Keep The Boss Happy
Saturday, May 01, 2010
By: Daven Tackett

 Keep The Boss Happy, By A JBF Husband, Paul Tackett

 

  Not only have we heard this, we know it to be true – “When the boss is happy, everyone is happy.” It doesn’t matter if you’re dealing with the boss at the office, or the more important one, the boss at home.

  When I say “we,” I’m referring to all of us whose wife has chosen to be involved with Just Between Friends aka JBF, either as a consignor, owner, shopper or volunteer.

  My journey with keeping my boss happy started when I volunteered to help with the marketing. It was my job to place and pick-up Daven’s hand-painted signs, which I built, for the first couple of years of the sale that helped inform others about our most unique children’s consignment event.

  Now, more than 10 years later, the list of things I do to support my boss has grown a little, but regardless of what it is, I will continue to support my wife.

  I must confess, initially, like many of you, I had my doubts and concerns about JBF. All the late nights and long hours left me second-guessing my decision, and the line between supporting my wife or creating a monster was crossed sometimes.

This meant/means like any healthy relationship, some days the grit of your character will be tested. 

  Let me say, it’s easy to get upset and during those early years, I questioned my wife’s involvement. But now looking back, I’m so glad that I choose to stand by my woman because the benefits of JBF not only helped my family, but every family that the sale touches.

  So whether your wife asks you to watch the kids so she and her friends can shop, or volunteers you for a set-up or breakdown shift as a consignor so she can shop early and save/make some extra money, rest assured your boss will be happy.  

Comments

This makes so much sense to me. I know this will be REQUIRED READING for my boyfriend. He still doesn't understand the draw of JBF for me. He dreads me asking him to help, BUT enjoys the extra $ that I'm not asking him for. I'm so happy that another man FINALLY GETS IT!

Tanisha B., Monday, July 12, 2010

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