Mother’s Day is this Sunday and, for many of us, Mom was our first life coach.
Our Mothers paved the way for what we’d become, so what better way to honor our Moms than to list some of the ways they’ve impacted our lives? Here are 6 members of our 20 family, each sharing a nugget of indispensable wisdom, courtesy of their Moms.
Enjoy!
Matt King, Channel Sales Rep.
[My Mom is] very punctual and instilled that in me at an early age. She would say, ‘It’s always much better to be an hour early than one minute late.’
– Our Channel Sales Rep, Matt King
Camden Rendon, Talent Acquisition Manager.
My Mom taught me that we all sweat salty and we all bleed red. ‘Treat everyone with the same respect, and don’t ever look down on anyone, because one day they might grow taller than you.’ ‘Say ‘yes ma’am’ and ‘no sir’ and always say ‘please’ and ‘thank you.’ ‘Don’t spend a lifetime on someone that won’t spend a minute on you.’ ‘Love fearlessly, and never forget to tell people you care about them.’ ‘It’s okay to cry, but pick yourself back up and put on a smile before facing the world.’
– Our Talent Acquisition Manager, Camden Rendon
Joe Parr, Manager of Backup and Disaster Recovery.
‘Always be there for your family, they are the only one you have.’
– Our Manager of Backup and Disaster Recovery, Joe Parr
Rudy Lucas, Marketing Program Manager.
My Mom, Martha Lucas, would always say, ‘Depend on no one. The only person that is going to take care of the old you, is the young you.’
– Our Marketing Program Manager, Rudy Lucas
Michael Copeland, Creative Director.
For me, my Mom was always big on respecting others. Which seems like the most basic of principles, and it is, but it was always an important lesson growing up; the top of the charts. Whether it was about respect being a two-way street, and that you needed to give it if you wanted it in return, or about how actually listening to someone is the sincerest forms of respect, my Mom drilled it (and continues to drill it) into both my Brother and me.
– Our Creative Director, Michael Copeland
Kayley Lantrip, Marketing Coordinator.
‘If it is in a song or a script, you’re allowed to say the curse word.’
– Our Marketing Coordinator, Kayley Lantrip
Happy Mother’s Day!
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How was your Thanksgiving? Great, we hope!
How about Black Friday? Cyber Monday? Are you in to those type of things? Personally, I typically avoid these shopping rushes in general, but there’s no question they’re incredibly popular and overwhelmingly successful.
So if you do participate – heck, even if you simply plan on shopping at all online this holiday season (like 100% of us do), you have to beware: scammers want in on that holiday gift budget.
Shoppers are expected to spend roughly 4.1% more this holiday season than in 2017, which equates to around $720.89 billion, according to the National Retail Federation.
Good. Night.
Can you imagine the criminal element’s attraction to a number like that?
Last year, according to Payments Next, online fraud attempts increased by 22% between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve. Between Thanksgiving and Cyber Monday alone, malware infections jumped 123%, according to data released by Enigma Software Group.
Red Flags
Just as you wouldn’t want to buy a designer watch from a guy in some dark and creepy alleyway, you don’t want to buy anything online from a seller you haven’t fully investigated.
One place to start is by searching the BBB’s online directory, which can tell you if the business is accredited, and whether or not the BBB has received complaints.
Truth be told, you should probably check to see if they’re even in the database. Because if not, well, that’s a concern. You can also do a general Google search which will pull up a lot of information about that company and their website.
In addition to checking the Better Business Bureau listings, the Federal Trade Commission says to make certain the website includes a physical address and a phone number, and verify them. That way you have a place to contact should things go wrong.
Fake Shipping Notices
This year the BBB is also warning of fake email delivery notices that say you have a package on its way.
It’s probably common sense that an actual delivery company isn’t going to email you about a package, right? How would they have your email address? But I suppose you can’t be too careful during the time of year where you’re conducting online orders left and right. Amazon emails begin to run together and suddenly an email claiming to be from a delivery service doesn’t seem all that strange…
But you have to keep your head on a swivel. DO NOT click on any links. It’s most likely malware, or at the very least, going to ask you for personal information like credit card numbers or addresses. Before you know it, you’ve just participated in the theft of your own identity.
Legitimate carriers will never ask you for personal information through email.
Santa’s Phishing
Several trusted companies offer charming and personalized letters from Santa, but scammers mimic them to get personal information from unsuspecting parents. Check with the BBB to find out which ones are legitimate.
The big risk here isn’t that your kid won’t hear from Santa, but that you’re providing key details to a phisher who will use it to perpetuate other fraud or identity theft.
Charity Scams
Did you also know that scams come with philanthropy?
The holidays are a wonderful time to support your favorite causes, but to ensure that your funds go where you desire, you’ve got to make sure the group is legit.
According to nonprofit rating site Charity Navigator, roughly 40% of all charitable donations are made in the last few weeks of the year. So, you better believe scams pop up in the form of donation solicitations via email, social media and text.
Common charity scams include look-alike sites or imposter websites, phony emails that are “phishing” for personal information or giving a check or cash to an individual as opposed to an organization.
The BBB’s Give.org is a great resource to research legitimacy.
