But it has hardly ever paid off as much as about a week ago, where I came down on a train from Glasgow and started chatting with the guy that shared a table with me. First we talked about computers, as we were both using them and his kept dying on him. But as you do you get talking about work and other interest and my project came up as well as me wanting to offer businesses consultancy to do fundraising. Then he mentioned a launch he wanted to do with his coach company and I took the opportunity to sell my services, he wanted to connect the launch with a charity he supports so it made sense, and he seemed interested.
But I must be a better saleswoman than I expected because after a few emails and phone calls he has decided to give me a job as project manager for his newly developed holiday section. It came up that he has a condition and needs someone organized to do all the bits and bobs he's not good at or doesn't understand, so he offered me the job...
He has excellent contacts and his very hands on and great at what he loves, and now I"m gonna be filling in the gaps.Better still- he wants to employ others with difficulties and unfortunate circumstances, which makes the company something I can put my heart into, not just a job
He also want to train me until I can take over as CEO, him being the owner...
There's a lot of details to be sorted out and things I won't mention here, but simply because I didn't judge him for being a bit awkward and different I have now been given a huge opportunity, especially in this economic climate and its not all down to luck.
You never know who has contacts, or ideas or an opportunity to offer, and being open will at least make it so much easier to seize the day, and might make your dreams come true
Kind of magic I think
Hurra! Love it!
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