After Action Review
Well, I signed a lease at a new apartment today. I moved most of my stuff in about two hours with the help of a friend. The new place is small but nice. It's still a little weird to have moved today.
In doing all of this I have tried my best to keep my wits about me. I certainly found myself in a tough spot with unknowingly renting an apartment that wasn't legally allowed to be rented. Then to have to try to work with town leadership was an added difficulty. Then tack on the stress of being hobbled by an injury, finishing grad school and looking for a job... it's been an interesting time.
My goal has been to convince the Town of Carrboro that it was in its interest to make an exception and allow me to stay in my apartment, since I found myself there unwittingly. Though I was personally involved, I've done my best to act professionally and to employ effective means of communication. I've wondered all along if bringing these issues to my blog and my Web site was a good idea.
So I bring the discussion here. In the Internet era, is it unwise to use your own Web site or blog in a personal issue? What are the ground rules for doing so? Is it better to just use your online presence for self-promotion? I am, in fact, applying for jobs right now, so my potential future employers can -- and most likely will -- see what I've done in my online campaign against Carrboro's actions.
I'll give my opinion soon, but I'd like to hear what others have to say first.
In doing all of this I have tried my best to keep my wits about me. I certainly found myself in a tough spot with unknowingly renting an apartment that wasn't legally allowed to be rented. Then to have to try to work with town leadership was an added difficulty. Then tack on the stress of being hobbled by an injury, finishing grad school and looking for a job... it's been an interesting time.
My goal has been to convince the Town of Carrboro that it was in its interest to make an exception and allow me to stay in my apartment, since I found myself there unwittingly. Though I was personally involved, I've done my best to act professionally and to employ effective means of communication. I've wondered all along if bringing these issues to my blog and my Web site was a good idea.
So I bring the discussion here. In the Internet era, is it unwise to use your own Web site or blog in a personal issue? What are the ground rules for doing so? Is it better to just use your online presence for self-promotion? I am, in fact, applying for jobs right now, so my potential future employers can -- and most likely will -- see what I've done in my online campaign against Carrboro's actions.
I'll give my opinion soon, but I'd like to hear what others have to say first.
2 Comments:
I've wondered about things like this too. I think a good rule of thumb is to ask yourself how much information you would be willing to disclose at a workplace where you don't know people well. Automatically, that eliminates the three key topics to avoid in the workplace: sex, politics, and religion. (I would also add to that list "details about raising babies and toddlers that involve mention of bodily fluids" just from experience with some overly-open coworkers.)But beyond that, it's murky and situation-based. I think in this case, your personal issue was also a public one and you were right to use your space to put your side of the issue out there.
In a country of free speech we effectively monitor our own speech to reflect that which is acceptable. This is something to reflect upon.
There is also an element of five minute fame that seems to be dictating we bare our souls, sex lives, and past history to glean acknowledgment of our very existence.
If we bear in mind our voice can be incredibly potent when used sparingly and with purpose and good intention, than our diatribes should be met with respect.
Again my tow cents.
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