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anitaama 
Hello my Dear Sisters,
Some of you have been asking me about my new job. Well I am finally getting around to it. Tuesday was my first training day which got off to a bumpy start. After having a near drought all summer, Mother Nature decided to rectify the situation Tuesday, Most of you have heard me complain about the Houston Frwys before, but in the rain they are especially horrendous. Normally where I was going would be about a half hour drive. Still would not have been too bad except for the fact, that it was raining so hard I could not see the signs. So when it came to the 610 split where it goes east or west I took east when I should have gone west. Went totally out of my way, and had to go way done to turn around. Then bumper to bumper traffic till I finally got there. Other people were late so I did not feel too badly.
The training itself went great. Learned a lot about electricity and such. Also that Houston is one of the most polluted cities in the nation and that it is the burning of coal and such that the power companies burn is the biggest polluter, not the cars. Of course the cars add too. Green Mountain Energy has been in business since 1997, but it wasn’t till 2001 with the deregulation in the Houston area that they really took off. Before that you had no choice. Your power company was Houston Lighting and Power, which is now Reliant. So now people can shop for the best rates and such. Green Mountain is competitive along with being clean renewable energy.
So the rest of the training is in the field. Wednesday they put me with a girl right in my neighborhood. It was good to see her in action and to see how she sells it. They want to put you with there best sales people so you can learn. I learned a lot from her. Then on Thursday another fiasco on the Frws. Another rainy day. Where I was supposed to go was at least an hour on a good day. Bumper to bumper traffic till I got on the other side of downtown. Then the google map I had told me to get off at 40b. WRONG. So I got lost for about 15 minutes. Finally got there. Looked around, saw the blue table where the sales person was supposed to be, nobody there. I called the manager and he said wait a minute, then looked up the schedule. Come to find out it was the persons day off. I WAS PISSED. Asked me if I wanted to come back there the next day and I said NO! I was not going back there. So they put me with someone else that was a little closer to my house. That was fine and I learned a few things from her. Sunday I am with another person. I hope it goes well. Then next week I am on my own. I plan to take the best from all these people and make my own presentation.
Well that is about it for now. It got off to a rocky start, but I am optimistic about this working for me. I pray that it does. I need your prayers also. I sure would appreciate it.
I will keep you posted. Love and hugs,
Anita
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Anita I am so happy for you. You are going to be great at this job. And don't worry you are in my prayers. Always and forever!!!
xoxoxo
Michelle
pixie123777
Anita, this new job sounds like a great one! Your product benefits the customer, so I know you will be a great success. May I suggest a wonderful GPS, portable navigation unit for your car? You will never get lost again! A Garmin is great, and a good basic unit is now down in price, selling for around $200. You can buy a little bean bag that holds it on your dash. The great thing about the portable GPS is you can take it in our bag to other cities when you travel. We are praying for your success! XOX Susan Wales
susanwales
Susan yes, I have often thought I need a GPS, but right now I can't even pay my bills so I really can't even afford a cheap one. Thanks for the suggestion though.
anitaama
Dear Anita
Sorry to hear about your uncooperate weather and road conditions. However, I think your new "green endeavor" is going to be an interesting and exciting new adventure. Try to remain strong and upbeat...Lots of love, as always,
xxLinda
Lindaheff
Hi Anita, I love your hearing of your new adventure, and learning, as you learn, about green alternatives. I think you're an incredibly bright person and that you will do very well. Looking forward to hearing about next week. hugs and purrs, r&s
RhodaM
Anita, sorry about the rough start, but the future looks very bright. I know how it is to get lost, esp in the rain, as I had to travel for my job. It was only a 45 min drive, but becasue I missed the turn, I ended up in W. Virgina. LOL I can laugh about it now, but at the time I was in tears. And I didn't have a cell phone, and still dont, so I had to stop at an Adult Store off the highway to call my husband so he wouldn't worry and get directions. It was awful and I was near tears. But it is only going to get better for you. Like everyone said, you are going to do great!! I will def. keep you in my prayers as you always are. Thanks so much for updating us and keep those journals coming. - Julie
JulierRae
Oh Julie you made me laugh. I know it wasn't funny at the time but like you say you can laugh at it now. You sound like me though. I get lost going around the corner. As soon as I can afford one, I will get a GPS.
anitaama
Hi Anita, With this start to things I'm sure that they will only get better! I know how hard it can be driving in big city traffic when you aren't sure where you are going. I don't have GPS either and going by maps that aren't right isn't a help. I'm glad you are going to a place closer to home. In the future, can you call ahead and verify directions? Best wishes in making tons of sales. Much love, Janet
IUPUI
Anita, a great alternative to a GPS . . . the old fashioned way prior to GPS was to do maquest. You can get written directions step by step. Just click on directions to and from and it will take you to the right place. It's not as great the GPS which tells you to turn around you missed the turn! But it does work! Have a great week at work! XOX Susan Wales
susanwales
Susan, I have been doing that for years. I have found at least twice that the map was wrong. This last time it told me to get off at the wrong exit. Nothing you can do about that. I do MapQuest, google maps and Yahoo maps. Thanks though.
anitaama
hi, just catching up here.
I am hoping that you can find success in your endeavor. We were in Houston, once, when a company had Mac there trying to talk him into a job (those were the days, huh?) The traffic was unbelievable and we just couldn't believe how many accidents we saw in one weekend! Drive safely my friend!!!!
hugs and more hugs, linda
lindamae
Ha ha ha Lindamae, a taste of Houston. Yes I remember the days when jobs were plentiful. You didn't like a job you would go get another one. Yeah the traffic is horrendous, the heat can be unbearable and OH the bugs. But I have been here since '77, I raised my kids here so I am very used to it. The job is not easy. I don't know how long I will be able to do it. I am always looking for more opportunities. I have been keeping up with your jounals even though I don't always comment. I am very happy for you about your move. You will enjoy the mild winters.
anitaama
Anita...another thing I forgot to mention. On the cab ride, from the airport to meet Mac at our hotel, the guy said, "Welcome to the cockroach capital of the US!" I almost said, "could you just turn around and head me back to the airport!" ha ha ha. I have seen a rather HUGE "palmetto bug" (I think that's a nice term for cockroach) in Florida and will have to learn how to deal with them without freaking out! ha ha ha
lindamae