This was a real ad in my local paper, my response to it....

J.J. · 01-06-2002, 07:11 PM

Perfect Fit:

Lazy, rude, disorganized consultative sales rep needed to harass customers and drive new business away. Must prefer golf, hunting, or fishing to a high 5 figure income. Creativity and sense of humor required today. Fax your credentials today:
Attention Bob Holloway, toll free 877 459 5102

This is what I was compelled to write and send back, gawd it felt good to write something like this, to date, no response (sent fri jan 5, 02)

Joseph J. Aberle
1707A Montana Ave.
Black Eagle, MT. 59414
406 727 5929

Dear Mr. Bob Holloway;

The ad left me no choice in assembling this representation of an authentic resume for your consideration, otherwise I probably would have put it off like the last time I noticed it, but anyone who can make me laugh twice at the same thing deserves a reply. As Jeff Foxworthy says "Sinchewas" looking for a sales rep, that is what comes next.

January 2001 - still there.
Phone sales, telemarketing at it's finest; closing initial sales calls by obtaining verifiable payment for the stuff the first person did not make them try to pay for. If you do this, please do not bother
me with a reply, as I already work at the best place to do this sort of thing, sad to say.

November 1998-2000.
Taking calls from people discovering they had been billed for something after the trial period ended with a $60 suprise! credit card statement. Reminding these people who thought they were going to get $20 worth of gas for only one dollar when they first signed up to actually use the travel membership they just bought was excruciating at times, in both good and bad ways. If you do this, forget you ever heard of me, because I would rather go back to selling used cars than do this again, and that says alot. Which reminds me...

March 1998-November 1998
Selling cars, both new and used, for a large, multi-lined dealership was an experience and education that I am thankful I had, and even more thankful that I do not do now. The unreliability of the income's regularity, and it's sometimes unrelatedness to production are large risks to take.

February 1995-1998
Selling advertising for a statewide monthly trade publication meant meeting with business owners and managers, who have been among the best customers I have ever dealt with. I traveled extensively, setting my own schedule, deciding who I would visit, who I would just call that time, and who I would pass up in favor of scoping out a possible new account. I enjoyed putting together dealer ads for guys who were too small to do anything on their own, and helping out with their coop ad dollar by creating something from where everyone said there was nothing. Trade shows, fairs, seasonally oriented customers, products, and ad needs added alot of fun also.

Other things not sales related, like college degree and military service? - Like milk; got it. Hope that liking golf isn't too high of a priority, but I can spend as much time floating and fishing as you do golfing and fishing, if that helps.

That leaves the ball in your court, tag! you're it, rsvp me, etc.

JJ Aberle

Lord of Alcohol · 01-06-2002, 08:22 PM

LOL JJ! Let us know if you get a response!

J.J. · 01-06-2002, 11:32 PM

I certainly will, but I have a feeling that the ad was run by a car dealer, I remember seeing it about 4 or 5 months ago. If that is the case, I probably won't hear back, considering what I said about selling cars....

Lavindathar · 01-07-2002, 02:23 PM

Cool ass advert dude!!! If it was a real job, you've found the perfect boss!!!

Reeka · 01-20-2002, 02:18 PM

Guys!

Turns out the job is legit and fantastic! And our wonder-boy, JJ has landed it. JJ really needed this guys. Please everyone wish him luck, the next couple of weeks or so are going to be tough and he is not going to be on-line. I will probably be talking to him on the phone some though.

He wanted to let everyone know.

Neb · 01-20-2002, 02:22 PM

Really? Wow, that's cool [img]smile.gif[/img]

Sir ReGiN · 01-20-2002, 02:29 PM

[img]graemlins/lol.gif[/img]

!!
Good for you J.J! [img]graemlins/thumbsup.gif[/img]
And I hope you'll be happy, and not too tired too post all your brilliant jokes

Elif Godson · 01-20-2002, 02:47 PM

Good luck JJ, keep the jokes coming and I'll do the same..

Lord of Alcohol · 01-20-2002, 04:14 PM

Hey thats great! Good luck JJ!!!!!!

Reeka · 01-21-2002, 12:11 PM

Bumping for JJ.

01-06-2002, 07:11 PM	#1
J.J. Symbol of Cyric Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Montana, USA Age: 60 Posts: 1,217	Perfect Fit: Lazy, rude, disorganized consultative sales rep needed to harass customers and drive new business away. Must prefer golf, hunting, or fishing to a high 5 figure income. Creativity and sense of humor required today. Fax your credentials today: Attention Bob Holloway, toll free 877 459 5102 This is what I was compelled to write and send back, gawd it felt good to write something like this, to date, no response (sent fri jan 5, 02) Joseph J. Aberle 1707A Montana Ave. Black Eagle, MT. 59414 406 727 5929 Dear Mr. Bob Holloway; The ad left me no choice in assembling this representation of an authentic resume for your consideration, otherwise I probably would have put it off like the last time I noticed it, but anyone who can make me laugh twice at the same thing deserves a reply. As Jeff Foxworthy says "Sinchewas" looking for a sales rep, that is what comes next. January 2001 - still there. Phone sales, telemarketing at it's finest; closing initial sales calls by obtaining verifiable payment for the stuff the first person did not make them try to pay for. If you do this, please do not bother me with a reply, as I already work at the best place to do this sort of thing, sad to say. November 1998-2000. Taking calls from people discovering they had been billed for something after the trial period ended with a $60 suprise! credit card statement. Reminding these people who thought they were going to get $20 worth of gas for only one dollar when they first signed up to actually use the travel membership they just bought was excruciating at times, in both good and bad ways. If you do this, forget you ever heard of me, because I would rather go back to selling used cars than do this again, and that says alot. Which reminds me... March 1998-November 1998 Selling cars, both new and used, for a large, multi-lined dealership was an experience and education that I am thankful I had, and even more thankful that I do not do now. The unreliability of the income's regularity, and it's sometimes unrelatedness to production are large risks to take. February 1995-1998 Selling advertising for a statewide monthly trade publication meant meeting with business owners and managers, who have been among the best customers I have ever dealt with. I traveled extensively, setting my own schedule, deciding who I would visit, who I would just call that time, and who I would pass up in favor of scoping out a possible new account. I enjoyed putting together dealer ads for guys who were too small to do anything on their own, and helping out with their coop ad dollar by creating something from where everyone said there was nothing. Trade shows, fairs, seasonally oriented customers, products, and ad needs added alot of fun also. Other things not sales related, like college degree and military service? - Like milk; got it. Hope that liking golf isn't too high of a priority, but I can spend as much time floating and fishing as you do golfing and fishing, if that helps. That leaves the ball in your court, tag! you're it, rsvp me, etc. JJ Aberle __________________ Amanda, Kyleia, and Kathleen\'s Dad-Best Damn Job, Period. Official procrastinator of the O.L.D. C.O.O.T.S. Clan unOfficial Homeopathic Quacktitioner of the IW Realm

01-06-2002, 08:22 PM	#2
Lord of Alcohol Xanathar Thieves Guild Join Date: January 8, 2001 Location: Charlotte,NC Age: 60 Posts: 4,570	LOL JJ! Let us know if you get a response! __________________ No

01-06-2002, 11:32 PM	#3
J.J. Symbol of Cyric Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Montana, USA Age: 60 Posts: 1,217	I certainly will, but I have a feeling that the ad was run by a car dealer, I remember seeing it about 4 or 5 months ago. If that is the case, I probably won't hear back, considering what I said about selling cars.... __________________ Amanda, Kyleia, and Kathleen\'s Dad-Best Damn Job, Period. Official procrastinator of the O.L.D. C.O.O.T.S. Clan unOfficial Homeopathic Quacktitioner of the IW Realm

01-07-2002, 02:23 PM	#4
Lavindathar Harper Join Date: March 21, 2001 Location: Lancs, England Age: 39 Posts: 4,729	Cool ass advert dude!!! If it was a real job, you've found the perfect boss!!! __________________ =@

01-20-2002, 02:18 PM	#5
Reeka Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: March 2, 2001 Location: Birmingham, Alabama, USA Age: 70 Posts: 3,255	Guys! Turns out the job is legit and fantastic! And our wonder-boy, JJ has landed it. JJ really needed this guys. Please everyone wish him luck, the next couple of weeks or so are going to be tough and he is not going to be on-line. I will probably be talking to him on the phone some though. He wanted to let everyone know. __________________ <b>Order of the Holy Flame</b><br /><i>Member of Clan HADB</i><br /><b>Laughing Hyena</b><br /><i>Clan Liaison, IW Peace Keeping Force</i><br /><i>[url]\"http://www.the-silver-river.com/Forum/index.php?board=29\" target=\"_blank\">The Silver River VoiceChat!</a><br />Last Saturday of every month. <br />See the forum link for scheduling!<br /><b> </b><br /></i><br /><b>Admin and Co-Owner of [url]\"http://www.the-silver-river.com\" target=\"_blank\">The Silver River</a></b><br />[url]\"http://www.the-silver-river.com\" target=\"_blank\"></a>

01-20-2002, 02:22 PM	#6
Neb Account deleted by Request Join Date: May 17, 2001 Location: . Age: 38 Posts: 8,802	Really? Wow, that's cool [img]smile.gif[/img]

01-20-2002, 02:29 PM	#7
Sir ReGiN Gold Dragon Join Date: August 11, 2001 Location: The land of blonde virgins Age: 42 Posts: 2,563	[img]graemlins/lol.gif[/img] !! Good for you J.J! [img]graemlins/thumbsup.gif[/img] And I hope you'll be happy, and not too tired too post all your brilliant jokes __________________ Take a look at your Promised Land<br />Your deed is that gun in your hand

01-20-2002, 02:47 PM	#8
Elif Godson Dracolich Join Date: August 28, 2001 Location: Hurricane Valley Age: 51 Posts: 3,089	Good luck JJ, keep the jokes coming and I'll do the same.. __________________ Children get Arthritis too! http://awtampa.kintera.org/jaaware

01-20-2002, 04:14 PM	#9
Lord of Alcohol Xanathar Thieves Guild Join Date: January 8, 2001 Location: Charlotte,NC Age: 60 Posts: 4,570	Hey thats great! Good luck JJ!!!!!! __________________ No

01-21-2002, 12:11 PM	#10
Reeka Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: March 2, 2001 Location: Birmingham, Alabama, USA Age: 70 Posts: 3,255	Bumping for JJ. __________________ <b>Order of the Holy Flame</b><br /><i>Member of Clan HADB</i><br /><b>Laughing Hyena</b><br /><i>Clan Liaison, IW Peace Keeping Force</i><br /><i>[url]\"http://www.the-silver-river.com/Forum/index.php?board=29\" target=\"_blank\">The Silver River VoiceChat!</a><br />Last Saturday of every month. <br />See the forum link for scheduling!<br /><b> </b><br /></i><br /><b>Admin and Co-Owner of [url]\"http://www.the-silver-river.com\" target=\"_blank\">The Silver River</a></b><br />[url]\"http://www.the-silver-river.com\" target=\"_blank\"></a>

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