Posted by Mindy_WA on 3/7/06 11:00am
Msg #102787

Kelly M Robertson...do you have a suggestion...

You mentioned on a previous post to my husband, Brijoe_WA, that we should consider changing our profile to something about a team....I struggled with the wording on my profile, as well, and we would like your input. Aside from explaining our whole life, I thought about, "We are a husband & wife team" BUT, who is "we" Then I am posed with the position of explaining who my husband is. Everything I came up with sounded too wordy and confusing. You must have something in mind. Please share.

Reply by Ilona_OH on 3/7/06 11:06am
Msg #102790

How about "Husband and wife team of Mindy andBrijoe serving such and such counties?or something on that order.
Just an idea. Hope it helps.

Reply by SarahBeth_CA on 3/7/06 11:15am
Msg #102800

As Ilona said, I was thinking the same

I like the phrase "Husband and wife team...". The profile isn't bad as it is. I would only change the phrasing of the first sentance.

Reply by Charm_AL on 3/7/06 11:08am
Msg #102792

Mindy, I think there's nothing wrong with your profile. Throughout you mention we and our.
It looks professional to me, your hubby's profile starts with Wife instead of My wife. I learned a long time ago here, do what makes you comfortable and compared to some profiles that should be critiqued, you're doing very well...nice pic.

Reply by LkArrowhd/CA on 3/7/06 11:13am
Msg #102798

I agree, I think your profile looks wonderful! How about just saying Signing Team serving etc. etc. etc. but I do think it looks great as is.

Reply by Charm_AL on 3/7/06 11:15am
Msg #102801

I believe the word 'team' gives off the impression that you both go to the same signing...jmo

Reply by SarahBeth_CA on 3/7/06 11:23am
Msg #102810

I don't know Cheryl. When I read it I think "if one isn't available the other can more than likely take the assignment". I think it's just how we all read it individually. Which to me does suggest that there's nothing wrong in the first place. What's interesting is that the ones who like to bring up the subject of profile contents are instructors for the same company and have plenty of professionals disagree with them on the subject. The last time it came up you'd think that the circus came to town. I know you know what I mean. Hopefully here we don't go again.

Reply by Charm_AL on 3/7/06 11:26am
Msg #102818

Re: Kelly M Robertson...do you have a suggestion...Sarah...

Yes, I agree with you on the way it is now. I mentioned if she changed to say team it wouldn't give off the same impression. I'd think they both go out to the signing.

Reply by SarahBeth_CA on 3/7/06 11:30am
Msg #102822

Re: Kelly M Robertson...do you have a suggestion...Sarah...

You may be right about that. I think it all boils down the this-if I show a picture of a bunch of kids playing ball to a crowd and then had each person in the crowd write down a description of the ball there would be many different descriptions.

Reply by SarahBeth_CA on 3/7/06 11:31am
Msg #102823

Re: Kelly M Robertson...do you have a suggestion...Sarah...

Maybe "partnership" instead of team?

Reply by LawrenceOK on 3/7/06 11:20am
Msg #102806

Yours is pretty professional also, is that your son? Guess I better go work on mine.

Reply by Charm_AL on 3/7/06 11:24am
Msg #102813

Thanks and yep, my only little guy out of 4.... n/m

Reply by LawrenceOK on 3/7/06 11:24am
Msg #102814

How about "Husband & Wife Signing Agents"

Reply by TLR_KY on 3/7/06 11:56am
Msg #102836

Hi Mindy. I don't know if you needed anymore suggestions but my wife and I are both NSA's. I patterned our profile after the fact that we offer multiple NSA's. It's good to see there are others out there who share in this profession with their better half. Cheers.

Reply by Mindy_WA on 3/7/06 2:32pm
Msg #102897

Re: TLR KY... I had originally done something similar to....

Yours. Which is why Brian's profile has my name on it. I then decided that I would like to post under my name as well (Brian & I sometimes have a difference in opinion & I feel I have more tact ) I didn't want to confuse everyone with our posts. I love the flexibility of this job. I think that if you can work with your spouse day in and day out without killing eachother, AWESOME! We do find that while our friends are going on "dates" we don't really have the need to. We are always looking for some other couples to get together with. We find we are "boring" to eachother. There's only SO much you can talk about. Cheers to you too!

Reply by Mindy_WA on 3/7/06 2:24pm
Msg #102886

Re: I appreciate everyone's response...Charm

I sort of thought that Kelly's response was "unsolicited". I immediately looked at her profile and felt the "tone" in her post. I am, however, person who is always looking to better myself. I really appreciate the positive response to my profile. I will take the advice and update our profiles.
Charm- I find you to be one of the most "classy" women here. When I read what you had to say...Kelly's opinion didn't take much weight. I do have a hard time thinking of you as Cheryl...Charm seems to "hit the nail on the head". Thank you!

Reply by Charm_AL on 3/7/06 2:26pm
Msg #102889

Re: I appreciate everyone's response...Charm

blush...blush, thank you Mindy

Reply by Kelly M Robertson on 3/7/06 2:54pm
Msg #102916

How Interesting! Drama!!!

It was just my opinion - take it or leave it, no big deal!

What's interesting is that everyone, just like me, has an opinion, but if we don't agree, it becomes D R A M A! Okay. Here's the best part: The Washington couple wasn't happy with my post but look at now: They changed it to: "We are a husband and wife team". Hum??? Guess my unwanted opinion wasn't so unwanted. What a hoot

Tthey had to ask if I was the "Profile Police" Of course not! I'm not the Profile Police -- I just has an opinion, like everyone else on this and any board and it's all a huge laugh. Thanks for making my day and for a great belly laugh. I'll be sure to share this story in my next class. I always need new material kelly

Reply by Charm_AL on 3/7/06 3:04pm
Msg #102921

Re: How Interesting! Drama!!!

Kelly...While everyone is entitled to an opinion and posts what theirs is, I don't look at it at all like a drama.
I think your post is mean spirited and unwarranted. The Washington couple you mention that was not happy with you is an untrue statement. It was the husband that you critiqued on the board, why not send an e-mail?
I probably would have felt the same way based on the way you started the post. He's not in your class and you came off like the know it all notary and embarressed him publicly by 'telling' him to change it, not offering an opinion. jmo

Reply by Kelly M Robertson on 3/7/06 3:13pm
Msg #102931

Oh Paalese Charm - As If you've never expressed your opinion

Call a Spade a Spade Charm and get over yourself. It was JUST an opinion and the Washington couple could have said, Thank you but, .... and emailed me personally too. I felt their profile was off-base, so what!? My ego's in check and based on the emails I received this morning about your NUMEROUS responses regarding this post... well, I'll just leave that alone. If my husband posted an ad that said, "My wife's also a Signing Agent", I would shoot him. I said something and it was meant to be helpful and that's that. Let me check my email again to read about the zillion other readers that think you're

Reply by Charm_AL on 3/7/06 3:20pm
Msg #102935

Re: Oh Paalese Charm - As If you've never expressed your opinion

Wow!!! thanks for your scathing reply. I wasn't looking to start a cat fight with you. Thanks for mentioning that your zillion other readers think I'm

That speaks volumes about your maturity and professionalism.
Have a great evening

Reply by SarahBeth_CA on 3/8/06 11:30am
Msg #103258

Re: Oh Paalese Charm - As If you've never expressed your opi

Expressed your opinion? You took it upon yourself to single one member out and publicly shake your finger in thier face. It's no different than when the school bully goes to the playground to pick out a kid who isn't perfect and berates them in front of the whole group. The kids that do that only do it because they have a terrible self image and do it to make themselves feel better. You are either a bully, an ego maniac, or just completely tactless. Now there's just the tiniest possibility that you just made a terribly poor choice. I think the proper thing to do now is to publicly apologize.

Reply by Charm_AL on 3/8/06 11:36am
Msg #103261

Re: Oh Paalese Charm - Amen Sarahbeth!....

That was exactly my point, that was an "I'm all that" statement in a post that wasn't warranted. Next she turns around and belly laughs at the post asking for advice, berating the poster, then attacks me for defending the poster by implying that a zillion of 'her' readers e-mailed her about what they thought of me. Scary.

Reply by Mindy_WA on 3/7/06 3:19pm
Msg #102934

Re: Kelly...the only DRAMA here is you.

I always wonder what one is lacking that they need to make EVERYTHING about themselves. I was not saying that your opinion was not accurate. I was stating that it was "unsolicited" as was Brian. I did, however, solicit opinion when I posted this thread. Which is WHY I changed our profiles!

It almost makes me want to change it back. I won't get into this "DRAMA".

Just know, that the change was not about YOU. Not everything is about YOU.

Reply by Charm_AL on 3/7/06 3:22pm
Msg #102938

Mindy

I felt pressured to change my pic and after I thought about it, I changed it right back. I can't believe she's taking credit for your change! That really galls me.

Reply by Mindy_WA on 3/7/06 3:30pm
Msg #102943

Re: Charm

I agree with you on that point. You know, this morning when I saw the post I was very surprised. While I didn't think that our profiles were THE best, I felt they were professional. Not in the least, ones that would solicit an opinion on it. When Brian saw it, I said "Be nice". Even called him and asked him what he posted. I think I will leave it the way it is now, simply because, I have always wondered a way to say it better, but just couldn't come up with it. AND, the opinion came from everyone, not just one.

Reply by Beth/MD on 3/7/06 3:23pm
Msg #102939

Re: Kelly...meet Judy...Judy meet Kelly..... n/m

Reply by FlaMac on 3/7/06 4:28pm
Msg #102968

LOL..now THAT'S funny, Beth:) n/m