Posted by closerchris on 2/22/07 12:23pm
Msg #176752

blackballed through no fault of my own :(

I've learned that one of my primary clients (a company that I used to work for) has decided to drop me. If it was a performance issue, that would be understandable. However, apparently another former employee approached the company about closing loans, and they turned this person down. That notary then went on to question the company why it was okay for me to close their loans. At that time the company decided to cut ties with me as well instead of holding their own fuzzy you-know-what's.

Part of me wants to go back to the company to try to resell myself. The other part says that its not worth my trouble (even though they did put food on my plate) and to move on.

Obviously, they're free to contract anybody at any time, and I'm not entitled to anything, but it really miffs me that somebody called sour grapes and they fell for it.

Any thoughts?

Reply by CaliNotary on 2/22/07 12:37pm
Msg #176759

I say call them. The worst that'll happen is that they'll stick to their guns, but at least you'll have gotten it off your chest which will make it less likely to bug you in the future. And if you do get them to start using you again you'll have that nice feeling of winning the argument, not to mention the future income from them, especially since they're one of your primary clients.

Reply by ZeeCA on 2/22/07 12:38pm
Msg #176760

If this happened to me, I would call the highest person I have a relationship with and say I really enjoyed the working relationship we had and am sorry that it has changed. I would like to know what I can do to continue this relationship....

they might say when all this blows over we want you back....Obv someone HAS to be closing their loans.. why not u?

Reply by janCA on 2/22/07 12:42pm
Msg #176763

I would call them

Maybe they felt "pushed into a corner" at the time. Remind them about the good work you have done for them for so long. Maybe when the dust settles, they will re-think their position on this issue.

Reply by MistarellaFL on 2/22/07 12:58pm
Msg #176771

Keep the door open

I have had this happen to me, and clients have returned to me because of
quality and C/S issues with the other notary. I have had other NSA's take business
by offering a much lower rate, but often the quality is reflected in the fee.

Reply by CopperheadVA on 2/22/07 1:14pm
Msg #176779

Re: Keep the door open

I agree - keep the door open. Let them know how you enjoyed working with them and that you are available if they ever need your services in the future.

Reply by Glenn Strickler on 2/22/07 5:49pm
Msg #176826

In this day and age, everyone is afraid of being sued at the drop of a hat, and that company is not any different. Their decision was probably made with this in mind. Go back and sell yourself based on your past performance and the advantages of using you in the future (familiarity with the needs of their company, etc). If the subject of the other person comes up, suggest that they use him also, then decide who gives better service. I have a feeling that the other notary will not give the service you did and you will come out in front. If he gives poor service, then the company will have a reason not to use him again. And if he gives better service, well shame on you. But don't give up, be positive and self-assured, but don't beg .. just give the sales job your best shot ......