Esther Goes To Work with the Boys
So, I checked my e-mail today and there's a message from the group Women for Hire. They're this organization that tries to be like the NOW of working women. They're always holding job fairs just for women and sending helpful career advice.. Thanks Women For Hire! Today I got a message from them and it's the lamest reminder I've ever gotten in my life..(No, no.. I've had lamer ones.) I feel where they're coming from but find it to be a little condescending and backward.
Check this out, working women should be watching the big Super Bowl game this year for the following reasons:
Smart, savvy business people pride themselves on keeping up with current events, politics and celebrity gossip so they always have interesting tidbits to contribute to small talk at meetings, parties and social outings. They know that idle chitchat is awfully valuable in building professional relationships because it allows people to connect on a relaxed and personal level.
For this reason, don't miss Sunday's big game -- from the stand-out plays, the coolest commercials, and of course the halftime entertainment. It's sure to be the talk among contacts, colleagues, clients and customers, and you want to be in on the action.
What savvy business person needs a reminder to take notes on the "Big Game," that probably gets the highest ratings of any program all year, because everyone will be watching? I know she never said girls watch because all the boys are watching, but that's how it came across in e-mail. Admittedly, it sounds a little better in the news article, but who knows how it was edited? Her point is that, no matter how stupid football can be at times, noone should miss the Super Bowl. I completely agree, especially if you can get some cheap or free wings, nachos and beer while you're at it. But the Super Bowl can never get better publicity than Janet's titty popping out. If you didn't know everyone was watching Super Bowl before, now you know...
By the way, is anyone trying to invite me over? I can have you over, but there will be a six-beer or 12-wings entry fee. [And not those damn Chinese wings!]
Full article by Women For Hire president is here: http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Careers/story?id=1549333
posted by Atsui_Gal @ 5:07 PM
1 Comments:
I'll see your lame and raise you an absurd. Remember this little gem from your archives? (original posting: 8.23.05)
I was looking through this pamphlet from The Knowledge Shop to read about their painting class, when I read the most ridiculous thing EVER. Below is the actual class description. What in the hell???
- Red State Hostage
Impress Men with Football Knowledge
You're not going to meet a man at the mall, so learn his game.
This is a workshop for women who want to know more about football. It is for the football widow, the team mom, the single woman looking for a way to meet Mr. Right, and for the business woman who wants to communicate better with co-workers, clients and her boss.
You will learn:
Basic rules of football
The players' positions and their importance
Super Bowl history
Names and short bios
Florida teams and rivalries
How to use your knowledge in conversation
How to become an expert
You will be required to participate, so dress comfortably. Three-hours is a long time to just sit and take notes. Prepare to put together your play book and impress your husband, son, co-workers, and that cute guy you want to know better! Additional $10 booklet fee payable to the instructor.
The professor is a registered pharmacist who has coached men's intramural football and unofficially coaches her 10-year old son's team. "Daily, (she) impresses men with her vast knowledge of sports".
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