Unpaid Marketing Staff - by Blushtales

I would like to report a case of unpaid labour. My responsibilities include:1. Monitoring new stock2. Notifying potential customers3. Recommending products4. Escorting customers to make purchases. My employer? Chibride Collections.My salary? ₦0.And the funny thing is…I never applied for this job lol It started with something very simple…I wanted cute things without paying prices that would be a strain to my student bank accountSo naturally, I discovered Chibride Collections, a student-owned business selling everything from jewelry and phone accessories to headbands, scrunchies, basic tops and scarves. I was interested for only one reason..THE PRICES Her products were significantly more affordable than other vendors around school. I bought a phone suction accessory, colorful headbands, and medium-sized scrunchies in different colours.But here’s the plot twist… the products were actually GOOD.The quality was beyond my expectations, the packaging was cute, and the owner was actually polite and pleasant.I came for the affordable prices. I stayed for the quality and the experience. And then I made one terrible mistake.I told my friends.Actually…I told EVERYBODY. From the moment I discovered her business, I started recommending her to my friends. Whenever she posted about her new stock, I alerted them immediately. When they wanted to buy something, I didn’t just send them her way, I FOLLOWED THEM. Jeez, why was I escorting customers to a business where I had no official position? 😭 My entire friendship circle has bought from her because I recommended her. At this point, I need to be on payroll. Even an employee discount would be a beautiful starting point. But jokes aside, I keep buying from her because my good experience has given me reasons to return. Her vintage and jersey scarves are very affordable and I appreciate finding products that fit my student budget without disappointing me on quality. What makes me happiest, is that this is a student building a business, and I genuinely want to see it grow.I didn’t start buying from Chibride Collections with some “grand mission to support student entrepreneurs”. I started because the prices caught my attention. The quality made me return, and the experience made me recommend her to others. That’s what makes a purchase worth celebrating… finding something good and wanting other people to experience it too. Chibride Collections, I hope your business grows beyond our university walls. And when you’re celebrating your success, please remember the unpaid marketing department that helped spread the word. I’ll be expecting my staff jersey scarf. 😂💜

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