It’s been a crazy week! One that has been busy, fun, but a little exhausting! However, this evening I am taking a little time to lighten up!
As some of you know, in addition to being a Realtor for the past 30 years, I also worked at an international software development company during the years 1997 and 2005. The job was slated to last a mere 3 months, but instead lasted 8 ½ years! The years moved swiftly, as I worked at the Research and Development Center, with folks exploring the cutting edge of technology. Sometimes, the exploration would have humorous results.
For example, in the photo cartoon below, I am pictured with a Senior Technologist, who had a question about layering in a graphic. Allaire was software we sometimes used. And the dialogue in the cartoon is actually verbatim what happened!
I hope you all have a wonderful weekend! 
Aubrey and Associates Realty - Layton, UT
The C Team
Myrl, They say that communication is very difficult at times! Great illustration of that!
Jun 29, 2012 02:50 PM
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired
Tony and Darcy - Communication can be difficult at times. The software company had amazing people from all over the globe - India, China, Transylvania, Pakistan, Australia, Lebanon, The Carribean, Sierra Leone, Chicago. . .tsk, tsk! I was always amazed with the language barriers that could have come into play, they didn't as much as one would have suspected! Those were wonderful years! By the way, in that photo tune, it was an American that I was having the communication problem with. . .LOL
Jun 29, 2012 03:01 PM
Charles Stallions Real Estate Services - Pace, FL
Pensacola, Pace & Gulf Breeze Property Management
Myrl it is amazing what one can hear or not hear in such a short distance. Good luck and Happy selling
Jun 29, 2012 03:23 PM
At Home Kansas - Shawnee, KS
Local Expert in NE Central Kansas Real Estate Home
I used to do computer repairs, had one lady who broke the cup holder on her computer and needed a new one. Yep, it was the CD tray.
Jun 29, 2012 05:12 PM
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time
Myrl, it is a nice change to find humor and a reason to smile after a long stressful week! Have a wonderful weekend!
Jun 29, 2012 11:49 PM
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired
Charles - It truly is! This little scene was a secret between the two of us, until it showed up in one of our company newsletters:-)
Lawrence - Now why are you making fun of that lady. Are you telling me you never used your CD tray as a cupholder? That little hole is positioned so perfectly. . .LOL
Joan - Yes, it is! I hope you are having a GREAT weekend!
Jun 30, 2012 12:53 AM
Coldwell Banker Heart of Oklahoma - Purcell, OK
Broker - Licensed to List & Sell - 405-990-8862
Well I am not blonde but not sure what Alliare is anyway.
Oh well, as long as the job gets done.
Jun 30, 2012 01:02 AM
Retired - La Jolla, CA
Retired
Hi Myrl, Very funny. Good communication skills is so underrated. I think many in our business never quite learned how to speak to consumers about their misconceptions of what is actually said. This a great example to two people talking that are not even close to being on the same page.
Jun 30, 2012 02:01 AM
SHAHAR Management - Middletown, NY
Hudson Valley NY Real Estate 845.283-3036
It is amazing how a simple word or two can change the whole context of a conversation. Have a great weekend!
Jun 30, 2012 03:29 AM
Charles Rutenberg Realty - Clearwater, FL
Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor
Hope you are having a wonderful, relaxing weekend to make up for that week!!!
Jun 30, 2012 06:33 AM
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD
I hope you are having a great weekend. Our power was off all day today due to the severe Friday night storm in Maryland.
Jun 30, 2012 09:52 AM
RE/MAX Gateway, Reston, Herndon, Ashburn, Sterling, Fairfax - Herndon, VA
Realtors - Northern Virginia
Good one Myrl! I can identify. I was with Control Data 10 years and my wife with GTE for the same. Great experience and training and yes...met folks from all over the world. This helps us now since 30% of our clients are foreign born.
Jun 30, 2012 10:12 PM
M & M Realty of Brevard Inc. - Melbourne, FL
Brevard County Real Estate, Florida's Space Coast
Myrl, This post really made me chuckle. Occasionally we find ourselves in a situation where we aren't speaking quite the same language as the person next to us. Luckily it doesn't happen very often.
Jul 03, 2012 01:35 AM
Better Homes and Acres - Beaverton, MI
Wixom Lake - Beaverton MI
Blue Olive Properties, LLC - Highlands Ranch, CO
Dedicated. Qualified. Local.
The ability to articulate yourself clearly is a must have in any business, although the occasional mistake is bound to happen!
Jul 05, 2012 04:26 AM
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Myrl Jeffcoat
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired
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