Would you fire a rep for getting drunk at a show

[Raven]

There was a company whose reps got out of hand...really out of hand....details aren't necessary.....and they were summarily rounded up and brought home...and, then told never were they to act this way again.

The warning shot was fired and those who were smart are still with this particular company today.

The others? They're gone.

I agree with you, Cory. Had he owned up immediately and had he been so contrite and had it been a first time offense, maybe he could have kept his job. After all, everyone should be allowed one fuck up, as long as the damage is controllable.

Sometimes, it's not the actual mistake. It's what happens after the mistake. Unfortunately, as you've stated, he compounded his. And, while I'm sure he's a sweetie, the bottom line is the bottom line, which is set by Dave, who owns the company.

I think you also bring up a good point. When I started going to shows, I had to find that level of 'buzz' where I could be nice and loose; but, not ineffective....there are those who can get drunk and still remain 'with it'..and, there are those who simply cannot handle liquor or drugs or whatever the substance is.

I do believe that every rep should have boundaries set forth by the owner prior to the show.....then, should something like this happen, the rep, at least, has a definition of acceptable behaviour.

Ryan. I was in the biz three years before attending a show, so even in 2000, some of the 'display's were awesome to watch.....