My apologies for the long absence! I took a break for two
very good reasons:
1. After
the Boston bombing, I felt the world had enough negativity going around (even
though mine is all done with the most playful intentions). So I took a break
from the beauty blog to work on a short story I was getting ready to submit to
a contest.
…and..
2. I
spent last weekend out of the state, visiting a house that time forgot. What I
mean is, there was no WiFi—oh, the humanity! It was a great trip and we had a
lot of fun, but now we’re back and it’s time for me to get back to work.
So, I was chatting with a coworker the other day—and something
interesting came up. Something we in cosmetics have all noticed or brought up
at one time or another. I’ve even hinted at it in previous post. I found
myself, for the first time, really considering the possibility that staying in
the cosmetics industry for a long time really does drive many of us crazy.
Literally crazy. Not just ha-ha, every now and again crazy, but truly,
actually, totally butt-fuck bonkers.
Now obviously this doesn’t apply to everyone—but think about
all the crazy AE’s and cosmetic managers out there. Not to mention the trainers
and National Artists we come across. I know all of us—every single one of us—has
run into someone like this before. We’ve all had them. Doesn’t that make you
wonder if you kind of have to be crazy when you take these promotions? Or are
you normal when you take them, and it’s all the bullshit events, pain-in-the-ass
customers, and wild personalities you need to keep in check that finally shoves
you over the edge?
After fifteen years, I could kind of see how this could
drive a person mad. I guess. Then again, maybe it is something they slip in the water…
Sorry again for the delay. I promise next time to be back
and ready for action on how not to
shop in cosmetics. Hmmm…I think maybe that should be my blog’s new name. What
do you think?
For now, I wish you well…and happy shopping.
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