tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33004692.post2822759223793857683..comments2023-10-31T12:58:36.729+01:00Comments on Evil HR Lady: Career Changes and SalarySuzanne Lucashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07129772885673695447noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33004692.post-37131553800208817702008-07-08T15:14:00.000+02:002008-07-08T15:14:00.000+02:00Wow... EHRL, your troll thinks your blog is so awf...Wow... EHRL, your troll thinks your blog is so awful, yet s/he keeps coming back to read the additional comments! LOL...<BR/><BR/>For the record, your advice is pretty much always spot-on, and anyone who can't see that is just ignorant.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33004692.post-29653744391726900422008-07-07T18:02:00.001+02:002008-07-07T18:02:00.001+02:00This comment has been removed by the author.HR Godesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12581227906582298895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33004692.post-1676519205858146542008-07-07T18:02:00.000+02:002008-07-07T18:02:00.000+02:00It's interesting how bold and brave someone can be...It's interesting how bold and brave someone can be then hide behind being anonymous. Careful when you say that HR is a road block to a company's success. My guess is you haven't been employed by a company with a good HR department or you've lumped all HR people in the same category. <BR/><BR/>I know many business professionals (non-HR professionals) that would disagree.HR Godesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12581227906582298895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33004692.post-38248901396017510542008-07-07T15:35:00.000+02:002008-07-07T15:35:00.000+02:00Ah, now I get it. Trolling Anonymous just got fir...Ah, now I get it. Trolling Anonymous just got fired by someone in HR. *pat pat* This doesn't help you get a new job by the way, nor endear you to us windbags to giving you a new job. You need to give us unyielding power to mess with all employees - then we consider hiring you.<BR/><BR/>@aboyfromindia - I've experienced this in our India subsidiary and it's quite frustrating. I hope you are right about the HR function maturing in India sometime soon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33004692.post-67015285389627570152008-07-06T06:05:00.000+02:002008-07-06T06:05:00.000+02:00Here in India, companies do not realise the import...Here in India, companies do not realise the importance of HR. Especially in the software industry, the HR is powerless...as jobs are everywhere and candidates are uncompromising when it comes to salaries. Candidates often blackmail the HR in hiking their salaries...or else they would hop on to another job at a higher salary. <BR/>But, i feel that this scenario will not sustain for long.<BR/>Anyways...nice informative 'evil' blog! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33004692.post-5718055434314078562008-07-06T02:44:00.000+02:002008-07-06T02:44:00.000+02:00Isn't it sad that this person proves people are wi...Isn't it sad that this person proves people are wiling to spew things "anonymously."<BR/><BR/>I bet they are a finance person....evil evil finance people<BR/><BR/>HAHA!!!Infamous HR Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04071014695958321206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33004692.post-67411365251759067092008-07-05T19:25:00.000+02:002008-07-05T19:25:00.000+02:00Congrats, Evil, you have your very own troll!Congrats, Evil, you have your very own troll!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33004692.post-47201506282059306352008-07-05T17:53:00.000+02:002008-07-05T17:53:00.000+02:00I'm a self-promoting windbag! I'm honored.Oh wait...I'm a self-promoting windbag! I'm honored.<BR/><BR/>Oh wait, was that supposed to be an insult?Evil HR Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14506069540151526951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33004692.post-13591499142140690492008-07-05T17:37:00.000+02:002008-07-05T17:37:00.000+02:00Thanks for making my point and providing a good la...Thanks for making my point and providing a good laugh. “My HR dept and I have stats and financials to back up the value we add.” Very impressive you have stats and financials. I hope you were joking. Oh yes the surreal life of an HR employee. So enlighten us about the financials …hmmm I thought so. <BR/><BR/>I love this quote form the self promoting windbag that runs this blog.<BR/>“I've even tried to cooperate with Finance, but, well you can guess how that turned out.”<BR/><BR/>“Some of the consultants I've met--well, let's just say a monkey could have done what they did.”<BR/><BR/>Get over yourself you’re not that important and worth the overhead. Tell us how many times have you worked with legal to violate an employee’s rights? You sound like a great human being. Again this blog drips with arrogance and ignorance. Sounds like you create drama everyday in your HR world to justify place.sadAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33004692.post-13451887650401797952008-07-04T02:45:00.000+02:002008-07-04T02:45:00.000+02:00By all means, command a salary that is fair, reaso...By all means, command a salary that is fair, reasonable, and what you truly believe you are worth. If not just for you, for the rest of us bone-headed women out there who don't know anything. (snort)<BR/><BR/>PS Bonnie RULZ.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33004692.post-55032025301243504872008-07-03T22:25:00.000+02:002008-07-03T22:25:00.000+02:00Anonymous (first one) must be a consultant. ;-)Anonymous (first one) must be a consultant. ;-)Trendsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11825252633996281810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33004692.post-90188345936959084732008-07-03T20:27:00.000+02:002008-07-03T20:27:00.000+02:00"The HR function is littered with women that have ..."The HR function is littered with women that have zero business skills."<BR/><BR/>First off...what??? Ah the gender bias, it goes both ways as I have met men in HR who couldn't run a business if their hearts depended on it. P.S. I am a male<BR/><BR/>Honestly, if you going into HR take it from me: ASK FOR THE $ THAT IS MARKET VALUE. I took two positions to "learn" for less money and have regretted it ever since. <BR/><BR/>A few free websites are Jobstar.org, Payscale.com, Salary.com, CareerJurnal.com. If you aren't comfortable asking for the $$ you want you might read "Negotiating your salary: How to Make $1,000 a Minute" by Jack Kent. <BR/><BR/>In a recent job offer I got an additional $6,000 for saying 10 words I gleaned from the book.Infamous HR Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04071014695958321206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33004692.post-33357917829689146582008-07-03T18:05:00.000+02:002008-07-03T18:05:00.000+02:00Hater who clearly has never worked with a good HR ...Hater who clearly has never worked with a good HR dept or understand enough about business and organizational dynamics to post that. My HR dept and I have stats and financials to back up the value we add. If the anonymous poster doesn't even know enough to ask for that and dismisses all of HR (who of course are ALL women *rolls eyes* - I won't even get to the legal risk of that statement)..well then, I think I know where his company struggles (and it ain't HR!). I'll bet they don't retain legal council until someone's threatening to sue and or fine their butts off as well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33004692.post-48894096122658765232008-07-03T17:31:00.000+02:002008-07-03T17:31:00.000+02:00The last annonymous (11:30) is me. I hit enter bef...The last annonymous (11:30) is me. I hit enter before putting my name in - sorry!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33004692.post-46019645341411002622008-07-03T17:30:00.000+02:002008-07-03T17:30:00.000+02:00Wow...the hater really came out today. I for one w...Wow...the hater really came out today. <BR/><BR/>I for one would love to have an actual HR person in my (very small) office. Someone who that was their sole responsibility, rather than it being a part of someone else's job that they don't like or look forward to doing, and therefore procrastinate as much as possible. I think the legal departments of many businesses also have a good appreciation for HR - can you imagine hiring departments handling all the hiring/firing on their own. Some would do fine, but others...gah! The lawsuits!<BR/><BR/>Anyway, I'm a lurker, but I thought I would let you know that I really appreciate your blog. I would love to get into HR (I currently work in Property/Casualty Insurance), and so I try to glean as much information as possible for when I start looking for a job. Thank you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33004692.post-16528169048007451842008-07-03T09:57:00.000+02:002008-07-03T09:57:00.000+02:00Thanks Evil HR Lady, I truly appreciate your advic...Thanks Evil HR Lady, I truly appreciate your advice. I am trying to position myself as an analyst rather than assistant in my new career in HR, due to my background in IT and general project consulting. I know that I'm going up against people with years of experience in this down economy and may have to get my MBA completed before I'll be taken more seriously by companies hiring HR. Is there any chance you could look at my resume and tell me what is putting potential employers off, besides lack of direct HR experience?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33004692.post-80398757940649947332008-07-03T04:35:00.000+02:002008-07-03T04:35:00.000+02:00The HR function is littered with women that have z...The HR function is littered with women that have zero business skills. How can they interview if they’ve never created, purchased or managed the profitability of a new business. <BR/><BR/>HR is just a distraction and road block for a company’s success. Many of the HR Job functions can be eliminated and others performed by lower level clerical employees. <BR/><BR/>Interviewing and recruiting should be performed by the hiring department. <BR/><BR/>Evil HR lady you’re so full of your self importance it’s pathetic. Your hubris is a function of several factors that just drip off the web page.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33004692.post-11327928266468527842008-07-02T20:54:00.000+02:002008-07-02T20:54:00.000+02:00Excellent advice for anyone considering a career c...Excellent advice for anyone considering a career change, not just into HR. I can only emphasize taking the time to consider whether a salary cut is feasible. Do some homework to find out possible salary ranges for the role you are considering to make sure it supports your lifestyle. I can't tell you how disappointing it was as a recruiter to have candidates back out at the last stage only after realizing they couldn't really afford a paycut, even when they told me they would.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com