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Post by hopefalj on May 9, 2014 12:32:31 GMT -5
What a very odd turn for a thread entitled "A Touch of Reality" Lewis Carroll couldn't have done better. As a symbol of penitence and condolence for our fallen brothers, from now until the 17th I am switching from venti to just grande. Biggest sacrifice I've seen made in this thread yet. You can take my posting privileges, but I'll be damned if you take my four ounces of coffee.
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Post by Highlander on May 9, 2014 12:38:05 GMT -5
Can't we all just get along?
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Post by decadealj on May 9, 2014 14:09:32 GMT -5
What ALJD did is called leadership. To the Marines out there posting, Semper Fideles and it is still 6 months until 10 NOV!
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Post by witty on May 9, 2014 14:28:04 GMT -5
Ancient Chinese proverb: "The nail that sticks up gets hammered down."
Is a censure the answer? It's kinda like "You've been shunned!" What about a warning?
Also, before we hit "post" reread and take an Ujjayi breath. Goes for me too.
I enjoy this discussion board - the discourse and the personalities.
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Post by 71stretch on May 9, 2014 14:34:28 GMT -5
Ancient Chinese proverb: "The nail that sticks up gets hammered down." Is a censure the answer? It's kinda like "You've been shunned!" What about a warning? Also, before we hit "post" reread and take an Ujjayi breath. Goes for me too. I enjoy this discussion board - the discourse and the personalities. I see that you are relatively new here. Welcome! We aren't privy to any communication off the public forum which ALJD might have with posters regarding rule infraction issues.. Like most forums, the rules are something we all agree to when we join, and the mechanics of how they are enforced is up to ALJD as the owner of the site. I help moderate a HUGE forum that deals with multiple issues, and the way things work there is pretty much the same as for the much cozier group here. Good advice about taking a deep breath before hitting "post", if things are a bit testy. And even then, the edit and delete buttons are friends to all of us.
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Post by privateatty on May 9, 2014 14:51:52 GMT -5
I've worked with enough ALJs in my life to know that not everyone gets some of that attitude sucked out if them and some have no problem acting out in a similar manner. I'm glad you recognized some of this and grew out of it, though. I don't really want to go further with this as TL isn't able to respond or defend himself, and it's not really productive anyway. I do believe ALJD has tried to do TL a favor, although I'm not sure it matters at this point. Part of my growth has been to be more optimistic.
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Post by Orly on May 9, 2014 17:02:55 GMT -5
Like most forums, the rules are something we all agree to when we join, and the mechanics of how they are enforced is up to ALJD as the owner of the site. Reading about what happened last night was quite entertaining and reminds me of this scene:
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Post by ladywordsmith on May 11, 2014 18:01:49 GMT -5
To Bart's question that started this thread: I have actually had two people interrupt my hearings. One was a hearing reporter looking for another ALJ because he was late. After the hearing, I spoke to the reporter and asked that she never do anything like that again (she hasn't).
The other was another ALJ looking for a fax (of all things) on the machine that was in the hearing room. I spoke with the HOCALJ and made it clear he needed to speak with that judge or I would (Funky is right, chain of command and all that; plus, just like in football, it's usually the second guy that gets the penalty). The best thing I can say about that judge to this very day is that he retired.
But to anyone taking this job, here's been my experience: just like any other job, it has it's pro's and con's. Depending on your expectations, where you are in your life, and many other variables, will determine for you whether YOU think it has more pro's than con's. For me, it has been many more pro's all things considered (and so, I've learned how to tolerate or deal with the con's). Of course, as I've said in other posts, I had worked for ALJs in another agency and knew about 80 to 90% of what to expect. I took an executive course once, and one of the other participants asked me what were the three most important things I wanted in my next job. I thought it was a great question. I said, (1) never to be supervised by a non-attorney again; (2) to be able to trust and respect MOST of my co-workers and have them respect me, and (3) to have the shortest commute possible. I have those things and more.
Peace and blessings, LW
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