What is the one thing that a severely technologically challenged individual (such as yours truly) shouldn’t be without? Give up…a Blackberry of course!
Today is the day I am supposed to get a Blackberry…so far, at 3:30 pm (EST) there has been no mention of it…nada…not word one.
Here’s the story behind the self-amused intro:
Last summer while en-route to a meeting, I was texting a friend and my dad (who was driving and who I work with at the family business) jokingly said “what are you, writing a book?” (In reference to how long it was taking me to complete.) I laughed and then mentioned this is precisely why I am looking into Blackberry’s. Dad then offered to get me one for Christmas – woo!
Between grueling schedules at work and school, not to mention the craziness of preparing for the holidays, I wasn’t able to do the research needed (which Blackberry I wanted, plans, etc…) It wasn’t until several days after Christmas I realized due to multiple obstacles, a Blackberry just didn’t seem very practical for me. I told dad this and viola – obstacles cleared.
Last Wednesday the accounting clerk came into my office and told me they have a Blackberry available and I can have it the next day, it’s mine if I want it. Trying not to appear ungrateful (which I failed miserably at), I said sure (not gonna lie, I was disappointed – after all this IS my Christmas gift! For which I didn’t receive any gift on the day- because the Blackberry was my gift). Anyway…she continues by saying: a) they will NOT be changing the email over to my name b) I have to use the apps already installed on the phone (no customizations to my wants / needs) c) I can’t add any contacts in the phone. So basically all I’d really be able to use it for is a mobile web application.
After a brief (although silent) tantrum I thought maybe things were tight for dad and this is his way of keeping his promise to me. I put my big girl pants on and happily accepted the offer of the used Blackberry.
A couple of hours later, the clerk appears in my office once again and says “you’re getting a new Blackberry.” Apparently the sales rep who they were taking the Blackberry away from freaked out and called the sales manager who complained to the controller (and got his way, of course).
Interesting Note: The sales rep whose BB was being taken away from is contracted to spend eight hours per week making sales calls. In the entire month of December he only made 10 minutes worth. Funny he got paid for all 32 hours for the month. Is that really Blackberry worthy? Just saying….
Tags: Blackberry, Christmas, family businesses
