Blue Jay II

Went to a small business planning seminar at 8am on my day off. I did so at the request of a loan officer.

I am not a morning person so this was cruel and unusual punishment. I was walking a dog at 5am to make sure I was on time.

The loan officer had told me about it and said specifically, “We can talk afterwards.” I went specifically to talk to him about my business loan. As the seminar ended, I noticed he launched into a conversation with someone just as I was getting up. I thought nothing of it.

I had to go up to him later to ask if we were still meeting. Turns out, he had no intention of meeting now at all. “Your loan is in the queue, we will probably meet in a week or two.” I had the strong impression of a carrot, a stick and a donkey. I was not pleased. Here is the reason for one of the blue jays.

I think that this loan officer likes power over. This does not impress me. Nor does one’s word not matching one’s actions. Integrity is built upon doing what you say. Looking back, there were several people there at the seminar who had asked no questions. An hour was left for questions and none were asked. No one was interested in further discussion. I think that there was a possibility that they were there to appear for the loan officer rather than because they saw the need. I thought that the seminar was worthwhile but I never would have willingly attended it at 8am. The loan officer scheduled the lecture then began pressuring people to attend in order to have a good attendance.

I do not want to accept money from this man or his bank. He will be holding it over my head for the life of the loan.

I need a loan to start a business. They do not write about dickheads in the wise manuals on how to start a business. I will have a problem if he is the only bank willing to lend me money. The blue jay was a warning about him and procrastination in my life. Hope I don’t get visited by three ghosts warning me of my unused potential….