Tuesday, March 22, 2011

I would blog about:Pull up your pants, lower the volume and shut your mouth!

Why? Why? Why must you insist on performing your pathetic act of assertion. You need to realize that I am not impressed and I think you need help. I don't appreciate having to walk in whatever it is you're spitting on the street, sidewalk or at the bus stop.

People who spit in public areas should be made to perform 100 hours of community service and clean the downtown area with a their toothbrush.

The other day I was standing at the bus stop in Southdale and this loser comes strolling up to the stop. He stands there with his pants drooping to his knees, and proceds to spit. I was disgustied, but giving him the benefit of the doubt, I looked to see if he was ill or just stupid. The latter was the truth.

What was funny was that he was actually apauled at the fact that someone had not picked up after their dog, and the deposit the animal left was still at the bus stop. It was so ridiculous that has inspired this tirade. I mean, are you kidding me...you leave something on the street that is just as disgusting! The only difference is the dog doesn't know any better.

My advice to that guy is have you mommy pull up your pants (before I do) and have her teach you some manners while she's at it!!! and PS-You will end up deaf if you keep listening to that music so loud in your MP3 player.

Sunday, March 13, 2011

I would blog about:teamwork and professionalism

FUDDY DUDDY or Professional ?

I have always believed in professionalism. I am little more mature than the average student at Univesity but I still believe there is a time and a place for everything. I don't think that makes me a "Fuddy Duddy". It's time to realize that social consciousness is not a replacement for running to the teacher when you don't like what the kids are playing in the sandbox anymore.

There are no teachers in the real world. Life is difficult, suck it up! This is what needs to be said to the agitants of the class that cannot accept things for what they are. While in University I have had the opportunity to work in many groups. Group work in school is to prepare you for the working world.

In most professions these days there is a certain amount of groupwork that is expected. If not, most likely there will be a time where a group dynamic will play a part in your work day. The days of arbitrily making decisions and attempting to perform a variety of tasks yourself has proven ineffective. Thus, groups or committees are formed.

When working in a group setting one must take into consideration the group as a whole. It is the sum of its parts, truly. It cannot function with one individual it must be about teamwork. Every team, big or small, professional or amateur needs a leader. From countries, to families all groups need a leader. Without guidance it will surely be lost in its endeavours, creating chaos.

This chaos comes in the forms of mild dissension to all out confrontation and the ripping apart of the group. Even though a child will seek independance to maintain a level of security it will also demand leadership. As we mature, this becomes apparent in our teaching culture. We seek guidance, security and  a sense of belonging to feel complete.

In the professional world no one cares. It is a matter of getting the job done! On time and on target. The work is the only objective seen by corporations. Whether you got along with each other is irrelevant. You need to find a way to work out differences and become a functioning unit. The goal is the work.

May I suggest also that should tempers flare or issues arise that cannot be handled by the group, a timeout to let cooler heads prevail. If not may I reiterate. Life is difficult, suck it up!