Where has the time gone?  I can’t believe I’ve been at my new job almost 3 months.  My head has been spinning and at times I wasn’t sure I hadn’t lost my mind, but I’m so incredibly happy I made the change.  I’m learning again and it feels so good.  My brain is working and feeling alive.  Life is getting better, but as a commissioned sales person I’m beginning to freak out.  It takes time to build a new revenue base from scratch.  And, of course, my old boss decided to not pay all of my commissions so I’m down some money there.  I just keep putting it out to the universe to take care of me.  It hasn’t ever let me down.  I’m hoping for the best again.  And, I’m trying to continue to take the high road with my former boss.  Oh, did I make the right decision to leave.

Monday comes.  My boss and I meet for coffee and to discuss the details of my departure.  He’s shocked that I’m leaving and I’m shocked that he’s shocked.  He thought that I was so “branded” with the magazine that I would never leave.  I felt that since I was so “branded” with the magazine he’d never want me to leave.  How’s that for two sides of the same coin?  As much as I like this guy personally, he’s not a businessperson.  He really doesn’t know how to motivate and retain sales people.  We agree that today will be my last day and we say our good byes. 

I get home, pick up the phone, call my new boss and we agree my start date will be Thurs.  I’ve got 2 days of unemployment.  I make a few jokes about being unemployed, but I’m excited to have some time to myself.&a ...

Friday at 1 finally comes and I’m back at WAAA and we’re talking a firm offer.  I’m in the clouds and happy with what they’re saying.  I know I’m going to take it, but I feel like I need to take the weekend to think about it.  It will be a big change for me.  I’m not picking up any running business.  I’m going to be generating all new advertising revenue and sales commissions are what pay for my fun things.  The next few months might be very tight, but I really want the change.

I leave there and the sun is shining and it’s just an amazing spring day.  As I drive home I’m reflecting on the meeting and how much these guys want me to work there.  I feel very appreciated and valued and that’s exactly what I don’t feel at my current job.  I know it’s time for me to move on.  Why tak ...

Sam returns to work on Monday and by Tuesday has taken time to call me.  He’s been very busy and sorry he didn’t call me sooner.  He’s going to call me tomorrow and we’ll schedule a time to meet either in the station or restaurant to work out details.

By Friday, no call back till almost end of day.  Again, Sam, very apologetic he hasn’t called sooner, but how does next Friday, 1 pm work for me?  The three of us are going to get together and work out a deal.

Again, I’m in the clouds.  These guys really want me, know how to make me feel appreciated and want to work out a deal that is good for everyo ...

I don’t hear back from George quickly so I put in a phone call to make sure he got the email and we soon have an appointment scheduled for the next day.  I jump into my car, excited.  I’m off again on another interview.  But, this time I’m clearer on what I want.  Originally I thought I wanted the corporate world again with the potential to make more money.  But, I’ve realized my quality of life will suffer if I go that route and this independent station offers freedom like I currently have.

I get a call from Sam in the morning double-checking the time for the press conference.  He’s rearranged his schedule to make it.  The advertiser having the press conference is not a fan of radio advertising, but he’s a very big advertiser and showing up can help their case. 

I have finally found a way to put a smile back on my face.  I arrive at the event happy to be there and excited to have another opportunity to position myself as a competent sales person with some good connections.  I walk in the door right behind Sam.  Perfect timing. 

We catch up a little.  I get to introduce him to several key people.  The event is actually very nic ...

I am at a loss for what to do now.  But, I’m not going to spend too much time mourning.  I have got to figure something out.  And, I’ve got to see if I can find something good about this major disappointment.  However, first thing I’m going to do is call Radio Stations WAAA and WBBB to check in.

I reach the sales manager at WAAA.  (I’m going to call him Sam.)  Sam is a great guy. He’s happy hearing from me.  I ask him if I’ll run into him at a press conference the next day.  He didn’t know anything about it, so I give him the details.  He’s going to try to make it.  Good, I think I’ve got the chance to have another face-to-face with Sam. 

I leave messages for both guys at WBBB but I don’t hear back from them immediately.& ...