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When a huge company wanted to impress their guests with the show, the Company Representatives (CR) hired Performer One (PO) and Performer Two (PT) for entertainment. PO and PT were thought of because they appeal to several generations and would definitely make the audience excited.
During negotiations for PO, CR was shocked at the amount the performer was demanding. The seven-figure payment for three songs was overwhelming. Considering that PT had the same fee, CR could not believe that PO had the tenacity to price her performance at the same level as PT. PO justified her fee by saying that she is much in demand for events. Besides, PO even kidded that she is at the same level as PO, as they are working together in the same network. The confidence PO exuded impressed CR and the company granted her fee. Having PO as part of the performers would connect with a certain sector and CR wants to capitalize on that.
On the event day, PT, known for her professionalism, arrived earlier than her call time. It did not matter to her that she was going to be the finale. For PT, the discipline to be on time has been ingrained in her and no wonder, as she is one of the renowned talents of the industry.
Time was ticking and PO was nowhere in sight. Thus, the decision was for PT to already perform, and since she was a trooper, she did her numbers without fuss. Finally, PO arrived. During her performance, PO failed to hit the notes, not just in one song, but in two. She only has three songs and she failed in two. Then, PO apologized to the audience, who were disappointed at her. She said she was tired and not feeling well.
After her number, CR asked PO what was wrong. PO said that she came from an event, where she sang as well. At this point, CR called her attention to the fact that she would be getting an amount that would make her more than a millionaire for a couple of hours, and yet, she took the opportunity for granted. Despite the disappointing performance of PO, CR gave her fee as agreed upon. However, CR and the company are now making sure that PO will never be hired again for her services. In addition, her lack of professionalism will be made known to other PR practitioners for them to think twice before hiring her for events and perhaps, endorsements.
‘I believe in professionalism, but playing is not like a job. You have to be grateful to have the opportunity to play.’ – Wynton Marsalis
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