is working with my team and helping themreach success with how DRMY! fits in to THEIR life. I really enjoying hearing their goals and enthusiasm and learning from them too! I would definitely want one of my team members to just be straight with me if she felt that I was coming across way wrong.
Look at it this way, if you share your concerns, and she responds terribly, then your fears are only confirmed! BUT, it may bring forth a whole new relationship between you that can push you on to greater things!
Best wishes!
My little story, I joined direct to company (which they no longer do) and then joined a team of the closest gal to me. I was very worried about a week afterwards because we did not seem to be jiving at all - but we pushed through it (through a series of emails and long phone conversations, too far away to meet for coffee)and talked it all out and have been very close friends ever since. I roomed with her at our National Convention and we had so much fun. Being up front with my feelings from the start was akward (sp?)at first, but it made our friendship even tighter. We have had a blast together reaching our goals with DRMY and she challenges me in just the right ways! (Also, she was new to leadership at that time too, and was just doing the best that she knew how at that moment! I think most people learn more leadership and people skills the longer they play the part - most of us make lots of blunders along the way.)
Now, from the other perspective, of nowbeing a team leader, it can be hard to know how much each consultant wants or needs from you. I try very hard to get to know each of my team members, but some are not as forthcoming as others! :) One part of my job that I love is working with my team and helping themreach success with how DRMY! fits in to THEIR life. I really enjoying hearing their goals and enthusiasm and learning from them too! I would definitely want one of my team members to just be straight with me if she felt that I was coming across way wrong.
Look at it this way, if you share your concerns, and she responds terribly, then your fears are only confirmed! BUT, it may bring forth a whole new relationship between you that can push you on to greater things!
Best wishes!
wahmommy
08-30-2005, 04:56 AM
Sorry you're having troubles. Maybe the two of you could try to work it out? Have you left her know how you feel?
GCC used to let us but they didn't like it. Then way too many people started doing it and they changed the rules. You have to go inactive for so long and then resign up under someone else.
I hope you get things worked out!
Take care,
Anita :-)
GCC used to let us but they didn't like it. Then way too many people started doing it and they changed the rules. You have to go inactive for so long and then resign up under someone else.
I hope you get things worked out!
Take care,
Anita :-)
mkcecilia
08-30-2005, 05:03 AM
Mary Kay does not unless you become inactive (after one year) and then re-join. Alot of people do that when they are unhappy or just adopt with someone you click with.... Good Luck
