How do I get more information from these employees.?

Question

Everyday I help close contracts of employees that work for a major companies such as Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Qualcomm and other government agencies. I meet all of them, and I am sure they are not your average Joe's working at McDonald's or so. But putting their arrogances a side, I always wondered how they got such a job and what they do in their companies. One day, one customer left her personal bank account balance recite and her balance was $ 220,000. You can't beat that. How do I talk to them without embarrassing myself or them thinking why I should care what they do.

Answer 1

Your question is almost impossible to decipher. What do you mean, "help close contracts"? What is your purpose in wanting personal financial information from these people?

Answer 2

Your question is confusing to me.

Not sure what you are asking.

What kind of 'more' info do you want?...and WHY do you need it?

Sounds like you are in a lower paying job, and want to know how to get these higher paying jobs?

The fact that someone left a "...personal bank account balance recite and her balance was $ 220,000. "...probably is none of your business.

If you are wondering what it takes and how to get a better job...JUST ASK!  Ask if they enjoy their work.  Ask what they had to do (education/experience...etc.) to QUALIFY for the job.  Ask what their recommendations would be that YOU do to qualify.  (Probably a lot of education and / or experience)

You could approach them with something like this:

"Do you mind if I ask a personal question about your job?"

or...

"Your job sounds interesting...How can I get a job like that?"

or... something like that.  You needn't feel embarassed about asking such.

I certainly would NOT mention anything about the $$$ amount on a 'receipt' you found to anyone - (that is not your business - nor anyone elses')

If they don't / won't / can't answer...don't take personally.  Some people simply aren't allowed to talk.

As far as the 'receipt' you found...That's none of your business, and really doesn't mean a lot anyway.  (I always get receipts that show WAY more than what's actually in my acc't.)

I doubt anyone else would be embarassed if you ask questions...(provided you don't get personal...such as mentioning how much $$$ someone makes!)

But then, I'm just 'guessing', because your question is not clear.