Comments on: HR: Career Options? http://punkrockhr.com/hr-career-options/ Anti-Establishment Career Advice Tue, 16 Mar 2010 22:59:58 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: JibberJobber Blog » Blog Archive » Just How Messed Up is HR? http://punkrockhr.com/hr-career-options/#comment-13377 JibberJobber Blog » Blog Archive » Just How Messed Up is HR? Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:22:08 +0000 http://punkrockhr.com/?p=4442#comment-13377 [...] few weeks ago she wrote a blog post about career options for HR professionals, based on a question she got from one of her blog readers.  The reader asks would she [...] [...] few weeks ago she wrote a blog post about career options for HR professionals, based on a question she got from one of her blog readers.  The reader asks would she [...]

]]> By: HRM Today - Blog Archive » You Wanna Go Into HR? [Winner] http://punkrockhr.com/hr-career-options/#comment-12942 HRM Today - Blog Archive » You Wanna Go Into HR? [Winner] Fri, 19 Jun 2009 03:02:17 +0000 http://punkrockhr.com/?p=4442#comment-12942 [...] new here, you might want to subscribe to the RSS feed for updates on HR topics.The winner of the HR: Career Options contest is Mary Ellen [...] [...] new here, you might want to subscribe to the RSS feed for updates on HR topics.The winner of the HR: Career Options contest is Mary Ellen [...]

]]> By: Laurie http://punkrockhr.com/hr-career-options/#comment-12906 Laurie Wed, 17 Jun 2009 20:54:57 +0000 http://punkrockhr.com/?p=4442#comment-12906 *** OKAY I PICKED A WINNER. ANNOUNCEMENT SOON. *** *** OKAY I PICKED A WINNER. ANNOUNCEMENT SOON. ***

]]> By: KFPinHR http://punkrockhr.com/hr-career-options/#comment-12903 KFPinHR Wed, 17 Jun 2009 20:13:46 +0000 http://punkrockhr.com/?p=4442#comment-12903 If you like having to set the right example at all times, always follow the rules/laws no matter the situation, feel stressed out more days than not, and be the taddle tale on your coworkers - HR is the career for you, my friend! If you like having to set the right example at all times, always follow the rules/laws no matter the situation, feel stressed out more days than not, and be the taddle tale on your coworkers – HR is the career for you, my friend!

]]> By: HRCrout http://punkrockhr.com/hr-career-options/#comment-12896 HRCrout Wed, 17 Jun 2009 16:38:41 +0000 http://punkrockhr.com/?p=4442#comment-12896 It's better than working for a living. It’s better than working for a living.

]]> By: Shane http://punkrockhr.com/hr-career-options/#comment-12874 Shane Wed, 17 Jun 2009 04:49:10 +0000 http://punkrockhr.com/?p=4442#comment-12874 The biggest con of working in HR is that it's a paper mill. If you don't mind paper being thrown at you all day, then perhaps HR is for you. Also, if you don't mind fielding moronic questions, then again HR might be for you. It has some major benefits too. If you enjoy working with people and helping them along (sometimes holding a hand or two), go for it. The biggest con of working in HR is that it’s a paper mill. If you don’t mind paper being thrown at you all day, then perhaps HR is for you. Also, if you don’t mind fielding moronic questions, then again HR might be for you.

It has some major benefits too. If you enjoy working with people and helping them along (sometimes holding a hand or two), go for it.

]]> By: Laurie http://punkrockhr.com/hr-career-options/#comment-12873 Laurie Wed, 17 Jun 2009 04:44:27 +0000 http://punkrockhr.com/?p=4442#comment-12873 Wow, these are all interesting comments—funny, biting, honest, and a good assessment of how HR practitioners feel about their own field. I'll announce a winner on Wednesday afternoon. I need to get to bed! Wow, these are all interesting comments—funny, biting, honest, and a good assessment of how HR practitioners feel about their own field.

I’ll announce a winner on Wednesday afternoon. I need to get to bed!

]]> By: Tim G http://punkrockhr.com/hr-career-options/#comment-12871 Tim G Wed, 17 Jun 2009 03:31:56 +0000 http://punkrockhr.com/?p=4442#comment-12871 And one more thing (if you still would choose HR after this expose today!): Act aloof and as though you would rather be in another area. Everyone will think you have the HR part down cold and give you even more HR opportunity. And one more thing (if you still would choose HR after this expose today!):
Act aloof and as though you would rather be in another area. Everyone will think you have the HR part down cold and give you even more HR opportunity.

]]> By: Mark F. http://punkrockhr.com/hr-career-options/#comment-12870 Mark F. Wed, 17 Jun 2009 02:18:15 +0000 http://punkrockhr.com/?p=4442#comment-12870 PS if you can spell you have a long future in HR PS if you can spell you have a long future in HR

]]> By: Mark F. http://punkrockhr.com/hr-career-options/#comment-12869 Mark F. Wed, 17 Jun 2009 02:17:13 +0000 http://punkrockhr.com/?p=4442#comment-12869 Pro's: if your good at it and work for a good organization,you can make a difference by providing services and support that help people succeed. Doesn't matter your area or # of yrs...just the fact that you can make a difference. The cons: you need a thick skin, you have to deal with people and situations that are difficult, sometimes unfair, and you can feel pretty lousy at the end of the day.. thats the cliff note version, good luck with oyur decision. Rember if you fail or don't like it you can try something else... L, did I win the gift certificate??? M Pro’s: if your good at it and work for a good organization,you can make a difference by providing services and support that help people succeed. Doesn’t matter your area or # of yrs…just the fact that you can make a difference.
The cons: you need a thick skin, you have to deal with people and situations that are difficult, sometimes unfair, and you can feel pretty lousy at the end of the day..
thats the cliff note version, good luck with oyur decision. Rember if you fail or don’t like it you can try something else…
L, did I win the gift certificate???
M

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