One of the things that still haunt me about my time in Mary Kay is that some of my team members started with large inventory orders.  Two of them, in particular, placed Ruby star orders, and I know that both of them still have a lot of product on their shelves. At the time, I was deep in the fog and had dreams of being a director, so my excitement in the opportunity no doubt convinced them they should have a full store. Now I feel like a jerk, and I carefully avoid mentioning anything about Mary Kay when I'm around them.    I think it’s about time that I suck it up, apologize and recommend they unload their remaining product on Ebay or the trading boards.  I can see clearly now, so I should probably share with them what I know.

Does anyone else feel this way about former team members?

Velocity, I, too had a large team with lots of heavy inventory...........the guilt almost kept me from throwing in the towel, but I came to my senses and rather than call each person individually, I sent an email out to all of them.  here is a copy of that email:

Hello Ladies!  It's been a while since I communicated with any of you and I apologize for not being more involved.  I took some time off this summer to get myself back on track and after much consideration I have made a decision to no longer be involved with Mary Kay.  My status with Mary Kay will not affect your business or your ability to order from the company.  Please know that this decision weighed heavily on me and I apologize to those of you I may have let down.  Although I will not release details of why I made my decision in a bulk email, I'll be happy to speak to any of you that have questions--just send me an email or give me a call!  I'd love to stay in contact with all of you!

several email replies--and a couple of phone calls--I didn't mind speaking with any of them........mostly the response I got was "glad to see that we've got the old you back".  Several of those women had acutally been podering sending product back to the company for some time, but had not because they did not want it to affect my success in the company, so it was relief all around.

Velocity, oh boy did I feel guility.  But, I did contact each one of them (9) and tell them what was going on.  I also made sure they knew how they could get rid of crap they had.  I also, told them all how to get things they may still want.  HERE!!!  I explained ladies here needed help and they could help them.  Everyone was greatful I was honest with them. 

notice my user name? 

read my intro.

i'll share my story --the long version--sometime

guilt?  yes, but no more.   

My team members all but one followed my lead. Two of them that I know still have some product, but we have worked to sell it off and donate some to reputable woman's shelters.  Yes, there are still times I feel guilty.