You won't see this very often. It's worth the price of admission. Boy oh boy, I wish I had a forum like her just to stick it to some crappy employers. Very simply put and her timing couldn't have been better.
You won't see this very often. It's worth the price of admission. Boy oh boy, I wish I had a forum like her just to stick it to some crappy employers. Very simply put and her timing couldn't have been better.
Well……here is a perspective from the other side of the fence. I am a production supervisor who has about 30 people who report to me. Although I realize it is many people’s dream to walk into their bosses office and declare “I quit” in a fit of drama, it is really a stupid thing to do unless you have unlimited income and will not be seeking any further employment. I can guarantee the girl in this video will never work in the business again as that one thing will kill her if she ever goes looking for another job. One thing I have learned in my 30 plus years of working is that you never burn your bridges. Stunts like that have a way of coming back to haunt you. There is a way to professionally leave a job and way to totally screw yourself and she chose the latter.
I once had a guy that worked for me as my lead (basically my #2 person). I had promoted him into the position and he had worked directly with me for several years. I thought we had a pretty good relationship. One day I walked into my office and there was a note on my desk from him basically saying he quit. He had already set up everything in HR and basically walked out at the end of the day and never looked back. I have never heard or seen from this person again. To be fair he did have a wife with some serious health issues and from what I hear they decided to basically retire and leave the area. I have no problem with that, but the way he just walked out without even saying anything still leaves a bad taste in my mouth to this day, even though I liked the guy and thought he did a great job when he was working with me. It is certainly not something I would ever do even if I hated the job or person I worked for.
No doubt, while she followed her principles, one of them wasn't professionalism. Then again, in today's society, she could become a star.
However, I would add a perspective from the other side stated above. Think of all the people who have committed themselves to their work only to get pushed out the door with no warning, having only minutes to clean up their stuff and leave, and getting little to no severance. Those same employers are typically the ones who preach loyalty but only see it as a one-way street.
I worked at a company where the HR department dehumanized those let go by referring to them as "terms" (for "terminated"). They would let someone go and then deliver two boxes to their cubicle and stand there until they packed up and left, escorting them to the door, totally humiliating them by doing so. They also had a large layoff more than one time, where they hired armed security personnel, just in case things got ugly. Well, if you expect things to get ugly, then maybe, just maybe, your tactics are what is creating the potential for violent retribution, instead of handling it in a professional and compassionate manner.
There's no excuse for hanging people to dry, like this woman did. But, it works both ways, when they shit-can people, don't hire replacements and expect those left behind to pick up the "slack."
"The White Zone is for loading and unloading only. If you got to load or unload go to the White Zone!"
It was apparently in response to something. By her phrasing, it sounds like her group specifically was commented on
"Alienated-so alien I go!"
Geez Louise, you guys take the fun out of fun. Anyway, I'd bet she has no intentions of ever getting back into television after that. People don't tend to burn bridges like that unless they have no desire to return.
Adds to the reputation that pot heads have for making excellent choices.
Black and a woman in Alaska, that's got to be a little more than difficult and somewhat rare. Just saying. I bet she puts up with a bunch of shit on a regular basis. I looked at this morning and really couldn't hear it. Was it that she was for legalizing dope and her station/employer was set against it, or against their employees partaking? She doesn't seem or look like someone who really partakes, at least on a regular basis, medical or not.
The clip is short and I haven't looked for a longer one that may give some context. They must have pissed her off somehow at some time. That story may have been it or it could have been the proverbial last straw.
I really don't have a problem with her telling a media conglomerate to take a flying hike through a donut hole. She's got her free publicity, a new job she created(instead of working for a bunch of asses that don't give two spits) doing something helpful so I can only wish her the best of luck.
As for what others have said about it being unprofessional, maybe so, but who knows the full story. I don't see her doing this just for the publicity, there probably was a beef and it was worth it to her to do it this way. She had the forum and made a statement and that's more than a lot of other people are doing these days.
At least she made the news and folks knew she left. Most on-air personalities, never any announcements, and you never know what happened to them or where they went.
Maybe she got the idea from a woman who did the same thing on the radio --on a black hip hop station---a few years back---she quit on air, too.
All I've managed to piece together today from reading a few articles is that she heads up the same Alaska cannabis legalization group that she was reporting on, and she'd filed several news reports since taking that position. Best guess is that the TV station called her on the conflict of interest and gave her an ultimatum: Quit the group, or quit reporting on them.
As someone who works in the television industry I can assure you she will never stand in front of a camera again, nor should she unless it's the TV version of High Times
Why I Quit:
Yea, you go girl and stand up for what you think is right - the use and legalization of dangerous drugs! Well done! You must be so proud of yourself!
I'd do a bong hit with her.
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Yes, all legal medications are 100% safe. Even alcohol is, although it has no medical benefits.Originally Posted by PeterG
"The White Zone is for loading and unloading only. If you got to load or unload go to the White Zone!"
One thing that hasn't been discussed here is the fact that she can get sued by the station if they get an FCC fine for the expletive during prime time. Or, maybe she'll personally get fined.
"The White Zone is for loading and unloading only. If you got to load or unload go to the White Zone!"
Can they fine her personally?
Music isn't about chops, or even about talent - it's about sound and the way that sound communicates to people. Mike Keneally
At least it was for a good cause
BG
"When Yes appeared on stage, it was like, the gods appearing from the heavens, deigning to play in front of the people."
Good question. She did it while under their employ, but, even if they can't and the station gets fined, I would bet they can turn around and sue her. in fact, she might have a morals clause in her contract.
"The White Zone is for loading and unloading only. If you got to load or unload go to the White Zone!"
I can almost guarantee you that this woman will move onto another media position with greater exposure potential, better pay & benefits too . . . this type of notoriety is rewarded in today's society.
Absolutely true!
Regardless of any indictments of this woman from anyone, she imo had tremendous courage to do what she did. I respectfully disagree with those who think her broadcasting career is over. This is the 21st century (thanks, Marillion), and as Whorg said (to paraphrase), "Today's society is not yesterday's society".
Some dude who used to sell weed in college now lives in a big white house in Washington DC. Some other dude who has smoked marijuana on & off for 50 years had a 25 plus year career counseling others about retirement and then retired himself in 2009. He successfully raised 5 children (only 1 of which tokes), and is now enjoying his 3 grandchildren immensely.
Despite what some here think, he remains lucid, articulate and blessed by many friends who do not all partake in the plant that will prove to be the decline of civilization as we know it.
I seldom rant, but this concern is so misplaced that it borders on delusion.
"My choice early in life was either to be a piano player in a whorehouse or a politician, and to tell the truth, there's hardly any difference"
President Harry S. Truman
Just for clarification. My original response had nothing to do with the Marijuana issue, but the way she quit her job. I still say that burning bridges is the absolute wrong thing to do when considering future employment, but that is just from my experience in hiring a lot of people over the years.
Sounds like a great guy! Hope I get to meet him sometime.The Old Guy Said:
Some dude who used to sell weed in college now lives in a big white house in Washington DC. Some other dude who has smoked marijuana on & off for 50 years had a 25 plus year career counseling others about retirement and then retired himself in 2009. He successfully raised 5 children (only 1 of which tokes), and is now enjoying his 3 grandchildren immensely.
Despite what some here think , he remains lucid, articulate and blessed by many friends who do not all partake in the plant that will prove to be the decline of civilization as we know it.
Duncan's going to make a Horns Emoticon!!!
Just for further clarification, Steve, my comments were directed to the moralists rather than the pragmatists (e.g. you
Sincerely,
Someone who never burned a bridge in 50 years of employment
"My choice early in life was either to be a piano player in a whorehouse or a politician, and to tell the truth, there's hardly any difference"
President Harry S. Truman
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