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#Workshop - October 26th: "Influences and Goals"

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Contributor: Starkiller87 Starkiller87
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Originally posted by aliceinthehole
ok on a COMPLETE side note... my coworker just walked out of the room and the RELIEF in the silence is immense.

stuck with this kid 30 hrs a week in the office, just me, her, and her endlessly working mouth.

yap yap yap yap yap yap yap! ... more
Thats what Im dealing with right now. The girls are very rude and just want to gossip. They are all 6 7 years younger than me. I get really happy when Im only on shift with the guys. I seriously cant believe the way the female coworkers act. I just usually be polite but ignore them or work some where else in the store.
10/26/2011
Contributor: El-Jaro El-Jaro
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Originally posted by Hot 'N Sexy TexasMama
I guess I want to get to the point where I'm asked to do descriptive reviews?

Actually, you gotta ask.

If you think you're ready (get a solid number of high ranking reviews in), shoot Gary an email
10/26/2011
Contributor: Hot 'N Sexy TexasMama Hot 'N Sexy TexasMama
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Originally posted by aliceinthehole
if you've emailed the appropriate person about getting on the list it shouldnt be long! just keep writing great reviews and they'll ask you in no time. it took me about 2-3 wks before i got my first desc. review.
Didn't realize I had to email someone. I will look into that. I figured that with only 5 reviews so far - I needed more experience.
10/26/2011
Contributor: Kindred Kindred
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Originally posted by Hot 'N Sexy TexasMama
I guess I want to get to the point where I'm asked to do descriptive reviews?

You have to request to participate in the DR program.
10/26/2011
Contributor: aliceinthehole aliceinthehole
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Originally posted by Starkiller87
Thats what Im dealing with right now. The girls are very rude and just want to gossip. They are all 6 7 years younger than me. I get really happy when Im only on shift with the guys. I seriously cant believe the way the female coworkers act. I just ... more
at least you have other folks in the store to distract! it's just me, her, and the computers. sigh. i try to just grunt in response every now and then... because an actual word of acknowledgement only encourages her to go on more and more.

sometimes i feel bad for ignoring but god. someone has a case of diarrhea of the mouth!

sorry for ranting but this has been going on sooo long.
10/26/2011
Contributor: Hot 'N Sexy TexasMama Hot 'N Sexy TexasMama
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Originally posted by Kindred
You have to request to participate in the DR program.
Right now my ranking is 5.0 with 5 reviews. Think I'll get these new ones up and see how I do for ranking and maybe go from there.

I just hope I have what it takes that Eden will consider me a valuable asset/contributor.
10/26/2011
Contributor: Antipova Antipova
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Originally posted by aliceinthehole
and to top it off it's always sooo negative. i didnt hate my job til i started working with her.
Is she in the same age range as you?

I quit a data-entry job because of a coworker like this once (I had only just started working there, I quit at the end of the week when I found out there were no hours I could come in when she wouldn't be there).

So, not much advice, but I definitely do share your pain
10/26/2011
Contributor: Starkiller87 Starkiller87
Quote:
Originally posted by aliceinthehole
at least you have other folks in the store to distract! it's just me, her, and the computers. sigh. i try to just grunt in response every now and then... because an actual word of acknowledgement only encourages her to go on more and more. ... more
I rarely get along with girls so I know it can be really weird. I dunno, Im sorry you have to deal with her. Can you wear headphones? Even if they aren't on they might discourage her from bugging you.
10/26/2011
Contributor: Hot 'N Sexy TexasMama Hot 'N Sexy TexasMama
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Originally posted by Hot 'N Sexy TexasMama
Right now my ranking is 5.0 with 5 reviews. Think I'll get these new ones up and see how I do for ranking and maybe go from there.

I just hope I have what it takes that Eden will consider me a valuable asset/contributor.
I know JR voted "useful" on two of my reviews and I danced around the room when I saw that.....I felt like I'd crossed one hurdle!
10/26/2011
Contributor: Antipova Antipova
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Originally posted by aliceinthehole
if you've emailed the appropriate person about getting on the list it shouldnt be long! just keep writing great reviews and they'll ask you in no time. it took me about 2-3 wks before i got my first desc. review.
I joined and was offered two pretty shortly, but I couldn't take them because it was the busiest time of the year for work and now I haven't gotten any more offers now that I'm totally free... but all things in good time, I suppose!
10/26/2011
Contributor: aliceinthehole aliceinthehole
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Originally posted by Antipova
Is she in the same age range as you?

I quit a data-entry job because of a coworker like this once (I had only just started working there, I quit at the end of the week when I found out there were no hours I could come in when she wouldn't ... more
she's 30, i'm 25.

she used to work at disney world and has a mickey mouse voice. its so sweet it could kill you in your tracks. but with that sweet high pitched voice she will get so angry and frustrated at customers on the phone she will SHRIEK and freak out.

oh sigh. 3 more months, 3 more months... then its just me, my cats, and my computers.
10/26/2011
Contributor: ToyTimeTim ToyTimeTim
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Originally posted by El-Jaro
Ok, one more question:

What are your goals for the review program? Are there products you're looking forward to review? Is there a certain number of products you're looking to have reviewed by the end of the year? A type of product you ... more
Get my wife to wear a harness, might just have to get another blow up doll and use that. lol

FMS #2 is one of my big goals, might even do a adult vid too.

I really like doing work shops, I even have one in the works for cock rings. Would love to do some more of those. Ideas for testing video's are welcome too.
10/26/2011
Contributor: aliceinthehole aliceinthehole
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Originally posted by Antipova
I joined and was offered two pretty shortly, but I couldn't take them because it was the busiest time of the year for work and now I haven't gotten any more offers now that I'm totally free... but all things in good time, I suppose!
how long's it been since you declined the offers? i won't get offers for 2-3 wks at a time sometimes.
10/26/2011
Contributor: El-Jaro El-Jaro
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Originally posted by Antipova
I joined and was offered two pretty shortly, but I couldn't take them because it was the busiest time of the year for work and now I haven't gotten any more offers now that I'm totally free... but all things in good time, I suppose!
well, sometimes a contributor stands out and staffers take note.
10/26/2011
Contributor: aliceinthehole aliceinthehole
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Originally posted by Starkiller87
I rarely get along with girls so I know it can be really weird. I dunno, Im sorry you have to deal with her. Can you wear headphones? Even if they aren't on they might discourage her from bugging you.
i do wear headphones and watch movies alot but often have to rewind to hear a part again bc she just starts yapping. i feel my blood pressure rising sometimes! just lemme watch breaking bad, bitch!

this girl has the determination of an elephant to talk talk talk.

she is good intentioned at least but.

ah. anywho thanks for listening!
10/26/2011
Contributor: Antipova Antipova
Quote:
Originally posted by aliceinthehole
she's 30, i'm 25.

she used to work at disney world and has a mickey mouse voice. its so sweet it could kill you in your tracks. but with that sweet high pitched voice she will get so angry and frustrated at customers on the phone she ... more
Sounds incredibly similar.

I don't know why, I'm not much for getting along with girls either (I have kind of boyish tastes in general, like mechanics and computer building and stuff) ... but ones with high pitched voices... I feel bad that I kind of avoid them, because it's not really their fault, but I get headaches
10/26/2011
Contributor: Starkiller87 Starkiller87
Quote:
Originally posted by aliceinthehole
i do wear headphones and watch movies alot but often have to rewind to hear a part again bc she just starts yapping. i feel my blood pressure rising sometimes! just lemme watch breaking bad, bitch!

this girl has the determination of an ... more
AAHAHA. I love me some breaking bad. Be careful though you might flip out on her and use science to take her down!
10/26/2011
Contributor: Antipova Antipova
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Originally posted by aliceinthehole
how long's it been since you declined the offers? i won't get offers for 2-3 wks at a time sometimes.
Yeah, probably about two weeks? Not a big deal, though, i have other things to play with
10/26/2011
Contributor: Kindred Kindred
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Originally posted by Antipova
I joined and was offered two pretty shortly, but I couldn't take them because it was the busiest time of the year for work and now I haven't gotten any more offers now that I'm totally free... but all things in good time, I suppose!
It's very random. I can go weeks/months with nothing and then get offered 3 in a week. Unfortunately, I can rarely do more than one review at a time.
10/26/2011
Contributor: El-Jaro El-Jaro
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Originally posted by aliceinthehole
how long's it been since you declined the offers? i won't get offers for 2-3 wks at a time sometimes.
they aren't connect, really. There's no harm in turning down a product to review. The number of products really ebbs and flows. We're in an ebb time now, but I expect it to turn around on a Monday morning (my busiest day )
10/26/2011
Contributor: ToyTimeTim ToyTimeTim
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Originally posted by aliceinthehole
how long's it been since you declined the offers? i won't get offers for 2-3 wks at a time sometimes.
Mostly that's due to the number of DR reviewers, EF is good about spreading it around.
10/26/2011
Contributor: Antipova Antipova
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Originally posted by El-Jaro
they aren't connect, really. There's no harm in turning down a product to review. The number of products really ebbs and flows. We're in an ebb time now, but I expect it to turn around on a Monday morning (my busiest day )
You guys must get really slammed on Mondays!

(My 7:30 conference call is stark-empty, so I'm still hanging out with you guys )
10/26/2011
Contributor: Kindred Kindred
Also, if there's something new that I really am interested in reviewing, I've emailed Gary and request to do the DR. I've only done it twice I think, but I got both.
10/26/2011
Contributor: El-Jaro El-Jaro
Ok, into the home stretch now...

Do you have any suggests for the review/mentor/video/DR programs?

We're always looking for ideas to improve the site!
10/26/2011
Contributor: El-Jaro El-Jaro
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Originally posted by Kindred
Also, if there's something new that I really am interested in reviewing, I've emailed Gary and request to do the DR. I've only done it twice I think, but I got both.
Yes, please.

If you'd like to review something, send Gary or me a message. The worst that will happen is a "no, I'm sorry" and we'll tell you why. NO harm in asking
10/26/2011
Contributor: Kindred Kindred
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Originally posted by El-Jaro
Ok, into the home stretch now...

Do you have any suggests for the review/mentor/video/DR programs?

We're always looking for ideas to improve the site!
I would love a video mentor program.
10/26/2011
Contributor: ToyTimeTim ToyTimeTim
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Originally posted by Kindred
Also, if there's something new that I really am interested in reviewing, I've emailed Gary and request to do the DR. I've only done it twice I think, but I got both.
Done that too once or twice. I have even asked him or JR if there is something that needs reviews, just cuz I can't decide on what to request. haha
10/26/2011
Contributor: Hot 'N Sexy TexasMama Hot 'N Sexy TexasMama
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Originally posted by El-Jaro
Ok, into the home stretch now...

Do you have any suggests for the review/mentor/video/DR programs?

We're always looking for ideas to improve the site!
I do have a suggestion but I'm not sure exactly that it can be "implemented".

One of the things that has helped me the most is when people will comment on my reviews or on my wall and say something like "I love your titles" or "I really enjoy the way you named your vibrator" or "I liked XYZ about your review" - that helps me grow as a reviewer.

I wish that sometimes mentors and other advanced reviewers would take a bit more time (at least for newbies) to say stuff like that. Express something positive about the review other than just "good review" because it opens the door for a newbie to come to you and ask questions.

Just my .02!
10/26/2011
Contributor: El-Jaro El-Jaro
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Originally posted by Kindred
I would love a video mentor program.
We've kept this unofficial, but I'll brainstrom on it and see what we can come up with. I have a couple ideas...
10/26/2011
Contributor: El-Jaro El-Jaro
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Originally posted by Hot 'N Sexy TexasMama
I do have a suggestion but I'm not sure exactly that it can be "implemented".

One of the things that has helped me the most is when people will comment on my reviews or on my wall and say something like "I love your ... more
yeah, that's a personal thing...I agree, a little encouragement goes a long way!
10/26/2011