Can I Turn Her In? Doe Pampered Chef Want to Know?

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Discussion Overview

This thread centers around a participant's experience with a recruit who has been unresponsive and has repeatedly canceled her kickoff show. The participant expresses frustration and seeks advice on whether to report the recruit to Pampered Chef.

Discussion Character

  • Opinion-based
  • Anecdotal
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, shares her experience of dealing with a recruit who has been difficult to contact and has canceled multiple shows, expressing a desire to take action.
  • Another participant suggests the approach of "bless and release," indicating that the recruit may be a "kit-napper" and that it's best to let her go.
  • Several users mention that the term "kit-napper" is commonly used for recruits who do not engage, noting that not much can be done about such situations.
  • One participant recounts a positive outcome with a recruit who initially seemed unresponsive but later became successful, emphasizing the importance of staying positive.
  • Another participant points out that the commitment is between the recruit and Pampered Chef, suggesting that the recruiter should not take it personally and should focus on other potential recruits.
  • One participant advises to stop contacting the recruit and redirect energy towards finding new recruits instead.
  • Another participant expresses hope that the recruit may eventually realize the opportunity and engage with the business, sharing her own experience as a former "kit-napper."
  • One user notes that the recruit may have read the email in a preview pane, which could explain the deletion without reading it fully.
  • Another participant suggests sending a letter using a successful email template shared in another thread.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on how to handle the situation, with some participants advocating for letting the recruit go while others suggest maintaining contact or sending supportive messages. No clear consensus emerges on whether to report the recruit.

Contextual Notes

The discussion reflects personal experiences and opinions regarding recruitment challenges within the Pampered Chef community, particularly focusing on the phenomenon of unresponsive recruits.

Who May Find This Useful

This thread may be of interest to consultants facing similar challenges with recruits and seeking to understand different perspectives on managing such situations.

ChefinHarmony
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Hi all... I have a recruit who signed in August. She was VERY eager to sign was about to sign with PL but our program sounded better - I was a bit shocked actually - didn't know her, met her at a show, etc. Anyway, from the start she was soooooo hard to get in touch with. Voicemail at home was "full". Voicemail on cell phone was "not activated". Anytime I did get her she said "I can't talk, it's not a good time". She rescheduled her "kick-off" show three times on me. First time said her Mom had a stroke - I felt so bad and truly believed her. We contacted PC and they bumped her SS month to Nov. The next two times when I contacted her the week of her show to ask how I could help, she cancelled saying again "her mother went back into the hospital" THREE TIMES, three different months, all 3 days before her show date?!?!? Sounded fishy. I mentioned that she signed an agreement that I would need to get her Kit if she wasn't going to do this (she said fine, she didn't even open the box yet! This was Dec.) My Director said offer to pay them the $50 to get the kit back. So, I explained that she had until the end of Jan, that I would contact her after Christmas. Did that via email, never got her phone. Last night I sent another email - saying "just say yes or no" and "I need to let our Director & PC know you aren't going to fulfill your commitment". Did "re-receipt" on my email. Guess what I got today?!?!?! "YOUR MESSAGE WAS DELETED WITHOUT BEING READ" response. NICE HUH!?!?! :mad:

Should I report her to Pampered Chef - can I? I really, really want to do something?!?!?

Thanks!
Joanne
 
Bless and release her - it's the only thing you can do. She is a kit-napper. Maybe one day she'll decide to come back..but for now, just let her go.
 
unfortionatly they are called kit-nappers not much can be done about them but on another thread Janice has a awsome e-mail she sent a recuit maybe youy can mail it to her home address.
 
I thought I had a kitnapper once but it turned out that her excuses were for real and it took her awhile but now she is on fire with it and is doing great. Knowing there was nothing I could do about it I just kept my conversations with her on a positive level. I'm glad I did because she's going to turn out to be one excellent consultant. So, I guess my advice would be is to stay positive because you really don't know what is going on in her world. There's nothing we can do about it anyways. I hope this was a help and an encouragement.
 
Her committment/contract is between her and PC. If PC wants her kit back they will contact her. Even though you are her recruiter, she doesn't have to give you anything or tell you anything. Sorry to say that some people are just that way. Nothing we can do about it. I would just forget about it. Don't let it affect your business. But, perhaps her "excuses" are legitimate. She may just pick up and go to work.
 
I wouldnt call her anymore. i would leave her 1 more message on all contacts you have for and tell her that you are only trying to help her and if ur that mad then call pc.but i hear of alot of kit nappers take your energy ur using on her and try to recruit another
 
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I know, RELEASE.... UGH!! :( I have always been positive - even this last one I sent, was positive - saying that she has had time to reconsider it, but she should at least tell me "No thanks". It just ticked me off she didn't read it! Oh well. I have only contacted her about twice a month - either phone or email (not both) since she signed. So I don't think I've been a pest. I just didn't imagine that would happen with my first recruit. I have another one who will be GREAT doing her first show Saturday!! Yeah!! I just wish PC had some kind of accountability program. Or a way to report them, so they don't try to do it again in a few years. I may send them an email just so I feel better about it.:o
Thanks!
Joanne
 
Hopefully, she is just scared and will look over the information, think about it, and realize that this is a great opportunity for her. I have one recruit who is a hobby consultant...just like me. Neither one of us do much with PC, but we love the products, stay active, and I for one hope to be able to more and more in the future. PC is a wonderful opportunity for anyone. Work when you want, as much as you want. Nobody calls you if you don't do what they think you should do. Don't fret about it. It will only make you upset and zap your energy. There are other great recruits out there.
 
I haven't recuriited yet but , I would jsut let this one go, maybe their is a reason she can not do it right now is what she has been saying it does sound fishy that it is always right before a show date. Their are pleanty of recurits out their and they will sign .....:) Leah
 
dannyzmom said:
Bless and release her - it's the only thing you can do. She is a kit-napper. Maybe one day she'll decide to come back..but for now, just let her go.
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Amen. You never know what's going on in someone's life. I'm a personal testimony to that. I'm a 'kit-napper' turned good. :) But my timing with signing was just off. I should've waited a few months.

Maybe this lady will turn around too. Maybe she had a similar situation as I...signed up and just couldn't give it a go right away. But I agree - just let her go! She has your info if she decides to get it going. ;)
 
Also, keep in mind that if she uses a preview pane with her e-mail, she could have actually read your e-mail in the preview pane and then deleted. That would still give you the message you got though she did read it. (Depending on how her settings are for marking messages as read.)
 
hmolah said:
Amen. You never know what's going on in someone's life. I'm a personal testimony to that. I'm a 'kit-napper' turned good. :) But my timing with signing was just off. I should've waited a few months.

Maybe this lady will turn around too. Maybe she had a similar situation as I...signed up and just couldn't give it a go right away. But I agree - just let her go! She has your info if she decides to get it going. ;)
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Very good advice!
 
Unfortunately, you can't do anything about it. Like someone said, the contract is between her and PC, but I would definetly send her a letter and use some of Janice's words. She did an excellent job with hers.

http://www.chefsuccess.com/showthread.php?t=15235
 

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