Julie Harrison
Canada
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I can read, write, edit, research, hug and snort-laugh. I have yet to master cooking, packing and patience. I like to chat on www.coffeewithjulie.ca.
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Well, I've found the perfect content for the "Dear PR people" page on my blog! :)
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Oh, how did I miss this one? Oh well, I enjoyed your summary much more than living through it live I think!
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@ginidietrich I don't wear glasses either, but I *still* couldn't resist a pair of WPs! (http://www.julieharrison.ca/living/impractical-purchasing-nyc-edition-part-1/) Now I want another pair!
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@belllindsay Ha! Well I'm sure that blogger had just tons of companies beating down his/her door with 6 figure offerings after complaining on twitter. ;)
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This is an interesting post, and as someone who has what might be called a "mommy blog," I've seen it said and debated many a time. And yet, it continues to be an interesting post because it is a timeless topic.
Sure, people work for free all the time. But it depends what one considers "work" and what ones considers "free." So, if I am reading a business book on my own personal time, am I "working" for free? If I write a blog post and get paid in free cereal, is that still working for "free"? If I submit a piece of graphic design to a company on spec as part of an RFP? As a freelance journalist, submitting a piece for review without having a contract in hand? etc. etc.
Like Gini notes, I do work for free ... but it's terribly selective at this point. And I wouldn't consider it "free," because I eventually see it returning back to me in one form of benefit or another. When it is utterly one-sided, that is when you find bloggers raising their hands in frustration.
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@belllindsay @ginidietrich @jasonkonopinski Ha!
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Well, now that you are hiring Canadians, I will begin "Operation Worming." ;)
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Sounds fantastic! Would love to attend. Hopefully, an online version will be launched soon too?
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Yes, from my own experience as a book lover, I know how fabulous I've felt when a big-name author I admire takes the time to respond to something I've said about their book. (This post from UnMarketing tells it all: http://www.unmarketing.com/2011/01/11/the-awesomeness-of-being-a-2-0-author/)
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Yes, this is a good point! (And one I'm not particularly great at either ...) Thanks for sharing this!
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@Joe Boughner Yes, it's all quite saturated these days. But as I was telling the students -- if only one person reads your blog and it's a future dream employer -- then that's all that matters. Just do what you do well. You don't need internet fame, you just need your own community. (p.s. I used the term "douchebaggy" as an adjective in class today. Oops!)
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@spydergrrl I love this. This makes so much sense.
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@krusk These are such great tips! I think there's been a massive societal change ... where at one time you could separate your work from your professional life. But when you go online, it's all mixed in (whether you like it or not).
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@phdinparenting You've raised some really important points. In particular, I often grapple with what my children (or future) children would think if they read this? It's hard to know, but being conscious of it certainly helps.
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@KarenQuips I really enjoyed your class ... they all seemed really engaged and I'm sure that they be manage to secure some excellent work-placements.
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I'm going to check this out! Thanks!
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@CanadianDadBlog Hello! Since there were so few men ... I do recall bumping into you. We were elbowing people out of the way to get to the Philly creamy pasta! :) I think I will do the same and try to do a bit of vlogging just to push myself and learn something new -- why not, right?
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@julep67 Yes, that seems to be the consensus ... text is easier to access! But I may try to do a little vlogging just to add some variety, as you note. Thanks for dropping by and taking a read!
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