The Final Draft

I did it. I sent my farewell letter, I quit, I resign, or I've had enough of your taking me for granted. Of course true to my nature it was not finger pointing, but classy and with just enough subtle references to make him think. I have done everything for McMackey the last two years. Marketing, designing literature, networking, fundraiser committee member. All of this while promoting his name in the most positive light with the hopes that just maybe I might get a mortgage loan for him.

For the last year you haven't been the same McMackey I started out with. You preached loyalty. I gave loyalty. You told me things would get better. You were in a funk concerned about the business and always worried where the next loan was coming from. You were always too busy to talk with me or even give me a little time to strategize a business plan. In reality it was not a time issue it was a priority issue. I was never even on the radar screen.

So now what happens....you team with a realtor and her underlings.....she puts a wet finger in your ear and now you have happy pants. Your tripping all over yourself trying to guide and direct her team. I just wanted a little of that. Give me a little time, a few words of advice and I'm good to go.

I have really misjudged you. You are no different than the other hundreds of loan officers out there. I thought you were different. I will never go back to that office. I am embarrassed. I know everyone has asked where I've been. It's totally apparent someone else came along that can benefit you more.....so you push me aside and go. Character is important. You have none.

My Final Draft to McMackey:
Dear McMackey,
I was hoping that you would contact me, but I have come to the realization that is not going to happen. At this point I can only assume and guess anyway as to what is going on. I realize you have a new group to guide and direct and most likely the financial benefits will come much more quickly.
I do realize ROI on one's time and also that it is typical human nature and sound business sense to look at it from the financial gain. Most people follow their pocket books.

I do want you to know that I did put you and G******* as a priority as often as I could and I can say honestly I worked hard. My regret is that I did not produce the loans or the opportunity of loans for you and that was frustrating. And as you say results is what counts.

To be a success at marketing one has to have goals and a well defined plan to bring those goals to fruition. I did not have that plan in place and I take responsibility for that. I should have known better.

I hope Bob does not have a problem with me parking my license with him until I figure out a new home for them. It will not be until after the first of the year. I have a new Nikon, and as I do a couple of times a year I will take this opportunity and work on a new series of digital prints.

One thing I have realized is that my enthusiasm has not wavered for the mortgage business and/or real estate. It makes me feel better to know that this was just not a passing fancy. I THANK you for all your time you gave me and your sense of humor.

I SINCERELY wish you much success. I think you have great knowledge of this business and I have no doubt you will get more successful each year.

As Always,
Look Into My Lens