The Renewal of Spring and the Arrival of “The New Girl”.
Hi all…allow me to introduce myself, my name is Kim and I have recently joined b5media so that I may preside over Blog Fabulous, as Christine moves toward new goals.
I find it interesting that my favorite movie (best movie theme ever!) is Working Girl with Melanie Griffith and Harrison Ford, and here I am contributing to a blog which is dedicated to the needs and interests of working women. Some kind of cosmic force developing here, I would say.
I am a 20 year marketing and advertising veteran and have truly been in the trenches — working at varied companies from small ad agencies to large Fortune 500 corporations; I have seen it all and have much to share.
Presently, I work from my home in Bergen County, New Jersey–where I have created, own and operate a small business called The Pet Set. The Pet Set is an elegant line of stationery for dogs and owners who have very discerning taste. Think Smythson of Bond Street for dogs.
I live with my husband of 22 years and our beloved Chocolate Labrador, Trotter — who was in fact the inspiration for The Pet Set.
I know that many of you were loyal fans of Christine’s and to Blog Fabulous, so my only intent is to continue in that fashion, and perhaps as time goes on, you will begin to appreciate my style and points of view. Hopefully new friends will join as well.
For my initial entry, I was thinking about NBC’s The Office (btw the British version is much darkerer and funnier and you must download Ricky Gervais’s podcasts…too hilarious).
At the conclusion of last night’s episode, NBC aired a fake Public Service Annoucement presented by two of The Office cast members. In character, each gave hers and his point of view about office relationships. She was absolutely in favor of them, he was totally against.
The whole thing was an April Fool’s spoof and very silly, but it still made me wonder what do people think about office romances?
Do you think you can meet your soulmate or do you think it’s a dangerous idea, both personally and professionally? And here is the smoking gun, so to speak, have you ever known anyone who has moved up the ladder as a result of having had an office affair?
I would love to know your thoughts.
P.S. I have never had an office fling, so I am on the “it’s dangerous” side of this discussion.
It’s great to be here!
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9 opinions for The Renewal of Spring and the Arrival of “The New Girl”.
Christina
Mar 31, 2006 at 2:49 pm
Woohoo!! Welcome, Kim - you came in like a lion, just like the Spring! So glad you are here!
Kim
Mar 31, 2006 at 4:11 pm
Thanks Christine…for all of your support.
Duncan
Apr 1, 2006 at 8:20 am
Married for 22 years….damn. Ok, I’m only joking there (I’ve been married for 7) but welcome on board!
Sasha
Apr 2, 2006 at 7:44 am
Office romances, huh? It reminds me of what we were talking about over at Dating Dames regarding this matter. Hahaha.
Personal opinion, I’m against it — way too complicated. Though, I’ve been guilty of going against my principle at one point but it was only that I really, REALLY like him! Hahaha. ;)
Karine
Apr 4, 2006 at 12:46 am
Hi Kim, I’m looking forward to reading your points of view. :)
Regarding office relationships, I’ve always thought it was a dangerous idea. Focusing on both your relationship and work in the same place, sounds impossible. Besides, most people have trouble being objective professionally towards those they have feelings for (in that regard, friendships in the workplace can also be a very bad idea if you can’t stay objective with your friends).
Personally, I am pretty good with leaving my feelings at the office door so to speak and not letting them taint my opinion of someone’s work. But office flings, or crushes, still turned out to be horrible distractions. Even if you are able to differentiate, the objects of your affection might not and it can get really hard preventing them from raising personal issues or discussions at work.
Bottomline… too many things you can’t control, that can make you lose focus of your professional goals.
Kim
Apr 4, 2006 at 7:08 am
Hi Karin,
Thank you..it’s great to be here. You are so right. I have often made the mistake of thinking that my colleagues, especially superious, were my friends. And because of that mistake, I’ve gotten hurt.
Now that I work from home, it’s just me and my dog…lol
Kim
Apr 4, 2006 at 7:11 am
Hi Duncan…glad to meet you…I actually have been married for 22 years!
Christine(Yuna)
Apr 6, 2006 at 9:34 am
Wooohooo! I am so glad that Kim from Pet Set is continuing writing! Kim has had so many positive encouraging impact to this site when i was writing a while ago! I am so happy to see you here Kim!
Kim
Apr 6, 2006 at 9:59 am
Hi Christine,
Thanks so much for your kind words of encouragement. I hope all is well.
(although today’s blog is a bit of a downer…lol)
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