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Lost Cause

Daffney — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 00:54:19 GMT

After all that transpired this past week, I tuned in to see if any of the hosts had toned down their presentations. In a fairly short period of time, I learned that Shaun will be going to the Carribean in about three weeks, Courtney is in Mexico (picture on facebook), and Rachael just returned from Paris. The QVC bubble is alive and well...perhaps the plot for a new reality (I use the word loosely) series.

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LuckyA — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 00:57:55 GMT

So what's your point?

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Mersha — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 01:02:22 GMT

Q hosts are entitled to vacation as are many other working people.

If they are in a position to afford to do so...Bon Voyage.

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Trinity11 — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 01:04:06 GMT

@Daffney wrote:
After all that transpired this past week, I tuned in to see if any of the hosts had toned down their presentations. In a fairly short period of time, I learned that Shaun will be going to the Carribean in about three weeks, Courtney is in Mexico (picture on facebook), and Rachael just returned from Paris. The QVC bubble is alive and well...perhaps the plot for a new reality (I use the word loosely) series.

I looked up the demographics of the average QVC customer. Reading them I think many of the viewers may travel themselves and enjoy purchasing new clothing for their travels. Just might be why they mention their trips...

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KathyM23 — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 01:06:41 GMT

Oh lucky Rachel. I didn't know she had been in Paris. Good for her, chance of a lifetime.

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Trellis Queen — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 01:25:20 GMT

I agree, the changes this week were a surprise. But why "lost cause" and what about the hosts being on vacation. Trying to understand. Not being a pest - sincerely want to relate to this.

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ECBG — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 01:48:26 GMT

Everyone accrues vacation.

I wouldn't take their gruelling schedule, no matter what they pay!

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chrystaltree — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 01:59:12 GMT

Huh?????

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RoughDraft — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 02:16:33 GMT

I think someone needs a hobby or maybe a job.

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rms1954 — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 02:30:24 GMT

@Daffney wrote:
After all that transpired this past week, I tuned in to see if any of the hosts had toned down their presentations. In a fairly short period of time, I learned that Shaun will be going to the Carribean in about three weeks, Courtney is in Mexico (picture on facebook), and Rachael just returned from Paris. The QVC bubble is alive and well...perhaps the plot for a new reality (I use the word loosely) series.

I'm afraid it's going to get worse before it gets better (if at all).

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tansy — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 02:50:52 GMT

So many new posters...can't help noticing.

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Daffney — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 04:22:09 GMT

I believe, given the recent layoffs of QVC employees and two of their co-workers, it is a mistake to flaunt "privilege" which many in their audience may not have. It alienates people, especially when you are trying to sell a product. To me, and I am a traveler by the way, they lack empathy which you think would be uppermost in their minds given that the insecurity of a job has hit home.

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chrystaltree — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 13:17:28 GMT

@Daffney wrote:
I believe, given the recent layoffs of QVC employees and two of their co-workers, it is a mistake to flaunt "privilege" which many in their audience may not have. It alienates people, especially when you are trying to sell a product. To me, and I am a traveler by the way, they lack empathy which you think would be uppermost in their minds given that the insecurity of a job has hit home.

How the bleep is going on vacation a privilege....lol.

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CalminHeart — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 13:21:23 GMT

Hosts need vacations after presenting the same dozen or so products (or variations of) every day, week, month.....

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They CallMe MRWILKES — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 13:45:09 GMT

It's not the taking of the vacation. That's a benefit that they certainly are entitled to.

I think it was the excessive flaunting of the trip on television this week when 395 non-on air coworkers were terminated.

It certainly smacked of elitist privilege and excess to me. My feeling of course.

Maybe just keep it low key for a bit of time.

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RespectLife — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 13:25:51 GMT

@Daffney wrote:
I believe, given the recent layoffs of QVC employees and two of their co-workers, it is a mistake to flaunt "privilege" which many in their audience may not have. It alienates people, especially when you are trying to sell a product. To me, and I am a traveler by the way, they lack empathy which you think would be uppermost in their minds given that the insecurity of a job has hit home.

I have taken many vacations @Daffney

over 16 cruises and a yearly trip to a resort in the DR.

Does that mean I am privileged? No, it means I saved my money to travel because I enjoyed it.

You don't have to have 'money' to vacation.

QVC seems to think we want to be 'friends' w/ the hosts, they want 'entertainment' value. They have said so in their mission statement.

I don't see any flaunting, just the usual banter that all hosts do, all the time.

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Alter Ego — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 13:37:19 GMT

If they don’t mention their vacation, there will be a 100 posts asking where they are. As it is, there will still be a couple (like the Leah post, even though Pat kept mentioning it.)

Frankly, Pat (innocently) did something yesterday that IMO was far more offensive to the fired employee than someone commenting about their vacation.

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They CallMe MRWILKES — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 13:48:06 GMT

Maybe just say "I'll be away for a week" during your final appearance and not harp on it weeks (and months) in advance, mentioning all the new clothes you're buying for the getaway. That might be one approach, subtle that it is.

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Bhvbum — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 13:53:09 GMT

@They CallMe MRWILKES wrote:
Maybe just say "I'll be away for a week" during your final appearance and not harp on it weeks (and months) in advance, mentioning all the new clothes you're buying for the getaway. That might be one approach, subtle that it is.

I agree with the subtle, but don't these folks have producers, bosses? It appears that QVC does not have a problem with folks telling the world where they are headed on vacation.

I'm always amazed when somebody on here asks where_____ is, and everybody seems to know where they are on their vacation.

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Imaoldhippie — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 14:37:36 GMT

I would hazzard a guess that vacations are planned weeks or months ahead of time. No flaunting, working people work for their benefits.

It might just be me but sometimes I dont understand mindsets on these boards.