Business and friends

[Jane0123]

Hi,

I have a question for everyone regarding my friends reaction to something.

I have signed up as a Neal's Yard consultant and I introduced my friend to the brand when I gave her a thank you gift. She loves it and I spoke to her about becoming a consultant which she really wants to do.

We were chatting on zoom to the lady that signed me up and she asked my friend if she would like to join through me so that I get a bonus when she makes any sales. She said no and that she wanted to sign up under the other lady as because both her and I were just starting out she wanted us to be beginning on the same financial level.

This really angered me to be honest as she is supposed to be my friend but would rather give the bonus to someone who she doesn't know because she doesn't want me to benefit from her I guess. Now, if the shoe was on the other foot I would have signed up via her as why have someone you don't know benefit over someone that you do know?! My anger isn't about money, it's about principal.

I suppose my question is how would you feel/view your friendship after this?

Thanks :)

Hi Jane, some of my friends have experienced this at work. It's more down to her personal pride - she doesn't want you to feel like she owes you anything for getting her a job, hence her decision.

I think your anger is understandable but then again it's always better to separate family/friendship and business. Do you feel comfortable speaking to her about this or would you prefer to let sleeping dogs lie? You might need to work with her in the future so it'd be worth thinking whether this issue is worth the confrontation.

Hi Pigletinblanket,

Thanks for your response!

It doesn't work like that as we wouldn't be working together on this at any point so perhaps my title for this conversation was confusing!

I definitely would never go in to business with a friend as I agree! It's simply that commission would go to me but she would rather it go to someone that she doesn't know. I just don't think it's how a true friend should behave personally. Friends are meant to uplift each other and if I could benefit her in anyway I would.

Thanks again for your reply :)

You should totally fall out with any friends who dont benefit you financially
What is the point in friends if they can’t make you money?

Oh my word. Please don’t comment if you don’t actually read the post properly or was it too complicated to understand?

I am not bothered financially about her decision, I am upset that she would rather put someone she doesn’t know before a close friend...what is the reasoning behind that? I would always put friends before strangers.

Seriously, please don’t comment unless you read the post and understand it 🙄

Jesus has Neal’s Yard turned into yet another MLM?! I despair at these companies

Please be aware of what you are getting into. You will lose friends as fast as you lose money.

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I Understand Completely
You shouldn’t have friends just revenue streams, it’s the only way to achieve your goals #bossbabe. If they aren’t fully supportive (ie totally sucked in) ditch them

Don’t sell to friends.

Since when did neals yard start pryamid selling?! How disappointing.

Not sure why I'm shocked though. Every one and their nan has launch a business opportunity since lockdown.

It's a lucrative market for those at the top.

And not so much for the other 98%...

I honestly feel sorry for you and hope that you’re ok. It’s a sad life to be a keyboard warrior. Sending love ❤️

I’m honestly here if you want someone to talk to. I mean that sincerely as we all go through hard times and I don’t judge. I truly hope you’re ok x

To whom is that directed, Jane?

Hi,

I hope you’re well 😊

They have done MLM and pyramid selling for years. As with anything, there is profit to be made of you used to business x

*if

Apologise, these messages weren’t meant for you x

I'm confused

Hi Hoppinggreen,

I hope you’re well.

Being a keyboard warrior isn’t ok but I know you’re hurting. I’m here if you want someone to talk to ❤️

Excellent goading there OP. Well done you.

Better a keyboard warrior than someone trying to scam my friends
And you can Fuck off with your PA Private messages as well.
If I did want somebody to talk to I would talk to one of my friends - who I don’t see as financial Opportunities

I'm here if you want someone to talk to....oh how awful what you're going through, worrying about money can't be helping either...I used to till I started my wonderful MLM business..

Lol! Gotta admire the predators for their efforts 🙂

Keep friends and business separate. Although MLMs encourage you to tap into your friend networks, I think? A surefire way to lose mates, I imagine.

I'd rather be a keyboard warrior than try and suck friends into MLM. Unless you've set out to lose al your friends, and most likely your money.

Oh a new bot! How exciting.

FFS, I can't believe so many people fall for this corrupt nonsense.