A poll

I wish this blogspot thingy was set up to conduct a poll. I would like to know how many people....all people, believe that a college student is a consumer, a patron, a customer of sorts. Is the college administration a boss? Are the professors, and all other people paid to provide a service to the consumers? An interesting question that I hadn't considered until I....a student, wrote a paper about those three elements that most businesses have, and my professor posed the question to me, "Do you think this school/college is a business? Yes! Of course.....then some hesitation as I realized I haven't ever thought about that. Hmmmm

Division essay

“You don’t work for me, you work with me!” My boss corrected as I mumbled and vented about being tired of working for someone else. I gave her my sideways smirk which clearly communicated my disagreement. “So I can give you a weekly performance assessment report?” I queried sarcastically. “Well no, of course not.” She stuttered, readying herself for the impending debate she knew was looming. It was time to put all of my cards on the table. A workplace is divided into 3 categories of people, and when the lines are obvious, everyone can do their part with a clear idea of what is expected. In nearly every business, there are the employers, the employees and the consumers, each equally important to getting a job done.

The employers hold all the cards, and when they play a fair game, it can be a beautiful relationship. Every successful business begins with an awesome boss. It’s pretty typical though, to be working for someone who appears to be wonderful, and find they’re hiding a pair of aces up their sleeve. It’s incredible to work for someone who makes their employees feel like they have an equal partnership, and just as condescending for an employer to state such an untruth with a smile, obviously trying their bluff.

The successful business is carried by great employees. Hand picked and scrutinized at the original interview, an employee can make or break a company once they’re allowed into the fold. If treated with respect and led to believe that the company would be nothing without them, a good employee becomes an ace in the hole.

The consumers, buyers, patrons, will determine the long term success of any business.
They are the rules of the game, or at least they should be allowed to determine the rules. When a patron feels like they are always right, whether they really are or not, there is true success.

Attempting to run a business is always a gamble, but as long as there’s a complete deck of cards and the game players are working as a team…..it can work. The key is to give everyone involved the opportunity to give a “weekly performance assessment report” or better yet, no reports at all.

Time flies when you're having fun!

It's hard to believe, but we're almost there! Less than 5 weeks of school left in the semester! It seems like we just got started. Well, it's seems that way to me at least. I do see many of my fellow classmates moving about campus in a zombie-like state, behaving as though someone tricked them somehow. As if passing test scores, completed (and passed in) homework and class attendance are a new concept, and if they'd only known.......well then their grades would be much better! Hopefully everyone will be back next semester with a new and brighter outlook on the whole college experience.

Process essay

Writing the process essay was fun, although when I finished and read what I'd written, I realized that anyone bored enough to be actually reading it, probably wouldn't be able to follow most of the process. I think sometimes, we tend to get too close to some things, and that changes how we see them or relate them to others. Assumptions are tricky and I'm pretty sure I assumed some stuff and even after "sleeping on it," I didn't change much. It's good to challenge a potential reader, and maybe the questions that may arise from reading my essay, would prompt someone to go searching for more information....that's always a good thing.

A Day Off

Do you suppose George Bush and John Kerry are taking the day off? Don't you think they deserve to? I think I'm busy. I'm always doing something, but my level of busy-ness can't be anything compared to theirs! Imagine what they've been through over the past several months! All those germ infested hands to shake, Yuck! The painted on smiles and forced small talk must wreak havoc on a persons stress level. Months and months of getting up early and going to bed late, traveling all over the country protected by men in black suits carrying Glocks, worrying every day that you'll be snuffed out by some paid mercenary, Al Quaida or a fanatical so-called American....no stress there. I think the American people should throw a party for both of them, and their families. It would be nice to thank them for the true sacrifices they've made to their health and to the people who have supported them through the whole mess, ahhhh...campaign.
Just a thought.

My Brother-in-laws book

http://markedwardhall.com
I wanted to post the link to visit this web site and see his book that was just released, as well as the book he'll be publishing soon. I just got an autographed copy that I've slated to read during our holiday break from school. Can't wait!

Writing the contrast essay

I took this course for my own enjoyment. I love to write. The contrast essay was fun and easy. It literally poured out of me. Now if I can apply all these little hidden lessons that Mr. Goldfine is packaging these silly, (no disrespect intended!) little assignments in, I'll be doing well!