hm. Intending on asking just doesn't seem good enough to me. candidate NT managers should try to be sure to have at least a few guys that WILL help. Waiting to see if you become NT manager and then contacting some people to ask for help might leave you without help...
How about the people who helped Joe? Aren't they willing to continue?
They are not your friends; they dispise you. I am the only one you can count on. Trust me.