Taylor Grey Meyer was ticked. So ticked after sending the San Diego Padres 30 resumes and getting rejected, she wrote a counter offer – via email. The email went viral.
Check out Taylor’s letter here. The letter’s a must-read prior to reading the rest of this post. Warning, strong language.
From the story, “Just looking at the forwards on the chain that eventually made it to us, Meyer’s letter has been seen by, in order: the Cavaliers, the Lake Erie Monsters, the Diamondbacks, the Yankees, the Astros, the Bobcats, the Heat, the Houston Dynamo, the Marlins, the Dolphins, the Red Sox, the Cubs, the Mets, FC Dallas, the Nationals, the Orioles, the Falcons, the Vikings, the Bengals, the Cleveland Gladiators, the Dayton Dragons, and the Chiefs.”
I’m guessing this is not the first impression she wanted to make. And it could be a career-ender.
Some ideas Taylor could have tried: Instead of sending resumes to the job board for multiple positions where she was overqualified, she could have tapped her network to see who she knows who knows someone in the Padres organization. She could have checked her LinkedIn network to see who may have a Padres connection. Revamped her resume and cover letter to better fit the career goal. Or stopped by in person, as she already relocated to the area.
So many ways Taylor could have approached her search that would have netted better results. Instead, she wrote a ticked off email that went viral and may end her career in sports all together… and after the graduate coursework too.
What are some other ways Taylor could have connected with the Padres?
Have you ever sent an email, wrote a blog post, or tweeted something you’ve regretted? What was the result? Were you able to save the situation?
Share your stories and ideas. I look forward to hearing what you’ve got to say.
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You actually make it appear so easy along with your presentation but I find this matter to be actually something which I believe I’d never understand. It sort of feels too complicated and very extensive for me. I’m taking a look forward to your subsequent submit, I will attempt to get the cling of it!
Hi Larry,
Thanks for your comment. Make the process easier by trying just one of the ideas listed in this post.
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Thanks for your comments and perspective Jason. I appreciate it.
I understand the frustration, especially after the Padres sent her a job fair letter, which required her to pay to attend. (As you stated, FOUL!) Here’s the thing, when you’re extra ticked as she was, it’s a good idea to step away from the keyboard and calm down so you can think strategically and respond accordingly. Her letter, and all it’s strong language, now lives forever on the net and will likely come up every time she’s Googled.