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"AestheticsInMotion" (aestheticsinmotion) 03/08/2019 at 16:56 • Filed to: None

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I’ve been working out the terms to a corporate partnership with 24Hour Fitness to get my employees a free gym membership because they’re awesome. Everything is finalized as of today, but the account manager at 24 wants to set up a webex conference call. For just the two of us. Why not just do a normal phone call so I don’t have to download an app, sign in, mess with an unfamiliar interface, etc. It's literally just an audio connection. What am I missing here? 

VajazzleMcDildertits - read carefully, respond politely > AestheticsInMotion 03/08/2019 at 16:58

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I bet it’s a convenience thing on their end. Every company seems to have a preferred telecom method and they can’t even set up a conference call in a meeting room if it’s not supported.

Bad habits, is my supposition. 

CompactLuxuryFan > AestheticsInMotion 03/08/2019 at 16:58

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Probably just easier for them. They can keep track, use their corporate number, tie it to their calendar, etc. There should be a regular phone number you can dial into without downloading anything.

bob and john > AestheticsInMotion 03/08/2019 at 16:59

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she thinks you sound cute and wants confirmation?

Honeybunchesofgoats > AestheticsInMotion 03/08/2019 at 17:01

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I’d insist on using whatever method I preferred, even if the ink is dry. 

ttyymmnn > bob and john 03/08/2019 at 17:01

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Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > AestheticsInMotion 03/08/2019 at 17:02

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I would do, “just call me on my mobile”.

Danimalk - Drives a Slow Car Fast > AestheticsInMotion 03/08/2019 at 17:03

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If they sent you a webex meeting invite, I believe it should also give you a call- in number and I D pin and you can just call from your phone like normal.

No need for the app. 

gettingoldercarguy > AestheticsInMotion 03/08/2019 at 17:04

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Why not email? I fucking hate conference calls, especially when they're not needed.

AestheticsInMotion > Danimalk - Drives a Slow Car Fast 03/08/2019 at 17:21

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Good to know, I'll try that next time

AestheticsInMotion > gettingoldercarguy 03/08/2019 at 17:22

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15 minutes. I can't complain too much

Chariotoflove > AestheticsInMotion 03/08/2019 at 17:22

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Tell her it’s Friday, and she should meet you for a beer at your favorite tavern instead.

Nobody should have to do conference calls on Friday.

AestheticsInMotion > Honeybunchesofgoats 03/08/2019 at 17:22

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Notes left in hidden spots around town? 

AestheticsInMotion > Chariotoflove 03/08/2019 at 17:24

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You know, I’ve done that with applicants and it has been a pretty great way to win them over getting a meal and drink , but I’ve yet to have the confidence to try it out on a prospective business partner...

Honeybunchesofgoats > AestheticsInMotion 03/08/2019 at 17:27

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That’s a power move. Do it. 

DutchieDC2R > AestheticsInMotion 03/08/2019 at 17:28

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He wants to look at you so he can give you unsollicited advice about what to do with your body in terms of workouts and fitness.

/s

Chariotoflove > AestheticsInMotion 03/08/2019 at 17:29

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Keeps it casual. Also, if she says yes, it assures you that she isn’t too uptight about fitness and taking it too seriously. :)

To be clear, I’m not suggesting turning a business relationship into a personal one. Just turning a boring meeting into a chance to get a good brew on a Friday when you need it.

gettingoldercarguy > AestheticsInMotion 03/08/2019 at 17:50

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Yeah, I just hate it when people try to schedule meetings and whatnot which only really decreases productivity.

StudyStudyStudy > AestheticsInMotion 03/08/2019 at 19:31

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Trying to add it to her resume, gets points for people she connects to the app, thinks it is the most awesome thing and wants more people to use it. It could be something as benign as being able to record the call to prove what was said or reference it for putting together the package. 

Decay buys too many beaters > AestheticsInMotion 03/08/2019 at 19:34

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I had to use that the first time today as well. A conference call would have been far easier and more efficient.

And an email even moreso :/

AestheticsInMotion > Decay buys too many beaters 03/08/2019 at 20:48

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Hey hold on a second.... Did you sell me a corporate gym membership?

My dream job is a floating position that has free reign to go through every department, identifying efficiency issues and fixing them. I feel your pain

AestheticsInMotion > StudyStudyStudy 03/08/2019 at 20:50

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All very possible. I’m feeling inundated with workplace apps and programs at the moment, and there are days when I miss the barely-legible handscribbled notes from days past

Decay buys too many beaters > AestheticsInMotion 03/08/2019 at 21:01

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Good fucking l ord, wouldn’t that be a dream gig? I honestly work at like 50% with all the non value add time wasting I have to put up with .