Thursday, April 07, 2005
There seems to be so much sadness in the world right now. With the pope passing, wars in foreign countries, people killing people…the list can go on and on.
Its ironic how in life, things seem too good to be true, and when you least expect it, “boom”, your hit with situations that cause so much stress and heartache you don’t even know where to begin to stop the pain.
I use to believe that “Things always happen for a reason”…and that everything in life is some kind of twisted learning experience, and what you take away from it helps you grow as a unique individual. Humm… Makes me wonder. My mom used to tell us as kids, things always come in threes, … good and bad… always remember the good when the bad hits and it should help with the pain. Maybe this helps, I really don’t know…
To my friends out there right now who are going through some of the worst kinds of pain right now, my heart is with you all, and you are in my daily thoughts and prayers.
Hugs to all of you
Love Matt
Its ironic how in life, things seem too good to be true, and when you least expect it, “boom”, your hit with situations that cause so much stress and heartache you don’t even know where to begin to stop the pain.
I use to believe that “Things always happen for a reason”…and that everything in life is some kind of twisted learning experience, and what you take away from it helps you grow as a unique individual. Humm… Makes me wonder. My mom used to tell us as kids, things always come in threes, … good and bad… always remember the good when the bad hits and it should help with the pain. Maybe this helps, I really don’t know…
To my friends out there right now who are going through some of the worst kinds of pain right now, my heart is with you all, and you are in my daily thoughts and prayers.
Hugs to all of you
Love Matt
Wednesday, April 06, 2005
I was reading this article and I thought I would share it with you....
Avoid getting fired for blogging
By Kate Lorenz CareerBuilder.com
Wednesday, April 6, 2005 Posted: 7:06 AM EDT (1106 GMT)
Two surveys by the Pew Internet & American Life Project in November 2004 found that 8 million people say they have created one and almost one-third of Internet users say they have read one.
But it's still a mystery: Six of 10 Internet users say they don't know what "blog" means.
A blog, according to Merriam-Webster's Online Dictionary, is "a Web site that contains an online personal journal with reflections, comments and often hyperlinks provided by the writer."
Bloggers write about their lives to keep friends and family up-to-date, talk about their industry, discuss hobbies or rant about their favorite reality TV show.
But posting pictures of you at work, disclosing confidential information about an employer or bad-mouthing co-workers could get you in hot water for committing inappropriate behavior.
Whether or not it's intentional, divulging dirt about your job can spell trouble at work.
Whatever bloggers are writing about work, employers don't like it. Employees reportedly have been fired for blogging at a number of companies, including Starbucks, Delta Air Lines, Wells Fargo, Friendster and Kmart.
In a January survey by the Society for Human Resource Management, 3 percent of human resource professionals reported disciplining an employee for blogging, and none reported dismissing an employee for such behavior. Nevertheless, ejected bloggers stand by their claims.
What could be grounds for termination? If you are disclosing trade secrets or proprietary or confidential information on your blog or using excessive amounts of time when you should be working, it's possible you will reap the consequences, says Rosemary Haefner, vice president for human resources at CareerBuilder.com.
"Companies need to do their best to not only protect their interests but protect their employees," says Jeremy Wright, fired blogger and founder of InsideBlogging, a blog consulting company.
"Most firings are due to individual bosses taking drastic measures; it is rarely a higher company decision. When a blogger is going to be fired, the HR team needs to be sure it is for the right reason and that reactive measures simply aren't being taken due to fear or personal issues."
Avoid getting fired for blogging
By Kate Lorenz CareerBuilder.com
Wednesday, April 6, 2005 Posted: 7:06 AM EDT (1106 GMT)
Two surveys by the Pew Internet & American Life Project in November 2004 found that 8 million people say they have created one and almost one-third of Internet users say they have read one.
But it's still a mystery: Six of 10 Internet users say they don't know what "blog" means.
A blog, according to Merriam-Webster's Online Dictionary, is "a Web site that contains an online personal journal with reflections, comments and often hyperlinks provided by the writer."
Bloggers write about their lives to keep friends and family up-to-date, talk about their industry, discuss hobbies or rant about their favorite reality TV show.
But posting pictures of you at work, disclosing confidential information about an employer or bad-mouthing co-workers could get you in hot water for committing inappropriate behavior.
Whether or not it's intentional, divulging dirt about your job can spell trouble at work.
Whatever bloggers are writing about work, employers don't like it. Employees reportedly have been fired for blogging at a number of companies, including Starbucks, Delta Air Lines, Wells Fargo, Friendster and Kmart.
In a January survey by the Society for Human Resource Management, 3 percent of human resource professionals reported disciplining an employee for blogging, and none reported dismissing an employee for such behavior. Nevertheless, ejected bloggers stand by their claims.
What could be grounds for termination? If you are disclosing trade secrets or proprietary or confidential information on your blog or using excessive amounts of time when you should be working, it's possible you will reap the consequences, says Rosemary Haefner, vice president for human resources at CareerBuilder.com.
"Companies need to do their best to not only protect their interests but protect their employees," says Jeremy Wright, fired blogger and founder of InsideBlogging, a blog consulting company.
"Most firings are due to individual bosses taking drastic measures; it is rarely a higher company decision. When a blogger is going to be fired, the HR team needs to be sure it is for the right reason and that reactive measures simply aren't being taken due to fear or personal issues."
Sure has been a long time since I have been here
Just wondering if there is still anyone that stops by....
If so I will continue on my life journey and keep you posted.
Just wondering if there is still anyone that stops by....
If so I will continue on my life journey and keep you posted.
