“I’m just going to say one thing. I’m really happy to be back in Calgary - I love Canada. I just want to comment on how it’s become like a common thing in the NHL for guys to fall in love with my sloppy seconds. I don’t know what that’s about. But enjoy the game tonight.”
"Dallas Stars forward Sean Avery has been suspended indefinitely, pending a hearing with NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, in accordance with the provisions of NHL By-Law 17 and Article 6 of the NHL Constitution for conduct "detrimental to the League or game of hockey," the National Hockey League announced today. The suspension was imposed following inappropriate public comments, not pertaining to the game, made by Avery earlier today."
This is too stupid! How exactly were his comments "detrimental to the League or game of hockey"? Clearly, Bettman was just trying to avoid a blood bath on the ice. If they'd allowed him to play, every single member of the Calgary team would have been out to get him. Like Stars goalie Marty Turco said: "let's hope he doesn't back down, he better show up like a man". None of his other teammates sounded like they'd be too quick to pull off the gloves in his defense either.
But suspending him should have been a Team decision. The NHL cannot be stepping in suspending players (indefinitely!) when guys trash talk each other in the media. A fine would be sufficient.
And despite the loss of income from the suspension and his public apology in the Sporting News, Avery is surely snickering to himself. The publicity around this whole thing is just adding more sting to his words, and rubbing salt in the wounds of Phaneuf and Stoll. You know they've got to be looking sideways at Elisha and Rachel and thinking 'what is wrong with you that you were dating that low-class scumbag?!' To be truly tasteless myself, there's no way Avery's words won't be going through their minds during their next 'romantic interludes'.
"... I think it would be an outrage if we didn't prosecute to the fullest extent of the law, particularly people who live in the public domain, make their living because of their visibility — they're the role models for our kids," Bloomberg said.
Seriously though - if you aren't good at anything in particular and don't have any specific career interests, get your Human Resources Certification.
This will give you the flexibility to work in virtually any industry, and if you work for a global corporation, it will offer you travel opportunities and/or the chance to live and work abroad in one of their subsidiary offices.
There is no better department to work in than HR if you're looking for a fast track up the corporate ladder. You can honestly go from a junior administrative position to a Vice President in a large organization within 10 years (I personally know two people who have done this). And it is unbelievable how much HR people make on their way up the ladder.
You don't have to be amazingly smart. (In fact, most HR people I’ve met seem too stupid to be in the positions they're in. I hope that’s part of the act – that they don’t want to be intimidating – but it’s a very convincing act!) The main characteristics you need for an HR job are optimism and enthusiasm. And the best part is, many companies will pay for your education for you.
Step #1: Target corporations that stress professional development and offer tuition reimbursement – then apply for entry level jobs.
Step #2: After you're hired, meet with your Human Resources representative and let him/her know that you're interested in pursuing a career in the HR field. Ask what courses you need to take to get the appropriate certification for a senior position. They will be encouraging, and tell you where and what you need to take to be considered for advancement. Most importantly they will authorize you for reimbursement upon successful completion of the courses. (Note: these programs normally take several years if you are doing them on a part-time/evening basis.)
Step #3: Portray an incredibly positive, chipper attitude at work (this is the most important part!)
- Volunteer for the social committee
- Participate in and offer to help organize any corporate events
- Contribute to the company intranet/newsletter
- Stay apprised of any networking opportunities.
Step #4: Apply for any and all positions within HR. Accordance with #3 above will ensure you are HR's first choice for these positions. In fact, more often than not, they will go out of their way to recruit you.
Step #5: Complete the certification program. This is the hardest part, because it's exhausting to work and go to school at the same time. But keep in mind that all you need are passing grades to get your certification - C's get degrees! Leave your perfectionism at the office, and do the bare minimum to complete the program as quickly as possible.
I wish someone had given me this advice when I was 20. I changed my major a bunch of times (stupid !), and graduated with a useless general arts degree (too stupid !). I took an administrative job in the Finance department of a large company and worked my way up to Senior Executive Assistant (way too stupid !!) The girl that started in the mailroom 5 years later, and then switched into Human Resources, is now a Vice President.
A friend of mine once joked that unfortunately beer goggles can work both ways - not only does the person you're picking up seem more attractive the night before, but so does your alcohol-induced perception of yourself in the mirror.
It might sound stupid, but think back to the last time you checked yourself out it the mirror right before you and your friends headed out for the night - you thought you looked pretty good right?
So don't be surprised if you're not the only one running for the door the next morning! Then take a second look at your reflexion.
Otto Dix
At the Mirror
UPDATE: Don't take my word for it, check out this article from MSNBC "Hot or not? Look again —'beer goggles' are real"
Look around
Leaves are brown
And the sky
Is a hazy shade of winter
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