eBay Adventure - Sellers R Us

                It’s August and I’ve relisted my two shoes that the fraudsters got me for last month. It is all about rebounding! Immediately I have received questions from a persona about my mules’ soles and the definition of new with defects. I tell the buyer that everything is in pristine condition except the soles which have minor scuffs on them. I photograph the soles and thank her for visiting my store. In between this exchange, I learn that the email is another seller. Who knew? My mind blown! Now I have been an eBay seller for all of 6 weeks and I already feel like I am part of the eBay seller community (Well, I am very big on courtesy and providing quick and high-quality customer service. I pride myself on shipping out my merchandise the same business day that I receive them). I have learned so much from customer and their inquiries. They have improved my customer service and ability to deliver.

Visit my eBay store here: http://www.ebay.com/usr/carljenkin_6

Ask and Ye Shall Receive

I have a Wednesday interview but I know nothing about the industry. I need to get out of my current workplace because it is zapping my energy. There is too much toxicity and ego. I am very happy to humble myself pushing mine aside to ask someone more qualified for advice.

It is amazing how much help you can receive when you ask and have good energy.   I am a big believer on karma which is why I emit positive energy even on negative days. Why be down when I can be up? Also as a Type A, I employ my research skills to solve problems, however, this time, I don’t know anything about the consulting industry and since I know someone who works there, I’ve decided to ask.

 I am preparing for a consulting interview and I email a contractor who works at my current agency.  We’re LinkedIn connections so I drop her an email.  She supplies me with so much information and insights like pay structure, career track and proposal writing. I have googled the firm finding a contract and am considering taking some Foundation Center grant writing classes to improve my skills.  It is essential to think beyond the ground floor with me.  The phone interviewer tells me that not having a consulting background so it’s necessary to acquire these writing skills to make myself the best candidate. Also she tells me that it is okay to ask about the possible government shutdown coming in January (My life coach was against it but since the professional confirmed my original line of questioning, I will ask that question. I am disaster-funded so I’d still be working if not hired by the consulting firm).