The many faces of WMAP

Not flying related (again!), but part of the crazy world that is my job.

I’m usually pretty good at dealing with outside contractors and suppliers. I adapt my technique depending on who I’m dealing with. Consequently WMAP at work has many personalities, there’s

·         Grateful WMAP, usually reserved for companies that have done me a favour in the past*

·         Jokey/Friendly WMAP, for companies I have long standing relationships with

·         Promising WMAP, for suppliers I’m trying to build up relationships with (always the hint of future business just on the horizon type thing)

·         Bitchy WMAP, for companies that have screwed me over. Can be used to negotiate huge discounts for seemingly small infractions.

·         Wheeler/dealer WMAP, used to negotiate with all contractors (The old "well this is a fundraiser/for charity/a good cause " line)

·         Cleavage WMAP, low cut tops usually reserved for dealing with IT/Tech people

·         Business WMAP, suited, booted and don’t  foxtrot uniform charlie kilo** with me

It can be a fine line picking which approach to use with a new client. Today had me completely flummoxed when a new company sent me what appeared to be a fetus as a sales rep.  I’m not sure if his mommy knew he was out. He came with no sales brochure, no notepad, pen, paperwork or anything.  I always carry some kind of notebook/file etc. Just to make me feel important. Even if it does look like this one

Part of WMAP’S I-really-object-to-being-forced-to-attend-this-stupid-meeting line of office accessories. There are more.

 

* No lie; I’ve got companies who have helped me out because I needed an emergency bouncy castle!

** See aviation related content! Kinda !!