tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695019530574266085.post679526146826953414..comments2023-02-11T04:47:55.030-08:00Comments on Biz Bitch: In SympathyBiz Bitchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12610120385189464752noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695019530574266085.post-77162711355054720182012-03-31T09:05:27.020-07:002012-03-31T09:05:27.020-07:00I think you're looking in the wrong places for...I think you're looking in the wrong places for work! Find some publication with a sense of style and write a daily column for them. It would be hugely successful for sure! :)Warrenhttp://www.plrinternetmarketing.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695019530574266085.post-20072666924473283812012-03-12T21:17:42.427-07:002012-03-12T21:17:42.427-07:00Sorry. I just have to fight injustice wherever it...Sorry. I just have to fight injustice wherever it raises its ugly head. And just like Whack-a-Mole, there's seems no end to the number of times its ugly head ascends these days.<br /><br />P.S. I'm not sure I want to read a blog about clean underwear.Farley Goffnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695019530574266085.post-14454745117734294942012-03-12T19:44:40.416-07:002012-03-12T19:44:40.416-07:00Holy moley, Mr. Farley!
You are clearly a LOT mor...Holy moley, Mr. Farley!<br /><br />You are clearly a LOT more bitter about my not getting this job than I am. Whassup with that? Have you had a similar experience and are "projecting" a bit? (Well, OK, more than a bit.)<br /><br />Me a disruptive force? Little ole me with my blonde curls and my big smile and my smart mouth? Jeepers!<br /><br />HEY EVERYBODY, LISTEN UP! I'M NOT MAD. I'M NOT BITTER. IT WAS A JOKE, FOLKS!! I was making fun of myself and my personal little pity party about not getting to do something I thought would be challenging and fun. STOP FEELING ANGRY OR SORRY FOR ME. I don't feel those things. Why should you? My big problem right now is that I don't have enough clean underwear. And to understand why, you'll just have to read my next blog post.<br /><br />I'm OK. Really.Biz Bitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12610120385189464752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695019530574266085.post-34495792248840366702012-03-11T19:21:06.889-07:002012-03-11T19:21:06.889-07:00In the end, life experience and perceptive intelle...In the end, life experience and perceptive intellect are the characteristics that cheated you out of this job. You know too much, you're too street smart, you have a very sensitive bull-shit antennae and you don't suffer fools. You would think all of these attributes would hold you in good stead. <br /><br />Wrong. <br /><br />This means you would have been a disruptive force among the people you would have worked for and with. The 22-year-old entry level person will just do what he or she is told to do without any understanding beyond what supervisors choose to share. Those fine folks who interviewed you were just trying to cover their asses with the politicians who employ them 12 months a year, year in and year out and have always demonstrated their ability to play the game. No matter your qualifications, no one was willing to take the chance with someone who would quickly figure out what was really going on; someone whose POLITICAL bonafides had never been thoroughly tested.<br /><br />The only way someone of your fully-qualified background would have gotten that job would be to have had a personal "Chinaman" going to bat for you. I suspect you lived in Chicago long enough to know that isn't some sort of an ethnic slur, but the description of a political insider with clout.<br /><br />You're better off without the damn job.Farley Goffnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695019530574266085.post-29615823783492472522012-03-10T22:14:32.589-08:002012-03-10T22:14:32.589-08:00Kay, I recently joined the Bloggers helping Blogge...Kay, I recently joined the Bloggers helping Bloggers group on LinkedIn and it is nice to step into your blog parlor. I am sorry this didn't work out. I've been chasing a dream job for quite sometime, a freeze is ongoing at this organisation and I have to wait for this glacier to melt. Hope global warming can speed up this process. Instead of tulips and daffodils tied with a black ribbon, I am sending you a cupcake<br />http://www.yummyinyourtummycakes.co.uk/ekmps/shops/chayasoochit/images/12-cheer-up-face-cupcakes-192-p.jpg<br />I hope to find a suitable job soon.Lubnahttp://www.writerscyberslate.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695019530574266085.post-32593422138758091582012-03-08T12:48:40.798-08:002012-03-08T12:48:40.798-08:00Gaby, I also happen to know that the "kids&qu...Gaby, I also happen to know that the "kids" who work for you are crazy about you. If they weren't, they wouldn't tease you so much. You landed in just the right place, girlfriend, even thought it did require a move from your beloved Louisiana.Biz Bitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12610120385189464752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695019530574266085.post-14801282362194080962012-03-08T12:41:43.923-08:002012-03-08T12:41:43.923-08:00Claire, I think that you are inferring that I am &...Claire, I think that you are inferring that I am "mature." You couldn't be farther from the truth. I am really quite immature. Also, I am old. :)Biz Bitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12610120385189464752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695019530574266085.post-83759348701389451012012-03-08T12:36:06.050-08:002012-03-08T12:36:06.050-08:00In the interests of honesty here, I need to state ...In the interests of honesty here, I need to state that in addition to being notified in a very timely manner that I did not get the job, I received not one but two (2) personal handwritten notes (one from each of the interviewers) thanking me for my interest and telling me how much they enjoyed meeting me. When was the last time you saw a handwritten thank you note from an interviewer? Their mothers would be so proud!<br /><br />That is one of the reasons that I am so disappointed. Who wouldn't want to work with women who are so nice? They were terrific.Biz Bitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12610120385189464752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695019530574266085.post-67052151701360386522012-03-08T07:30:21.881-08:002012-03-08T07:30:21.881-08:00I laughed out loud at this post...especially your ...I laughed out loud at this post...especially your late mother-in-law's motto. Sorry about the job, but you have the kind of spirit that will carry on, or at the very least blog about it until you feel better. All the best.Soshahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16419554476910853757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695019530574266085.post-67797847809819419972012-03-06T16:35:24.780-08:002012-03-06T16:35:24.780-08:00You know what, I can certainly relate to this post...You know what, I can certainly relate to this post. I tested the market myself and interviewed with two competitors to see if the grass is greener on the other side. Both positions are considered lateral moves. I thought I aced both interviews, and never received the courtesy of a call. Stay motivated and never settle! I talk about how I found focus and clarity on my blog: <br /><br /><br />fromjaystobrooks.comAngel L. Ramoshttp://www.fromjaystobrooks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695019530574266085.post-73095711845142359372012-03-06T09:53:40.363-08:002012-03-06T09:53:40.363-08:00If I was you I would consider it a lucky escape, y...If I was you I would consider it a lucky escape, you'll find a better job. My husbands boss was recently looking to hire a secretary, he interviewed two people for the job, one was mature, conscientious and very driven on the green energy they are promoting with a science background. The other young, slim, petite just engaged and...yes you guessed it a double D!...Guess who got the job?! My husband and I just shook our heads and said little did the mature lady realize just what a lucky escape she'd had!Claire Cappettahttp://www.clairecappetta.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695019530574266085.post-72294697452350223492012-03-05T22:01:20.563-08:002012-03-05T22:01:20.563-08:00Kay -- my attitude is that any company would be lu...Kay -- my attitude is that any company would be lucky to have me. Don't give up. Always go in with that attitude. Sorry you didn't get the job. But another opportunity is always on the horizon.Jeannette Paladinohttp://writespeaksell.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695019530574266085.post-39192069318564862112012-03-05T19:21:52.477-08:002012-03-05T19:21:52.477-08:00This is awesome. I think you should go on lots of ...This is awesome. I think you should go on lots of really bad job interviews and then write about it. In fact, that could be a whole blog by itself. Who knows where it could go?!Krystyna Lagowskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05239030256940858556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695019530574266085.post-15744599816685584232012-03-05T13:37:40.405-08:002012-03-05T13:37:40.405-08:00I'm dying to know what this job was that you w...I'm dying to know what this job was that you wanted so badly.. but I'm glad that you still have time to write your hilarious blog instead.Michelle Goddardhttp://michellegoddard.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695019530574266085.post-38809719591331588662012-03-05T12:11:06.471-08:002012-03-05T12:11:06.471-08:00Kay, It is a pleasure to meet you and read your bl...Kay, It is a pleasure to meet you and read your blog though I'm saddened it is over this unfortunate news. That said, I'm a big believer that your must be destined for something bigger and better and it must be coming your way!Keyuri Joshihttp://www.ontheballparent.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695019530574266085.post-312490053121171982012-03-04T18:41:19.505-08:002012-03-04T18:41:19.505-08:00Honestly - would you want this job, or an unsucces...Honestly - would you want this job, or an unsuccessful attempt at getting it that led to a great blog?<br /><br />See? I knew you'd see it my way. You're welcome.Eli@coach-daddyhttp://modernparentonline.com/coach-daddynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695019530574266085.post-39823172823147527642012-03-02T14:42:50.805-08:002012-03-02T14:42:50.805-08:00Kay girl, sorry you didn't get that great job ...Kay girl, sorry you didn't get that great job with the long hours and lousy pay. I can read between the lines and tell that you really wanted that job. I have been there, done that, worn that T-Shirt. It used to upset me but I then I came to the conclusion: "You don't want me, I don't need you". A lot of big companies have shifted their way of thinking the way they hire people. They don't look for experience anymore, they want young college kids, fresh out of school who they can mold to their way of doing business. Their way of thinking is "We can teach them the job". There is just a little flaw in this philosophy "Who will teach them the job?" Another college kid? Pretty soon the clueless will be training the clueless. Let's face it, some jobs come with years of experience and looking at the whole picture, for example how what you do affects another department.I'm an "Endangered Specie" where I work. There are a handful of people over 50, most of them are below 30. <br /><br />Gabriele W., Amarillo TexasGabriele in Texashttp://www.linkedin.com/pub/gabriele-weekly/24/275/725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695019530574266085.post-48852324135683995852012-02-29T23:58:22.635-08:002012-02-29T23:58:22.635-08:00I love the "no bullshit" sound in your v...I love the "no bullshit" sound in your voice. It's refreshing and I enjoyed your post. Things don't always work out and I firmly believe we dodge more bullets than we know of. Hopefully you'll get the gig next time.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07878218624824766034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695019530574266085.post-76446078601951495682012-02-27T12:45:30.274-08:002012-02-27T12:45:30.274-08:00Brothers-in-law....sheesh.....Brothers-in-law....sheesh.....Biz Bitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12610120385189464752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695019530574266085.post-63829926184760098522012-02-27T12:42:54.083-08:002012-02-27T12:42:54.083-08:00Catarina, In don't know how the job market is ...Catarina, In don't know how the job market is over there in Sweden, where you live. But here in the USA, it's tough going. Actually, everything I said about this job is true. And it would have been ideal for me because I have applied to law school and I would have learned a lot about how laws are REALLY made. Also the job was full-time, but would have ended before law school began next fall. So I really DID lose out on a great job working with terrific people. <br /><br />But, in truth, I wrote this piece as a way of poking fun at my own personal pity party and putting things into perspective for myself. It's not the end of the world. It's just an opportunity lost. There will be another.Biz Bitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12610120385189464752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695019530574266085.post-40967432057080479972012-02-27T04:01:42.692-08:002012-02-27T04:01:42.692-08:00Great way of describing job hunting these days! Th...Great way of describing job hunting these days! There simply are not enough jobs for all the unemployed. And some HR departments are still under the impression that young people stay with a company for life!!<br /><br />Cheer up - doesn't sound as if you lost out on a great job. On the contrary.<br /><br />All the best<br />CatarinaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695019530574266085.post-25330072800647382912012-02-25T17:51:43.640-08:002012-02-25T17:51:43.640-08:00Sam, how did you get a great gig like Peru in the ...Sam, how did you get a great gig like Peru in the wintertime? I's gotta beat winter in Ontario. Send me a private email and catch me up. I'm jealous!Biz Bitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12610120385189464752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695019530574266085.post-1742556881668607622012-02-25T17:48:06.398-08:002012-02-25T17:48:06.398-08:00What is wrong with you? You never, ever admit to ...What is wrong with you? You never, ever admit to watching The Bachelor or Dancing With the Stars. It's like admitting that you pick your nose. Everybody does it but nobody actually admits to it. No wonder you didn't get the job. I'm surprised that you weren't arrested. Sometimes I worry about you.<br /><br />Sam <br />(I'm currently on assignment in Lima, Peru)Samantha Brothershttp://www.ussteelcanada.com/ussca/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695019530574266085.post-49191685965223500782012-02-24T21:47:07.369-08:002012-02-24T21:47:07.369-08:00Great read! So glad that you're about truth, j...Great read! So glad that you're about truth, justice and the American way...You're right..."Long hours, lots of stress, low pay..." is the new American way...and yes, I believe that your job went to the 22-year old. Sad but true, so back away from the knives and keep them from your wrists.Corettahttp://www.3d-discovery.com/3DMusingMomentBlog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695019530574266085.post-199654433810104102012-02-24T19:48:06.271-08:002012-02-24T19:48:06.271-08:00I just discovered you and I have to tell you that ...I just discovered you and I have to tell you that this was so funny. Between the lines I could feel the fact that you are about 90% serious about how much you wanted this job and how disappointed you are in not getting it. I don't know what the job at the legislature was but never mind that. You should be writing for a living. Whoever they are, they were crazy not to want someone as funny as you are around all the time. Love your style.<br /><br />Markie B.Wisconsin Cheeseheadhttp://www.wisconsincheesemart.com/index.php?cPath=53_55&gclid=CKvcp8GbuK4CFYUBRQodjnnmFQnoreply@blogger.com