Getting what you want

I always find it funny when people are surprised that I get the things I want. Whether it's being accepted to the Board of Education I want to work for, getting my perfect apartment at the price I wanted, getting my job without even giving them a resume, or just getting delivery from a store that doesn't deliver; I get what I want. So many people ask me how I do it so I'm going to let you in on a little secret: I ASK for it.

So often people play this game of passive aggressive when they want something "Oh I want it but I'm not sure if I'll get it so I'll make plans for the alternative". The alternative is not typically what you want so why would you even put those thoughts out there that it may be acceptable? Rather than settling for something that is second best, make a Plan A and only a Plan A.

When I was looking at apartments in Calgary I knew exactly what I wanted and I made a list, then lI ooked for it. This was a bit of a hunting party if any of you happened to follow me on Facebook during those two days, but sure enough I found exactly what I was looking for and at the price I wanted. Now as this was at the top of my price range and I still had 1/2 the utilities on top of that. However, I was able to convince my landlord to let me use his wireless internet and the already installed cable, just by ASKING!

Before moving to the city I was able to line up a transfer from my restaurant in Lethbridge to the same one in Calgary. I did this by ASKING my General Manager to contact the GM here and from there I ASKED for an interview and was offered a job on the spot.

Just the other day I was at Walmart purchasing a futon for my guest room and the darn box would not fit in my car regardless of how hard the Manager pushed or twisted it. So what did I do?! I ASKED him if he would deliver it for me. Now most of us know that Walmart does not and has never done deliveries. But sure enough, he agreed no problem and the next day at 10:30am I had two very kind gentlemen deliver my futon with care and even put it directly in the spot I ASKED them to! Now I'm wondering if I should have asked them to assemble it too however.... hmm.

When I applied to the Calgary Board of Education I ASKED around, made a ton of phone calls to see exactly who I should make out my application package to. In my resume, and again in the interview, I ASKED for full time (1.0), French Immersion, K-3 in the South of Calgary. We'll see how this goes but hey, I got accepted to the Board yesterday! Yay, happy dance!

None of this was completed without a fair bit of work and organization on my part, but then again, if you want something bad enough to ASK for it, you're usually willing to work for it too. Also, never be rude about asking, if you want to get something, politeness is always key. People put their backs up when you get nasty. Keep in mind this person is doing you a favour.

My mother, a very wise woman, always told me "if you don't A-S-K, you'll never G-E-T". She is, as in most cases, very right. So next time you want something, think of only it and don't make a plan B because you know it's not what you want. Don't be affraid to ASK for something if you want it because more than likely you'll surprise yourself, and all your friends, by getting exactly what you wanted.

Hugs from the city,
Sara