Comments on: How to Job-Proof Your Recession http://jasonseiden.com/how-to-job-proof-your-recession/ Dare Yourself to Fail Spectacularly! Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:52:45 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: 93 Most Popular Articles of Top Job Search and Career Blogs | JobMob http://jasonseiden.com/how-to-job-proof-your-recession/comment-page-1/#comment-5421 93 Most Popular Articles of Top Job Search and Career Blogs | JobMob Thu, 10 Dec 2009 09:02:30 +0000 http://jasonseiden.com/how-to-job-proof-your-recession/#comment-5421 [...] How to Job-Proof Your Recession from Jason Seiden [...] [...] How to Job-Proof Your Recession from Jason Seiden [...]

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]]> By: George A Guajardo http://jasonseiden.com/how-to-job-proof-your-recession/comment-page-1/#comment-2595 George A Guajardo Mon, 06 Jul 2009 18:55:31 +0000 http://jasonseiden.com/how-to-job-proof-your-recession/#comment-2595 I saw your recent comment on Punk Rock HR. I was confused and intrigued enough to follow the link. I love the irony! I saw your recent comment on Punk Rock HR. I was confused and intrigued enough to follow the link. I love the irony!

]]> By: Tim http://jasonseiden.com/how-to-job-proof-your-recession/comment-page-1/#comment-1424 Tim Mon, 06 Apr 2009 18:56:26 +0000 http://jasonseiden.com/how-to-job-proof-your-recession/#comment-1424 I like your point about challenging the notion that everyone out of a job wants a new one. Since we're also talking about being more creative during this economic slump, why not think outside the box of looking to work for another in the first place? I'm rather amazed that there are plenty of skill sets that are for whatever reason not "conventional" enough to be taught in schools, but the mastery of which would lead to more autonomy. Most of us are trained to be employees- nothing wrong with that, but I'm convinced that thinking that way is a kind of tunnel vision that keeps many from learning skills that wold allow them to carve out there own path to income. One of them is as close as the computer in front of you. For the first time in history, we are 3 feet in front of the world, yet few learn how to use it in a way to render 1) value to others and 2)income for themselves. leavethejobbehind.com I like your point about challenging the notion that everyone out of a job wants a new one.

Since we’re also talking about being more creative during this economic slump, why not think outside the box of looking to work for another in the first place?

I’m rather amazed that there are plenty of skill sets that are for whatever reason not “conventional” enough to be taught in schools, but the mastery of which would lead to more autonomy.

Most of us are trained to be employees- nothing wrong with that, but I’m convinced that thinking that way is a kind of tunnel vision that keeps many from learning skills that wold allow them to carve out there own path to income.

One of them is as close as the computer in front of you. For the first time in history, we are 3 feet in front of the world, yet few learn how to use it in a way to render 1) value to others and 2)income for themselves.

leavethejobbehind.com

]]> By: linkm http://jasonseiden.com/how-to-job-proof-your-recession/comment-page-1/#comment-1379 linkm Sun, 29 Mar 2009 02:18:53 +0000 http://jasonseiden.com/how-to-job-proof-your-recession/#comment-1379 With all due respect, Jason, like Jack, you also need to be careful on how you state your suggestions. Your style of writing invokes nasty insinuations; it's just as glib and a little smug as Jack's, particularly in items 3 & 4. This is your blog; it's your prerogative. But when you call a commenter on the carpet for nasty insinuations, and expect a higher level of civility is hypocritical. Although you're partially correct - that people need to build relationships - we're still experiencing a major economic recession, and there are many good people who've been separated despite their exceptional skills and good fit within departments and business units. At my company (a fortune 10 global IT corp), some of these people received excellent annual reviews (completed at my company days after these thousands of people were given notification of their pending separation). To suggest that these people had it coming because they weren't politically connected well-enough is irresponsible. Some people aren't political animals...they wish to be engaged with good work, to provide their unfireable work ethic and value to the company, to learn, and create solid relationships with many people in the company. So to suggest that it's their fault that they didn't job-proof their recession because they weren't politically connected is rubbing salt in fresh wounds. Their confidence has been shaken, and to post cute and cutting remarks linked to Out of Work Chicago doesn't encourage people found in circumstances that weren't their own making. Again, it's your blog, it's your prerogative. With all due respect, Jason, like Jack, you also need to be careful on how you state your suggestions. Your style of writing invokes nasty insinuations; it’s just as glib and a little smug as Jack’s, particularly in items 3 & 4. This is your blog; it’s your prerogative. But when you call a commenter on the carpet for nasty insinuations, and expect a higher level of civility is hypocritical. Although you’re partially correct – that people need to build relationships – we’re still experiencing a major economic recession, and there are many good people who’ve been separated despite their exceptional skills and good fit within departments and business units. At my company (a fortune 10 global IT corp), some of these people received excellent annual reviews (completed at my company days after these thousands of people were given notification of their pending separation). To suggest that these people had it coming because they weren’t politically connected well-enough is irresponsible. Some people aren’t political animals…they wish to be engaged with good work, to provide their unfireable work ethic and value to the company, to learn, and create solid relationships with many people in the company. So to suggest that it’s their fault that they didn’t job-proof their recession because they weren’t politically connected is rubbing salt in fresh wounds. Their confidence has been shaken, and to post cute and cutting remarks linked to Out of Work Chicago doesn’t encourage people found in circumstances that weren’t their own making. Again, it’s your blog, it’s your prerogative.

]]> By: Chris Benevich http://jasonseiden.com/how-to-job-proof-your-recession/comment-page-1/#comment-1147 Chris Benevich Mon, 09 Mar 2009 23:57:33 +0000 http://jasonseiden.com/how-to-job-proof-your-recession/#comment-1147 Jason, great job, particularly on showing that networking doesn't have to feel stodgy or abrasive (i.e., one-way card sharks). I'd love your comment on my January post, "Networking Tips You Don't Want to Hear," http://tinyurl.com/aennrn. Best regards, Chris Chris Benevich President Panache Writing, Inc. chris@panachewriting.com (312) 420-9049 Jason, great job, particularly on showing that networking doesn’t have to feel stodgy or abrasive (i.e., one-way card sharks). I’d love your comment on my January post, “Networking Tips You Don’t Want to Hear,” http://tinyurl.com/aennrn.

Best regards,
Chris

Chris Benevich
President
Panache Writing, Inc.
chris@panachewriting.com
(312) 420-9049

]]> By: Jason Seiden http://jasonseiden.com/how-to-job-proof-your-recession/comment-page-1/#comment-1049 Jason Seiden Wed, 04 Mar 2009 04:35:56 +0000 http://jasonseiden.com/how-to-job-proof-your-recession/#comment-1049 @ Stephen, I say, it is indeed pleasant to hear from a peer from across the pond... link away, my good man, link away, and thank you for the advice: I'll remember that the next time I share the lift with the Queen! @ Steve Making you smile is the least I can do... heaven knows I've been a pain in the butt, too (Lori? Jackie? V? Can I get an 'amen'?), so this is my way of ensuring I end up at LEAST karma-neutral. @ Stephen, I say, it is indeed pleasant to hear from a peer from across the pond… link away, my good man, link away, and thank you for the advice: I’ll remember that the next time I share the lift with the Queen!

@ Steve Making you smile is the least I can do… heaven knows I’ve been a pain in the butt, too (Lori? Jackie? V? Can I get an ‘amen’?), so this is my way of ensuring I end up at LEAST karma-neutral.

]]> By: Steve Davies http://jasonseiden.com/how-to-job-proof-your-recession/comment-page-1/#comment-1031 Steve Davies Mon, 02 Mar 2009 18:43:38 +0000 http://jasonseiden.com/how-to-job-proof-your-recession/#comment-1031 Jason, Thanks for the humor along with the great points! Low this one, and about to link to it. Thanks for making us smile. Jason,
Thanks for the humor along with the great points! Low this one, and about to link to it. Thanks for making us smile.

]]> By: Stephen O'Donnell http://jasonseiden.com/how-to-job-proof-your-recession/comment-page-1/#comment-1029 Stephen O'Donnell Mon, 02 Mar 2009 16:37:29 +0000 http://jasonseiden.com/how-to-job-proof-your-recession/#comment-1029 Hi Jason. I'm loving your site, and especially your videos. I'm a big fan of plain speaking. I'd be keen to reference them on my site, www.alljobsUK.com , which is a portal for the UK market. They say we are divided by a common language, but your advice is pretty universal. That said, in the UK, if you got the response "I'm good" to the question "How are you?", then you would be asked again, "No not, what are you? - How are you? To which you would reply, "I'm very well indeed, thanks". Hi Jason. I’m loving your site, and especially your videos. I’m a big fan of plain speaking. I’d be keen to reference them on my site, http://www.alljobsUK.com , which is a portal for the UK market.
They say we are divided by a common language, but your advice is pretty universal. That said, in the UK, if you got the response “I’m good” to the question “How are you?”, then you would be asked again, “No not, what are you? – How are you? To which you would reply, “I’m very well indeed, thanks”.

]]> By: Jason Seiden http://jasonseiden.com/how-to-job-proof-your-recession/comment-page-1/#comment-1010 Jason Seiden Sat, 28 Feb 2009 23:01:42 +0000 http://jasonseiden.com/how-to-job-proof-your-recession/#comment-1010 @Jack 1. A RIF is a Reduction In Force. Good point, and I made the change above. Also, take a look at my post today—I hear ya on the need for less jargon. 2. Critique, disagree, whatever—but when you do it here, I expect you to do it without nasty insinuations. It makes you look like a jerk, and I think you're better than that. Please keep the conversation productive. @Jack

1. A RIF is a Reduction In Force. Good point, and I made the change above. Also, take a look at my post today—I hear ya on the need for less jargon.
2. Critique, disagree, whatever—but when you do it here, I expect you to do it without nasty insinuations. It makes you look like a jerk, and I think you’re better than that. Please keep the conversation productive.

]]> By: Jack http://jasonseiden.com/how-to-job-proof-your-recession/comment-page-1/#comment-1004 Jack Sat, 28 Feb 2009 15:08:06 +0000 http://jasonseiden.com/how-to-job-proof-your-recession/#comment-1004 "irRIFfable" - And that means what, exactly? Clearly, this isn't written for anyone that could <b>actually benefit from its content. </b> It's written for the inner circle of the HR/recruiting world (in terms only they understand), so you can bathe in a steady stream of ego and self-congratulatory hoo-ha, sporadically interspersed with back pats from others. How's THAT for feedback? “irRIFfable” – And that means what, exactly?

Clearly, this isn’t written for anyone that could actually benefit from its content.

It’s written for the inner circle of the HR/recruiting world (in terms only they understand), so you can bathe in a steady stream of ego and self-congratulatory hoo-ha, sporadically interspersed with back pats from others.

How’s THAT for feedback?

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