I know that I'm an incredibly loyal person. I have worked for the same company for over I am the VP of a national mortgage company as well. I worked at Norwest Mortgage for 7 years until the merger with Wells Fargo. I came here in 2000 and am now on my 8th year at Cherry Creek Mortgage. I'm married for 10 years and have 5 kids. Same wife too.....
Anywho....I've come to notice that be it in marriage or work that loyalty is only going as far as what's good for the moment. My branch has incredible loyalty, but I must say, last year during the tough times, the upfront money that Countrywide wrote to three of my originators was enough to entice them to go elsewhere. Now all but one has left and one has come back as well. It seems that when times get tough the true character of a person comes to surface. Sure, money is incredibly important, but money won't make the world spin any better for many.
I see it in marriages as well. I have a friend who just got tired of the same woman/wife/mother of 12 years and just decided that he needed to branch out during the marriage. They're now divorced. He tried to reconcile, but she said she gave everything to him except permission for an open playing field. Now he's a bachelor as a result of his actions.
I guess my point is that tough times come in life and in our business. Those that can fail or fall down and get back up and keep going are the ones that win in the end. My dad always, and I mean always, told me "10% brain power, 90% ass power." I heard it for years. When I stunk in high school (I didn't apply myself), in college, going for a Master's Degree, and in law school, and finally at work.
I can tell you that applying that persistence will always net great results be it in marriage, your relationship with God (keep seeking), work...YES AT WORK. Most people think that by giving it a good 2 weeks, or 2 months that if they're not netting out the desired results that it's time to move on. Friends, great successes come from great challenges. Being loyal is a measure of persistence. Those who are always looking for the next big thing NEVER HAVE THE ABILITY TO BUILD SOMETHING GREAT FOR THEMSELVES.
I love my life. It hasn't been easy, but I love where I'm at and where I'm headed. I think that this market requires people to be loyal and persistent now more than ever.
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I totally agree with you persistence is what will get the job done.