tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6615966689680122475.post283544748312623418..comments2024-02-26T04:14:02.787-08:00Comments on i STAMP by Nancy Riley: DEFENDING THE STAMPIN' UP! OPPORTUNITYNancy Rileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04609259752583427581noreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6615966689680122475.post-7081527347021553712008-08-13T22:21:00.001-07:002008-08-13T22:21:00.001-07:00I'm so glad you chose to share the facts about bei...I'm so glad you chose to share the facts about being an SU! demo with Ms. Anonymous! It really irked me when I read it too because although I choose to be a hobby demo, I know that many have had success building their business as a thriving, full-time, financially successful career. <BR/><BR/>As a teacher, I want to say thank you for choosing to work as a para-pro in the schools. I'm so grateful for the support I've received for students in my class from para-pros. I hope you find your new job to be rewarding.Kim Gasperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16988715291652084278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6615966689680122475.post-34141234625308461742008-08-13T22:21:00.000-07:002008-08-13T22:21:00.000-07:00I'm so glad you chose to share the facts about bei...I'm so glad you chose to share the facts about being an SU! demo with Ms. Anonymous! It really irked me when I read it too because although I choose to be a hobby demo, I know that many have had success building their business as a thriving, full-time, financially successful career. <BR/><BR/>As a teacher, I want to say thank you for choosing to work as a para-pro in the schools. I'm so grateful for the support I've received for students in my class from para-pros. I hope you find your new job to be rewarding.Kim Gasperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16988715291652084278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6615966689680122475.post-27072397640063741132008-08-12T11:12:00.000-07:002008-08-12T11:12:00.000-07:00Good god Nancy, look what happens when I take vaca...Good god Nancy, look what happens when I take vacation, the whole world goes crazy! Like any of us many any money as a SU demo...hell, I am still in the negative when it comes to making money, and like you, it is just to keep up my habit and make cards with friends. But good for you telling her like it is! She had some nerve! And congrats on the job, I am like you. We have to have another income too and it is hard as I find balancing life, family, and cards tough sometimes. You go girlfriend! ....WendyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6615966689680122475.post-19709836751476490542008-08-12T04:05:00.000-07:002008-08-12T04:05:00.000-07:00What a bummer that someone had to be so negative b...What a bummer that someone had to be so negative but good for you for relating how your felt about it and standing up for SU! ....by the way...just found your blog and love your work! I'll be a regular now! {SMILES}Nikki Bondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05296039157958349784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6615966689680122475.post-38612093701149407752008-08-11T09:40:00.000-07:002008-08-11T09:40:00.000-07:00nancy,Good luck with your new endeavor! But I hav...nancy,<BR/>Good luck with your new endeavor! But I have to beg of you...please do not stop sharing your ideas! We love them!!! And don't let one person ruin your whole experience....you are awesome!<BR/>BeckyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6615966689680122475.post-20076079760046839242008-08-09T18:25:00.000-07:002008-08-09T18:25:00.000-07:00I'm with you Nancy! I LOVE Stampin' Up! It's bro...I'm with you Nancy! I LOVE Stampin' Up! It's brought me so much joy and wonderful friendships. It takes a certain kind of entrepreneural(sp?) type person to make this business work but it can be done. Thanks for sharing what you love!kathleenhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02792544269250285738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6615966689680122475.post-68517957441042697692008-08-08T20:11:00.000-07:002008-08-08T20:11:00.000-07:00You go girl! SU! is a great company and I to was ...You go girl! SU! is a great company and I to was a SU! demo and loved it, but with moving and the financial end of it, it didn't work out for me at the time. I'm still stampin and a great supporter to SU!... love the friendships a girl builds. Don't let one rotten apple get to you!! Michelle :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6615966689680122475.post-44088102889693771812008-08-08T05:22:00.000-07:002008-08-08T05:22:00.000-07:00Hi Nancy,I'm so sorry you were put in that uncomfo...Hi Nancy,<BR/><BR/>I'm so sorry you were put in that uncomfortable situation. Negative comments are one thing if they are TRUE (and it always hurts to realize it), but what your reader stated was simply NOT true! <BR/><BR/>After only a short while as a SU! demonstrator, I could clearly see the earning potential this opportunity provides. It certainly helped that my upline DOES support her family with her SU! business. I am not near as busy as the masses of SU! demos, but continue to be amazed at the dollar amounts in my business account. Although I may not be able to completely support my family on what I make, I can DEFINITELY contribute. It's mind boggling to think what I could do if I sank full-time job hours into this business.<BR/><BR/>In addition, there was a presenter at convention who proudly reported that her income has finally surpassed her husband's - and she's a demo.... she does not work at the headquarters!<BR/><BR/>There is money to be had if you are willing to work hard for it. I feel sorry that your reader hasn't been properly educated on this outstanding opportunity. <BR/><BR/>God bless you and your family.<BR/><BR/>Michele ForceMichele Forcehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13533937544451308310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6615966689680122475.post-17606238336122183632008-08-07T23:16:00.000-07:002008-08-07T23:16:00.000-07:00I'm not a SU demonstrator (although I've seriously...I'm not a SU demonstrator (although I've seriously considered it) but the whole point is that they permit you to do as little or as much as you want...the quarterly minimum is peanuts. I've worked in the corporate world for 31+ years - there's where you can gather some serious attitude about not treating people well, but from what I've seen from SU and my lovely demonstrator who has many downlines, the pressure is mainly self imposed. <BR/><BR/>Anyway, good luck in your new job and I hope you find sufficient time to stamp and keep in touch with us periodically!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6615966689680122475.post-47282850904990491122008-08-07T22:10:00.000-07:002008-08-07T22:10:00.000-07:00hi honey! i feel bad that you felt as you needed...hi honey! i feel bad that you felt as you needed to defend...no need! You go girl...one foot in front of the other...God is with you! I was always taught if you put yourself out there...there may be someone that is can be a meany...BUT you have many more that support you...If people don't have the willingness to sign their name to a complaint or "dis" it is not worth addressing.<BR/>STAMPIN' UP ROCKS!Tonihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12310136173588905811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6615966689680122475.post-53721334804139501022008-08-07T20:05:00.000-07:002008-08-07T20:05:00.000-07:00Spot on Girl!!! I hate people that slam anything t...Spot on Girl!!! I hate people that slam anything that they have no clue about.... Like the add I keep seeing that has all the "Hidden Secrets that Stampin'Up is not Telling you" What ever... She is totally making money on that big lie... If you have a problem with something just move on and let other enjoy there journey...I am with you on supporting my habit and sharing what I love. I have meet the most amazing women because of Stampin'Up and I wouldn't trade it for anything in the World...<BR/><BR/>Hugs and Happy Stampin'<BR/>BrookeBrooke Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12004124119765109116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6615966689680122475.post-13469297868922488062008-08-07T19:42:00.000-07:002008-08-07T19:42:00.000-07:00Well, that bites, and for a couple of reasons: 1) ...Well, that bites, and for a couple of reasons: 1) that you felt compelled to defend SU!; 2) when it was time to be positive, someone chose to be negative. Good job deleting the comment! What a bummer... I saw your entry about going back to work - I saved it until I could read it thru (I admit, I'm a skimmer...). See, here's the thing: I have been slammed this week w/little time to indulge me w/my favorite things (blog skimming) because - gasp! - I've been too busy w/work! So I sympathize with your plight, the adjustment you have to make, and am angy right along with you that someone would choose to be discouraging instead of encouraging. Working outside of the home is a necessary evil sometimes, but it's GREAT, too! You're ok to be conflicted, but all the best to you, too. You'll socialize, learn new things, make new friends, create new customers. It's gonna be THE BEST THING ever for ya! Hang in there, Nancy, and phooey to the naysayers. (PS, by the way, I'm not a SU! demo. Just a fan!)Dawniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00108181171618395120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6615966689680122475.post-62836121882733393872008-08-07T16:31:00.000-07:002008-08-07T16:31:00.000-07:00Woohoo! You go girl! Loved the vent - I guess yo...Woohoo! You go girl! Loved the vent - I guess you told her! LOL Thanks for sharing what you do, and good luck with your new job. I hope you share with us as often as you can! I love your blog and all of your projects.Karolyn at Paper Therapyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01089792277471019242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6615966689680122475.post-48686529472837947352008-08-07T11:50:00.000-07:002008-08-07T11:50:00.000-07:00Well put!So many times I have felt that I need to ...Well put!<BR/>So many times I have felt that I need to answer and defend this exact question!<BR/><BR/>SU is so much more than just a little stamping job or hobbie!Lynn Puthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08474647063688327100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6615966689680122475.post-38425489932219624162008-08-07T10:25:00.000-07:002008-08-07T10:25:00.000-07:00Nancy, we love you and your site, and we understan...Nancy, we love you and your site, and we understand...<BR/>God Bless,Vivianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02475300367665076331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6615966689680122475.post-1705059491250241152008-08-07T09:45:00.000-07:002008-08-07T09:45:00.000-07:00Nancy, good for you for speaking out! I have been...Nancy, good for you for speaking out! I have been an SU demo for nearly 10 years, and feel so blessed for all it has afforded our family! I would not have been able to be a SAHM for all these years without SU. Good luck at your new job, my friend! I will be praying for you! Blessings ~CindyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6615966689680122475.post-55574661748143982282008-08-07T07:17:00.000-07:002008-08-07T07:17:00.000-07:00VERY WELL SAID, Nancy! I feel your pain - I starte...VERY WELL SAID, Nancy! I feel your pain - I started working after being a SAHM for 8 years! Good luck to you and TFS!Kathie Ticehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03587598142219655118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6615966689680122475.post-20848510940087032772008-08-07T07:03:00.000-07:002008-08-07T07:03:00.000-07:00Three snaps up....you tell'em, Nancy!!Three snaps up....you tell'em, Nancy!!Jackie Pedrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13130460639353786567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6615966689680122475.post-12861573602456073422008-08-06T17:32:00.000-07:002008-08-06T17:32:00.000-07:00Nancy, I too could not make my SU work to make mo...Nancy, I too could not make my SU work to make money for our financial needs but I too did not become a demonstrator to make money but to also support my habit. You need to do what is best for your family. You have my support with only 1 request, Please keep doing it as long as you can. oxoxoxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6615966689680122475.post-78150506051045307422008-08-06T14:55:00.000-07:002008-08-06T14:55:00.000-07:00All I can say is....YOU GO GIRL !!!! You complete...All I can say is....YOU GO GIRL !!!! You completely rock !!!! <BR/><BR/>Love you !corinnesomervillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03307693048192862212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6615966689680122475.post-16092205983775937362008-08-06T13:44:00.000-07:002008-08-06T13:44:00.000-07:00I have had an unfortunate experience with Stampin ...I have had an unfortunate experience with Stampin Up, but at the same time, I own mostly Stampin Up products and even while I shop around at other companies, I will probably continue to use their products. I'm not here to leave negative comments and it's unfortunate that person didn't see fit to leave their name, however, you've addressed their issue admirably. I don't know if that person has read about any of the people who returned from the Stampin Up convention. I don't know of any other company that so wholeheartedly supports their demos, and go out of their way to make these conventions so successful. To understand the degree of coordination and planning that goes into those is truly mind boggling, and it's on a massive scale! There is no other company that does recognition on that kind of a scale!Debrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05186758465087984121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6615966689680122475.post-21203079212352284142008-08-06T13:43:00.000-07:002008-08-06T13:43:00.000-07:00Yeah. You said it, Girl!! That's how I feel, too. ...Yeah. You said it, Girl!! That's how I feel, too. Thanks for putting the feelings of so many of us here into words!!<BR/>KayKay Kalthoffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06043947648130180495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6615966689680122475.post-44400932421008218612008-08-06T12:18:00.000-07:002008-08-06T12:18:00.000-07:00You are spot on girl! I love the way you handled ...You are spot on girl! I love the way you handled that comment with grace and facts. You are all that Stampin' Up! stands for! Thank you for your excellent words but so sorry you had to use them! I'm 100% behind you and wish you the very best of luck.<BR/>Hugs,<BR/>BeckyInking Idahohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16213170871713273419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6615966689680122475.post-19851304794704264602008-08-06T11:55:00.000-07:002008-08-06T11:55:00.000-07:00Nancy,Your post was written so well. I don't know...Nancy,<BR/>Your post was written so well. I don't know that I would have had that much control to keep my mouth shut and not say something horrible back to that person (who by the way is gutless for not leaving their name!). Your faithful readers will always be here to check out your blog whether you post every day, or just once a week. We love it no matter what !!! Good luck with your new job, you'll do great!stampersimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02453203221058582826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6615966689680122475.post-6756590608460548672008-08-06T11:20:00.000-07:002008-08-06T11:20:00.000-07:00Nancy,You do an amazing job & don't let th...Nancy,<BR/><BR/>You do an amazing job & don't let this negative person get you down... I love the hobby/craft too & want to share it w/ the world...<BR/>So THANK YOU FOR SHARING!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com