My job is to advertise financial services. You have no idea how difficult that's been for the last four -- count 'em, four -- years. I'm working in a sector where regulations change regularly* and where public trust has declined. I've endured layoffs and reorganizations and rumors of even more layoffs and reorganizations. I don't deny it's been tough.
Which is why I want to take a moment to enjoy this ...
• My client reports that our recent direct mail effort has done better than any campaign since 2007.
• The product line I concentrate my efforts on exceeded projections, the only one at the company to do so.
I am happy. Happy, happy, happy. Happy that my efforts were successful, and that perhaps the worst of this Recession is behind us!
And grateful. Now I don't have to worry (so much) about the blade at my neck!
*I'm not saying they shouldn't, I'm just observing that the changes make my day-to-day more challenging
These are the thoughts and observations of me — a woman of a certain age. (Oh, my, God, I'm 65!) I'm single. I'm successful enough (independent, self supporting). I live just outside Chicago, the best city in the world. I'm an aunt and a friend. I feel that voices like mine are rather underrepresented online or in print. So here I am. If my musings resonate with you, please visit my blog again sometime.
Good for you, Gal - that's great news!
ReplyDeleteAs one who has worked for a financial planner for 18 years, I feel your pain! Kudos to you for turning lemons into lemonade and being recognized for it.
ReplyDeleteHip Hip Horray!
ReplyDeleteAwesome, awesome, wicked awesome!!!!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!
ReplyDeleteExcellent! Great work!
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