Big Announcement Being Made Tomorrow

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Discussion Overview

This thread revolves around anticipation for a significant announcement expected to be made by Pampered Chef. Participants express excitement, curiosity, and some frustration regarding the secrecy surrounding the details of the announcement.

Discussion Character

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  • Anecdotal

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, mentioned speaking with their director about a "HUGE announcement" coming soon.
  • Several users express excitement and urge others to watch for emails and updates on the website.
  • Some participants share their frustrations about the teasing nature of the discussions without revealing details.
  • One participant inquires if the announcement might affect their upcoming newsletter, while others clarify it pertains to consultants rather than customers.
  • Another participant expresses hope that the announcement involves changes to the career plan or commission rates.
  • Some participants indicate that the announcement is expected to be beneficial for all consultants, regardless of their tenure.
  • A few users express their impatience and eagerness for the announcement, noting the difficulty of waiting for details.

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Views differ regarding the appropriateness of discussing the announcement before it is officially revealed. Some participants appreciate the secrecy, while others feel teased by the lack of information.

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The discussion reflects a community dynamic where anticipation and excitement for company announcements are common, with varying levels of access to information among participants.

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I am so excited about this announcement. This company truely does care about us and I wouldn't want to be part of any other DS company.

Who is walking as a new director with me at Conference? I originally promoted Sept. of 2009 and then lost my title and couldn't get it back because of needing 2 Senior Consultants. I have no doubt that I will re-promote to director and KEEP my title this time!
 
ME! <high 5's> :chef:

Sandi
 
Yay!! I'll be a director again!! :)
 
I am excited about it too, even though as it appears the only difference is $30 PC$ vs. $25 cash.And no, I do not want to be a director. Never have. This is the side biz. My job is my career. However, since I'm not big on recruiting (still looking to sign my first but not sure how far she'll go) it gives me hope that maybe my recruiter will promote some day! Want a new director but not badly enough to resign and re-sign. Would not do that to her, or to me, esp. with being so close to $15K in sales.
 
I will be walking, jumping, dancing, wooting, whooping, hollering, jigging, jiggling, giggling, and crying at the same time when I walk on that stage!
 
ChefCKHall said:
I will be walking, jumping, dancing, wooting, whooping, hollering, jigging, jiggling, giggling, and crying at the same time when I walk on that stage!

We will be doing all of that together then! I can't wait and am so excited about this!! :chef:
 
Shelby, I sent out an e-mail to the team about 3 hours ago. Yes, if Annastastasia and Karen don't make it before March (which I suspect that they will make it sooner), then they should both qualify in March. They both have the personal sales and team sales. Karen got the structure in Nov, but is waiting on the activity. Annastasia needed one more SC line. Katie has 5 & will need a 6th for the new plan. Then I'll need a 2nd line D and I can promote to SD! :D
 
heather223 said:
I am so excited about this announcement. This company truely does care about us and I wouldn't want to be part of any other DS company.

Who is walking as a new director with me at Conference? I originally promoted Sept. of 2009 and then lost my title and couldn't get it back because of needing 2 Senior Consultants. I have no doubt that I will re-promote to director and KEEP my title this time!


Bad news for you, I don't think you can walk if you already promoted once, even if you didn't walk before. But I could be mistaken.


I WOULD HAVE BEEN DIRECTOR DECEMBER 1ST HAD THIS BEEN ACTIVE!!!! I'M SO EXCITED!! IT'S FINALLY GOING TO HAPPEN!!!!!!!

I was actually eligible to attend my first director meeting on Friday so I heard all about it then. It's very exciting to hear this kind of announcement. They can try something for a while and if it's not working, they are allowed to change it. The way it was worded to us was that for Canada the system in place seems to be working just fine so they won't be changing their structure.
 
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I am really pumped. I would have been a director in October under the new plan!! Only bummer, I wish you could accept or not accept directorship and not take pay raise if you are not going to be a director!! My director falls in and out of directorship and my upline director does everything for me!! I hate that my director(when she is active) gets all the money when I actually do the work and hold meetings. She only reaps the rewards. And my upline does incentives for me and my team!
 
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Also, I was the one who originally posted this thread. I didn't mean to start any big drama with posting it. I work weird hours and I was pumped to see the news. I was only given a hint from my director, but wanted everyone to know so they too could be checking their emails and cc!! Very sorry for those of you who were offended.
 
cookn' katie said:
I am really pumped. I would have been a director in October under the new plan!! Only bummer, I wish you could accept or not accept directorship and not take pay raise if you are not going to be a director!! My director falls in and out of directorship and my upline director does everything for me!! I hate that my director(when she is active) gets all the money when I actually do the work and hold meetings. She only reaps the rewards. And my upline does incentives for me and my team!

The good part is that now you will be able to achieve and maintain directorship so much more easily! So, you won't have to be frustrated by a director who does nothing while you are acting as a director for your team. :thumbup::thumbup:
 
cookn' katie said:
Also, I was the one who originally posted this thread. I didn't mean to start any big drama with posting it. I work weird hours and I was pumped to see the news. I was only given a hint from my director, but wanted everyone to know so they too could be checking their emails and cc!! Very sorry for those of you who were offended.

There will always be the perpetually offended. :rolleyes:
 
cookn' katie said:
I am really pumped. I would have been a director in October under the new plan!! Only bummer, I wish you could accept or not accept directorship and not take pay raise if you are not going to be a director!! My director falls in and out of directorship and my upline director does everything for me!! I hate that my director(when she is active) gets all the money when I actually do the work and hold meetings. She only reaps the rewards. And my upline does incentives for me and my team!

There are many of us like that. March will be here quickly :)
 
No apologies needed. Sometimes people get so excited about things (myself included) that really would be better off just waiting and seeing what's going to happen. We all knew it was good surprise but sometimes it is so hard to wait. I need to learn patience. Something I have yet to master.
 
Yes, we were all impatiently waiting, but wasn't your anticipation level off the charts? Consider too that sometimes creating a buzz about something may be just what someone needs at this point in their businesses. Personally I'm thinking I can actually hit Directorship before NC this year and walk and maybe quit the ol' j.o.b. and that, my friends, is truly exciting!
 
chefa said:
Yes, we were all impatiently waiting, but wasn't your anticipation level off the charts? Consider too that sometimes creating a buzz about something may be just what someone needs at this point in their businesses. Personally I'm thinking I can actually hit Directorship before NC this year and walk and maybe quit the ol' j.o.b. and that, my friends, is truly exciting!

That's what was so exciting about this announcement! The Pampered Chef has just given us such a gift! It is now the easiest and most attainable to achieve and maintain directorship that it has been since I've been with the company! SO MANY who have been working and doing a great job, but just couldn't get all of the variables in place at the same time - and now it's so straightforward!

I'm excited for me (because it's been a struggle every month since I promoted!) and I'm excited for so many of you too!
 
ShelbyMichalek said:
After knowing the news do you still not want to be a director?

Haha. That's still a no! But I am glad for those of you who are excited!
 
cookn' katie said:
Also, I was the one who originally posted this thread. I didn't mean to start any big drama with posting it. I work weird hours and I was pumped to see the news. I was only given a hint from my director, but wanted everyone to know so they too could be checking their emails and cc!! Very sorry for those of you who were offended.

No harm done here. I'm thankful for the reminder! Maybe ill make director before NC!?
 
ChefBeckyD said:
There will always be the perpetually offended. :rolleyes:

:thumbup::thumbup: Ain't that the truth, sister. :D
 
ShellBeach said:
ShelbyMichalek said:
After knowing the news do you still not want to be a director?
Haha. That's still a no! But I am glad for those of you who are excited!

Here are my paycheck amounts for the last 6 months. What I would have made as a consultant with $15,000 in Career Sales & what I actually did make with the Home Office Lead commission & team overrides added:

July
  • Personal Sales: $2001.04
  • What I would have made as a Consultant: $500.26
  • Amount of HO Leads: $211.50
  • Cluster Sales: $9,980.20
  • Actual Paycheck: $952.54
  • Difference: $397.74

August
  • Personal Sales: $1016.06
  • What I would have made as a Consultant: $243.85
  • Amount of HO Leads: $271.25
  • Cluster Sales: $13,672.24
  • Actual Paycheck: $842.00
  • Difference: $598.15

September
  • Personal Sales: $689.70
  • What I would have made as a Consultant: $151.73
  • Amount of HO Leads: $303.50
  • Cluster Sales: $17,464.74
  • Actual Paycheck: $912.30
  • Difference: $760.57

October
  • Personal Sales: $986.02
  • What I would have made as a Consultant: $236.64
  • Amount of HO Leads: $490.95
  • Cluster Sales: $27,471.23
  • Actual Paycheck: $1,363.38
  • Difference: $1,126.74

November
  • Personal Sales: $905.32
  • What I would have made as a Consultant: $217.28
  • Amount of HO Leads: $637.50
  • Cluster Sales: $27,674.27
  • Actual Paycheck: $1,495.93
  • Difference: $1,278.65

Sometimes seeing it in black & white helps. That's $4,161.85 MORE in the last 6 months for having Home Office Leads AND for being a Director (making 3% override on the team.) ;)

NOW do you want to be a Director? :D Since you are not in my downline, it really shouldn't matter to me if you become a Director or not, but I want you to be educated in the difference and make an informed decision! ;)
 
Sheila ~

Thanks for sharing. You are right seeing it in black and white does put it all in perspective. My goal is Director by next year!
 
Happy to help! :D
 
Sheila,

That's awesome! Congrats!!! Thanks for sharing!
 
Yes, Thank you Shelia. I hope to promote next year as well.
 
esavvymom said:
I'm nowhere near the 6 needed....but it is much more encouraging to me for myself and the goal of Director again. BUT, I need to get my own sales up before too many recruits- otherwise it would be for nothing. :D

Ditto, Ditto :D
 
Thanks for sharing Sheila!
 
First time as being paid as director here, here is my breakdown (WAHOO)

Commission: $3,313.31
Recruiting Bonus: $150.00
Overrides: $682.93
Activity Bonus: $90.00
TOTAL $4,236.24

Whoop whoop, that is ALOT OF OVERRIDE

Love being a DIRECTOR!
 
What is the "Amount of HO Leads" section mean? Sales from HO Leads?
 
minirottie said:
What is the "Amount of HO Leads" section mean? Sales from HO Leads?

Yes, that's what it means. Last December, I had $1000 in Home Office lead orders! Orders that just magically appeared every day! LOVE IT!!!
 
loreo said:
There are many of us like that. March will be here quickly :)

Lori - you were on my mind instantly when I heard about this!
 

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