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Kristin C. Write
p, please help me understand why some internships require candidates be able to receive college credit to be eligible. i'm not in college. haven't been for a long time. but i just saw an internship w/a stellar production company that i would love a shot at. production is something i recently fell into as a freelancer. i love it, have some experience and want to learn more from this amazing team. but i can't, simply because i'm not in college. what the hell? is there a way to buck the system?!
Kristin C. Write:
macy, i'm feeling you on that sentiment, sister. i have so many other skills to offer in exchange for the chance to learn a new industry, and ...Moremacy, i'm feeling you on that sentiment, sister. i have so many other skills to offer in exchange for the chance to learn a new industry, and you'd think that would be most appealing. but alas...
penelope, thank you for responding and with such a smart idea. you always deliver. i'm gonna see what i can do. xo
126 weeks ago
penelope, thank you for responding and with such a smart idea. you always deliver. i'm gonna see what i can do. xo
126 weeks ago
Julie Harrison:
Hi Kristin - I'm late to join this conversation. But I've wondered the same thing myself and how to get around it. Here is advice I found helpful: ...MoreHi Kristin - I'm late to join this conversation. But I've wondered the same thing myself and how to get around it. Here is advice I found helpful: http://www.ed2010.com/2009/07/getting-around-credit-only-internships
I say, keeping trying to buck the system ... go for it!
Julie
124 weeks ago
I say, keeping trying to buck the system ... go for it!
Julie
124 weeks ago
Penelope Trunk
And. One more thing. I think everyone should try both: Staying at home with kids and not. It's like everyone should try being a cashier or a waitress. The more different types of work you have done, the more empathy you have in the world for people who do work that you don't do. We should use our work to understand other people and ourselves better so that we can be more kind. If we are not aiming to use our 8 hours a day (or whatever) to make us better people then what are we doing????
Honey:
@ Penelope - Well, I knew having kids was irrational because I keep turning it over and over in my mind and can't come up with a single reason why ...More@ Penelope - Well, I knew having kids was irrational because I keep turning it over and over in my mind and can't come up with a single reason why anyone has them. All the reasons you've mentioned, the reasons I've mentioned, as well as the fact that it doesn't even sound interesting. "Oh, look, my kid did exactly the same things in exactly the same order as every other kid ever!" What's so neat about it?
128 weeks ago
128 weeks ago
Bennett Kanhai:
Many many people have children because they feel that nobody loves them. A child will love his/her mother unconditionally.
128 weeks ago
128 weeks ago
Amy
@Bennett - Also I have to highly disagree with "Plus, if you truly think about it, VERY FEW people who work actually contribute anything of REAL value to SOCIETY. Most actually produce negative effects..."
There may be some, even many, who produce negative effects, but I think the vast majority of the workforce is doing SOMETHING productive and ultimately beneficial to/valued by someone. The economy wouldn't run otherwise.
Amy:
Unless, of course, Penelope wants to weigh in and give us her take on the subject. :)
128 weeks ago
128 weeks ago
Bennett Kanhai:
Consumerism is built on advertising.
The system is far from positive on the whole. The system provides monetary rewards for exploiting ...MoreConsumerism is built on advertising.
The system is far from positive on the whole. The system provides monetary rewards for exploiting resources. The more you exploit, the more money you get. The more you climb the ladder, the less you are exploited directly, and the more you get to do the exploiting...
I'd love to discuss this further, but you are right, perhaps this is not the place...
128 weeks ago
The system is far from positive on the whole. The system provides monetary rewards for exploiting ...MoreConsumerism is built on advertising.
The system is far from positive on the whole. The system provides monetary rewards for exploiting resources. The more you exploit, the more money you get. The more you climb the ladder, the less you are exploited directly, and the more you get to do the exploiting...
I'd love to discuss this further, but you are right, perhaps this is not the place...
128 weeks ago
Penelope Trunk
Warning: This group is becoming Penelope unedited. This is what I'd sound like without an editor. Because my editor is already overwhelmed with my blog and my tweets. Okay. So, Is this a career topic? I just met with the farmer. I tried to convince him to stay with me. I know TOTALLY LAME. I know. But i couldn't stop myself. And he told me that he knows I'll be fine. He said I should just buy a farm. But I think I want to be a housewife. I don't want to buy a farm. I want to marry a farm. Crap.
Amy:
@Bennett - Also I have to highly disagree with "Plus, if you truly think about it, VERY FEW people who work actually contribute anything of ...More
@Bennett - Also I have to highly disagree with "Plus, if you truly think about it, VERY FEW people who work actually contribute anything of REAL value to SOCIETY. Most actually produce negative effects..."
There may be some, even many, who produce negative effects, but I think the vast majority of the workforce is doing SOMETHING productive and ultimately beneficial to/valued by someone. The economy wouldn't run otherwise.
128 weeks ago
@Bennett - Also I have to highly disagree with "Plus, if you truly think about it, VERY FEW people who work actually contribute anything of ...More
@Bennett - Also I have to highly disagree with "Plus, if you truly think about it, VERY FEW people who work actually contribute anything of REAL value to SOCIETY. Most actually produce negative effects..."
There may be some, even many, who produce negative effects, but I think the vast majority of the workforce is doing SOMETHING productive and ultimately beneficial to/valued by someone. The economy wouldn't run otherwise.
128 weeks ago
Maggie McGary:
"A housespouse has MUCH more free time in almost ANY given day than a Careerist to do whatever s/he wishes..."....um, just wondering--who would be ...More"A housespouse has MUCH more free time in almost ANY given day than a Careerist to do whatever s/he wishes..."....um, just wondering--who would be taking care of the kids while the "housespouse" is taking advantage of all that free time? I will digress on this but I don't know whether to laugh or cry at this comment.
128 weeks ago
128 weeks ago
Penelope Trunk
Warning. I'm about to do a very bad personal branding move. Do not try this at home....
I'm so sad today that I can't think straight. And I can't get any work done. But then I thought, well, maybe if I were chatting in my group then that would
1. distract me from being sad and
2. count as me working, since really, on some level, it is my job to be doing this group. I mean, even when we are talking about Lance's (questionable) dating tactics, it still counts as work for me.
Is anyone there?
B Maddigan:
Dear Sister Penelope,
Besides a lot of guys Are real Turds...
They feel that women are like cattle or property
and think who cares I'll just ...MoreDear Sister Penelope,
Besides a lot of guys Are real Turds...
They feel that women are like cattle or property
and think who cares I'll just get Another one
I feel that what Ruins a lot of relationships Is smothering
It's You & I, and You & I that's all
Familiarity Can/Does Breed contempt
The Best policy Is to Each have time with Your own friends
as well as with each other
Hmmm... sounds like a Plan :-)
128 weeks ago
Besides a lot of guys Are real Turds...
They feel that women are like cattle or property
and think who cares I'll just ...MoreDear Sister Penelope,
Besides a lot of guys Are real Turds...
They feel that women are like cattle or property
and think who cares I'll just get Another one
I feel that what Ruins a lot of relationships Is smothering
It's You & I, and You & I that's all
Familiarity Can/Does Breed contempt
The Best policy Is to Each have time with Your own friends
as well as with each other
Hmmm... sounds like a Plan :-)
128 weeks ago
Claire Veuthey:
P- not sure you need to pick a set #of days. Take a few, then try to go in the office. If it's not working, leave. I find if work is busy it ...MoreP- not sure you need to pick a set #of days. Take a few, then try to go in the office. If it's not working, leave. I find if work is busy it distracts me (thank god), but then smthing happens &I lose my shit. Week after week, though, I stay longer, get more done, &enjoy it more. I am so thankful my workplace is flexible enough that if I leave at 2pm, no-one bats an eye.
That said: I am so sorry. Obviously this doesn't in any way make YOU a less smart, witty, fun, desireable, loveable person.
128 weeks ago
That said: I am so sorry. Obviously this doesn't in any way make YOU a less smart, witty, fun, desireable, loveable person.
128 weeks ago
Lance
Ok, you people were right. I invited her for dinner but she said no-go, we're doing drinks at a local joint. She did say she was impressed that I cook. For the record, I think it's lame that women won't come over for dinner on a first date. And don't give me that safety crap. If you want to get to know someone, you break bread with them.
Melissa Mansfield:
Men Can Stop Rape is an excellent organization doing just that.
"Men Can Stop Rape mobilizes male youth to prevent men's violence against women. ...MoreMen Can Stop Rape is an excellent organization doing just that.
"Men Can Stop Rape mobilizes male youth to prevent men's violence against women. We build young men's capacity to challenge harmful aspects of traditional masculinity, to value alternative visions of male strength, and to embrace their vital role as allies with women and girls in fostering healthy relationships and gender equity."
http://www.mencanstoprape.org/
133 weeks ago
"Men Can Stop Rape mobilizes male youth to prevent men's violence against women. ...MoreMen Can Stop Rape is an excellent organization doing just that.
"Men Can Stop Rape mobilizes male youth to prevent men's violence against women. We build young men's capacity to challenge harmful aspects of traditional masculinity, to value alternative visions of male strength, and to embrace their vital role as allies with women and girls in fostering healthy relationships and gender equity."
http://www.mencanstoprape.org/
133 weeks ago
Erin Murtagh:
I just hope people will use good judgement when it comes to their own safety, and that they won't feel pressured to take chances in order to be ...MoreI just hope people will use good judgement when it comes to their own safety, and that they won't feel pressured to take chances in order to be socially/romantically accepted. I don't think Lance meant to be offensive or insensitive, but its important to address comments about rape/safety that negate the seriousness of the issue. As Amy said it would serve *you* well to respect other people's personal choices when it comes to their boundaries and safety.
133 weeks ago
133 weeks ago
Penelope Trunk
We are in the process of putting together a list of the top 50 places to work for Gen Y. I am trying to figure out the algorithm. So...
Mike Darga:
Opportunities for personal development. Good reputation (looks good on my resume for my next-next job). Superiors who I am not smarter than.
134 weeks ago
134 weeks ago
Mike Darga:
or failing that, superiors who at least have a lot of experience and a lot to teach me.
134 weeks ago
134 weeks ago
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