Posted by Shoshana/AZ on 9/23/11 4:33pm
Msg #398450

Doing the right thing....

It all goes back to the Golden Rule.

Got a call this AM to do a signing tonight. Upon calling the borrower, I was told that another notary was scheduled. (Apparently, the signing had been rescheduled from Wed and Thurs.) I asked for the notary's number. I called her two numbers and left a VM. I called back the scheduler and told him the situation. He explained that he tried her and couldn't reach her and they are always under pressure to get the job filled. I asked him to please try the notary again and that if he couldn't reach her, I would do the job. Long story short, he was able to reach her. I felt good about that. What burns me up is that she didn't even call me back to say thank you for making things right!

Reply by Notarysigner on 9/23/11 4:44pm
Msg #398451

Don't worry about it! People will follow their own agenda, not yours.

I recently walked a person through the entire process of becoming a notary. then signing agent. I provided info, contacts, my knowledge and offer of mentoring. They will not even respond to my emails or phone calls.

Then again, they could be disappointed with the outcome!

She didn't call you back because she didn't know she should have. That's who we're dealing with now days!

Reply by Shoshana/AZ on 9/23/11 4:56pm
Msg #398452

James. you are absolutely right! n/m

Reply by linda/ca on 9/24/11 3:14am
Msg #398477

Ummm! I'm going with James on this one when he said: "that's who we are dealing with now days and I hope I am wrong! It is so sad how our society is crumbling...

Reply by ikando on 9/23/11 4:58pm
Msg #398453

May I offer another explanation as to why you haven't received a thank you from the other notary? My first thought as to why she was not able to be reached earlier was that she was very busy. If her schedule also included this signing, and she was running like mad, hopefully when it quiets down, she'll contact you.

That's what sometimes happens to me. I'd give her the benefit of the doubt until this time next week. By then, she should have had a quiet moment to contact you. After that, you can bash her if you want.

Reply by Notarysigner on 9/23/11 5:11pm
Msg #398454

c'mon Bashin is not the answer..

maybe there was a school festival or Salsa clinic or tragic situation. I wouldn't even trip!

Reply by Stephanie Santiago on 9/23/11 5:43pm
Msg #398456

So true, James....I'm with you n/m

Reply by Saul Leibowitz on 9/23/11 7:17pm
Msg #398462

I think it was Mark Twain who said:

"always do the right thing; it will gratify some people and amaze the rest."