Comments on: Up in the Air: food for thought for New Work Pioneers? http://www.adifferentkindofwork.com/2010/02/19/up-in-the-air-food-for-thought-for-new-work-pioneers/ Making Work Fit Life Sun, 04 Dec 2011 21:22:44 +0000 hourly 1 By: Christine http://www.adifferentkindofwork.com/2010/02/19/up-in-the-air-food-for-thought-for-new-work-pioneers/comment-page-1/#comment-758 Christine Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:04:08 +0000 http://www.adifferentkindofwork.com/?p=1094#comment-758 LOL!! Sorry about the drooling :) Seriously, I'm glad to hear the questions gave you some food for thought. Happy pondering! LOL!! Sorry about the drooling :)

Seriously, I’m glad to hear the questions gave you some food for thought. Happy pondering!

]]> By: Marc Winitz http://www.adifferentkindofwork.com/2010/02/19/up-in-the-air-food-for-thought-for-new-work-pioneers/comment-page-1/#comment-757 Marc Winitz Wed, 24 Feb 2010 03:06:15 +0000 http://www.adifferentkindofwork.com/?p=1094#comment-757 Hi Christine - I haven't seen the film but it sounds like something George Clooney likes to play: a topical part that reflects where society currently is (oh, and stop drooling over him)...I found your questions at the end of the post probably the most interesting part. I have no immediate answers but you have caused me to start pondering them - thanks. Hi Christine – I haven’t seen the film but it sounds like something George Clooney likes to play: a topical part that reflects where society currently is (oh, and stop drooling over him)…I found your questions at the end of the post probably the most interesting part. I have no immediate answers but you have caused me to start pondering them – thanks.

]]> By: Christine http://www.adifferentkindofwork.com/2010/02/19/up-in-the-air-food-for-thought-for-new-work-pioneers/comment-page-1/#comment-755 Christine Tue, 23 Feb 2010 17:44:12 +0000 http://www.adifferentkindofwork.com/?p=1094#comment-755 Thanks, Bob, I'd appreciate that. It'll probably take a couple of weeks. And, wow, freelance writing. I hadn't thought of that as a route. That's fantastic! And you write well, so I can well understand your taking that direction. Thanks for the offer of a referral for a designer. However, I've already been working with someone and have the makings of something. I think it's about how to tweak the site to work with it from a design point of view now. Nevertheless, always good to know you've got someone you'd recommend - if not for me, then perhaps for anyone else reading?! All the best for now, Bob. Thanks, Bob, I’d appreciate that. It’ll probably take a couple of weeks.

And, wow, freelance writing. I hadn’t thought of that as a route. That’s fantastic! And you write well, so I can well understand your taking that direction.

Thanks for the offer of a referral for a designer. However, I’ve already been working with someone and have the makings of something. I think it’s about how to tweak the site to work with it from a design point of view now. Nevertheless, always good to know you’ve got someone you’d recommend – if not for me, then perhaps for anyone else reading?!

All the best for now, Bob.

]]> By: Bob Bessette http://www.adifferentkindofwork.com/2010/02/19/up-in-the-air-food-for-thought-for-new-work-pioneers/comment-page-1/#comment-754 Bob Bessette Tue, 23 Feb 2010 17:27:59 +0000 http://www.adifferentkindofwork.com/?p=1094#comment-754 Christine, I look forward to the changes and would be willing to give my opinion. I have no problems doing that... :-) Yes, I am certainly hoping that blogging will play a part in that future independence. At a minimum, freelance writing. What I like about freelance writing is that I can use it now to supplement my income and going forward maybe it can become more prominent. I also have someone that could help you on a new banner. I used her and she is very reasonable. Let me know if you want her email and she also has a web address with her work. Best, Bob Christine,
I look forward to the changes and would be willing to give my opinion. I have no problems doing that… :-)
Yes, I am certainly hoping that blogging will play a part in that future independence. At a minimum, freelance writing. What I like about freelance writing is that I can use it now to supplement my income and going forward maybe it can become more prominent.
I also have someone that could help you on a new banner. I used her and she is very reasonable. Let me know if you want her email and she also has a web address with her work.

Best,
Bob

]]> By: Christine http://www.adifferentkindofwork.com/2010/02/19/up-in-the-air-food-for-thought-for-new-work-pioneers/comment-page-1/#comment-753 Christine Tue, 23 Feb 2010 11:12:54 +0000 http://www.adifferentkindofwork.com/?p=1094#comment-753 Hi Bob, Yeah, I suspect you'd like the move, Bob, and thanks for the compliments about the debut to my movie reviewing career!! :lol: I'm interested to hear your current call to action being to eventually work independently. Will blogging play a part in your independent picture? Whatever it looks like, I'm going to be interested to see how things develop for you. Glad that your primary source of validation in your job is your paycheck. I chuckled at the thought of those other guys sweating over their nice offices and big teams, meanwhile you're taking more money home than them. Brilliant! And, no, I hadn't thought of patenting the New Work Pioneer phrase. That needs a bit of investigation, I think.... BTW, I've been taking on board some of your feedback re the look of the blog and saw some designs at the weekend for how it might look when I change my banner and move it to Headway. There's still work to do, but it's getting there. When it's a bit further along, I might run it past you? Best wishes Christine Hi Bob,

Yeah, I suspect you’d like the move, Bob, and thanks for the compliments about the debut to my movie reviewing career!! :lol:

I’m interested to hear your current call to action being to eventually work independently. Will blogging play a part in your independent picture? Whatever it looks like, I’m going to be interested to see how things develop for you.

Glad that your primary source of validation in your job is your paycheck. I chuckled at the thought of those other guys sweating over their nice offices and big teams, meanwhile you’re taking more money home than them. Brilliant!

And, no, I hadn’t thought of patenting the New Work Pioneer phrase. That needs a bit of investigation, I think….

BTW, I’ve been taking on board some of your feedback re the look of the blog and saw some designs at the weekend for how it might look when I change my banner and move it to Headway. There’s still work to do, but it’s getting there. When it’s a bit further along, I might run it past you?

Best wishes

Christine

]]> By: Bob Bessette http://www.adifferentkindofwork.com/2010/02/19/up-in-the-air-food-for-thought-for-new-work-pioneers/comment-page-1/#comment-752 Bob Bessette Mon, 22 Feb 2010 23:31:31 +0000 http://www.adifferentkindofwork.com/?p=1094#comment-752 Hi Christine, First of all, I did not see the film but it sounds interesting. One thing, first off, you have missed your calling as a movie reviewer. Consider starting a movie review blog because you are great at it! The call to action that my current working life is presenting is the desire to eventually move away from it on a full-time basis. I want to create my own work environment and possibly be able to be independent, at least on a part-time basis. By the way, have to patented the "New Work Pioneer" phrase yet? You should. :-) As far as external validation is concerned, all I really care about it my paycheck. I work with some people who have nice offices, a bunch of people working for them, but I make more money. I work for the money even though I also think it is interesting. I now have to see this movie... Best, Bob Hi Christine,
First of all, I did not see the film but it sounds interesting. One thing, first off, you have missed your calling as a movie reviewer. Consider starting a movie review blog because you are great at it!
The call to action that my current working life is presenting is the desire to eventually move away from it on a full-time basis. I want to create my own work environment and possibly be able to be independent, at least on a part-time basis. By the way, have to patented the “New Work Pioneer” phrase yet? You should. :-)
As far as external validation is concerned, all I really care about it my paycheck. I work with some people who have nice offices, a bunch of people working for them, but I make more money. I work for the money even though I also think it is interesting.
I now have to see this movie…

Best,
Bob

]]> By: Christine http://www.adifferentkindofwork.com/2010/02/19/up-in-the-air-food-for-thought-for-new-work-pioneers/comment-page-1/#comment-751 Christine Mon, 22 Feb 2010 14:38:47 +0000 http://www.adifferentkindofwork.com/?p=1094#comment-751 Thanks, Paul. That is an interesting article. I'm not familiar with Kris, or with The Coaching Academy, but I agree that coaching supervision - or whatever one chooses to call it - is an invaluable support. And, with another endorsement for Click, I think that film had better get onto my "must see" list !! Best wishes Christine Thanks, Paul.

That is an interesting article. I’m not familiar with Kris, or with The Coaching Academy, but I agree that coaching supervision – or whatever one chooses to call it – is an invaluable support.

And, with another endorsement for Click, I think that film had better get onto my “must see” list !!

Best wishes

Christine

]]> By: Paul http://www.adifferentkindofwork.com/2010/02/19/up-in-the-air-food-for-thought-for-new-work-pioneers/comment-page-1/#comment-749 Paul Sun, 21 Feb 2010 17:14:17 +0000 http://www.adifferentkindofwork.com/?p=1094#comment-749 Christine, I posted an article about Coaching Development, it was written by Kris Robertson from The Coaching Academy, you might like to read it. http://www.diary4life.com/coaching-development/ I saw the film Ben is referring to and I too can recommend it for two reasons, 1) the lessons of work-life balance Ben refers to, 2) I think it's one of Ben Sandler's better film, very funny. Regards Paul Christine,

I posted an article about Coaching Development, it was written by Kris Robertson from The Coaching Academy, you might like to read it. http://www.diary4life.com/coaching-development/

I saw the film Ben is referring to and I too can recommend it for two reasons, 1) the lessons of work-life balance Ben refers to, 2) I think it’s one of Ben Sandler’s better film, very funny.

Regards

Paul

]]> By: Christine http://www.adifferentkindofwork.com/2010/02/19/up-in-the-air-food-for-thought-for-new-work-pioneers/comment-page-1/#comment-745 Christine Sat, 20 Feb 2010 15:42:50 +0000 http://www.adifferentkindofwork.com/?p=1094#comment-745 Hi Tim, Phenomenal comment and thanks for sharing so much of yourself here! I'm glad you took so much from the post. I was struck by what you said about connecting with a different part of yourself, "One that feels a lot more ancient and timeless", and had a sense of a deep, inherent wisdom that's seeking a place in you? I'm intrigued to see what happens from here for you. :) Take care for now. Hi Tim,

Phenomenal comment and thanks for sharing so much of yourself here! I’m glad you took so much from the post.

I was struck by what you said about connecting with a different part of yourself, “One that feels a lot more ancient and timeless”, and had a sense of a deep, inherent wisdom that’s seeking a place in you?

I’m intrigued to see what happens from here for you. :)

Take care for now.

]]> By: Tim http://www.adifferentkindofwork.com/2010/02/19/up-in-the-air-food-for-thought-for-new-work-pioneers/comment-page-1/#comment-744 Tim Sat, 20 Feb 2010 10:51:14 +0000 http://www.adifferentkindofwork.com/?p=1094#comment-744 Hi Christine, Yep it's a great movie and reminded me of past conversations with you. I love that it's open ended, perhaps an invitation to it's viewers to ask themselves some questions. The last question that you pose has massive relevance to a lot of thoughts that I have recently been having. To have the idea laid out in front of me that it's much easier to get involved/addicted to work/brand/lifestyle or even something as emotionless as frequent flyer point's shows how strange some things have become. Particularly as I was checking myself and initially admired the gloss and glamour of George Clooney playing this seemingly Uber cool guy. I also noticed at the same time how empty it all felt and how strange it all was. I guess that was a great signpost to show me that I'm making progress with my relationships and losing some 'modern' sensibilities and addictions to certain kinds of lifestyle to reconnect with a different part of myself. One that feels a lot more ancient and timeless. This in turn has also been leading me to get involved with people and the world around me in a more profound way. That is not to say that modern life is rubbish, just as a retention marketer, I know how these loyalty schemes work and what they are playing on in peoples psyche. This then of course leads me directly to the first question you pose... I will keep you updated on what happens next, that is quite enough from me today :) Thanks for such a thought provoking piece. Hi Christine,

Yep it’s a great movie and reminded me of past conversations with you. I love that it’s open ended, perhaps an invitation to it’s viewers to ask themselves some questions.

The last question that you pose has massive relevance to a lot of thoughts that I have recently been having.
To have the idea laid out in front of me that it’s much easier to get involved/addicted to work/brand/lifestyle or even something as emotionless as frequent flyer point’s shows how strange some things have become. Particularly as I was checking myself and initially admired the gloss and glamour of George Clooney playing this seemingly Uber cool guy.

I also noticed at the same time how empty it all felt and how strange it all was. I guess that was a great signpost to show me that I’m making progress with my relationships and losing some ‘modern’ sensibilities and addictions to certain kinds of lifestyle to reconnect with a different part of myself. One that feels a lot more ancient and timeless. This in turn has also been leading me to get involved with people and the world around me in a more profound way.

That is not to say that modern life is rubbish, just as a retention marketer, I know how these loyalty schemes work and what they are playing on in peoples psyche. This then of course leads me directly to the first question you pose…

I will keep you updated on what happens next, that is quite enough from me today :)

Thanks for such a thought provoking piece.

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