Comments on: To Hell With Suits! http://www.theredrecruiter.com/random/to-hell-with-suits/ Recruiting, Social Media and Red Shoe Adventures! Sat, 28 Aug 2010 22:25:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: The Red Recruiter http://www.theredrecruiter.com/random/to-hell-with-suits/comment-page-1/#comment-1178 The Red Recruiter Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:57:54 +0000 http://www.redrecruiting.com/?p=1121#comment-1178 You all rock! Thank you for the kind words and support. Much appreciated ;-) You all rock! Thank you for the kind words and support. Much appreciated ;-)

]]> By: Jessica Miller-Merrell http://www.theredrecruiter.com/random/to-hell-with-suits/comment-page-1/#comment-1176 Jessica Miller-Merrell Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:40:31 +0000 http://www.redrecruiting.com/?p=1121#comment-1176 Transparency is becoming an important part of a professional's online profile and relationship. It's what makes us interesting and allows us to build real and meaningful relationships. Jessica Miller-Merrell, SPHR http://www.blogging4jobs.com @blogging4jobs Transparency is becoming an important part of a professional’s online profile and relationship. It’s what makes us interesting and allows us to build real and meaningful relationships.

Jessica Miller-Merrell, SPHR
http://www.blogging4jobs.com

@blogging4jobs

]]> By: Stephanie A. Lloyd http://www.theredrecruiter.com/random/to-hell-with-suits/comment-page-1/#comment-1121 Stephanie A. Lloyd Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:47:11 +0000 http://www.redrecruiting.com/?p=1121#comment-1121 My dear friend, First, I actually did like wearing suits. For a while. I enjoyed feeling so "put together" and corporate. That was in my 20s. Very early into my 30s I started to enjoy a more "business casual" - and then eventually casual - work atmosphere. I liked it. And now, I work at home, usually in PJs or jeans. And I LOVE IT. :-) Your post is well-written, which, knowing you, does not surprise me! Eloquent and sensitive. I would expect nothing less from you. While this can't be an easy time, you are moving forward...and that, my friend, is the most important thing! Thank you so much for sharing. You take good care of yourself, and of course I am always here for you! Your friend, Stephanie My dear friend,

First, I actually did like wearing suits. For a while. I enjoyed feeling so “put together” and corporate. That was in my 20s. Very early into my 30s I started to enjoy a more “business casual” – and then eventually casual – work atmosphere. I liked it.

And now, I work at home, usually in PJs or jeans. And I LOVE IT. :-)

Your post is well-written, which, knowing you, does not surprise me! Eloquent and sensitive. I would expect nothing less from you.

While this can’t be an easy time, you are moving forward…and that, my friend, is the most important thing!

Thank you so much for sharing. You take good care of yourself, and of course I am always here for you!

Your friend,

Stephanie

]]> By: TwittLink - Your headlines on Twitter http://www.theredrecruiter.com/random/to-hell-with-suits/comment-page-1/#comment-906 TwittLink - Your headlines on Twitter Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:20:00 +0000 http://www.redrecruiting.com/?p=1121#comment-906 [...] Tweets about this great post on TwittLink.com [...] [...] Tweets about this great post on TwittLink.com [...]

]]> By: Trish McFarlane http://www.theredrecruiter.com/random/to-hell-with-suits/comment-page-1/#comment-903 Trish McFarlane Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:16:15 +0000 http://www.redrecruiting.com/?p=1121#comment-903 Michael, I applaud you for having the strength of character to handle your situation in the most thoughtful way possible. I think, as you point out in your post, that each of us shares bits and pieces of our personal lives in our own time. My hope for you is that your network of friends and supporters will help you through the next few months of challenge. As I read your post I kept thinking that all each of us can do is follow our heart. I see that your father (a very wise man) has given that advice in the comments section. If there is anything I can do to make your new path an easier one to walk, don't hesitate to ask. So glad you shared yourself with us. Trish Michael,
I applaud you for having the strength of character to handle your situation in the most thoughtful way possible. I think, as you point out in your post, that each of us shares bits and pieces of our personal lives in our own time. My hope for you is that your network of friends and supporters will help you through the next few months of challenge.

As I read your post I kept thinking that all each of us can do is follow our heart. I see that your father (a very wise man) has given that advice in the comments section. If there is anything I can do to make your new path an easier one to walk, don’t hesitate to ask. So glad you shared yourself with us.

Trish

]]> By: Michael VanDervort http://www.theredrecruiter.com/random/to-hell-with-suits/comment-page-1/#comment-899 Michael VanDervort Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:06:10 +0000 http://www.redrecruiting.com/?p=1121#comment-899 Nicely written and stated, Michael. There is no tougher time than these, and no better time to find yourself. I passed through similar straights about 7 years ago. Every minute sucked, and I didn't have the network then I would now. I was lucky to have a few people to count on. Because of your good work and generosity, you have many. Stay focused as best as you can, and keep -- Looking forward! Nicely written and stated, Michael. There is no tougher time than these, and no better time to find yourself.

I passed through similar straights about 7 years ago. Every minute sucked, and I didn’t have the network then I would now. I was lucky to have a few people to count on. Because of your good work and generosity, you have many.

Stay focused as best as you can, and keep –

Looking forward!

]]> By: Jon L. Long Sr. http://www.theredrecruiter.com/random/to-hell-with-suits/comment-page-1/#comment-895 Jon L. Long Sr. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 02:34:32 +0000 http://www.redrecruiting.com/?p=1121#comment-895 "gam zeh ya’avor" – "this too shall pass." In my sixty four years, there is one thing I am sure of and that is that "nothing ever stays the same", be it a suit or a mate. As I have suggested to you before in those times of difficult decisions, "follow your heart for that is your true path." Good blog and good to share. “gam zeh ya’avor” – “this too shall pass.” In my sixty four years, there is one thing I am sure of and that is that “nothing ever stays the same”, be it a suit or a mate. As I have suggested to you before in those times of difficult decisions, “follow your heart for that is your true path.” Good blog and good to share.

]]> By: Tammy Colson http://www.theredrecruiter.com/random/to-hell-with-suits/comment-page-1/#comment-894 Tammy Colson Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:58:34 +0000 http://www.redrecruiting.com/?p=1121#comment-894 well crafted, and heartfelt post, Michael. My own separation and divorce was a rather public affair in my little town, and it takes strength of character to be as transparent as possible (and realistic about the impact it has on your professional life) in the situation, while maintaining others privacy. Be well, and I wish you peace during your time of transition. Its not an easy road, but it does end, and remembering that made all the difference for me. well crafted, and heartfelt post, Michael.

My own separation and divorce was a rather public affair in my little town, and it takes strength of character to be as transparent as possible (and realistic about the impact it has on your professional life) in the situation, while maintaining others privacy.

Be well, and I wish you peace during your time of transition. Its not an easy road, but it does end, and remembering that made all the difference for me.

]]> By: Jennifer McClure http://www.theredrecruiter.com/random/to-hell-with-suits/comment-page-1/#comment-893 Jennifer McClure Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:14:01 +0000 http://www.redrecruiting.com/?p=1121#comment-893 Michael - I appreciate your level of transparency here and while no one ever knows the "right" thing to say in difficult situations such as this, from my own experience, I know it's important to at least say something. For those who use social media in the right way, it's definitely possible to build a community of folks around you that care about you. Count me in that crowd and I wish you success and peace as you enter this next step in your journey. If I can ever help in any way, just let me know. Michael – I appreciate your level of transparency here and while no one ever knows the “right” thing to say in difficult situations such as this, from my own experience, I know it’s important to at least say something. For those who use social media in the right way, it’s definitely possible to build a community of folks around you that care about you. Count me in that crowd and I wish you success and peace as you enter this next step in your journey. If I can ever help in any way, just let me know.

]]> By: Shennee http://www.theredrecruiter.com/random/to-hell-with-suits/comment-page-1/#comment-892 Shennee Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:10:22 +0000 http://www.redrecruiting.com/?p=1121#comment-892 You are very brave Michael, I wish you nothing but the best in both future professional and personal endavors. Many blessings to you! Shennee You are very brave Michael, I wish you nothing but the best in both future professional and personal endavors. Many blessings to you!
Shennee

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