I started my working career at Fletchers as a Management Cadet based within Fletcher Steel.
I worked under Rhys both in Wellington when he was sales manager of the local branch & in Auckland when he became Auckland branch manager. He was ahead of his time within the industry. Very smart bloke.
I found out when I left that he had thought about sacking me when he moved to Auckland, as he thought I was a trouble maker & I probably was as I pushed everyone above me hard. I ended up being the top sales rep in the country. Not sure what to take from that, as his initial instinct was wrong, but he was also prepared to listen to advice & not act on it. He was pretty young then, as we all were.
I met with Fletchers again when I came back from overseas about 10 years ago and after a twenty minute meeting, quickly realised they had no clue. I doubt much has changed in that time.
Mate of mine worked at FBU said that they survived inspite of themselves not because of themselves !!
We are in the manufacturing sector and based on the reduced level of enquiries currently and going back 6-9 months, are in total agreement with of Rhys' comment regarding outlook which is also a recurring theme in conversations across the full gamut of customers, suppliers and competitors.
Originally Posted by Daytr
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