SMILE FOR THE CAMERA

An interesting feature to my new job was the opportunity to gain some sales experience, and it happened this way.

When my office work was caught up I would spend time at the company's retail counter watching what took place. Eventually, I found myself selling non-technical items (film, flashbulbs and inexpensive cameras), and enjoying it very much.

In my second year on the job, the firm began to expand its product lines to out-of-the-store prospects. The major additions were projectors to the education market, commercial Polaroid equipment and office photo copiers. My boss wanted me to try selling the latter two product lines, releasing me from day-to-day office responsibilities. I was happy to oblige, and soon found myself enjoying immensely the "outside" work.

One big advantage of this outside selling was the training I received from the company representatives of these products, in particular, the Eastman Kodak Company and its photocopier line. One of the representatives, Ed____, was the catalyst for motivating me to succeed.

Once again I found myself pondering my job status. There were no promotion possibilities in this family-run business, and I received no extra commissions for these sales. With a daughter nearing college age I knew that I needed more money. Was it time for me to seek other employment? Read my next blog to find out what happened.

More, later.