Comments on: Take Back HR http://punkrockhr.com/tbhr/ Anti-Establishment Career Advice Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:26:24 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Laurie http://punkrockhr.com/tbhr/#comment-4098 Laurie Fri, 29 Aug 2008 15:20:52 +0000 http://laurieruettimann.wordpress.com/?p=1696#comment-4098 I cannot wait to see Hamlet 2 for a whole host of reasons. I cannot wait to see Hamlet 2 for a whole host of reasons.

]]> By: Corey J Feldman http://punkrockhr.com/tbhr/#comment-4099 Corey J Feldman Fri, 29 Aug 2008 13:58:34 +0000 http://laurieruettimann.wordpress.com/?p=1696#comment-4099 I was lucky in the Shakespeare department. I had some brilliant kids that really managed to get into I was lucky in the Shakespeare department. I had some brilliant kids that really managed to get into

]]> By: Laurie http://punkrockhr.com/tbhr/#comment-4100 Laurie Thu, 28 Aug 2008 01:49:35 +0000 http://laurieruettimann.wordpress.com/?p=1696#comment-4100 @Corey You hit all the right notes, and yes, being rich and working in pajamas is the best. PS -- I was a good teacher, too, but I also hated being poor. I also hated the concept of teaching Shakespeare to teenagers before 9AM. Something is wrong with that. @Corey You hit all the right notes, and yes, being rich and working in pajamas is the best. PS — I was a good teacher, too, but I also hated being poor. I also hated the concept of teaching Shakespeare to teenagers before 9AM. Something is wrong with that.

]]> By: Corey J Feldman http://punkrockhr.com/tbhr/#comment-4102 Corey J Feldman Wed, 27 Aug 2008 20:08:13 +0000 http://laurieruettimann.wordpress.com/?p=1696#comment-4102 Just in case our EVPofHR reads your blog I will state for the record that I am not looking. Baby on the way and great health insurance. Some of it depends on the type of HR you do, but if you are a true generalist/HR manager, there is a high burn out factor. We are fare more likely to be exposed to the worst of people Just in case our EVPofHR reads your blog I will state for the record that I am not looking. Baby on the way and great health insurance. Some of it depends on the type of HR you do, but if you are a true generalist/HR manager, there is a high burn out factor. We are fare more likely to be exposed to the worst of people

]]> By: Frannyo http://punkrockhr.com/tbhr/#comment-4101 Frannyo Wed, 27 Aug 2008 18:27:18 +0000 http://laurieruettimann.wordpress.com/?p=1696#comment-4101 @Lauri re@Bryan - and also with you. @Lauri re@Bryan – and also with you.

]]> By: Laurie http://punkrockhr.com/tbhr/#comment-4105 Laurie Wed, 27 Aug 2008 03:12:55 +0000 http://laurieruettimann.wordpress.com/?p=1696#comment-4105 @Kelly I think you asked the million dollah question. What is the state of jobsearching for HR professionals, today? @FrannyO Holy crap, I would hardly call you idealistic. You are pragmatic and savvy, yo. @Bryan I'm telling you, the internet is powered by Baby Jesus because he brought FrannyO into my life. :) @Amy Oh, I'm so sorry to hear that. Recruiting is so tough, right now. :( @Rosie UR right. Lifetime employment no longer exists. @Lisa I wonder if HR isn't transforming into something else. What is it? That's another million dollar question. I'd hire you in a heartbeat. You're on the internet & reading HR blogs, which means that you're more in touch than most of your competition. @Cathy Maybe it means we're doing something right -- HR is a part of the way a company operates, so we no longer need traditional HR practitioners. @Lisa Your story is not uncommon but I'm so sorry to hear it. Maybe HR as a function is becoming outmoded and the best HR practitioners aren't fitting the old mold? I think a master's degree is a good idea no matter what. If anything, it makes you a more educated woman. @Mark I'm glad to hear abt your success. I'm also glad to see that you're blogging about it! @Bryan x2 Why aren't you posting on the http://www.hrbloggers.com forum? You need to post it there & over 200 HR bloggers will see it! @RachL Ach, we both know that performance is overrated. ;) @Kelly I think you asked the million dollah question. What is the state of jobsearching for HR professionals, today?

@FrannyO Holy crap, I would hardly call you idealistic. You are pragmatic and savvy, yo.

@Bryan I’m telling you, the internet is powered by Baby Jesus because he brought FrannyO into my life. :)

@Amy Oh, I’m so sorry to hear that. Recruiting is so tough, right now. :(

@Rosie UR right. Lifetime employment no longer exists.

@Lisa I wonder if HR isn’t transforming into something else. What is it? That’s another million dollar question. I’d hire you in a heartbeat. You’re on the internet & reading HR blogs, which means that you’re more in touch than most of your competition.

@Cathy Maybe it means we’re doing something right — HR is a part of the way a company operates, so we no longer need traditional HR practitioners.

@Lisa Your story is not uncommon but I’m so sorry to hear it. Maybe HR as a function is becoming outmoded and the best HR practitioners aren’t fitting the old mold? I think a master’s degree is a good idea no matter what. If anything, it makes you a more educated woman.

@Mark I’m glad to hear abt your success. I’m also glad to see that you’re blogging about it!

@Bryan x2 Why aren’t you posting on the http://www.hrbloggers.com forum? You need to post it there & over 200 HR bloggers will see it!

@RachL Ach, we both know that performance is overrated. ;)

]]> By: Rachel Robbins http://punkrockhr.com/tbhr/#comment-4104 Rachel Robbins Tue, 26 Aug 2008 23:51:35 +0000 http://laurieruettimann.wordpress.com/?p=1696#comment-4104 Hey if I could perform more I would. I'm looking for a new job because the place I am working is not a good fit for me in so many ways. Hey if I could perform more I would.

I’m looking for a new job because the place I am working is not a good fit for me in so many ways.

]]> By: Bryan http://punkrockhr.com/tbhr/#comment-4103 Bryan Tue, 26 Aug 2008 18:29:50 +0000 http://laurieruettimann.wordpress.com/?p=1696#comment-4103 Hey L, A bit off topic here, but have you ever thought about putting a bulletin board (or link to one) on the site where readers could post punk rock HR articles, resources and stuff? I have this awesome article called "Kill HR Speak" that when I read I thought, "Damn, Laurs would totally love this." -B Hey L,

A bit off topic here, but have you ever thought about putting a bulletin board (or link to one) on the site where readers could post punk rock HR articles, resources and stuff? I have this awesome article called “Kill HR Speak” that when I read I thought, “Damn, Laurs would totally love this.”

-B

]]> By: Mark http://punkrockhr.com/tbhr/#comment-4106 Mark Tue, 26 Aug 2008 18:00:34 +0000 http://laurieruettimann.wordpress.com/?p=1696#comment-4106 Laurie, I love what I do and my job too (I head up the HR function for a multinational corporation)...I hate some of the bull I have to deal with and even a few of those creating it, but in general I have a great gig, and it wasn't always that way...I HAVE BEEN DOWN AND OUT AND CRAWLED MY WAY BACK TO THE TOP (so I am a little short on sympathy for those who have not gotten a little dirty fighting for what they want to achieve). You can make lemonade out of lemons as long as you know how much sugar to add...I think some HR exec's look for convenient excuses...others have legit situations that force them to leave or look elsewhere...but change is something only you can control...change jobs, or change the approach to dealing with the one you have...excuses change nothing... My Mom taught me at the age of 10 "If there is a will there is a way"- and she was right...So if you want it bad enough you need to be persistent, and creative...I have a career of people telling me I can't achieve things...my parting advice is listen to yourself and drop the nay sayers... Laurie, I love what I do and my job too (I head up the HR function for a multinational corporation)…I hate some of the bull I have to deal with and even a few of those creating it, but in general I have a great gig, and it wasn’t always that way…I HAVE BEEN DOWN AND OUT AND CRAWLED MY WAY BACK TO THE TOP (so I am a little short on sympathy for those who have not gotten a little dirty fighting for what they want to achieve). You can make lemonade out of lemons as long as you know how much sugar to add…I think some HR exec’s look for convenient excuses…others have legit situations that force them to leave or look elsewhere…but change is something only you can control…change jobs, or change the approach to dealing with the one you have…excuses change nothing…
My Mom taught me at the age of 10 “If there is a will there is a way”- and she was right…So if you want it bad enough you need to be persistent, and creative…I have a career of people telling me I can’t achieve things…my parting advice is listen to yourself and drop the nay sayers…

]]> By: Lisa http://punkrockhr.com/tbhr/#comment-4107 Lisa Tue, 26 Aug 2008 17:36:21 +0000 http://laurieruettimann.wordpress.com/?p=1696#comment-4107 I was let go from my Generalist postion in January of 2008. My job, at a small organization, was outsourced to a PEO. I've been looking for an HR job ever since. I network with former colleagues and other contacts. I cruise the usual websites we all cruise for jobs. I keep track of companies that are actually doing well, and seek employment there. I've been working, though not in HR just so I can keep my hand in the "business world," and y'know, pay my bills. I have been on over 25 interviews since January. None have resulted in a job offer. None. I have a BBA, my PHR, and plenty of experience. I'm great with numbers. I'm an awesome presenter. My computer skills are top notch. My references are excellent. I'm funny, smart, and dedicated. Still, no one wants to hire me. There's lots of reasons, I suppose. The economy is in the crapper, especially here in Michigan. There are a lot of very experienced people desperate for jobs. I interview well, but sometimes I put my foot in my mouth. I'm human. So, where am I now? I'm temping at a gig that bores me to tears. I'm considering going back to school for a Master's Degree in another field so that I can be more marketable. I'm in career limbo, and I am frustrated. In the meantime, I just keep pluggin' away. I was let go from my Generalist postion in January of 2008. My job, at a small organization, was outsourced to a PEO.

I’ve been looking for an HR job ever since. I network with former colleagues and other contacts. I cruise the usual websites we all cruise for jobs. I keep track of companies that are actually doing well, and seek employment there. I’ve been working, though not in HR just so I can keep my hand in the “business world,” and y’know, pay my bills. I have been on over 25 interviews since January. None have resulted in a job offer. None.

I have a BBA, my PHR, and plenty of experience. I’m great with numbers. I’m an awesome presenter. My computer skills are top notch. My references are excellent. I’m funny, smart, and dedicated.

Still, no one wants to hire me. There’s lots of reasons, I suppose. The economy is in the crapper, especially here in Michigan. There are a lot of very experienced people desperate for jobs. I interview well, but sometimes I put my foot in my mouth. I’m human.

So, where am I now? I’m temping at a gig that bores me to tears. I’m considering going back to school for a Master’s Degree in another field so that I can be more marketable. I’m in career limbo, and I am frustrated. In the meantime, I just keep pluggin’ away.

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