Venting My Frustration Over Missing My Panorama Points!

[kspry]

My Miss Negativity says English speakers shoudn't get the benefit, but what do I know?

I am glad your recruit will be happy though, even though she didn't pay attention. She didn't deserve this reprieve.

I am happy for you, not her.

 

[chef_kimmo]

What ever the confusion was I am very grateful and surprised. I claimed my points as soon as I saw the message.

I am truly amazed at how many people can be so hard hearted on here. I didn't blame anyone else but myself and I was so mad at myself I couldn't stand it.

Pampered Chef does come through and provide help to those who make mistakes or in need. As Addie said, she "thought" she knew why.... maybe it wasn't the just the ability to know the definition of "forfeiture". English speaking consultants may have called and explained their issues why they misunderstood the deadline. I did not becuase I knew it was my own fault and am very thankful to those who did.

I am embarrassed to say how many points I had lost but it far too many to not be mad at myself about.

Thank you Home Office for listening to someone and allowing the rest of us to benefit from it!

 

[pamperedval]

I'm answering this a little late because I just now read this whole thread - but if anyone wants the story on the Amish woman from conference I know some of it...

There is an Amish woman (I'm pretty sure she's Amish) from Indiana that is in my director's downline and she walked as a new director in Wave 3. She used to have a factory job, but got laid off and decided to do PC full time. She was doing 10,000 in sales each month! She earned the trip to San Francisco and she had to use a community phone - she doesn't have her own. She would have to leave messages on community phones for her hosts and hope that they would get them.

To get to her shows, if they were less than three miles away, she would ride her bike wearing her TTA tote as a backpack, strapping the crate to the front and with another bag on the back. If the show is between 3-8 miles away, she rides her bike a mile to her neighbor's house to hitch up his horse and carriage to get there. If the show is over 8 miles away, she hires a driver to take her and bring her home - she has to get at least $500 in sales to break even.

I like to think of her when I feel like I am facing obstacles - if she can thrive in this business with all the hurdles she faces - there is no excuse for the rest of us to achieve whatever we want from our businesses!

 

[janetupnorth]

I'm answering this a little late because I just now read this whole thread - but if anyone wants the story on the Amish woman from conference I know some of it...

There is an Amish woman (I'm pretty sure she's Amish) from Indiana that is in my director's downline and she walked as a new director in Wave 3. She used to have a factory job, but got laid off and decided to do PC full time. She was doing 10,000 in sales each month! She earned the trip to San Francisco and she had to use a community phone - she doesn't have her own. She would have to leave messages on community phones for her hosts and hope that they would get them.

To get to her shows, if they were less than three miles away, she would ride her bike wearing her TTA tote as a backpack, strapping the crate to the front and with another bag on the back. If the show is between 3-8 miles away, she rides her bike a mile to her neighbor's house to hitch up his horse and carriage to get there. If the show is over 8 miles away, she hires a driver to take her and bring her home - she has to get at least $500 in sales to break even.

I like to think of her when I feel like I am facing obstacles - if she can thrive in this business with all the hurdles she faces - there is no excuse for the rest of us to achieve whatever we want from our businesses!

Now THAT is motivation! Thanks for sharing!

 

[ChefBeckyD]

I'm answering this a little late because I just now read this whole thread - but if anyone wants the story on the Amish woman from conference I know some of it...

There is an Amish woman (I'm pretty sure she's Amish) from Indiana that is in my director's downline and she walked as a new director in Wave 3. She used to have a factory job, but got laid off and decided to do PC full time. She was doing 10,000 in sales each month! She earned the trip to San Francisco and she had to use a community phone - she doesn't have her own. She would have to leave messages on community phones for her hosts and hope that they would get them.

To get to her shows, if they were less than three miles away, she would ride her bike wearing her TTA tote as a backpack, strapping the crate to the front and with another bag on the back. If the show is between 3-8 miles away, she rides her bike a mile to her neighbor's house to hitch up his horse and carriage to get there. If the show is over 8 miles away, she hires a driver to take her and bring her home - she has to get at least $500 in sales to break even.

I like to think of her when I feel like I am facing obstacles - if she can thrive in this business with all the hurdles she faces - there is no excuse for the rest of us to achieve whatever we want from our businesses!

Valori,

Thanks so much for that explanation. What a story - and what determination!
I would just never imagine that someone would go to those lengths to succeed with PC - she deserves all the accolades they give - and more!

 

[pclinskie]

I also can not believe they are allowing an additional month. Did everyone read Doris' book. There are RULES, that is business.
We've all missed out on something and did not get a reprieve.
MY friend missed her director quota by 58 cents!! Because it was new years eve, she did not add correctly and was heading out.
It was a 5 month deal.

 

[finley1991]

I met a director years ago when I first joined PC who missed the top level incentive trip by less than a season's best... yes... less than $1.00! This was back before we had the My Incentives Calculator. But lesson learned... keep track yourself and know the deadlines!!!!