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March 2010

  • Day 31 – The events on XYZ imbroglio

    Let us return to XYZ Corp. Their proposal still remained indisposed – to visit the factory first and then to decide if the business can be done with us or not. My constant efforts to make either VP or CEO to take a decision on the matter were not fruitful. XYZ’s buying representative based in… Read more

  • Day 22 – CEO’s war and love

    While I was contemplating on what can be done to clear the stocks as was asked to by VP, he was very prompt to send me a reminder early this morning– “any developments? Pl inform asap.” I replied nonchalantly to VP – “No developments so far. Shall inform you as and when things develop”. Is… Read more

  • Day 21 – Email wars.

    XYZ corp issue will have to wait for a while, as I would like to see how the events unfold eventually. I started focusing seriously on work. To my delight, the potential customers showed interest in our company. In a matter of few days, more than 10 purchase enquiries piled up. Now the question is who will… Read more

  • Day 16

    Yesterday I could not reach the VP with whom I was to consult the stalemate over whether to allow XYZ corp to visit the factory or not. I spoke to him today. him –         yeah CEO told me that you will call me. me –         XYZ corp wants to see the factory and if satisfied will confirm 50… Read more

  • Day 15

    Excerpts from a phone conversation –         Saw the mail from XYZ corp. How much volume are they talking? –         They are ready to lift 50 tonnes at our price, subject ofcourse to approval of the factory. They would like to visit us. –         Hmmm…no issues…but we do not want to be taken for a ride! –         I’m not sure I… Read more

  • Day Six

    At last, I could meet up with the man I dreaded about very much – the colleague who is handling the existing customers, basing himself in the factory. Let us call him B for identification. B did not have two horns as I thought. No, not even long teeth, protruding the lips…or black face!….he looks normal…having… Read more

  • Day Four

    Two things influenced me today – a factory and a mobile phone. One stimulated me positively and the other negatively. Let me start with the negative (So that I end on a positive note). The Mobile phone issue continued today too. I went and asked the accountant-cum-finance manager-cum-administration manager, of our division if the CEO… Read more

  • Day Three

    The day had some pre-decided agendas. On arrival, the CEO himself called. Was introduced to The Director responsible for the division I am working for. It was a courtesy call and pleasantries were exchanged. Was offered tea and I added very less milk to it, so had to drink a dark brown tea. Did not… Read more