#AlwaysBeNice #Coworkers #DoorToDoor
It was my earliest job, and the worst one I’ve ever worked. I had to go door to door getting people to sign up for double glazing on their windows. Literally one of the worst jobs I’ve had. Nobody is happy to see double glazing salespeople turn up unannounced at their door. I powered through it and did what I could, trying as much as possible to make people want to buy those double glazing. The team I worked with was alright too, we had fun and joked around and stuff. Doing the best we could out of a very difficult job. It was summer and super hot out. Boiling. Luckily we all had water, our manager bought us all large bottles of drinks from the gas station nearby along with some plastic cups, lots of water and one soda.
This one guy (M19) was so annoying. He’d constantly mouth off, whine about how much the job sucked. He was going to college and would have a much better job, blah, blah. Like he was too good for what us plebs were doing. Kind of annoying but we tried to ignore him. So this AH drinks an entire bottle of Mountain Dew soda straight from the bottle, the only one our manager bought and leaves none for anyone else. Not even thinking we’d like some too. He drank a whole bunch of water too. Annoyingly, I was partnered with him for the next round of house calls – hoping together we could get a sale.
###Dealing with Difficult Co-workers:
– Ignore negativity and focus on the task at hand
– Try to maintain a positive attitude and not let others bring you down
– Communicate effectively and professionally with all team members
Later, we’re calling at houses in an almost deserted suburban area, basically nobody there. But work says we gotta cover it all anyway because there’s intel on a lot of work people might need doing or something. After a while, this guy starts complaining about needing the bathroom. I roll my eyes and tell him we’ll try and ask at the next place we come to. No way is he urinating in public whilst we’re working, especially with the company logo on our backs. Eventually, we come to an older guy pressure-washing his windows. Time for petty revenge.
I talk to this guy for ages, really dragging out the sales pitch as the AH gets increasingly uncomfortable. Starting to squirm around and put his thighs together – trying not to make it too obvious that he’s gotta go. The guy pressure-washing his windows as we talk isn’t helping at all. I make sure to take as long as I can talking to the man, knowing full well the AH is bursting to go. The old guy patiently listens and seems to notice the guy squirming around. The old guy even asks follow-up questions about the product as the AH is basically crossing his legs together. Eventually, the AH blurts out, “Sorry but can I please use your bathroom?”
###Tips for Leading a Sales Pitch:
1. Engage with the customer and actively listen to their needs
2. Highlight the benefits of the product or service
3. Address any objections or concerns the customer may have
4. Close the sale by clearly outlining the next steps
The old guy says sorry, but he doesn’t allow strangers into the house. He takes one of our leaflets and we move on, all without getting this guy a bathroom break.
In conclusion, always remember to be nice to your coworkers, even in challenging situations. It’s important to maintain a positive attitude, communicate effectively, and handle difficult situations with grace and professionalism. By working together as a team and supporting each other, you can overcome obstacles and achieve success in any job, no matter how challenging. So next time you’re faced with a tricky coworker or a tough work situation, remember to stay positive and treat others with kindness and respect. After all, you never know when a little bit of kindness might just make all the difference. #WorkplaceKindness #PositiveAttitude #Teamwork
Now that’s funny. Running water makes it so much worse. I bet his fillings were floating.
So your co-worker was both pissed off and not pissed off all at once.
I love it!
Reminds me of a previous job that was pretty cool. My team was in a hotel conference room right after lunch. My boss gave a technical presentation to our team and ended it by saying, “I’m gonna stop there because I need a bathroom break soon. Any questions?”
I liked my boss, but we had fun and joked around with each other all the time so I raised my hand. He nodded to me so I reached for the pitcher of water on my table and slow-poured a large glass of water as I asked my three part question with a straight face. He tried to answer before running from the conference room as we all laughed.
His back teeth were singing anchors away!
This is the 2nd time I’ve ever heard of door to door glazing salesmen. The first time I heard of them was in Blur’s Parklife video I saw in 95. Didn’t think they were actually a thing.
Why do you hate the letter “d”?
I’d like to buy you some “d’s” to finish those “ands”.
*This one guy(M19) was sooo annoying. He’d constantly mouth off, whine how much the job sucked. He was going to college and would have a much better job, blah, blah. Like he was too good for what us plebs were doing.*
I met this ~~douche~~ guy EVERYWHERE.
Including while volunteering.
Thank you for this revenge.