You know what
Repguy, you made me think long and hard about a few things. To what you say, I respond...
1. I record all coaching/mentoring conversations for clarity and for the protection of all parties. Why?
- So I can go back and review my notes
- So I can improve where I need to improve
- So I can show the client where they've improved
- Because I was accused of something once over the phone with a client (which was a pattern with that individual that was later discovered by someone else)
2. I did not ask for this. I was approached by a staff member and I agreed. Why? Because it seems that we both give a shit.
3. I did not call him, he called me. From a blocked number. I'm good with that.
4. You and others make me sound like some sort of deviant. If you've never been in my shoes, walked the path I've walked down, and strived to help others who've been in the path I've already been through, then you will never have a clue. I wish I would have had a positive mentor and coach in my corner when I was his age. And, for the record, my wife is in this with me and we were making arrangements for a conversation with the mom when her schedule permitted.
5. One of the main things of this forum is to help others and not to tell people to hit the search button. Well somebody decided to use me as the search button for help. Despite the fact that he's a kid, he's a member in need of help. I will always help where I can, and I'll never leave someone behind if I can help it.
What I don't appreciate is the fact that I've been on this forum since about day 3 (under 2 other names...long story), and yet people have the gall to say the things you just said. I'm not a photographer, I'm not a watch genius, I don't know the difference between a V1 and a V-WTFE. Hell, I'm not even rich. What I am, however, is a dumbass redneck who loves watches and feels that it's his job on this planet to help his fellow man. While I may not contribute like others do, I do what I can where I can. If that creeps you or sketches you or others out, I don't care. You obviously didn't read anything I've said.
Oh yeah, for the long and hard thinking part...thanks for making me think if I want to continue to be here.
Just run along now and figure out who has the best Sub.