Make una hear this tory oh. Someone asked me to help them find a staff member for a particular event. I of course accepted to be of assistance to her. The lady had been very nice to me so far and I wanted to do whatever I could to help. I asked several people I know if they were available for the days she requested a staff member for. One girl that I just rekindled with told me she was available. She and I hadn't talked for two years because I chose to distance myself away from her. I did this because she's fond of broadcasting your personal information to people who have no business in your affairs and snobbishly talks about her achievements without caring about those around her. I applaud all her efforts for progress, but that doesn't mean she should show it off in front of people who aren't as fortuned as she is.
Another guy also said he would be available. It was only right that I offered the position to the girl who responded first. She also told me that she needed as much money as possible at this point in time to take care of some personal matters. I passed along all her information to event lady. She booked her, had a conference call with her and I even gave her the designated package required for the job. On the day of the event, I got a call as I was getting out of the shower. It was almost 2pm (Yes. I slept late. Don't judge me). It was from the event lady's company. The man on the phone said that the girl I recommended never showed up and refused to answer her calls. I was stunned! He said that his client was furious and they needed the position filled immediately. I sincerely apologized and assured him that I would quickly find a replacement. I called her five times. She let it ring twice and sent me to voicemail three times. I eventually got the position filled and the man was happy that I was able to handle the issue at hand. I felt that it would only be right to find someone else as the girl who was initially scheduled didn't show up.
Around 9.30pm, I was texting one of my friends on WhatsApp. I got a random call from that girl. I refused to pick up. She sent a text telling me that she kept on calling the event lady and that she never answered her. She said that she got a flat tire and her phone had died.
Now, this is where I have a problem. She NEVER apologized for her actions. Yes, she had a valid reason, but what about a common 'Sorry'? Instead she told me to let the lady know about what happened and that she made efforts to call her. It's funny to me that she said this and the company told me she never picked up their calls. Its obvious that she's a liar. Secondly, she knew that I had vouched for her to the lady to get booked for the position. They're were various people ready to work the job and she accepted it. I talked about her good work ethic and communication skills. It's clearly obvious that she lacks that. By the way, she forgot that she told me that her mother was coming into town today. Funny. She's a comedian and she doesn't know. Thirdly, I have said it before and I will say it again. Flat tire, broken window or whatever it is, if you are scheduled to work an event or regular job, YOU MUST INFORM your boss/ staffer about whatever issues you encounter on the way to work IMMEDIATELY. Don't do the dumb thing of not letting them know and ignoring their phone calls or sending it to voicemail because it makes you look bad. You look disrespectful and unserious. You will never be their first choice, probably won't considered for another position again or just get fired. If you don't know, know today!
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