In our dinner conversation last night, Ambot said that I was sending him too many text messages, and that he was having to stop what he was doing to look at them. I believe I sent him four texts today. Even while one SMS was about the dog trying to chase the cat, most of them were reminders of things he was expected to do, which was a little frustrating at times.
In response to this, I point out the obvious, namely, that I do not text him nearly as frequently as those jerks in his Amway upline used to.
Sure enough, that silenced him!
When you're in Amway, there's no such thing as privacy. When you join the Amway cult, you are at the mercy of your upline at all hours of the day and night. After my husband became involved in Amway, his sponsor and upline believed it was acceptable for them to contact him through phone and text whenever they desired. When his phone rang after we'd gone to bed, or when I heard a chime indicating a text message, it made me feel uncomfortable. That he had to be such a good little Ambot and answer the phone or instantly type back a text message would annoy the very daylights out of me. After then, it would just keep going. It would ring again a few minutes later, this time on the cell phone. Again and again. Again and again.
It would irritate me, and I would advise him to disregard it. The trouble is that if he didn't react to a text within a minute, one of those upline bastards would call him and inquire as to whether or not he received the text.
I am well aware that in this day and age of communications and instant messages, in which everyone has a cell phone, the younger generation is always calling and texting at all hours of the day and night. If it wasn't an emergency, my parents insisted that phone calls should not be made after 9pm, when I was growing up. Phone calls made in the early hours of the morning were also prohibited. Thus, when the phone rings before 8 a.m. or after 9 p.m., I immediately assume that something horrible has occurred. As the phone rings, I jump to my feet, fearing that the caller is bringing me horrible news: a car accident, an ambulance, a hospital, a house on fire, or even death. After a couple of weeks of being awakened by the dog at 6:30 a.m. and unable to go back to sleep, I decided to walk into the living room and read a book. The phone rang at seven o'clock. What the f*ck is going on? I was very freaked out, and much more so when I noticed on the call display that it was my father's number, and I began to imagine all sorts of medical catastrophes. The only issue we had was that he was hungry and wanted to know if we would want to join him at IHOP. Fortunately, this was not a problem. After my heart rate had returned to normal, I inquired as to why he had not invited us the previous night. Despite this, you realise it was simply one of those things. He woke up with a hunger for pancakes and was prepared to make a purchase if we wanted to meet him there. Then he informed us that we should have been awake all along. I had finished sleeping - as they say in Amspeak - thanks to the dog, but the phone rang, and my spouse was awakened by it.
I recall one instance in particular, in which Ambot had pre-purchased a $25 ticket to an Artistry class on my behalf. He discovered he had a conflict the night before he was due to attend and that he had another event to go that night. He informed his superiors by calling some jerk in his upline. I don't believe the jackass gave a flying fuck because he was also not planned on attending the Artistry seminar, which I believe he did. I have no clue if he sent along any information to anyone further up the chain of command, and so on and so forth, as all good little ambots must do. You're probably familiar with the phrase "get permission from your upline" before doing or not doing something. There is no privacy. Big Brother is keeping an eye on things. The whole Amway cult stuff is a little disturbing.
As soon as we returned from our event, we headed to bed. The phone rang at 11:30pm after I'd switched on the late news at 11pm and we were still awake when it phoned. I was on the verge of falling through the roof. My mind was racing with images of car accidents and hospital emergency rooms. Not to mention the fact that I was on the verge of having a heart attack. Please dispatch an ambulance for me!
It was the wife of the 1500 - 4000 pin upline pair who made the announcement. This varies based on their ability to intimidate the downline into purchasing pricey Amway stuff and how successfully they deal with IBOs that are considering leaving. Platinum is simply out of reach for them at all times. She's on the phone with Ambot, yelling at him for failing to show up for the Artistry meeting.
I mean, fuck you for calling at that hour of the night just to slam him in the face. Couldn't the phone call have been put off until the next day? What's the point of having a phone in the first place? Adults have the ability to make their own decisions. Ambot should have inquired as to whether he might receive a refund of the $25 he had paid for the unused ticket.
So what is it that you're calling him to reprimand him over, bitch???? Regardless, you're fucked! After all, he knew I would give her shit ultimate on the phone for phoning at that hour for a non-emergency, which is why he didn't give me the phone to begin with. He might have been under the influence of the Amway cult's "worship your upline and treat them like gods" mentality, but I was not deluded by that nonsense. If I treated the bitch with the respect that she deserved, she would complain to the head of the Platinum cult, and Ambot would be exposed to a barrage of unpleasant text messages all night. Ah, if only I could get my hands on his cell phone, I'd be answering to each and every one of those texts with a hearty FUCK YOU.
These cretins have yet to achieve Platinum status despite spending more than two decades in the Amway cult. Wow, that's fantastic! You're a rock star, girl! Your late-night scoldings will alienate your downline and force them to resign as a result of your dumb ass behaviour. What a great way to motivate your downline!
Those are the kinds of things that new IBOs can look forward to in the years to come. At all hours of the day, I receive texts and phone calls from the upline bastards. Being reprimanded if you fail to attend a scheduled event. They were treated as cult members. We are madly in love with you. We despise you. Abuse of the Amway upline.
I am so relieved that the late-night messages and phone calls, as well as the scoldings from those asshole Amway cult members, are no longer occurring!
Does spending for shoddy items and investing in the tool fraud rank as the most unpleasant aspect of being in Amway, or is it having to put up with abuse from the assholes in your Amway upline?
This is the type of abuse that takes place within the Amway cult, and it is the type of thing that the Amway organisation does not want to be known to outsiders, yet they do nothing when complaints about upline abuse are lodged. So I take it to the Internet, where I then have to deal with current Amway cult members who are upset that I have revealed their dirty little secrets on my blog, so ensuring that everyone is aware of the abuse that occurs while a member of the Amway cult.
Yes, one again, I'd want to express a heartfelt "fuck you" to everyone in my Amway organisation.
The title of this article is "Analyzing MLM Communication Practices: Phone Calls and Texts from Amway Upline."
Introduction:
In the field of multi-level marketing (MLM), it is not uncommon for individuals to receive phone calls and messages from their Amway uplines. Amway uplines are persons who recruited or sponsored another person into the Amway MLM firm. These emails frequently serve a variety of functions, such as providing support or guidance, advertising Amway products or events, or a combination of these and other uses. However, the frequency and persistence of these connections can create problems regarding boundaries, autonomy, and the effect they have on human relationships. The dynamics of phone calls and texts from Amway uplines, as well as their objectives and the potential repercussions on the individuals concerned, are investigated in this article.
Gaining an Understanding of MLM Upline Communication:
Uplines have a crucial role to play in Amway and other MLM schemes, both in terms of providing support and acting as mentors to the distributors further down the chain. They are accountable for assisting their downline in building their company by offering direction, training, and inspiration as appropriate. Communication with one's upline often takes the form of phone calls, text messages, and even occasionally in-person gatherings or events for groups.
The Following are Some of the Reasons Behind Upline Communication:
Support and Direction: In the Amway business, uplines frequently communicate with their downlines in order to offer support, respond to questions, and direct their distributors in many facets of the company's operations. They want to develop a sense of camaraderie among their team members by motivating and encouraging them to work toward the same goals.
Promotion of Products: Amway uplines may utilize phone calls and texts to market Amway products and encourage their downlines to make purchases. This may be done in an effort known as "product promotion." This serves not only as a method for generating sales but also as a tool to demonstrate the potential of the products to the distributors farther down the chain.
Promotion of Events: Uplines regularly connect with their downlines in order to promote upcoming Amway events, including conferences and training sessions. These activities are planned to improve understanding, facilitate the formation of relationships within the Amway community, and heighten general engagement with the MLM business.
The Repercussions for Individuals
Concerns Regarding Boundaries The frequency and timing of phone calls and texts from uplines might infringe on personal boundaries, especially if the communication is excessive or intrusive. This is especially true if the communication is excessive. People can have feelings of being overwhelmed or under pressure to maintain ongoing engagement with their upline, which would compromise their own time and space.
Emotional Pressure Constant communication from one's upline can put employees under a sense of obligation and emotional pressure to perform, whether it is in terms of meeting sales objectives or recruiting new members. This pressure can cause people to feel anxious, stressed out, and as though they are being evaluated or scrutinized all the time by their upline.
Personal connections Can Be Put Under Stress Excessive communication from uplines can put a strain on personal connections, particularly if it prevents the recipient from spending meaningful time with their loved ones. It's possible that the individual's family and friends will feel as though they are being ignored or that the individual is continually focusing their time on their Amway career rather than on cultivating personal connections.
Dependency on Upline Continual contact with uplines can build a sense of dependency on their approval and guidance, which can be detrimental to one's success in network marketing. Because of this dependency, the individual may find it more difficult to think critically, make decisions independently, or investigate other business options outside of Amway.
Communication with Your Company's Upper Management:
Establishing limits It is important to make sure that your uplines are aware of your personal limits with regard to the frequency of your communications with them, the methods of contact that you prefer, and the precise periods during which disruptions are not appreciated. It may be easier to strike a healthy balance if one is open and honest about their wants and preferences.
Managing Expectations In the Amway business, it is important to clearly identify personal goals and expectations, and then communicate those goals and expectations to the upline. This can serve as a foundation for communication that is more targeted and purposeful, so eliminating contact that is either unneeded or excessive.
Communicating Assertively In the event that it becomes required, it is important to develop the ability to communicate assertively in order to convey concerns, preferences, or the requirement for reduced interaction. This makes it possible to have open conversations as well as the chance to renegotiate the frequency and topic of communication with the upline.
Seek Out Peer Support: Get in touch with other Amway distributors or people who work in MLM businesses that are comparable to yours so that you may share your experiences, strategies, and other insights. Outside of the traditional hierarchy of upline and downline, peer support can provide a different point of view and act as a source of counsel.
Conclusion:
In the MLM business structure, phone calls and texts from Amway uplines serve the purposes of providing assistance, guiding new distributors, and promoting existing distributors' businesses. However, the frequency of these messages might create issues about boundaries, autonomy, and the influence on human relationships. These concerns can also be raised by the nature of the communications themselves. Individuals can successfully negotiate upline communication within the MLM sector while still retaining their personal well-being and autonomy if they first create clear boundaries, then manage expectations, then practice aggressive communication, and last seek help from their peers.
