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So many red flags ??? Learn from my mistakes! In this episode of the Do Video Podcast, I tell you a tale of the time I was threatened on the phone by 14+ people for doing my job (at the time). Though this is over 10 years ago now, companies like this are still legal and very shady. Use my experience of trusting employers, following instructions, and listening to customer threats for your own knowledge and work with future clients. Mentioned Videos & Episodes:? Why I am Enthusiastic Restless to Succeed: https://youtu.be/lSVKACwMAkM | https://player.whooshkaa.com/episode?id=776544? The FACTS about STANDING OUT with your personal brand: https://youtu.be/N-Kif1v9CP4 0:20 Welcome to my rant/storytime0:40 Learn from my mistakes with this storytime1:00 #disclaimer1:50 Let me take you back...2:00 Freshly 16 years of age & doing a paper route2:30 It was a paycheck3:00 When they decide to pay you less for more4:00 Everyone left too4:30 Introducing the new manager5:00 Red Flag: When someone pays you lots of interest on your last day6:00 Red Flag: No clear salary amount advertised6:25 Red Flag: When they target stay at home parents (because it's not like they've got a lot to do already?)7:35 Red Flag: Focus on the type of people the job is suited for, rather than the job requirements8:30 I thought this was just like a paper route9:00 Red Flag: Contracts signed by under 18-year-olds are not enforceable10:00 What I was delivering10:40 Red Flag: Providing name, phone number, and address to strangers11:25 350+ times of writing your details takes time12:00 Red Flag: Instructions that say to ignore "No Junk Mail" signs12:35 Looking back it's odd, but did not warrant the response13:10 Red Flag: Putting advertising on people's front door knobs (wft)13:35 Next Day: Went to comfort a friend14:15 While trying to focus on my friend, I kept getting these phone calls14:25 Then it started14:50 Being threatened by a large older man on the phone16:00 Being screamed at because my name and number was on the slip16:20 Looking back I sort of understand, but not called for16:35 That was my job, I trusted my employer16:55 He was not the last one who threatened me17:50 Not just calls, texts and people coming to my house18:20 IMPORTANT: Do not engage with people who are threatening you, find safety19:05 They came to my house!19:50 Called the manager, and then she BLAMED me for being threatened20:45 My friend (who I was caring for) had to care for me20:55 Panicking after my parents called me21:15 But I had to finish the job21:55 Go out and collect the booklets and feeling on edge the whole time22:40 Because they could put a name on it, they targeted me22:50 Found out by these threats: This was not the first time they had canvased this area23:45 Picking up the money24:05 Collecting money from a nice couple, but still not feeling safe24:45 I had to recycle all of the booklets (and throw out the bags) myself25:20 #sponsorspot26:15 Comment how much money did you think I made?27:50 drumroll I made ???28:30 And after all that, it's still legal29:20 I am grateful for this experience29:45 Despite being threatened, I am grateful because I am no longer in that situation30:40 Reflection is key31:30 It's hard to be optimistic when you are in the thick of it (just like your clients)32:05 Reach out if you've had this experience yourself32:40 I was privileged to be able to drop that job33:25 Because you sign the contract - Google it34:45 TL;DW35:30 What's Next If you need help and someone to talk to? Reach out to your local helpline: Australia: 131 114United Kingdom: 116 123 United States: 1-800-273-8255 Canada: 1 800 456 4566 Mexico: 5255102550 France: 01 45 39 40 00 Ireland: 116 123 Japan: +810352869090 Philippines: 2919 India: 8888817666For countries not listed above: https://go.vcc.training/s-hotlines See the rest of this video's show notes using this link: