Comments on: There’s No Such Thing As a Free Lunch (An Apology to My Readers) http://heatherhuhman.com/2010/02/theres-no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch-an-apology-to-my-readers/ Thu, 08 Sep 2011 18:24:00 +0000 hourly 1 By: Paul http://heatherhuhman.com/2010/02/theres-no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch-an-apology-to-my-readers/comment-page-2/#comment-179 Paul Wed, 03 Feb 2010 20:31:07 +0000 http://www.heatherhuhman.com/?p=270#comment-179 Heather, I see you have made the big time with the hate mail and negativity that I see in some of the comments to this post and I say that in a good way. First let me just say that I applaud you for your comments and don't believe you even owed an explanation to anyone. People write things all the time you read and you either like it or you don't. While I think you are an amazing person, respect what you do to help people and liked having you as a guest on my BTR Show, I wouldn't put you on a platform where I would agree with everything you said just to be on your "A" list. That is why I think that the comment made by Aubrey,RMR and Rachel are comical. Are you that powerful that you can make or break someone’s career..?I think not but apparently these people spend too much time either on Twitter or other Social Media forums and believe you do. Keep doing what you are doing because apparently in some people eyes you are becoming a god like figure. I would even be willing to do a show on it and have you with some of these naysayers on to discuss the issue. Let me know and for now great stuff you are doing Ciao Heather, I see you have made the big time with the hate mail and negativity that I see in some of the comments to this post and I say that in a good way. First let me just say that I applaud you for your comments and don’t believe you even owed an explanation to anyone. People write things all the time you read and you either like it or you don’t.
While I think you are an amazing person, respect what you do to help people and liked having you as a guest on my BTR Show, I wouldn’t put you on a platform where I would agree with everything you said just to be on your “A” list. That is why I think that the comment made by Aubrey,RMR and Rachel are comical. Are you that powerful that you can make or break someone’s career..?I think not but apparently these people spend too much time either on Twitter or other Social Media forums and believe you do.
Keep doing what you are doing because apparently in some people eyes you are becoming a god like figure.
I would even be willing to do a show on it and have you with some of these naysayers on to discuss the issue. Let me know and for now great stuff you are doing
Ciao

]]> By: Paul http://heatherhuhman.com/2010/02/theres-no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch-an-apology-to-my-readers/comment-page-2/#comment-574 Paul Wed, 03 Feb 2010 20:31:00 +0000 http://www.heatherhuhman.com/?p=270#comment-574 Heather, I see you have made the big time with the hate mail and negativity that I see in some of the comments to this post and I say that in a good way. First let me just say that I applaud you for your comments and don't believe you even owed an explanation to anyone. People write things all the time you read and you either like it or you don't. While I think you are an amazing person, respect what you do to help people and liked having you as a guest on my BTR Show, I wouldn't put you on a platform where I would agree with everything you said just to be on your "A" list. That is why I think that the comment made by Aubrey,RMR and Rachel are comical. Are you that powerful that you can make or break someone’s career..?I think not but apparently these people spend too much time either on Twitter or other Social Media forums and believe you do. Keep doing what you are doing because apparently in some people eyes you are becoming a god like figure. I would even be willing to do a show on it and have you with some of these naysayers on to discuss the issue. Let me know and for now great stuff you are doing Ciao Heather, I see you have made the big time with the hate mail and negativity that I see in some of the comments to this post and I say that in a good way. First let me just say that I applaud you for your comments and don’t believe you even owed an explanation to anyone. People write things all the time you read and you either like it or you don’t.
While I think you are an amazing person, respect what you do to help people and liked having you as a guest on my BTR Show, I wouldn’t put you on a platform where I would agree with everything you said just to be on your “A” list. That is why I think that the comment made by Aubrey,RMR and Rachel are comical. Are you that powerful that you can make or break someone’s career..?I think not but apparently these people spend too much time either on Twitter or other Social Media forums and believe you do.
Keep doing what you are doing because apparently in some people eyes you are becoming a god like figure.
I would even be willing to do a show on it and have you with some of these naysayers on to discuss the issue. Let me know and for now great stuff you are doing
Ciao

]]> By: Jessica http://heatherhuhman.com/2010/02/theres-no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch-an-apology-to-my-readers/comment-page-2/#comment-178 Jessica Wed, 03 Feb 2010 18:56:53 +0000 http://www.heatherhuhman.com/?p=270#comment-178 Wow, I'm honestly surprised at some of these comments. After reading the article, I didn't even feel that it was really taken out of context. It makes sense; that particular candidate made a HUGE mistake. She deserves to not get the job and not be considered for further positions with your company. If that candidate was to professionally approach Heather (I don't think Heather necessarily even meant "buy her lunch" literally) to seek information about why she was not hired and to ask for advice for future interviews, Heather would definitely oblige. I can personally attest to how helpful Heather has been in launching my PR career. After my internship with Heather, I had the experience of writing a whole PR plan by myself under my belt and a wonderful letter of recommendation that opened the doors to so many other wonderful opportunities. Thanks again, Heather. Wow, I’m honestly surprised at some of these comments. After reading the article, I didn’t even feel that it was really taken out of context. It makes sense; that particular candidate made a HUGE mistake. She deserves to not get the job and not be considered for further positions with your company. If that candidate was to professionally approach Heather (I don’t think Heather necessarily even meant “buy her lunch” literally) to seek information about why she was not hired and to ask for advice for future interviews, Heather would definitely oblige.

I can personally attest to how helpful Heather has been in launching my PR career. After my internship with Heather, I had the experience of writing a whole PR plan by myself under my belt and a wonderful letter of recommendation that opened the doors to so many other wonderful opportunities. Thanks again, Heather.

]]> By: Jessica http://heatherhuhman.com/2010/02/theres-no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch-an-apology-to-my-readers/comment-page-2/#comment-573 Jessica Wed, 03 Feb 2010 18:56:00 +0000 http://www.heatherhuhman.com/?p=270#comment-573 Wow, I'm honestly surprised at some of these comments. After reading the article, I didn't even feel that it was really taken out of context. It makes sense; that particular candidate made a HUGE mistake. She deserves to not get the job and not be considered for further positions with your company. If that candidate was to professionally approach Heather (I don't think Heather necessarily even meant "buy her lunch" literally) to seek information about why she was not hired and to ask for advice for future interviews, Heather would definitely oblige. I can personally attest to how helpful Heather has been in launching my PR career. After my internship with Heather, I had the experience of writing a whole PR plan by myself under my belt and a wonderful letter of recommendation that opened the doors to so many other wonderful opportunities. Thanks again, Heather. Wow, I’m honestly surprised at some of these comments. After reading the article, I didn’t even feel that it was really taken out of context. It makes sense; that particular candidate made a HUGE mistake. She deserves to not get the job and not be considered for further positions with your company. If that candidate was to professionally approach Heather (I don’t think Heather necessarily even meant “buy her lunch” literally) to seek information about why she was not hired and to ask for advice for future interviews, Heather would definitely oblige.

I can personally attest to how helpful Heather has been in launching my PR career. After my internship with Heather, I had the experience of writing a whole PR plan by myself under my belt and a wonderful letter of recommendation that opened the doors to so many other wonderful opportunities. Thanks again, Heather.

]]> By: Lindsay Olson http://heatherhuhman.com/2010/02/theres-no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch-an-apology-to-my-readers/comment-page-2/#comment-177 Lindsay Olson Wed, 03 Feb 2010 18:43:14 +0000 http://www.heatherhuhman.com/?p=270#comment-177 Heather, I read the article yesterday, too. I thought it portrayed both candidates and recruiters/hiring managers as a bunch of jerks, constantly battling one another. A good topic, but very selective quoting. The article would have been much more helpful for readers if it focused a bit more on what they should do if they are concerned they are "blacklisted" like you did in this blog post. Your statements are absolutely correct, unfortunately some people took it out of context. You can't please everyone. You do so much to help rising PR stars in the industry. I think everyone who knows your work realizes that. .-= Lindsay Olson´s last blog ..<a href="http://lindsayolson.com/golden-grant-stimulus-package-and-giveaway/" rel="nofollow">Golden Grant Stimulus Package and Giveaway!</a> =-. Heather, I read the article yesterday, too. I thought it portrayed both candidates and recruiters/hiring managers as a bunch of jerks, constantly battling one another. A good topic, but very selective quoting. The article would have been much more helpful for readers if it focused a bit more on what they should do if they are concerned they are “blacklisted” like you did in this blog post. Your statements are absolutely correct, unfortunately some people took it out of context. You can’t please everyone.

You do so much to help rising PR stars in the industry. I think everyone who knows your work realizes that.
.-= Lindsay Olson´s last blog ..Golden Grant Stimulus Package and Giveaway! =-.

]]> By: Lindsay Olson http://heatherhuhman.com/2010/02/theres-no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch-an-apology-to-my-readers/comment-page-2/#comment-572 Lindsay Olson Wed, 03 Feb 2010 18:43:00 +0000 http://www.heatherhuhman.com/?p=270#comment-572 Heather, I read the article yesterday, too. I thought it portrayed both candidates and recruiters/hiring managers as a bunch of jerks, constantly battling one another. A good topic, but very selective quoting. The article would have been much more helpful for readers if it focused a bit more on what they should do if they are concerned they are "blacklisted" like you did in this blog post. Your statements are absolutely correct, unfortunately some people took it out of context. You can't please everyone. You do so much to help rising PR stars in the industry. I think everyone who knows your work realizes that. .-= Lindsay Olson´s last blog ..<a href="http://lindsayolson.com/golden-grant-stimulus-package-and-giveaway/" rel="nofollow">Golden Grant Stimulus Package and Giveaway!</a> =-. Heather, I read the article yesterday, too. I thought it portrayed both candidates and recruiters/hiring managers as a bunch of jerks, constantly battling one another. A good topic, but very selective quoting. The article would have been much more helpful for readers if it focused a bit more on what they should do if they are concerned they are “blacklisted” like you did in this blog post. Your statements are absolutely correct, unfortunately some people took it out of context. You can’t please everyone.

You do so much to help rising PR stars in the industry. I think everyone who knows your work realizes that.
.-= Lindsay Olson´s last blog ..Golden Grant Stimulus Package and Giveaway! =-.

]]> By: Heather R. Huhman http://heatherhuhman.com/2010/02/theres-no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch-an-apology-to-my-readers/comment-page-2/#comment-176 Heather R. Huhman Wed, 03 Feb 2010 17:05:18 +0000 http://www.heatherhuhman.com/?p=270#comment-176 R.M.R., I see you're still upset, but clearly you didn't read my post very carefully. My comment was all about how to CORRECT the situation. And no, being on one person's blacklist (mine for example) does not "disqualify that candidate from any job ever". It simply disqualifies that candidate from a job within MY COMPANY, until the error is corrected with me personally. There is a definite distinction. Thanks for your comment. Heather R.M.R.,

I see you’re still upset, but clearly you didn’t read my post very carefully. My comment was all about how to CORRECT the situation. And no, being on one person’s blacklist (mine for example) does not “disqualify that candidate from any job ever”. It simply disqualifies that candidate from a job within MY COMPANY, until the error is corrected with me personally. There is a definite distinction.

Thanks for your comment.

Heather

]]> By: Heather R. Huhman http://heatherhuhman.com/2010/02/theres-no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch-an-apology-to-my-readers/comment-page-2/#comment-571 Heather R. Huhman Wed, 03 Feb 2010 17:05:00 +0000 http://www.heatherhuhman.com/?p=270#comment-571 R.M.R., I see you're still upset, but clearly you didn't read my post very carefully. My comment was all about how to CORRECT the situation. And no, being on one person's blacklist (mine for example) does not "disqualify that candidate from any job ever". It simply disqualifies that candidate from a job within MY COMPANY, until the error is corrected with me personally. There is a definite distinction. Thanks for your comment. Heather R.M.R.,

I see you’re still upset, but clearly you didn’t read my post very carefully. My comment was all about how to CORRECT the situation. And no, being on one person’s blacklist (mine for example) does not “disqualify that candidate from any job ever”. It simply disqualifies that candidate from a job within MY COMPANY, until the error is corrected with me personally. There is a definite distinction.

Thanks for your comment.

Heather

]]> By: R.M.R. Risner http://heatherhuhman.com/2010/02/theres-no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch-an-apology-to-my-readers/comment-page-2/#comment-175 R.M.R. Risner Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:59:47 +0000 http://www.heatherhuhman.com/?p=270#comment-175 Hi ALL! I am one of those people who wrote that I was outraged at the suggestion that if I buy you lunch, i get off your black list...Hate mail? No, I don't think so. And folks, it wasn't taken out of context...it was there in black and white. Are black lists a reality? Of course. The problem is, especially in the Internet age is "HOW DO YOU KNOW THE INFORMATION IS TRUE?" Maybe a candidate DID lie on a resume. Does that then disqualify that candidate from any job ever? Perhaps the candidate learned their lesson and now the resume is completely true...what now? Does an error in judgment doom a person for life? A close read of the WSJ article seems to say yes. As I said in my email to Heather, "I hope you never have the experience of being on a Blacklist." Hi ALL!

I am one of those people who wrote that I was outraged at the suggestion that if I buy you lunch, i get off your black list…Hate mail? No, I don’t think so. And folks, it wasn’t taken out of context…it was there in black and white. Are black lists a reality? Of course. The problem is, especially in the Internet age is “HOW DO YOU KNOW THE INFORMATION IS TRUE?” Maybe a candidate DID lie on a resume. Does that then disqualify that candidate from any job ever? Perhaps the candidate learned their lesson and now the resume is completely true…what now? Does an error in judgment doom a person for life? A close read of the WSJ article seems to say yes. As I said in my email to Heather, “I hope you never have the experience of being on a Blacklist.”

]]> By: R.M.R. Risner http://heatherhuhman.com/2010/02/theres-no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch-an-apology-to-my-readers/comment-page-2/#comment-570 R.M.R. Risner Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:59:00 +0000 http://www.heatherhuhman.com/?p=270#comment-570 Hi ALL! I am one of those people who wrote that I was outraged at the suggestion that if I buy you lunch, i get off your black list...Hate mail? No, I don't think so. And folks, it wasn't taken out of context...it was there in black and white. Are black lists a reality? Of course. The problem is, especially in the Internet age is "HOW DO YOU KNOW THE INFORMATION IS TRUE?" Maybe a candidate DID lie on a resume. Does that then disqualify that candidate from any job ever? Perhaps the candidate learned their lesson and now the resume is completely true...what now? Does an error in judgment doom a person for life? A close read of the WSJ article seems to say yes. As I said in my email to Heather, "I hope you never have the experience of being on a Blacklist." Hi ALL!

I am one of those people who wrote that I was outraged at the suggestion that if I buy you lunch, i get off your black list…Hate mail? No, I don’t think so. And folks, it wasn’t taken out of context…it was there in black and white. Are black lists a reality? Of course. The problem is, especially in the Internet age is “HOW DO YOU KNOW THE INFORMATION IS TRUE?” Maybe a candidate DID lie on a resume. Does that then disqualify that candidate from any job ever? Perhaps the candidate learned their lesson and now the resume is completely true…what now? Does an error in judgment doom a person for life? A close read of the WSJ article seems to say yes. As I said in my email to Heather, “I hope you never have the experience of being on a Blacklist.”

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