Networking

Wow. One thing they don't tell you about in the whole intro to adulthood is the importance of networking. Its an additional job within itself. As a business person, regardless of your particular field, it becomes so essential to master the art of getting to know people. Networking is the working world's equivilant to popularity.



Not everyone can master it, but there are those within your field, the "popular kids" so to speak, are the ones who master the skill set. They go to all the confrences, they host all the seminars, and of course get the most clients. Its not that I have a problem with networking, its just I have a problem with being networked. Shoot, if everday was just networking events, just kicking it, and getting to know some people in the world around you sure, why not. The obstacle lies in getting around the over anxiouis lames who are there trying to sell you their product on the spot. Like a blind date going in for the kiss right after ordering the appetizer, slow down eager beaver. Cause the conversation will always be running smoothly till they cross the line from explaining product, to selling product, normally indicated with some sort of statistic (and please belive it will be an obscure one). ..."You know Weinstinger's All Natural Calf Implants for Men are the sixth fastest growing implant seller, according to Calf Nature magazine..." yep, anything along those lines is directly followed by prices "...I could probably get a guy your size some good quality calves this time of year for about $200 a leg..." which is invariably followed by attempting to set up an individual meeting (pitch) "...you know I'd love to sit down and go over the product with you sometime within the next week with you, how's your schedule look?". Well come to think of it, I was just saying to myself, along with a nice new Iphone, I could stand some quality new calves this time of year. Think I could get those installed by the Super Bowl, I'd love to show em off to the guys.



So maybe its not as drastic as calf implants for men, but honestly it's not that far off. Im looking at a bussiness card for a butterfly foundation as I type http://www.beachbutterflies.org/ if you think I'm not.



If we could just brandish these ever so chipper networkees with some sort of Hester Prynnian mark all would be well. I'm more of fan of the "hey what do you do for a living"..."oh calf implants, sounds interesting, got a card", see this way maybe in a week or a month, or a year I can hit you up, if I so choose. Chances are I didn't come here to buy anything, and won't leave sold, so fall back.



Debating going to one of two events tonight, either a comedy club, or a poetry/open mic venue.