A Sales Rep Deployed to Iraq

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  Lou Giordano07/16/08 Report as spam
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  Deployed

  Thank you for your service.
  I would also advise you to stay in touch with your customers. Be careful about the tone of your communications - keep it about them, not you, as much as possible.

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  deimanagement07/19/08 Report as spam
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  RE: A Sales Rep Deployed to Iraq

  Maybe keep the military stuff out of these business sites.

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  MMIIKKEE07/21/08 Report as spam
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  RE: A Sales Rep Deployed to Iraq

  Hi, a few things you can do is:
  - Help your company find a replacement.
  - Even though you have been there only 3 months, try to keep a log of what has to be transitioned to the new person covering your accounts.
  - Let your customers know you are being deployed and let them know your company is supporting you! That will go a long way gaining respect for your company.
  - Do the same as above when you get back.
  
  Also, watch out for people like 'deimanagement' who don't appreciate or understand the military personnel that defend their fat butts. There is a huge ignorance in our society since so very few serve in the military. Remember, many of the military personnel in the American Revolutionary War came out broke and died in poverty with their families!
  
  Many in our service are considering NOT putting down their membership in the Guard or Reserve since they may not get hired because of it. Scenario: you got 5 resumes, all equal: why take a chance on a Guard or Reserve member who can deploy at any time for 12-24 months?
  
  hooorah,

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  tltodd07/21/08 Report as spam
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  Salesrep deployed

  My husband is on his third deployment. He is in the National Guard. You have nothing to feel guilty about. Coming from a spouse, the only thing you need to worry about is staying safe! You also need to know your rights. There are many employers out there who don't get it. When it comes to work: watch your back, take names and then take no prisoners if you aren't treated well when you return. Write your co-workers occassionally. They will most likely be proud of you and send care packages (let them know what you need). The National Guard always steps up to the plate. Unfortunately, they and their families aren't treated as well as the full-timers. I get a little irked everytime I see the show Army Wives. There is no comparison of the hardship National Guard wives have to endure. We simply don't have the built-in support structure portrayed on the show. Again, take care of you and your life will fall back into place when you return. Try to get security clearances as high up as you can. There are LOTS of sales positions that require a clearance...very high paying...