Comments on: Get Rid Of People That Clutter Your Life http://simplesapien.com/get-rid-of-people-that-clutter-your-life/ Sun, 29 Aug 2010 08:27:18 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Tim Swanson http://simplesapien.com/get-rid-of-people-that-clutter-your-life/comment-page-1/#comment-477 Tim Swanson Tue, 11 Nov 2008 19:38:37 +0000 http://simplesapien.com/?p=353#comment-477 This may or may not be relevant to the heading of Relationships, but it is some-think that has been on my mind of late, and may get some reaction. I have been job-hunting quite a bit lately, not so much of need for increased income (yes, I do need that, too) but in search of a more fulfilling and challenging opportunity. I am pretty proactive (read: aggressive) in my hunt, and am not afraid to approach people with a true and focused statement of my motives: “I am looking for work” I’ve always been taught that Honesty is the best policy. It kind of bothers me that people in the hiring process will take the time to run an ad, then when you respond they don’t seem to have the time to talk to you. Certain reactions, certain phrases, certain subliminal messages come through, I almost get the idea that they are thinking “this is so much of a bother, “I can’t find good help anywhere”….or “here’s another disappointment”, this person is already so pre-destined to failure because of the very way he treats me, one of his best candidates. I know I can do this company, cause or organization a lot of good, I don’t apply for things that I am not qualified for, so why have you already decided to disqualify or disinterest me by the very way you treat me? How are you doing that? By FAILING TO EVEN ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I MAY BE OF VALUE TO YOU. I am a firm believer and a practitioner of the Golden Rule. It is called VALIDATION, my friend. I know it is a buyer’s market out there, there are a lot more people that there are jobs, but if you don’t take the time to listen, you will not find those “good” people you need. “We’ll let you know if we’re interested in you” Oh, Okay… Will you let me know if you’re not? “No, probably not. Much too busy for that….” Thanks, you speak volumes about what to expect in your employment… Dear Mr. Human Relations Person (talk about a contradiction in terms): By your very attitude, your arrogance, your manner in the way you treat “excellent” people like me, you have just made me realize that maybe I’m just not interested in coming to work for you! I’ll continue my quest, and continue to be patient, until I find that place that the Lord has planned for me to do my best work, for His greatest good. This may or may not be relevant to the heading of Relationships, but it is some-think that has been on my mind of late, and may get some reaction.
I have been job-hunting quite a bit lately, not so much of need for increased income (yes, I do need that, too) but in search of a more fulfilling and challenging opportunity. I am pretty proactive (read: aggressive) in my hunt, and am not afraid to approach people with a true and focused statement of my motives: “I am looking for work”
I’ve always been taught that Honesty is the best policy. It kind of bothers me that people in the hiring process will take the time to run an ad, then when you respond they don’t seem to have the time to talk to you. Certain reactions, certain phrases, certain subliminal messages come through, I almost get the idea that they are thinking “this is so much of a bother, “I can’t find good help anywhere”….or “here’s another disappointment”, this person is already so pre-destined to failure because of the very way he treats me, one of his best candidates.
I know I can do this company, cause or organization a lot of good, I don’t apply for things that I am not qualified for, so why have you already decided to disqualify or disinterest me by the very way you treat me? How are you doing that? By FAILING TO EVEN ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I MAY BE OF VALUE TO YOU.
I am a firm believer and a practitioner of the Golden Rule. It is called VALIDATION, my friend. I know it is a buyer’s market out there, there are a lot more people that there are jobs, but if you don’t take the time to listen, you will not find those “good” people you need.
“We’ll let you know if we’re interested in you” Oh, Okay… Will you let me know if you’re not? “No, probably not. Much too busy for that….” Thanks, you speak volumes about what to expect in your employment…

Dear Mr. Human Relations Person (talk about a contradiction in terms):
By your very attitude, your arrogance, your manner in the way you treat “excellent” people like me, you have just made me realize that maybe I’m just not interested in coming to work for you! I’ll continue my quest, and continue to be patient, until I find that place that the Lord has planned for me to do my best work, for His greatest good.

]]> By: Tracy http://simplesapien.com/get-rid-of-people-that-clutter-your-life/comment-page-1/#comment-274 Tracy Thu, 23 Oct 2008 16:09:33 +0000 http://simplesapien.com/?p=353#comment-274 Recently I have de-cluttered my life of 2 people. It was not easy to do, but i felt it was necessary. I am glad to know that I am not the only one that feels it is ok to de- clutter people. <abbr><em>Tracys last blog post..<a href="http://xvmercy.wordpress.com/2008/10/14/dont-miss-the-little-things/" rel="nofollow">don’t miss the little things</a></abbr></em> Recently I have de-cluttered my life of 2 people. It was not easy to do, but i felt it was necessary. I am glad to know that I am not the only one that feels it is ok to de- clutter people.

Tracys last blog post..don’t miss the little things

]]> By: Kristen http://simplesapien.com/get-rid-of-people-that-clutter-your-life/comment-page-1/#comment-170 Kristen Wed, 08 Oct 2008 14:56:38 +0000 http://simplesapien.com/?p=353#comment-170 Never has a truer blog post been authored. It was time someone said it. We've all thought about it, but no one wants to seems like the "jerk" I have de-people-cluttered my life and I am so gratefuly for it. On a related note: I'm always wondering why there's a negative stigma attached to being a relaxed homebody type. I like to go out occasionally, there are places I want to travel to, but these idea do not consume my life. At the end of a long week I'd rather hang out with my boyfriend and my cat instead of going out with a bunch of people I barely tolerate and spending money I'd rather save... Never has a truer blog post been authored. It was time someone said it. We’ve all thought about it, but no one wants to seems like the “jerk”

I have de-people-cluttered my life and I am so gratefuly for it.

On a related note: I’m always wondering why there’s a negative stigma attached to being a relaxed homebody type. I like to go out occasionally, there are places I want to travel to, but these idea do not consume my life.

At the end of a long week I’d rather hang out with my boyfriend and my cat instead of going out with a bunch of people I barely tolerate and spending money I’d rather save…

]]> By: Kevin http://simplesapien.com/get-rid-of-people-that-clutter-your-life/comment-page-1/#comment-83 Kevin Thu, 25 Sep 2008 11:53:46 +0000 http://simplesapien.com/?p=353#comment-83 A fine post, but i dont think that someone clutter you life when they ex. call you on the phone. Maybe the just think that you are a great person, but of course if the dont say/mean something to you i can see what you mean. Keep up the good work! A fine post, but i dont think that someone clutter you life when they ex. call you on the phone.

Maybe the just think that you are a great person, but of course if the dont say/mean something to you i can see what you mean.

Keep up the good work!

]]> By: 80 Ways To Simplify Your Life http://simplesapien.com/get-rid-of-people-that-clutter-your-life/comment-page-1/#comment-54 80 Ways To Simplify Your Life Tue, 23 Sep 2008 06:03:09 +0000 http://simplesapien.com/?p=353#comment-54 [...] Stay in touch with old friends. (Only the worthy ones). [...] [...] Stay in touch with old friends. (Only the worthy ones). [...]

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