posted on May 24, 2001 03:24:18 PM new
just curious - and offering out an idea as well ... as a seller have any of you made plans for being hit by the proverbial bus? ie have some emergency plan lined up in case you are unable to take care of ongoing online business you have in case you suddenly fall seriously ill or the like?
(perhaps because i'm old, and can't run from "buses" as fast as i use to, i worry about such things.)
while my spouse is well aware of my auctions - what is on auction etc, and about the basics of handling an auction and after-auction business, but when if it came down to it, my spouse is 'puter illiterate - knowing what to do is one thing, being able to do it is another. so, i've had a info sheet written up (hard copy - not on the puter! lol) with the basics - ie a list of my auction accounts, passwords (keep in mind safety when having such info around the house though), and some simple instructions (ie "let buyers who have purchased/paid know that they will get their item, although it will be delayed most likely. cancel ongoing auctions - cancel any bids first!" and so on) and have a designated, 'puter literate, friend, who, while not a seller, has bought, and can handle the basics - ie access and answer email, and even cancel bids and current auctions if necessary. my spouse is well aware of my system - ie where the items on auction are, where the items ready for mailing are, etc.
not that your auction business would be the first concern if you ended up in hospital suddenly due to illness or accident, but it is something that would eventually need attention along with all the other things that we all have going in life, if you become incapacitated. having a plan, and the information needed to institute the plan, seems the prudent thing to do.
***Think outside the Box***
Edited to add: "provibal" and proverbial are the same thing - really they are!!
[ edited by squeeky on May 24, 2001 04:00 PM ]
posted on May 24, 2001 03:30:16 PM new
I never thought about this! I have been out of action for a few days at a time as a result of particularly vicious reactions to chemo treatments, but I never considered what would happen if I unexpectedly disappeared for a week or two. You have given me something to think about. Thanks!
posted on May 24, 2001 05:03:45 PM new
I have thought about this as I am in the same boat--getting older and a spouse who is not well versed in using a computer. I just keep putting it off until tomorrow but it is an excellent idea.
I do have friends who sell on ebay that can help in an emergency but having passwords and all readily accessible would be invaluable.
You have made me think hard about this again and I am going to get it done now. Thanks!!! The only thing I will add is who to call if I should die suddenly. I know the better half wouldn't even be able to figure out how to get my life insurance.
DENISV: My best to you. I've been there and done that. The side effects are beyond description but the end result in my case has been more than 20 years of life I wasn't supposed to have. If you have any control, I recommend starting treatments as late in the day as possible. Seems like side effects weren't as severe when they started at night.
