I went to an in-home party once. $500 on 3 Stella and Dot necklaces later ....
I didn't even feel a hard sales tactic. I just felt like if someone invited me to their house and fed me, I should buy something. I was unaware how expensive costume jewelry was.
Anyway, I decline any and all sales parties now. I know I don't have the power to leave empty handed.
That food better have been delicious!
I don't think I ate $500 worth of tea sandwiches. But I tried.
Lately, my stomach has started to hurt when work is almost over and I have to go home to my family. The baby just cries from the end of daycare to bedtime basically. It makes me feel like a really bad person and also makes me embarrassed at my lack of coping skills.
Have so been there. It's one thing that really sucks about being a working parent--"the witching hour" is sometimes the only time you get to spend with your kid practically. And even worse for me as a WM with my husband SAH it sometimes felt like my baby just hates me cause they're mad whenever I'm home!
Everybody has trouble with that phase and I think we manage to just selectively remember it away otherwise nobody would have a second kid! You'll get through it, you just have to take care of yourself and try to remember it won't be forever
I have never popped a pimple and I don't really get the concept. Why pop them? They go away on their own. Doesn't that just make your face bleed? Should I check my good skin privilege?
I have never popped a pimple and I don't really get the concept. Why pop them? They go away on their own. Doesn't that just make your face bleed? Should I check my good skin privilege?
I bought a sonicare toothbrush this week and I cannot use it without making a mess out of the entire bathroom. There is toothpaste everywhere. I can't believe I need instructions on how to use a dann toothbrush.
I had an old coworker who was selling the shakeology and when I told her that I would love to do the exercises I could not afford the $180 start up. She told me that being healthy was priceless and that I would have a coach in her that would help me to actually achieve my weight loss
It was AwkwardAF after I finally got her to stop harassing me about it.
I don't have a general issue with MLM. What a take issue with is someone PMing me not because they actually care about how I am doing, but they want to try and sell me Shakeo.
This!
I had a friend who I hadn't seen or talked to in a while do this to me. She went back and forth with me catching up and then BOOM... So I see you have been losing weight, I wanted to talk to you about Beach Body and shakesomethingorother..
I bought a sonicare toothbrush this week and I cannot use it without making a mess out of the entire bathroom. There is toothpaste everywhere. I can't believe I need instructions on how to use a dann toothbrush.
It took me a while. I asked the board and lots of people acted like I was a messy alien. So welcome to the messy alien club, the best advice I can give you is keep your mouth completely closed while you brush until you get used to it.
I don't have a general issue with MLM. What a take issue with is someone PMing me not because they actually care about how I am doing, but they want to try and sell me Shakeo.
This!
I had a friend who I hadn't seen or talked to in a while do this to me. She went back and forth with me catching up and then BOOM... So I see you have been losing weight, I wanted to talk to you about Beach Body and shakesomethingorother..
Bye girl.
I had the same experience. And I was actually kind of hurt because it was someone I had liked and admired, and I felt used.
The closest I have gotten have been during one of the big meetings they have had other consultants discuss things that have worked for them for booking parties and such. I have also never heard of any other consultants giving spiels to listen to at a party, then again I recognize that is one of the things that sets LLR apart from other ds companies. But no, to my knowledge I have never guilted anyone into buying something. I have actually told people not to buy something because when they asked my opinion I could tell by their body language that they weren't 100% comfortable in what they had on. I want my customers to be happy and come back, not a bunch of one night stands. And that is something the company harps on, building relationships and having quality shoppers over quantity
I'm, generally, a LLR fan...but this last point has me like...?
Because why, then, in the "VIP" groups, do the consultants reach and reach and reach to get to 1,000, 5,000, etc. members by having you add 5 friends or doing giveaways? If it's all about quality over quantity that stuff wouldn't be happening.
yep and I see llr consultants who had the exact same pitches/advice on buying their clothes. They need new shoppers because most people, like me, stop buying their crappy quality.
I have another work related one, this place is crazy. If someone in my position is out for the day, we absolutely have to have coverage. This requires having to sometimes go on the person's computer who is out to check their emails or find a document. The girl who sits behind me was out, and one of the other project assistants was covering her and had to go on her computer to find bid documents for estimating.
She had a folder titled "BDSM" - she saw the BD and thought it could be there, because bid development, makes sense right?
She found an entire folder filled with articles and videos on the nastiest shit you can imagine, including various toys. She told me in confidence. I haven't told anyone but I can't look at her now the same. I mean get your jollies girl but holy shit. Also, why the fuck do you have that shit on your work computer???
I don't have a general issue with MLM. What a take issue with is someone PMing me not because they actually care about how I am doing, but they want to try and sell me Shakeo.
This!
I had a friend who I hadn't seen or talked to in a while do this to me. She went back and forth with me catching up and then BOOM... So I see you have been losing weight, I wanted to talk to you about Beach Body and shakesomethingorother..
Bye girl.
At least your friend pretended to care. I had an acquaintance send me a message that pretty much said "I see your birthday is coming up, do you want to host a dildo party?"
I did one at my house on Saturday. The hostess brought her mother in law who I have known since I was a kid. She sat on my couch and didn't even want to try a single thing on. I simply asked if she would like some coffee and told her I had refreshments in the kitchen if she would like. She said she was fine and we talked about other things while the other ladies were trying things on and having fun.
I get it. YOU don't guilt people into buying things. But the general idea of MLM/DS is that people come to the parties to buy things in that moment - which, again, is why there are in-home parties and online pop-up sales and not (again, IN GENERAL) inventory that's constantly up so you can shop as you please.
So yes when people are invited to in-home parties (or online pop-ups or what have you) and are told the hostess is getting rewards based on how much her friends buy, there is a level of guilt there. Just in the general sense.
Guys buy it,or you'll never see the's pizza leggings again, you also have to buy an overpriced swing dress and shirt...
Post by Cherhorowitz on Jan 27, 2017 9:48:06 GMT -5
I will profess my love for Arbonne protein powder. It tastes good, no whey and I dropped a ton of weight with it. My girlfriend sells it and when I need more, I just order more. She never pressures me about trying new stuff or asking me if I'm running low. I place the order, she gives it to me, done. I don't completely hate on MLMs. If I like a product, I'll use it. I just don't like the FB groups, the cutesy giveaways, parties or feeling like our friendship depends on me paying your bills this month.
For the last couple days I've been thinking about what I want to do for my 30th birthday in July. I told MH I absolutely don't want a big party, maybe we could take a trip somewhere instead.
I just realized this morning I'm not turning 30 this year...
Lol fuck no to asking my friends to celebrate my birthday by buying a dildo. Worst party ever.
Some girl I was friends with in college messaged my H saying he should buy her shakes to give me for V-Day. I told him he was never to give me weight loss shakes for Valentine's Day. Or ever.
I had to ask my 4 year old to sniff my hair to see if it needed washing. She did and then looked horrified and informed me it definitely did. After my shower, she insisted on another sniff to be certain.
Post by librarychica on Jan 27, 2017 9:53:14 GMT -5
I went to an in-home party in college. I was very excited to have been invited to a party. I really liked the girl and didn't go to a lot of parties. I was embarrassed and sad when I realized it was a sales party and yet I still bought $$$ worth of spa products as Christmas presents that I couldn't really afford. Not my finest moment.
Post by Cherhorowitz on Jan 27, 2017 9:53:22 GMT -5
I'm actually not surprised at someone being dumb enough to keep a smut file on their computer. And it's not the first time I have heard/witnessed it. People are dumb.
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