I got a job as a Social Media MGPE!

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Finally the job offer I’ve been waiting for has come through!

Earlier this morning I was offered a position as a “Social Media MGPE” (Manager/Guru/Prognosticator/Evangelist) for a major player in the real estate industry.

I’m just following the path blazed before me by such notable real estate bloggers as:

How cool is that? Finally, after delivering countless seminars and presentations on the use of Social Media in Real Estate, for which I was never paid a plug nickel, I’m going to make ridiculous amounts of money doing what I love – teaching others how to incorporate social media into their business.

I can’t disclose who I’ll be working for, or how much I’ll be making – other than to say “They are huge” and “it’s a boatload”.

Perhaps by next April Fool’s Day the details can be released.

Nota bene:  In all seriousness, while I personally know all of the above listed folks, and they are super smart people and wonderful human beings, what the hell am I, chopped liver? If someone really is looking for a SM MGPE, freaking call me and let’s talk!

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Jay Thompson

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Had me going although a little late..Just catching up on entries I missed. Kind of a catch 22 to be involved in that group. But yes, some of them are douchebags!

At first I was confused, until I realized it was April Fool's! Haha, you got me! To bad a great job like that can't be offered to you-you already are a Social Media MGPE to all of us that read your blog; now we just have to find someone to pay you "butt loads" of money for it! LOL!

Oh, I will be eagerly awaiting the updates on next April Fools! HAha!

**Margaret Safford-Metro Atlanta Real Estate´s last blog post..Does the Metro Atlanta Real Estate Market Mimic the New HGTV Shows?</abbr></abbr>

Jay, this was a great April fools and had me going right up to your closing statement. I think you could very easily give an online company a great image. Keep blogging away.

**James Wheelock´s last blog post..$185,000 :: 7519 Fall Creek Bn, Humble TX, 77396</abbr></abbr>

Cool, maybe you can teach me how to use it. For the life of me I still can't figure it out.

Can't believe I didn't realize this was an April fools post until I got over to the comments page fully prepared to congratulate you. Only one that I fell for for any amount of time this year....probably helps that I stumbled on it a few days late when my guard was down.

Thanks for the laugh, Jay.

You still have me. Is this an April's Fool or not?

*Scratches head*

**David´s last blog post..Free Fluid WordPress Themes and CSS Templates</abbr></abbr>

WOW you had me going there and it isn't even April Fools day anymore!!!

Congratulations Jay! That's really awesome! In this market "boatload" sounds very nice! You deserve it!

**Rick´s last blog post..9162 W Melinda Ln</abbr></abbr>

It would have been a demotion for you anyway.

Now consulting... that's a different story.

http://is.gd/q7uJ HA! Fun job title: “Social Media MGPE” (Manager/Guru/Prognosticator/Evangelist)

Thanks Keith.

But you're right, Jay needs douchebag lessons in order to pull this off.

**Tyler Hurst´s last blog post..Celebs & Twitter A-Listers don’t give a shit about you

Very funny Jay,

I know a number of names from that list but would really not want to be included on a list with them.

**Morristown NJ Real Estate´s last blog post..Randolph NJ Real Estate March 2009</abbr></abbr>

Congrats, Jay. You've earned it. Have fun under the bigtop!

You had me for a split second too, that other half of the split second went to my son who explained that the reason he and his girlfriend broke up several weeks ago is that she was pregnant. He said I handled his prank very well and complimented me on my composure. I nearly threw up after the fact.

**Chris Griffith´s last blog post..Walking Bonita Beach</abbr></abbr>

This awesome, congrats! RT <a rel="nofollow" href="http://twitter.com/PhxREguy">@PhxR...: wOOt! I got a job as a Social Media MGPE! http://is.gd/q7uJ

LOL! As I sign (yet another) contract to be a social media MGPE.

**Dustin´s last blog post..Are your Facebook friends hiding from you?

Hahaha! Funny Jay, you had me. For just a split second!

**Agentjason´s last blog post..If you liked it then ya should'a put an icon on it!

Good one! Well a very awesome congratulations to you sir. You deserve it.

**Shailesh Ghimire´s last blog post..Leading Priorities for Marketers in 2009

Weird...that sounds oddly like EXACTLY what I do. :)

**Tyler Hurst´s last blog post..Celebs & Twitter A-Listers don’t give a shit about you

RT <a rel="nofollow" href="http://twitter.com/PhxREguy">@PhxR...: wOOt! I got a job as a Social Media MGPE! http://is.gd/q7uJ - props to you, Jay!

You had me going good until I got to the part about the April fools day thing. I almost fell for another one today on the local newscast when they said a blizzard was on its way!

**Halifax Real Estate´s last blog post..A look at the Home Renovation Tax Credit</abbr></abbr>

I really must be getting smarter in my old age! I totally knew this was BS from the second I read it. I'm usually much more gullible. Thanks for making me feel better about myself Jay, even if you didn't land your dream job! ;-)

I completely believed this at first. Just like everything. I just need to learn not to read blogs or the internet news on April 1st.

**Portland Real Estate´s last blog post..Tin Shed</abbr></abbr>

I am shocked that you haven't been offered a position yet.

Good one! You had me going too ;-)

**Joel McDonald´s last blog post..Buffalo Ridge - Castle Rock Colorado Real Estate</abbr></abbr>

Ah, had me worried that the boss man was heading to another employer! Had me worried when I saw the mention come through when I was writing my latest blog post on the City of Scottsdale subsidizing homeowners for the purchase of foreclosed properties above $1.5M.

I was pleasantly surprised (to your dissatisfaction) that you will be hanging around after all.

David Lorti

**Chandler Real Estate´s last blog post..City of Scottsdale to Subsidize Purchases of Custom Homes Over $1.5M</abbr></abbr>

Since Tyler already posted, I feel like this comment will work...

The problem, Jay, is you aren't a big enough douchebag to be hired as a social media douchebag. Solve the first problem and the second will happen naturally. Also, be willing to move. ;)

**Keith´s last blog post..Motivator: Create your own customized motivational poster [del.icio.us]</abbr></abbr>

Had me going although a little late..Just catching up on entries I missed. Kind of a catch 22 to be involved in that group. But yes, some of them are douchebags!

At first I was confused, until I realized it was April Fool's! Haha, you got me! To bad a great job like that can't be offered to you-you already are a Social Media MGPE to all of us that read your blog; now we just have to find someone to pay you "butt loads" of money for it! LOL!

Oh, I will be eagerly awaiting the updates on next April Fools! HAha!

**Margaret Safford-Metro Atlanta Real Estateu00c2u00b4s last blog post..Does the Metro Atlanta Real Estate Market Mimic the New HGTV Shows?</abbr></abbr>

If there were such a job, you would need to have it!

Haha, you got me! Happy April Fools!

Jay, this was a great April fools and had me going right up to your closing statement. I think you could very easily give an online company a great image. Keep blogging away.

**James Wheelocku00c2u00b4s last blog post..$185,000 :: 7519 Fall Creek Bn, Humble TX, 77396</abbr></abbr>

Cool, maybe you can teach me how to use it. For the life of me I still can't figure it out.

Can't believe I didn't realize this was an April fools post until I got over to the comments page fully prepared to congratulate you. Only one that I fell for for any amount of time this year....probably helps that I stumbled on it a few days late when my guard was down.

Thanks for the laugh, Jay.

You still have me. Is this an April's Fool or not?

*Scratches head*

**Davidu00c2u00b4s last blog post..Free Fluid WordPress Themes and CSS Templates</abbr></abbr>

WOW you had me going there and it isn't even April Fools day anymore!!!

Congratulations Jay! That's really awesome! In this market "boatload" sounds very nice! You deserve it!

**Ricku00c2u00b4s last blog post..9162 W Melinda Ln</abbr></abbr>

It would have been a demotion for you anyway.

Now consulting... that's a different story.

http://is.gd/q7uJ HA! Fun job title: u00e2u0080u009cSocial Media MGPEu00e2u0080u009d (Manager/Guru/Prognosticator/Evangelist)

Thanks Keith.

But you're right, Jay needs douchebag lessons in order to pull this off.

**Tyler Hurstu00c2u00b4s last blog post..Celebs & Twitter A-Listers donu00e2u0080u0099t give a shit about you

Wow, you had me at MGPE! Seriously, why not?!

Very funny Jay,

I know a number of names from that list but would really not want to be included on a list with them.

**Morristown NJ Real Estateu00c2u00b4s last blog post..Randolph NJ Real Estate March 2009</abbr></abbr>

That's too funny. In all seriousness, Keith is wrong. I have been called a douchebag by some of the slickest people I know and it hasn't helped my wallet one bit. But, you are correct Jay. The money is not in selling real estate, it's in telling others how to sell real estate. Just start calling yourself "the coach" that is sure to help. Unless people start thinking you are a closed four-wheeled horse-drawn carriage having doors in the sides and an elevated seat in front for the driver . ;-)

Congrats, Jay. You've earned it. Have fun under the bigtop!

You had me for a split second too, that other half of the split second went to my son who explained that the reason he and his girlfriend broke up several weeks ago is that she was pregnant. He said I handled his prank very well and complimented me on my composure. I nearly threw up after the fact.

**Chris Griffithu00c2u00b4s last blog post..Walking Bonita Beach</abbr></abbr>

This awesome, congrats! RT <a rel="nofollow" href="http://twitter.com/PhxREguy">@PhxREguy: wOOt! I got a job as a Social Media MGPE! http://is.gd/q7uJ

LOL! As I sign (yet another) contract to be a social media MGPE.

**Dustinu00c2u00b4s last blog post..Are your Facebook friends hiding from you?

Hahaha! Funny Jay, you had me. For just a split second!

**Agentjasonu00c2u00b4s last blog post..If you liked it then ya should'a put an icon on it!

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