We’re celebrating Founder’s Day this week at QVC! That means, we want to celebrate our beginnings and how far we have all come together. In 1986, I was living in Germany and having a WONDERFUL time being an Army Brat, traveling all over Europe, and swinging around my little Dorothy Hamill haircut like I had some sense (I did not).
Little did I know, that same year, the best company I would ever work for was being born.
Let’s fast-forward a bit to 2007. I was hired to work at QVC in the Call Center in West Chester as a Supervisor. My buddies Dave, Joe, Jane, and Jill (and many more) were introduced to this ex-flight attendant who would be their new co-worker in a fast-paced call center. Here's my first badge photo. :)
I was welcomed with OPEN ARMS. They were so patient with me. They trained me, nurtured me, and even played along with my weirdo sense of humor.
It was my introduction to QVC’s hard-working, fun-along-the-way, supportive spirit. I was instantly addicted. I dearly loved, and still love, the friends I made from my time in the Call Center. They worked hard, played hard, and loved hard.
Things have moved along over the years and I’ve been lucky enough to have an amazing career here at the Q. Every Founder’s Day, I think of all my sweet friends from the Q and remember them fondly. Some have passed on, some have moved to other jobs, and some I still get to see in the building. I will never forget the kindness I was shown and I’ll never forget to pass it on.
Since we’re on the subject of being eternally grateful, THANK YOU. If you’re reading this, you are part of the QVC family. Without you, there would be no us, no dream job, no rockin’ team. I searched for a long time to find a place that I would fit in. Because of YOU, I now belong. From the bottom of my little traveler-heart: THANK YOU.
The photo above was taken my first week in my backstage gig. I'm still that excited about it!
Now that we’re talking about you, how long have you “Q’d”? What do you remember about the early days at the Q? I’d love to read your stories! ~ Mary DeAngelis