And so, I have gotten myself a job. An eight-hour-a-day job that involves a cubicle and one of those swirly, rolly chairs.

I really, really, really hate this job.

I mean, I'm not going to get all worried about it, since technically, I am just a temp and I am only obligated (and I use the term "obligation" here quite losely—I really feel no obligation to these people. Whatsoever.) to work for like two and a half weeks. So in another week and a half, I get "laid off" and then normally, I would be rehired, probably doing the same thing, but oh. I think TCBY is looking mighty nice right about now.

From eight o'clock in the morning until four-thirty in the afternoon, I sit at my cubicle and enter orders into the computer. Orders for candles.

You know how people have Tupperware parties? And then, if they get really sucked into the Tupperware world, they try and get their friends to have Tupperware parties? Or Mary Kay?Amway? Or any of those things? Right. I work for one of those types of companies. Except instead of selling useful products to keep your food fresh or makeup supplies, or whatever, I work for PartyLite. They sell candles.

Actually, it's "Candles and Candle Accessories" which, really, people, if your accessory requires accessories, maybe this is a sign you don't need it in the first place.

Actually, nobody really needs any candles, given that this is the 21st century and there are electric lights and all—and anyway, if you spend $30 on a candle, you don't really want to burn it. You just want to look at it, I guess. And make your neighbor buy one too.

So every day, I spend several hours typing in orders from these candle parties (or "shows"), and I'm not exactly clear what goes on at these "shows" but whatever it is, I am thinking there might be chemcial substances involved, or something—whatever it is, something inspires these of women to spend thousands of dollars on candles.

I have visions of bored and lonely housewives (a disproportionate number of whom seem to be named "Tammy" and "Tina") gathered around in someone's freshly-cleaned living room with a floral print couch in Kenosha, Wisconson. One of them holds up a purple stick of wax and announcing "Now here we have a 'Rasberry Rapture' votive—lovely isn't it? That's a special for the summer..." A chorus of ooh's and ahh's and there's frantic scribbling of numbers and letters and codes—some of which will invariably written wrong.

And that, of course, is always great fun for me, as I attempt to make sense of scrawling numbers and what would appear to be very, very poor mathmatical abilities. And for some reason, nobody ever seems to understand that the aforementioned votive candles (what in the hell does "votive" mean anyway? For some reason, I think "devotional", like those candles in church, but I don't think that's what they mean here) are sold in boxes of six. Not by the dozen. So women get all confused about how many they want to buy and put down "1" or "2" for quanitity, sometimes "6" and sometimes "12" or "1/2" and it's all just quite confusing and as the day goes on, very, very, very irritating. I have visions of hunting down all those Tammy's and Tina's and all the rest and screaming at them. Not just for screwing up their damn orders, but for being so damn stupid as to buy hundreds of freaking candles.

I think about these things far, far too much, I realize. But I can't help but wondering about these people, these strange, weird people who buy far, far too many candles than any normal human being ought to ever possess within their lifetime. I mean, some of these women have spent over $300 in a single evening on wax. That they won't even burn. That will never provide any functional purpose. That aren't even a really great deal.

Apparently, PartyLite (and the name—it's like a really bad pun, or something. When I first heard of the company, I imagined they made something like party supplies. You know, those paper plates and tablecloths and stuff. Even that would be more useful, I think) has offices in several different countries in the world. I find this hard to imagine. I can't quite see Swiss women sitting around and excitedly debating (in French, Italian and German) whether to buy the Lemongrass Pillar or the Enchantment Duo. But perhaps there are.

It's a sad job. We spend all of our breaks whining and complaining about how much it sucks, and though I have had sucky jobs in the past, I have never felt so compelled to spend all my break time discussing how much I hate a job. It's just never come to that.

But alas. I needed money. I still do, but I think my sanity is worth a little more than $8.50 an hour. I hope so, anyway.

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Replies: 91

Posted by faith @ 06/21/2001 09:10 PM EST

could be worse...you could be working from 2 to 11 pm next week like me!

Posted by todd @ 06/22/2001 08:45 PM EST

actually, I think you're right about the meaning of votive, at least originally, because votive the all-purpose adjective means something is expressing of offering a vow of devotion and gratitude. or something like that.

Posted by rabi @ 06/23/2001 10:31 AM EST

2-11 pm doesn't really sound so bad when compared with 8 AM to 10 PM. which was me, yesterday. and some days next week. argh. blah. eck.

Posted by caroline @ 06/23/2001 11:21 AM EST

try having to talk for 4 hours straight at a time though.

Posted by todd @ 06/23/2001 07:10 PM EST

Heh. I would probably hate that job as well. I can't stand the parties. My sister held one at her house one time. She suckered me into buying a $36 candle that smelled REALLY bad. Well ... good luck! =o)

Posted by Renee @ 06/25/2001 02:34 PM EST

I got suckered into going to a PartyLite party once. It was given by one of my co-workers (who was a Gina, not a Tina, but close enough). I didn't need any candles, but she sort of guilted me into buying something, and everything was so irritatingly expensive that I ended up purchasing this stupid mirrored-fake-marble-and-glass candle holder, supposedly for my ex-boyfriend (we were broken up at the time but it was a very bad, confusing situation).

Anyhow, I got the stupid thing a couple weeks later, along with the little twelve-pack of tealights (which are really much stupider than votives), and I didn't give them to my ex-boyfriend, not even when we got back together. The candle holder thing sits on my dresser, stuffed with bills and other crap. Yep, I use it as an all-purpose crap holder. I'm pretty sure I gave those stupid tealights to my mom, who probably tossed them in the linen closet because they're so flippin' useless.

Posted by nanette @ 08/08/2001 12:50 PM EST

Maybe the reason you are so bitter about the Partylite company is because you have not been offered the chance of a lifetime. Partylite is a wonderful company to work for and if you sell our so called "stupid little tealights" you might not have to work in the temp offices anymore earning eight dollars an hour you could be selling "wax" and the "cheap" accessories for 15-20 hours a week and getting a $1,000.00 paycheck every week. Try looking into it and you might be surprised to see that you will be happy selling the candles instead of entering the orders for me!!!!! GO TO WWW.PARTYLITE.COM and find your new job where you have no boss and no set hours to work!!! Hey you might even have a cheaper electric bill from burning candles instead of wasting ELECTRICITY!!!
GO PARTYLITE!!!

Posted by one of the many candle consultants @ 08/29/2001 07:49 PM EST

yes, yes, that is it. I am bitter because I lack a "chance of a lifetime". please, please, can I be on the bottom of your pyramdid?

Posted by Caroline @ 09/21/2001 04:32 PM EST

I am also an independant consultant for Partylite in Canada, and I fell in love with the candles when I found out that their burning does not produce BLACK smoke that doesn't irritate my asthma. SO, try to be a little more positive and maybe you would enjoy your temp jobs a bit more. or come and work with us and you will see just HOW MUCH money you can make for working only part-time.!!

Posted by Val @ 10/15/2001 11:39 PM EST

What is wrong with you people? Is your life so increditably horrible that you have to bag on everything around you? Please! No wonder you hate your jobs so much, when your as negative as you are, nothing good can come from it! By the way I am a Partylite consultant and if you have a party or buy something out of guilt, then you have no one to blame but yourself! No one had a gun to your head! And if you dislike your jobs so much, the QUIT!!! It's not that difficult! Otherwise stop bitching so much and maybe life will get better! Oh and by the way I would rather not have pesimistic people like you attend my party's either! I'm surprised your own friends even do!

Posted by Jennifer @ 10/23/2001 01:08 PM EST

I only just began with PartyLite...
I am enjoying myself a great deal. What I love most is that there is a great amount of POSITIVE activity going on from both people in the business and out.
It has been a wonderful experience. And one of the parts that I feel best about is that I can stop at anytime. And that is straight from my sponser (oh, and the website, and anyone else that you talk to). So no one is pressuring me to sell or anyone to buy.
I just feel so sad that those of you complaining are spending so much time talking about this company, and not making any money doing it. But then again, I am not complaining and I am making money...
Have a wonderful day!!!

Posted by The new girl @ 11/15/2001 08:05 PM EST

I just don't get these parties -- I always feel betrayed by the friend who asked me. "Hey, come to my PartyLite/Tupperware/MaryKay party, it will be so much fun!" I always think friends are people who don't actually make a profit off of you. The hosts of these parties get tons of free merchandise according to how much their guests spend, and I just feel irrated going to these parties and paying full price for the stuff when I know the person throwing the party is getting to buy everything at like 50% off because of me and all the other suckers there supporting them. If you want me to come to a party, then throw a regular party. Don't make it a party for profit, because then the invitation becomes so much less than flattering!! Arghhh, if I get asked to one more "buy stuff at my house so I can get free stuff" party I think I'll explode.

Posted by Heather @ 12/18/2001 03:27 AM EST

oh my goodness, i almost fell out of the chair laughing. get out of the order enty business, you need to be writing a column for a mag or paper somewhere.....pay is probably better anyway.

Posted by veronica @ 12/29/2001 01:07 AM EST

Help! I am a new consultant with partylite & am trying to get to (connect.partylite.com) This information was in our Partylite Communique' for Dec. 2001.Thanks! I love partylite!!!

Posted by susan bogard @ 01/02/2002 11:03 PM EST

I have a couple of comments in response to those of you who had all of the negative comments towards candles and candle parties. Do us all a favor and never attend a party. Never buy a candle and stop your complaining! So you don't like candles big deal! If you attended a party and bought something. Well tough!! Do you have a problem with saying NO! As far as I am concerned you are the most pathetic people I have ever heard! Is there nothing worse in life to complain about other than the fact that you don't like candles and you cannot understand why anyone would buy them. Well thank the good Lord that not everyone is like you! Get a grip and get over it. Next time I would advise any of your friends to totally ignore you and not invite you to anything! I definitely would not have time for people like you in my life.

Posted by michelle @ 01/14/2002 11:30 AM EST

This is really starting to irritate me! Whats the problem with candles here? I am sure all of you who are griping about candles have at least one sitting in your home. Why do you all feel it is any different to go to Wal MArt & buy a candle.. but to order one from a home party is terrible & stupid? God, so many people in this world seem to need counseling.
And as for buying them in "mass quantities"...thats bull s*** too! Go to wal mart or K mart...ANY store for that matter and try to buy 1 tealight! They are sold in boxes of either 10-12 no matter where you buy them.

Posted by ME @ 01/30/2002 10:34 AM EST

I like Partylite candles but it's not that easy to sell. You must find people who like candles. I am trying to qualify to become a new consultant but.......my consultant wasn't completely honest with me so I may not sell them. Just watch yourself when accepting...they are good candles though.

Posted by Sarah @ 02/21/2002 09:28 PM EST

I was just trying to find connect.partylite.com this morning and stumbled across this mess. Now I have spent the last 10 minutes reading your comments. I feel very sorry for anyone who has such a terrible life that they feel the need to attack a great company such as PartyLite. And I'm wondering - if you didn't believe in the products - why you ever attempted to be a consultant? I have been a consultant with PartyLite for about 6 months now. I was able to quit my miserable night shift job to sell PartyLite and I will forever be grateful to PartyLite for that opportunity. Now I'm on my way to being a unit leader and earning a trip to Hawaii! It's not always easy, but it's your business and you make of it what you want it to be. AND there is no obligation with PartyLite - if you don't like it - quit. It's as simple as that.

As for the others who feel that parties are a waste of their time and feel guilted into buying products they don't need or want - that is your own fault. Learn to graciously say "no". I've had many shows where people have come to shows to support their friends and enjoy an evening out and have NEVER purchased anything from me. I still love to have those people at the shows and I offer them the same opportunity as the hostess - receive free candles and accessories by hosting a show. If you are resentful of the hostess for inviting you into her home - which she did clean for you - and for having great refreshments for your enjoyment and for spending the evening having a lot of fun with you, you're not a very good friend in my opinion. Perhaps one day you will learn the joy of having a beautiful accessory with wonderfully scented candle adorning your mantle, and you too will want to get it for free - PartyLite consultants love to give away free candles and accessories to EVERYONE! If you get it for free, maybe you won't be afraid to burn it.

If you were paying attention at the candle shows you attended, you would realize that our candles are a GREAT economic value. Our votives average out to $.91 a piece - about $.20 more than a discount store votive, however, our votives burn for 8-12 hours a piece. The votives you purchase at a discount store will burn about 4 hours if you're lucky. Our 3 wick candles are the only candles that we sell that cost anywhere near $30. Actually they are $36.95 and they last for 300 hours! With proper care they will burn flat as a pancake.

I hope that some day you will find something more fulfilling to do with your life and you will be as happy as I am selling PartyLite.

Posted by HOPE @ 02/26/2002 10:29 AM EST

Careful. Negative energy creates negative energy and pretty soon you have a cycle of negative-get-you-nowhere-but-miserable energy. If nothing else, direct sales provides a positive environment for personal attention. Some have better hostess programs than others but if you don't want to spend time with friends and family than stay home and interact with a keyboard and a monitor. God bless.

Posted by Lovin' every minute of it @ 02/27/2002 02:29 PM EST

I've been a PL consulant for over a year. Sometimes I find it amazing at the amount of $$ people spend on candles too, but I also find it amazing at how much people spend eating out, buying drugs, clothes...SO WHAT! If entering our shows is such a hardship for you, quit. There are times when I find it hard to believe that some of you are paid at all. I have had more than 1 show that has been missing items or had the wrong items in it even when the show was entered on the internet. If those people didn't buy candles, and I didn't do shows, you would not have a job. I'm not sure what PL offers it's home office employees as far as benefits/perks, but it allows me to escape a cubicle and data entry. 99% of the time I am grateful to those of you at the home office that do your jobs well. Without you, I have no business, without me, neither do you. I would suggest finding a company whose products/services you believe in to work for. I did, it's called Partylite.

Posted by becky @ 02/27/2002 06:16 PM EST

So much negativity!!!!
No wonder there is so much hate and crime in our world.

It's all about helping one another.
I'll scratch your back, you scratch mine.

I was offered the opportunity over 3 1/2 years ago. I quit my full time job of 9 years, one year later to be an at-home mom....selling Partylite!!

As for feeling like your friend should not ask you to help her earn some free product.....maybe you should look at it like...she's offering YOU the opportunity to earn FREE product...it's not always all about her at these candle parties!

Also, the person that is entering the orders at Partylite.....I'm ashamed to know that there are people like you working for Partylite's home office!!!!!!

Posted by Yet another Partylite consultant in Iowa @ 02/28/2002 12:48 AM EST

This is just crazy!!!! First off, I would really like to thank you for directing me to the connect.partylite.com page!!
Next, I would like to mention that even in the mod century we live in, candles in Alaske are a necessity, and they may as well smell good, and burn longer to boot!! While they may be expensive, evry persone has something in life they are willing to pay just a bit more for.
In closing, I surely hope you have found something to do as a main mean of income that is not so taxing on you! As for me, I am blessed for the opportunity to stay at home with my children during the day and make some money in the evening- while they are with their father. I am greatful, because it is difficult to be happy if your work life (is there such a thing?) is unhappy.
keep that sense of humor, and keep looking for somewhere that you can be happy working there. TCBY doesnt sound so bad.......

Posted by Sarah in Alaska @ 02/28/2002 02:41 AM EST

I wanted to send you an entire different message...but then I realized..that is exactly what you want is to breed more hate and misery. After all misery loves company. So instead I will hope to NEVER have this site come up instead of the site I wanted and I will say a prayer for you. Remember what goes around, comes around

Posted by Karen @ 03/05/2002 06:47 PM EST

Wow! I can't believe that PartyLite would allow you (a temp) to post such a page with their name on it.... And, obviously, there are enough consultants and clients out here who believe in the products and accessories and use them.... We also use candles here in California, especially during storms when the electricity fails....Not only that, candles create an ambiance for romance or meditation or even calm...obviously you are lacking on some of the finer and more simple pleasures of life. Maybe you should try burning a Tranquility 3-Wick, part of our Indulgences line or even the Harmony scent. When did you need it?
Tootles Sweets ;)

Posted by Leslie in the CA Sierras @ 03/06/2002 12:22 PM EST

Wow! It sounds to me, that life has dealt you a bad hand. Get over it! We all have choices we make, and it appears to me, that you can not make one to satisfy you. I chose to be a consultant for partylite and am proud of my decision. Where else can you work on your own schedule, minimal commitment, make $50. to $150 and up for a couple hours a show. I think not. Sounds like the good life to me. Candles are the thing babe, and with the right attitude the product will sell. It is all in what you make it. Take care and thanks for directing me to the site. Oh ya! Good Luck!!!!!!!

Posted by Cyndi @ 03/18/2002 10:18 AM EST

Iam a Partylite consulant and I just love the candles. It's fun and I make extra money with only two hours of work at a home show..Have a great day.If interested e-mail me at abutton26@hotmail.com

Posted by Angela Button @ 03/20/2002 03:04 PM EST

Sounds to me like you have totally different issues other than candles sweetheart!! After all, they're JUST CANDLES!!! You don't have to buy them, although, you probably could use some "HARMONY" in your life!!(punn deffinately intended). Perhaps, if you tried burning some of our candles, you may have a more positive outlook on life!!
I know since I've become a consultant a few months ago, I have a much more positive outlook on life myself. How sad for you to be so young and full of grief and dispair!! Well I hope someday you may find some happiness!! As for me, well, I found my happiness with PartyLite, I have never felt so confident in my life! Something for you to consider dear. Think about it, meeting new people, setting your own schedule, having fun, and getting paid for it!! Well best wishes for your future (TCBY)!

Posted by Lynnette @ 03/20/2002 09:04 PM EST

WOW!!!! Such a negative attitude from someone so young! You poor pathetic thing!To be so angry to post such a hateful web site about a company you no longer work for!! This makes no sense to me. It's obvious you are trying to move on by continuing your education, but, how can you if you continue to be so angry about the past? Get over it sweetheart!!
I am a single mother of three kids, and, I work a full time job. I just became a consultant a few months ago, and, the way things are going, in about a year I may have to quit my full-time eight hour a day job! I will have more time at home with my kids! While I am happy working way less hours, you will be working your butt off and still whining and complaining about how your career stinks!! But I wish you all the luck in the world because with your attitude, you're gonna need it!

By the way, you should be careful with how you use the PartyLite name!!!!

Thank You PartyLite for this tremendous opportunity!

Posted by indulgent one @ 03/21/2002 07:42 PM EST

Get a Life! Grow up, and shut up! Better yet with all that whining, get a "binky" and pacify your self.

Posted by Rae Ann @ 03/28/2002 01:01 AM EST

God how sad....Is this what you do with your spare time you are a sad excuse for life...You should be thankful that Partylite paid you anything, if not you would be without work. No one was twisting your arm to buy anything, what low self-esteem you have..You really should consider partylite I have made such a great deal of money with Partylite and you had to enter all of my orders hahahahaha so your the dummy who entered them wrong now wonder Partylite only hired you as a temp...There are so smart...!!!! They got rid of you didn't they...You know good luck to your poor soul, I wish you well in life...I hope the rest of your life is better than your past...SMILE ;) Life is better than you know...

Posted by Pam @ 03/30/2002 08:02 PM EST

I can't resist commenting. As a PartyLite Consultant and a Public Relations representative in the county sector, I thought it was absolutely hysterical. Very funny writing. I enjoyed reading it. You might want to consider a career in the Entertainment Industry.

Funny stuff, I did not take it seriously. Relax PartyLite supporters, it's all in good fun.
As we say in this business, any news is good news! As long as the spell your name right. ###

Posted by Belinda Quesada @ 04/04/2002 10:17 PM EST

Darn it! how do you figure it out? I thought you could order online, but now im so confused...

Posted by Debbie Long @ 05/13/2002 06:53 PM EST

i enjoy being a consultant for party lite. unlike you, i can work as much or as little as i please because i am working for myself. the candles have came in handy when my electricity went out, also when i have needed to give gifts, they aren't bad when i need to set a romantic or relaxing mood either. of course the money i have made comes in handy as well. and i love being able to stay home with my kids. i think your life may stink, & obviously candles are not the solution for you. you should try for a job as a critic of some sort. do what you enjoy doing & get paid for it. that's what i've done.
you might try praying or going to church. maybe god will help you find some happiness.

Posted by angela @ 05/25/2002 10:52 PM EST

okay now i am lost thought i could put order on here damn.... so what is this pin number????
help anyone

Posted by jackie @ 06/06/2002 04:07 AM EST

okay now i am lost thought i could put order on here damn.... so what is this pin number????
help anyone

Posted by jackie @ 06/06/2002 04:07 AM EST

Well, I started party-lite about 2 months ago because I thought I owed it to a friend who was always there for me. Unlike you, I love candles. My husband and I really have a great time with the bedroom glowing from about twenty or so candles that really do smell wonderful. Anyway Ive probley invested $700.00 getting all my fabric, accessories for my table, the table itself, all the $400.00 more candles that did not come in the kit, and now I can't even get anyone else to have a damn show. But even stuck with these candles I do have lots of gifts and stuff for me!!! Out of my five ordes with partylite three have been sent out wrong! Anything to do with you? one of the orders got sent to me when the person lives 6 hours away(talk about fun)! I know I personally would have loved partylite, but bit is getting too difficult and aggrivating when my orders are messed up and I can't get anyone to host a party! This is the story of someone ready to give up!!!

stressed in michigan

Posted by Tracey byars not byards partylite @ 06/12/2002 02:10 PM EST

Who suggested you spend so much before even geting started? I've always been told to make money before spending money here...a table? did we start selling tables and I missed it? DEFINITELY not necessary...tablecloths - buy a piece of fabric from the fabric store or use your own tablecloths...why did you feel you needed $4000 more in candles before doing any of your first 6 shows? PL gives you everything you need with the starter kit to get started - add a few pens and maybe some nametage, and you're good to go!! Sounds like you put the cart WAY before the horse...

Redo your FRANCK list, set up lead boxes at your hairdressers, doctors, dentists, etc and FOLLOW UP on those leads. Does everyone within 3 feet of you know what you do? Handing out a tealight with a CCC and getting a name & number to follow up on how they like the tealight is a great way to get feedback, have a chance to discuss all the potential PL can bring their way, etc...

Posted by Carla @ 06/14/2002 02:51 AM EST

Thats good that u feel that way but i'm sure u didn't make 800.00 last month working in 8 days so i like it sorry

Posted by bran @ 06/26/2002 11:06 AM EST

Direct sales of any kind is not for everyone. Sitting at a dest for a designated time and being told what to do is, I think, much easier than having to be accountable to yourself. This job is fun, but it is a job. It is no different a service than going into Target and buying decorations/candles for your home or your yourself or for a gift. The difference is the fun atmosphere that the shopping takes place, along side friends. There is food, drinks and time to catch up on old times. Even meet some new friends. The main difference is that the cusomer has the "opportunity" to "choose" to become a "valued" hostess and earn product of her choice just by setting a date and inviting her own friends over for a fun evening. From what little I read it just sounds like it wasn't for you. Not everyone is good at this...I am thinking maybe that is the case here. Many people take job positions and some quite or get fired...because they didn't quite have what it took. But not many post a web page to bash an AWESOME company just because they didn't succeeed. I hope this sheds some light to someone reading this page.

Posted by Kim @ 07/01/2002 02:18 PM EST

Great writing. I am a PL consultant also, but have had success at it. But I thought this article was highly entertaining... had me laughing!

Posted by Christy @ 07/11/2002 10:03 AM EST

I think you need to get a life. I stumbled across this stupid website, but never again. You need to grow up desperately.

Posted by aimee @ 08/14/2002 04:35 PM EST

I won't even credit you with good "writing" skills. You are young, immature and inexperienced about life. I hope you figure things out sooner than later. Life is hard and the most successful people seize opportunites and cherish each day, instead of wishing their life away.Stop judging others and worry instead about evolving yourself into someone you will one day be proud of!

Posted by becky @ 08/22/2002 01:25 PM EST

I won't even credit you with good "writing" skills. You are young, immature and inexperienced about life. I hope you figure things out sooner than later. Life is hard and the most successful people seize opportunites and cherish each day, instead of wishing their life away.Stop judging others and worry instead about evolving yourself into someone you will one day be proud of!

Posted by becky @ 08/22/2002 01:26 PM EST

Wow -- you're on a heck of pity pot little girl.... you should be greatful to get any job with the sorry attitude you have. Life is what you make it --- you should be glad that you're healthy enough to work! Wow... I hope you can look back on your page 10 years from now and say "that was not me!"

Posted by Cindy @ 08/23/2002 01:25 AM EST

You should mind your god dam buisness. I know what kind of party you like to have a pity party. You can be the consultant, the hostess and the guests, because nobody would want to show up at your home!! You need to get a life you sick f*cking bastard!!!!I believe in these products and the people. People ain't perfect but I do know you probably were using candles for the wrong reasons. No batteries are not needed inside the taper candles and it doesn't vibrate.

Posted by candlecraze @ 09/14/2002 08:49 PM EST

You have a really bad attude about a wonderful product!!! Candles are not for everyone, But don't be a bad sport if you don't have any brains to run a successful business, Like the successful consultant at Partylite!!! You should keep your conments to your self!!! You should be inbarriest to let everyone no you are a fallier at running a business!!! By the way candles are like a breath of fresh air!!! And people like them because they make them feal good about them selves!!!

Posted by Posted by Julie@ @ 10/08/2002 11:25 PM EST

pity party... inbarrest... the comments are funnier than the entry.

Posted by Caroline @ 10/16/2002 08:32 AM EST

It's so amusing how defensive people get when they've fallen for a pyramid sche...I mean Multi-level marketing plan. ebay has 65 pages of Partylite stuff being sold. The market is saturated just like the Amway, Herbalife and Pampered Chef "non-pyramid schemes" The math just doesn't work out. Uh oh, did I say pyramid? Oooh. Are you guys gonna show me your "positive attitude" now?

Posted by Gunga Dinn @ 11/05/2002 02:12 PM EST

YOU IGNORANT FUCKING PEASANTS!!!

this is humor at it's finest.

i bet you're all scientologists too...

Posted by Johnny CoXXX @ 11/05/2002 04:00 PM EST

What is this, the gathering point for the Partylite Defense League? Criminy, the author has the right to rant about whatever they want - it's THEIR PAGE. If you don't like it, don't read it.

Personally, I don't own a single candle, have worked in a call center, and found this funny as hell.

Posted by Zeke @ 11/05/2002 05:41 PM EST

I just recently had a Partylite party. I was almost talked into selling partylite, untill I did a little research online about blythe Inc. (which owns partylite)the company has a lot of complaints filed against them with the BBB. The other reason was when I recieved my order the items were ugly, they looked like stuff I had seen at a dollar store. My candles burned lopsided. I was very upset that partylite markets themselvrs as having such a wonderfull product, when what I recived was obviously low quality.

Posted by melody @ 11/25/2002 07:38 PM EST

Darn girl get a life. Partylite is great.

Posted by jlo @ 11/29/2002 01:48 PM EST

well you guys have nothing better else to do but bring down other people's product's i sell partylite and it's great i earn great money and the product's are prefect my candles have never burned uneven maybe you didn't trim the wick try that and the candles smell great well gotto go sell somme more candles

Posted by melinda @ 12/01/2002 06:40 PM EST

amen what a poetic verse that was hilariuos,,as a husband of one of the stepford drones hawking these pos blobs of nothing i couldnt agree more,,what kind of idiot buys these things anyway?? i mean cant you go to kmart and buy the same damn thing??oh and spare me the quality argument i have seen where the shit is made CHINA FOLKS !! its just another stupid pyramid scam that stupid bored housewifes fall victom to..its should be illegal if its not allready,,,god help us if you cant see how friggen stupid it is,,,finn

Posted by finn fahey @ 12/05/2002 08:42 PM EST

Your an asshole!!!!

Posted by Kristin @ 12/08/2002 12:10 PM EST

Now I'm afraid. I have 2 little girls, one has special needs. I work my ass off Mon. to Fri. and so does my hubby. I went to my friend's Mom's party and thought I would try selling. Make more money. I miss work because of the little one's appt's. I will say that the product is actually pretty good wax wise. They do have some nice holders. I got a lot of free goodies from a starter party. However, Long story gone short, things aren't working well. This is looking like a "borderline" pyramid. I want out now but damned if I'm not afraid to tell them so. I've had hostesses that wanted to borrow money to pay for shipping! on and on and on. I've paid more for tableclothes and gas than I've been paid. One more thing, bitching about your job is HUMAN!. I wish I could lay on the poolside and watch "Andre'" do his work whilst sipping fruity drinks but I can't. I work like a fool with men, stupid,S.O.B.'s and I complain constantly. It's what we working class do. I'm a female machinist and thought I'd sell candles.....ha ha ha. I wish my husband made enough to support me and our two kids while I experimented with money making schemes. That would be almost as nice as Andre'

Posted by $0.01 @ 12/14/2002 01:55 AM EST

Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but I have my own to add. Someone mentioned a pyramid scheme, well everything is a damn pyramid sceme. It doesn't matter where you work, SOMEONE had to front the money to start it. People who work for Partylite (such as myself) just want a chance to earn more money,and have more time to spend at home. I didn't have to pay for my kit which is something you DON'T get from Tupperware, Marykay, and Pampered Chef. I chose to invest a little money into it, and I make an excellent living. I also don't have to bitch and whine about my miserable life like you because I'm HAPPY. Your right about one thing, some people don't like or need candles but when they do it's great to be the one selling them. I made $148.00 at my first show (that's about 2 1/2 hours work) Hmmm..... not bad. It's been months and I'm still raking in the dough, so maybe your in the wrong line of work. Thank you for listening.

P.S. GET A LIFE

Posted by partygirlsilver @ 12/18/2002 07:23 PM EST

I have been horrified, stupefied, mesmerized and thoroughly entertained by this little "open counseling session." It's good to see that people who would otherwise kill, maim, become snipers or terrorists, have another outlet for anger, frustration and condemnation of their lives. I can't help but feel relieved to know that shots are being taken against people online instead of at the local mall.

As a former attorney and doctorate of jurisprudence, I can tell you that PartyLite is definitely NOT an illegal pyramid scheme...it is not anymore a pyramid than is Microsoft, General Motors, IBM or any other business that generates sales of it's products through layers of distribution channels and sales organizations. PartyLite has been in the candle business for 30 years. According to my research on the company, there has NEVER been a complaint filed against it by any State or Federal Attorney General, alleging a pyramid scheme...so let's put that issue to rest!

How do I know SO much about PartyLite? My wife wanted to become a consultant last June. Before she committed to starting, I researched the company, it's business practices and it's top management team. I was a little reserved about the idea of my wife becoming a "candle lady." However, with her background in sales and marketing, along with her outgoing personality, I knew she would be very successful at it if she decided to commit.

She started in July, making several hundred dollars her first month, averaging about $60 per hour worked. She has since been recognized for her sales achievement, having earned over $1400 in November! She is now recruiting new consultants, working on her own shows and should soon be qualified for the annual trip -- oh, I forgot to mention that it's a fully paid cruise to the Carribean for her and I!!!

Do I give myself away? Yes, indeed, I LOVE PartyLite...I'm proud of my wife's achievements...and when we're sitting on the pool deck of the Royal Carribean ship in May, I'll have long-forgotton this little site and the 15 minutes I took to read and respond. And as my wife moves her business into the 6-figure range next year, I'll be sure to thank those at PartyLite who were thoughtful enough (some would say greedy) to introduce my wife to the PartyLite opportunity.

Thanks, everyone, for the 15 minute diversion, however, I MUST get upstairs to my beautiful wife who has created a wonderful business for herself, and a beautiful candle-lit bedroom for us! Good night...

Posted by Dr. Ron Pagano @ 01/13/2003 03:07 PM EST

Mr. Pagano, you are a smart man! Indeed a lawyer. I've noticed you posted your comment not once, not twice but 3 times! Hey, this sight is here for people to make their comments. Obviously the hostess has had her "dealings" with said company and it did not turn out well. I've put this page into my favorates because the replies are most worth the read, (once each). One thing is for certain, the person whom was my big "supporter" dropped out the minute I didn't qualify, to make them qualify so we didn't.....qualify and everybody who was on my team DROPPED OUT OF EXISTANCE. I didn't quit yet, and thought I would see how it would go with PartyLite and because I wasn't managing to make billions in a month's time they dropped me like a hot rock. Every comment on here from consultants is sounding to much like a bubble gum commercial, and I personally think they are over compensating. Do ya think they're a little nervous? How do you really feel Mr. Pagano? please, tell me again and again.

Posted by $0.01 @ 01/24/2003 02:28 AM EST

How could any of you be suckered into buying candles?? Did someone hold a gun to your head or do you just have no willpower when to tell yourself no? I love partylite and the money it brings me and I have repeat customers...I don't beg them or twist their arms to buy stuff..they come on there own! I have been to this site twice the first time on accident, the second I came to read it again and get a good laugh. Thanks for the boost. I really needed to hear negativity to get me ready to sell some more! If you would like more info email me at ryanrisley@sbcglobal.net with partylite as the subject...

Posted by Tina--yep Tina a Consultant and housewife! @ 01/25/2003 03:23 PM EST

That showed up SEVEN TIMES!!!! You should have something to tell you you message will be posted..I kept hitting the button waiting for a message...lol Tina

Posted by Tina-again @ 01/25/2003 03:26 PM EST

I too have had many jobs that were awful and unfulfilling. I have never had a job that said thank you for anything let alone give you things for free just for doing your job your way when you wanted to. I just started with Partylite last week and I am absolutely thrilled and excited. I researched this company 10 years ago and I didn't do it and I am now kicking myself in the butt for it. The consultant and hostess program hasn't changed in ten years. The company has been in business for 30 years so they must be doing something right. I am a full time single mother and full time college student again and I am grateful that I can spend time with my son and that I can make my own schedule according to my needs. Working for Partylite is better than being on unemployment or being on a list for a temp agency. Not many companies take you on a 7 day cruise for free let alone let you take a guest for free. Personally I want to go by myself this year because I have never been able to afford a vacation on my own so why not go for free just for doing your job. I wish you the best of luck and hope that you find a job that you love, and that is the most important thing. Happiness! Partylite makes many people happy but evidently its not for you. But as you continue to bash Partylite think of the woman who makes a million dollars a year with this company. Someone must be doing something right!!!!!!

Posted by candlmomm @ 01/26/2003 09:03 PM EST

are you taking your son on the cruise?

Posted by $0.01 @ 01/31/2003 02:02 AM EST

Wow! Who knew had such passionate opinions about overpriced candles? I had to fend off 2 invitations to Partylite parties in the last month alone. I'm always the uncomfortable lone guest not buying a d@mn thing while everyone else is drooling into their catalogs and pulling out their checkbooks.

I found your website by typing "Partylite Candles" and "Stupid" into a Google search, just to see what came up. Thanks for the laughs and the refreshing opinion.

(Partylite enthusiasts: okay, okay, I admit the fruit-punch votives smell yummy. And I love the green Japanese garden lantern thingy... but come on! SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLARS?)

Posted by Julie @ 02/08/2003 11:55 PM EST

Whoops. I meant to say "Who knew PEOPLE had such passionate opinions about overpriced candles?" Guess that's what the "Preview Your Comment" button is for....

Posted by Julie @ 02/08/2003 11:58 PM EST

I thought your page was extremely funny! Such a variety of opinions...you love it or hate it. I like the candles but hate the high price. I had parties for years to get the free stuff. Got others into it so they would buy me (esentially) the things I couldn't afford. Even at 1/2 off its alot. then low and behold, I became a consultant. Being a single mother of a disabled child with no father or child support, thought this would bring in some extra money...well you got to be a pushy (%&&)%#+* bitch to make it in this business. Who wants to loose all their friends and family's respect over a high priced candle? got the free stuff and the half off's, hostess specials, then spun out. Did I come out ahead? probably not but who's to say. I figure as long as your a good person to yourself and others and are happy with yourself then thats what is important. After all who really cares that much about anything...a candle, new dress, lipstick or a basket? But what they think of you is what counts!

Posted by carolyn @ 02/11/2003 08:32 PM EST

What a crack up! If I saw how much stupid women were paying for candles day-in and day-out I sure wouldn't continue to do data entry. I would be out their selling candles making money AND making the same mistakes the other consultants were making. So what if consultants can compute split candle orders, it's irrelevant because they have people like you to correct errors. Obiviously, these same women aren't making any errors on their deposit slips! Oh, but once again, there's someone at the bank to correct that too! You deserve the $8.50 per hour you make if you sit there and watch others make money and do nothing about it-DUH!

Posted by sandy @ 02/16/2003 12:01 AM EST

COMPARE PARTYLITE TO IBM???? COME NOW DR. SO and SO, I'M SORRY BUT DO NOT COMPARE PARTYLITE TO A REAL, VIABLE, COMPANY. WHAT COMPANY PREYS ON THE TRUST OF FRIENDS AND FAMILIES TO COERSCE THEM INTO BUYING ... WAX? KARMA PEOPLE... Didn't your mommies tell you to be nice to your friends???? AND BY THE WAY DR. SO and SO.. I'd GIVE YOU A PLUG NICKLE IF PAR-T LITE ACTUALLY PAID FOR YOUR TRIP.

Posted by S @ 02/27/2003 10:02 PM EST

This comment is for FAITH! I quote, "Amway has good soaps". I would have to take that as an insult, Amway Has Awesome Soap.
I've been an IBO for 4 years now and its not Amway its Quixtar with an entire new line and formula of everything from soap to a tac and then some...I'm also a consultant for Partylite. It doesn't matter what you do in life or what company u represent.
You are what u eat!!! Whatever you choose in life make something of it and don't ever blame anyone for mistakes made because when you trace back no matter what it is that u chose to do you are the result of that mistake because you chose that road! Don't ever knock it until u try it first!
We all need money to survive, but I have earned more than money in becoming an IBO through Quixtar. I have learned a lot and power is knowledge and without knowledge life is just life, and it's all in what you make of it. Be open, be true, be positive and think for yourself. You choose your own road so don't critisize people for the road they've taken, I'm sure we all have a few skeletons in our closets.
Tracy

Posted by Tracy @ 03/03/2003 09:31 PM EST

Do you have anything better to do than to try to Mock partylite??? Get a life. I have been a cosultant for about 1yr and believe me, I MAKE VERY GOOD $$$. Try to look in to it. You will enjoy it!!!

Posted by Unknown @ 04/22/2003 09:18 PM EST

Do you have anything better to do than to try to Mock partylite??? Get a life. I have been a cosultant for about 1yr and believe me, I MAKE VERY GOOD $$$. Try to look in to it. You will enjoy it!!!

Posted by Unknown @ 04/22/2003 09:18 PM EST

I'll tell ya, your job certainly sounds like it sucks, but try going to a Partylite "party" sometime. Just got conned into attending one tonight, having no prior information about the Partylite empire and no real way to forsee the troubles awaiting me. These seem to be the main principles of the Partylite lifestyle:

1) Most people need an enormous stockpile of cloyingly scented candles in their home at all times.

2) It is socially acceptable to invite your friends and loved ones to your home, feed them snacks, and turn them over to a stranger who will demand money and personal data.

3) Furthermore, it's OK to pressure your friends and family members to arrange parties at which you will appear in order to demand money and personal data from their acquaintances.

Our "consultant" bragged about how she makes at least $100 for "just hanging out at a party for a couple hours." What job could be easier?, she asked. I wanted to stand up and say, "We're the idiots who are forking over your $100 for the day! Show a little respect for our last shreds of dignity, and try not to openly brag about how much you're going to fleece us."

But alas my friends, it's hard to maintain your dignity as you hand over $30 to a stranger for two candles that you will undoubtedly give to some co-worker you don't particularly like as part of a "secret santa" exchange in a few months. It's hard to maintain your dignity as you ponder the way this company benefits from women's disadvantages in the traditional work force, women's eagerness to help their friends, and the pent-up energy and talents that have no other outlet in many women's lives.

Partylite has inspired me to make this solemn vow: I will never, ever pressure my family or friends to buy a bunch of crap so that I can make money. If I need money that badly, I'll ask them directly for a loan. And I will never, ever go to one of these things again, even if the "hostess" is my dear grandmother or my best friend.

Don't let yourself be guilted into attending one of these parties. And get out of Partylite temp purgatory as soon as you can!

Posted by Jen @ 04/24/2003 12:51 AM EST

I was just wondering if you thought about going out and getting a life. Partylite should can your sorry ass for the coments you made about them. It is not very smart to make such rude coments about a company you work for, but then again your only just a temp. Could you be jealous because your $8.50/hour job doesn't let you afford to spend your money on quality products. The way business works is find a product people want and sell it. Partylite does this very well. They are laughing all the way to the bank. I can't really blame them. Maybe you would not be so bitter if you were making the $$$ that the consultants are. Make up might be a better gig for you to cover up the green with envy.

Posted by Mary @ 05/12/2003 10:29 PM EST

Thanks for the uplift! You may not have meant it this way, but this is the most 'semi-objective' commentary I have ever read about PartyLite. I was a consultant for a bit a year ago. I think I am missing a selling gene or something. But, after reading all of the comments from the consultants on this page, I think I'm going to give it another go. I've already got my kit, so why not. If PartyLite can help supplement my family's income while my husband is in college, I'll send YOU a 'stupid little votive' as a thank-you for your inspirational comments. Best of Luck. :)

Posted by another consultant - oh no! :) @ 06/16/2003 08:37 PM EST

What a hilarious entry (the editor's, that is)! I laughed my rump off--what a sense of humor. Okay, okay, a bit unnecessarily vulgar with the lingo, but I think too many of you are far too critical and demeaning of this young woman. She's not having a pity party, for Pete's sake, she's voicing her opinion about a company. For crying out loud, she can't post a forum about PartyLite without its consultants warning her of defaming their blessed company and the legal consequences that could follow?! What is this, Communist China?! This sounds more like Jonestown reacting to an "assault" of its blessed leader!

The only people I see expressing hatred and exhibiting a staunchly defensive, if not retaliatory, attitude are the ones selling these Raspberry Raptures, etc. What's the matter, people, are you so uneasy with what you're doing? I thought these candles made you feel good about yourselves. (And if it takes a candle to do that, quite frankly, I have to question your personal self-esteem to start with.) And didn't we learn in kindergarten that we only call Bobby "fatso" because we feel bad about ourselves? Which, when you apply deductive reasoning, would insinuate that you're only angrily defending your product and assaulting this woman for her opinions--however immature and errant you might think them to be--because you feel threatened and attacked. Now, why would I feel bad if someone "attacked" me for driving a Ford Explorer? I wouldn't b/c, you see, I love my Ford Explorer. And why would I hurl names--like "immature"-- back at someone (which is a terribly immature thing to do) who had something negative to say about the color of my mailbox? I wouldn't b/c I have no problems with the color of my mailbox and if it bothers someone, that's their personal problem. I wouldn't feel compelled to go yelling "as-----" and "f------" at them b/c they didn't like the color of my mailbox! Some of you "mature adults" have a lot of nerve calling someone else immature when you're reacting like a three-year-old yourself.

Those of us who don't give a bucket of peanuts about PartyLite are sitting back reading this stuff absolutely amazed at the degree of vindictive hostility that you "professional" consultants are displaying. I sold Tupperware myself for two months a few years ago. When I saw that the same bowl for which these women--good friends of mine, I might add--were paying $25 cost me a mere 4 bucks and the company--what? 50 cents?--I could not in good conscience continue. I felt like I was part of the biggest Highway Robbery Rip-off in North America. Now. That is strictly MY opinion and, mind you, I AM entitled to my opinion.

I also used to be a telemarketer and, boy!, did I get the bad rap! "You're a what?, you low-down, sleazy, slimy, low-life, disgusting specimen of our society!" Well, like some of the PartyLite (and Tupperware) consultants, I had a child to feed and did what I had to. I was a very good telemarketer, by the way, and did make good money. But when the company screwed the socks off my feet, I decided I was above their reprehensible behavior. I don't chide anyone for participating in PartyLite--we're free to do as we please. But I have been involved in past such ventures and saw through the thin veil parting the Advantaged from the Disadvantaged, so to speak. I was CLEARLY the advantaged!

I am scheduled to go to my first PartyLite party tomorrow night, and found this site (as well as http://www.consumeraffairs.com/misc/partylite.html and http://www.thehypeofit.com/) in my quest for information. I can honestly say that I probably won't order anything--if nothing else b/c I can't justify their outlandish prices. Secondly, after reading about so many negative experiences with this (questionable) company, I was left with a "tart" taste in my mouth. Hey, so what? What else is new, right? I'm free to buy or decline. Nobody's twisting my arm, true. Perhaps the food will be worth my having attended, and, in the meantime, maybe some of you "Professional" consultants can check out the definition of your status in the dictionary and resort to a more plausible means of countering someone's negative opinion of what you find a confidence-building and rewarding adventure. Unless you're sitting on a pile of needles, what's to be so prickly about?

The angry, aggravating verbal assaults on the part of the offended only illustrate a classic case of the Pot calling the Kettle black!

Posted by Katherine K @ 06/26/2003 07:10 PM EST

Unbelievable! The comments on this page are hilarious. I have been moonlighting as a PartyLite consultant for over two years, and I am still a believer. The problem with people who are unsuccessful is that they are not self-directed; therefore, they can only be successful in an environment that has deadlines, set hours, duties outlined for you, and a boss to make sure you're not screwing around. Another thing a new consultant needs to know (and I always tell them straight and up-front) is that this is a job, just like any other job, and that there is no guarantee of success just by signing up. In fact, PartyLite is so lenient with their programs that it's easy to think it's too easy. One must work to be successful. If you do, then you have more of an opportunity for advancement at a faster pace and the salary increases that go along with it than you do at any more conventional "job". As a matter of fact, I will be making this my career when I hit the $100,000 per year range, which I think will take another year. Then I will give up teaching (where I make $50,000 after 25 years) and have a chance to live more than two years into my retirement (average for public school teachers). As for the cost of our products, my customers seem to feel that they are more than fair, considering they are getting a private showing with a consultant who will personally service them from then on for their candle needs, plus the quality issue, which has already been discussed. They do NOT sell the same thing at KMart. It is interesting to me that the comment was made that the holders are mostly made in China. The Chinese are very talented and exacting people. If given the time and exact specifications for quality, they will turn out a product far superior to what is produced in this country. Candles are not everyone's "thing", but they obviously are some people's "thing", judging by the billions of dollars spent on candles each year in this country alone. There are good candles and bad candles and everything in between. I am proud to sell the best candles, and so pleased that they and the imaginative, high-quality holders virtually sell themselves at a show. Thanks for your attention.

Posted by A PartyLite Unit Leader @ 08/11/2003 02:31 PM EST

Have you ever heard of a perfect company, product, and/or person?

Or have you heard of a company, product or person that pleases all of the people all of the time?

Didn't think so. You can please some of the people some of the time but you can't please all of the people all of the time.

Funny how we can be so critical of things that are different and/or things that we don't understand. One thing that we all can agree on is everyone is entitled to their opinion. And, an opinion does not equal fact.

Have you ever heard of the saying if you don't have anything good to say then don't say anything at all?

I don't even know why I am wasting my time posting on such an obviously trivial thread of posts. I guess because I hope to enlighten some of the "analyticals" a.k.a. "realists" of the world.

To view the negative or look for the worst thing that can happen can be a good thing in the correct environment and most often the "A" type personalities misuse a skill that could really be useful.

For every bravo for PartyLite their is something negative that can be said. What you focus on grows. In other words, if you want to find something negative, I can guarantee you that you will definitely find it.

There is an old saying that says if you go into the woods you will find mosquitoes. I guess this is the Mosquito site for PartyLite. I recommend that you read to enlighten your mind and your self so that you can broaden your way of thinking. Because if you look closely enough you may find a positive and/or a half-full glass.

When you stop to think about it, we are all influenced and/or manipulated each and every day by numerous people and/or companies. Some good and some not so good. That is why our economic system is Capitalism.

I hope that one day each and everyone of us will learn to respect one anothers opinions and be less quick to judge.

Do me a favor go out and make a POSITIVE difference in the world. Many people are in need and are hurting and they may need a kind and encouraging word from you. Use your time, your energy and your thoughts wisely.

"As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he"!

Posted by Thinking is Fundamental @ 08/12/2003 04:11 PM EST

Oh one more thing! I hope each and everyone of you find what makes you happy and that you love you it so much that you never have to work another day in your life.

I wish you joy and peace that surpasses all understanding. I greet each of you with love in my heart and it was great to see how many different ways one company and or industry could be viewed. Thanks for sharing and make it a POWERFUL day!!!

Posted by thinking is fundamental @ 08/12/2003 04:26 PM EST

i just started w/ prtylite about two months ago and i find it difficult to get bookings because i hate to keep bugging people about "well why ....and why..." please if you are a partylite consultant and have any suggestions to helping me. i also cannot get to the website of connect.partylite.com, please email me at baldylocc@aol.com thakx

Posted by carmen @ 08/13/2003 08:18 PM EST

I just signed on to be a Consultant and have not had any problems with booking parties...yet. If you are serious about it...keep the faith and keep on trying.

Posted by GEM @ 08/27/2003 09:39 PM EST

Like many others, I was looking for consultant ordering when I came upon this site. How sad it is to hear about someone who is so very unhappy with their life. Partylite has been a very special part of our life for 8 years now. Being a consultant has not only allowed me to set my own hours--set my own pay scale-and receive prizes&awards, it has inlighened my life with so many wonderful new friends. We not only have"CANDLE PARTYS", we call each other, we have lunch, we enjoy weddings and cry at funerals. I feel safe to say that to my clinets,99% of them call me friend,as I do them.

Posted by Jack&Carole @ 09/25/2003 10:14 PM EST

Man, i am still laughing. Hey everyone has a shitty job that they whine about SOMEtimer. Me? I worked at a live answering service overnight for a group of psychiatric doctors. Man, THOSE were some messages! And, even though I am hosting a party tomorrow night and I like their candles, I DO think there is something VERY stepford-ish about this and stuff like Tastefully Simple and all the others. You can tell that the hubbies don't pay much attention because if they did, they'd realize that while they're working, their MRS. is at home racking up WAY TOO MUCH $ for candles that are truly overpriced. "Sorry Junior, college is out, but here go meditate with some candles!" O.k. maybe it won't get THAT bad but I do see my share of women who have NO BUSINESS spending that kind of money ordering hundreds of dollars worth of stuff! Of course I ALSO see that at the malls everyday.

Anyway I think the post is funny and live and let live.....

Posted by candles4ever @ 10/08/2003 02:39 PM EST

To me the people who don't like candles don't have a personality, they tend to be overworked, underpaid and hey without the ambience of candlelite...they also tend to never wind down from a hard days work and stay well... cranky all the time!!!! Go PL!!!

Posted by Meg @ 10/14/2003 01:43 PM EST

CONSULTANTS THAT NEEDS HELP!!!!!

cbc.partylite.com

IDEAS????? bestofboards.com

Happy Bookings!!!

Posted by Aurora Dreams @ 10/14/2003 08:35 PM EST

Hi! Just wanted to say congrats on still getting people to resond to an opinion from over 2 years ago. This website is a trip - I love the candles. Do you still read these comments!! HA I feel really bad for you if you do. I would much rather buy and burn the candles. Sooo Funny:-) But I am here reading and the messages just keep getting longer. Congrats!

Posted by Me @ 10/14/2003 09:50 PM EST

Like the rest of you consultants, I am having problems connecting to partylite to place my orders. What is up with that? Other than that I have been doing fairly well being only my second month. Still having problems qualifing, but working on it. Can anyone help me?

Posted by HELP ME @ 10/20/2003 12:05 AM EST

WHY DO THEY PLAY "MIND GAMES" WITH US NEW CONSULTANTS???!!!!! ALL WE WANT IS THE TRUTH, DO THEY NOT WANT US TO PLACE ORDERS TO INCREASE THE "HEAD HONCHOS" WALLET??? THEY WOULD GET MORE MONEY SOONER IF THEY WOULD BE MORE STRAIGHT FORWARD WITH US IN THIS CASE!!!!!! AHHH

Posted by AHHH!!!!!!!!! @ 10/22/2003 07:57 PM EST

I used to avoid home parties like the plague, then I moved to a neighborhood that had them all the damn time. I starting going to a few and actually had a few. I like the quality of PARTYLITE CANDLES; they burn a heck of a lot better than the cheap discount store votives. Yeah it's a luxury but it's aromatherapy for me. Sure the hostess gets a discount, but that's well deserved esp if she dishes out $30 plus on refreshments. I have had friends come to my parties who didn't buy anything and that didn't bother me. PS Try having a PASSION PARTY. EVERYONE BUYS SOMETHING!

Posted by Carrie @ 10/30/2003 02:18 PM EST

At first when I was reading the postings for this site, I was, I admit getting a little miffed. Yes, I am also a PartyLite consultant. And of course I am going to rant and rave about them. what I wanted to comment on was this talk about pyramid scheme and overpriced items. this strickes me as extremely funny because it doesn't matter what you buy everything has a markup value. Ever bought a car? How about a house? Clothes maybe? Food? Everything has a mark up. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure that one out. The difference with party-plan businesses is that the profits are shared with the hostess and the consultants. Millions of dollars are not being spent on advertising. Do you really think those $150 Nike runners cost $150 to make? I think it is really funny that those of you who are complaining about being lured and pressured into buying should take a look at our society. Every advertisement on tv is a way for the company to do just what you are complaining about. Ever watch late night tv and had a craving for something just because you saw it advertised. Did you eventually go out and buy it? Guess what people-you were just "suckered" into it. Except for the very basic essentials in life I bet a least 90% of what we buy is useless and unnecessary and we are suckered into thinking we need it. Well, I personally don't NEED to have candles in my home, but I sure am glad I do. It makes me happy as well as my family. I am also glad that I work for a company that will send me, a low consultant on the totem pole, on 4 beautiful FREE trips to places I wouldn't be able to afford myself. I am proud that PartyLite has choosen to spread the wealth amoung the everyday working people of their company
instead of only for the top management and CEOs. PartyLite is a very generous company. I also work for a community college and my husband is a high school teacher. After 10 years of service my husband got a key chain and a pen as a thank you for your service. Working for the college for 10 years I have gotten nothing as a thank you. with PartyLite I am always getting something. Bonus cheques,free product, sweaters, jewlery and trips. I am thankful everyday that someone gave me this opportunity. I'm glad I'm sharing in the perks instead of letting others get them all. Think about your jobs and your bosses. what perks do they get vs. what perks you're getting. Someone gets them, may as well be me.

Posted by Susan @ 12/09/2003 10:05 PM EST

Oh my God. Oh my God. You people are idiots. If you're serious: I hate you. If you're not serious and just trying to sell candles: I hate you less -- but I still hate you. (Props to the PartyLite rep. that was actually level-headed.)

Look, actually read. She didn't work as a Partylife consultant -- she entered data -- even though she is surely attractive enough to sell $10,000 worth of candles in a day.

Read. Comprehend. Post.

Posted by D-Mac @ 12/11/2003 07:40 PM EST