tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1855710257340998367.post6532246436005279262..comments2023-10-22T17:09:55.135-04:00Comments on HR BlogVOCATE: The Awful Truth: What LinkedIn Has Taught Me About PeopleAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10382703244406413369noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1855710257340998367.post-36769981880576376022015-02-02T00:04:58.647-05:002015-02-02T00:04:58.647-05:00Okaaaay ...Okaaaay ...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10382703244406413369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1855710257340998367.post-54498303018304857222015-02-01T11:39:04.307-05:002015-02-01T11:39:04.307-05:00If it's taken you this long to learn these thi...If it's taken you this long to learn these things about humans, then you're a failure. It's hardly surprising that you work in HR.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1855710257340998367.post-64382609657129790702014-11-09T08:22:48.913-05:002014-11-09T08:22:48.913-05:00Crystal, I just discovered your blog too and I lov...Crystal, I just discovered your blog too and I love it! I felt like your article on narsististic bosses was written just for me!<br /><br />CindySingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12042425161191899774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1855710257340998367.post-71231156213876818362014-01-29T21:49:19.611-05:002014-01-29T21:49:19.611-05:00Paula, you're funny!! Thanks for the comment a...Paula, you're funny!! Thanks for the comment and the compliment!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10382703244406413369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1855710257340998367.post-70877407780219086162014-01-29T16:20:11.213-05:002014-01-29T16:20:11.213-05:00Hi Crystal,
I just stumbled on your blog and I lov...Hi Crystal,<br />I just stumbled on your blog and I love it. I am also shocked by some of the stuff I see on LinkedIn. I'm not naive and have friends and relatives all over the board politically and religiously but can't believe the stuff I see in groups for human resources, of all things. It's a little sad that as you describe each person- thinks they're better, are intolerant, etc, I saw in my head the profile pics of those people who comment frequently in groups I belong to. I had recently commented to a friend that I'm starting to think HR people must be primarily a-holes (and, yes, I'm in HR). Thanks for the perspective and letting me know I'm not the only one seeing this stuff!<br /><br />Think I'm going to look up and read some of your other stuff now!<br /><br />PaulaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02465087064001509701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1855710257340998367.post-58425106470190192002013-12-04T14:29:56.064-05:002013-12-04T14:29:56.064-05:00Alex, I do know someone who was disciplined for a ...Alex, I do know someone who was disciplined for a frequent posts on another site that many deemed racist. Someone wrote to the employee's supervisor and board of directors regarding what they term the employee's racist belief. Of course, this person used their company email with tagline, so they were not hard to find. The forum is a small but active HR forum out here in California - so it does happen.HR Diva Tips & Stillettoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11556237209013861775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1855710257340998367.post-27073548626223327592013-12-01T14:14:27.342-05:002013-12-01T14:14:27.342-05:00Hello John:
Thanks for your question. Prior to th...Hello John:<br /><br />Thanks for your question. Prior to the rants, the ranters had made several comments about Democrats and President Obama and had even called me out as an airheaded liberal etc., so I assume, between those earlier comments and these later ones (which exemplify typical right-wing blather), that these individuals are Republican, and truly, as I read the comments it came to my mind that "This is why the Republican party is perceived the way it is among non-Republicans." Now mind you, I've voted both Democrat and Republican, and I honestly don't care about someone's party affiliation, but hate like this (and I'm just going to call it like I see it), reinforces for me why, despite how I've voted in the past AND some other beliefs I hold, I'm not a registered Republican. (And yes, I realize that not all Republicans can be painted with the same brush.)<br /><br />Are you an American living abroad or someone of another nationality who spent some time with us?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10382703244406413369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1855710257340998367.post-32444461760325555302013-12-01T11:11:09.685-05:002013-12-01T11:11:09.685-05:00oops, I meant "since the end of May 2001"...oops, I meant "since the end of May 2001"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1855710257340998367.post-23974788137661272472013-12-01T11:09:21.954-05:002013-12-01T11:09:21.954-05:00Greetings Crystal,
I am puzzled and hope you can ...Greetings Crystal,<br /><br />I am puzzled and hope you can explain something for me. What is the link between unsolicited rants you've received and your comment: "I literally got chills when I read this. Lordy, I may never vote Republican again. Seriously. There was just that one time, but still… "<br /><br />Mind you, I have no vested interest in the argument and take no offense, because I've not lived in the US since the May 2001. I just don't see the connection (perhaps I missed it).<br /><br />Many thanks<br />John M Walker<br />(shows as anonymous as I have no Google account)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1855710257340998367.post-23027448049747274862013-11-30T14:54:37.768-05:002013-11-30T14:54:37.768-05:00"Building tolerance" -- sounds like a pl..."Building tolerance" -- sounds like a plan! And yes, it's clear that some moderators are MIA, but I don't mind that so much, because good moderators are rare anyhow.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10382703244406413369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1855710257340998367.post-58747693802779458432013-11-25T15:43:10.282-05:002013-11-25T15:43:10.282-05:00I know where you are coming from. I'm buildin...I know where you are coming from. I'm building my tolerance to ignore the ranting engagers who most time sucks the life right out of a good topic discussion. I got to the point of clicking the "Flag as inappropriate" button. Do the group moderator manage the reporting, that's another story in itself I take it. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14098806437672231997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1855710257340998367.post-18184452271377062302013-11-19T15:09:17.113-05:002013-11-19T15:09:17.113-05:00Alex, that's an interesting point you make. We...Alex, that's an interesting point you make. We hear all the time about people getting fired for postings on Facebook, but I can't recall a single case involving LinkedIn, and that's surprising. A Google search yielded this link http://www.cbronline.com/blogs/cbr-rolling-blog/employee-sacked-after-uploading-cv-to-linkedin-050112 from a guy in the UK!<br /><br />But you're right--those determined to be unpleasant generally aren't interested in information.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10382703244406413369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1855710257340998367.post-27381579586361962992013-11-19T12:02:30.540-05:002013-11-19T12:02:30.540-05:00When people use myths to support their arguments y...When people use myths to support their arguments you know what kind of person you are dealing with. Myths such as people on welfare abuse drugs. <br /><br />http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2013/08/30/the-myth-of-welfare-and-drug-use.html<br /><br />I have no solution as to how to get through to them though because in my experience they will dismiss any facts you present. <br /><br />But like you I would be surprised to see that level of unprofessionalism on a networking site for professionals. On Facebook and other social media sites, one could argue that they solely represent themselves. But on Linkedin, most of us list our professional history including our current position so like it or not our employer is linked to us. I'm surprised we don't ever read about being being let go due to what they post on LinkedIn. Alex Strainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07957807149715597210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1855710257340998367.post-18680018318870865432013-11-19T10:23:27.486-05:002013-11-19T10:23:27.486-05:00You're right of course, Charles. Note to self-...You're right of course, Charles. Note to self--flee temptation!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10382703244406413369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1855710257340998367.post-58827240063164357812013-11-19T08:30:30.405-05:002013-11-19T08:30:30.405-05:00There are stupid, intolerant people everywhere, an...There are stupid, intolerant people everywhere, and LinkedIn is no exception. Some people, unable to deal with life face to face, compensate by overdoing it on social media. Afraid we just have to live with it. My tactic is to just disengage. I never get into the sewer with these rats.Charles Rayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11925796128723990492noreply@blogger.com