Have to disagree with you regarding today’s post. Without being too verbose – Sarah Palin quit her job. Barack Obama was elected to a higher post…any political science class will explain the difference. I do not view this difference as a double-standard. Unless you are a Palin fan…if you are say it!
At this point I also feel compelled to state that I am a registered Republican.
I think you missed Glen’s point. Regardless of why they left, the fact is that Palin did not complete her commitment to the citizens of Alaska, and Obama did not complete his commitment to the citizens of Illinois, and both of their careers benefitted. A normal person’s career would suffer if they failed to complete a term of service they agreed to. There IS a double standard.
I have to agree with Mike. Obama, Palin, and Kiffin all left for their own personal gain. If you want to see someone who’s not always out for personal gain, look at Middle Tennessee State University coach Rick Stockstill. He just turned down an offer to coach at East Carolina because he felt an obligation and sense of loyalty to the young men at MTSU who idolize him.
What a load of rubbish! Sarah Palin left because she wanted to make money out of her newfound popularity and fame. Obama went for the highest position in the land because he wanted to make a difference! And so far as I am aware he was NOT dependent on a senators salary, because between himself and his wife they had made in excess of a million dollars between them as lawyers before that. Obama didn’t go into politics to make money guys! And in the interest of disclosure I did vote for Obama although I had previously been a Republican. Now I consider myself an Independent. Neither party appeals to me now.
I think it can change, why would we vote somebody in if they are a quitter? When we hire people we have access to their employment history so just don’t hire them if they are job hopers. I don’t think we can truly have an impact in people’s lives or in a businesses progress by only giving them a small piece of our lives, we must be dedicated to the long term mission.
I have to agree too. Palin wanted more money, Obama wanted more power, and Kippin wanted more prestige. All of them put their own self-interests ahead of everybody else’s. The fact that most of us accept that proves that we do have a double standard. Glen was spot on as usual.
When I look to hire, it does look a bit ‘suspicious’ of the person is out of work.
And say what you want, when Obama ran for Senate in IL, he left his state senate position early… Unfortunately, in Politics, that is the way it is most of the time.
Palin also wants to improve things for the country, but in a different way – and by doing so, both show their general ‘political’ leaning – one relying on Government, the other using the private sector.
I ran into such a dilemma when I left a ‘substitute’ Dr business I had been running for 18 years to buy a practice. I let clients know of my decision, and any contracts I had, I found suitable replacements. Any new calls coming in, I returned _every_ one to let them know I would not be able to help them.
But trust is the biggest issue. Who do you trust? The Gov’t or Private sector?
Politics is a strange creature. No matter how hard we look, we can’t find logic in politics.
I appreciate Glenn’s point.
We must capture the opportunities that are available, when they are available. If we work to please the critics, we limit ourselves.
I’m mixed about Palin’s loyalty vs opportunity, but her’s is a rare situation. most of us will never have to make that decision.
I’ve made some decisions that confused others and drew critcism. Then I realized most people never make ANY decisions or changes. They just plod along and gripe about all the changes.
Have to disagree with you regarding today’s post. Without being too verbose – Sarah Palin quit her job. Barack Obama was elected to a higher post…any political science class will explain the difference. I do not view this difference as a double-standard. Unless you are a Palin fan…if you are say it!
At this point I also feel compelled to state that I am a registered Republican.
Given those two choices, I would hire neither one, and I’d repost the position.
Heidi,
I think you missed Glen’s point. Regardless of why they left, the fact is that Palin did not complete her commitment to the citizens of Alaska, and Obama did not complete his commitment to the citizens of Illinois, and both of their careers benefitted. A normal person’s career would suffer if they failed to complete a term of service they agreed to. There IS a double standard.
Mike
I have to agree with Mike. Obama, Palin, and Kiffin all left for their own personal gain. If you want to see someone who’s not always out for personal gain, look at Middle Tennessee State University coach Rick Stockstill. He just turned down an offer to coach at East Carolina because he felt an obligation and sense of loyalty to the young men at MTSU who idolize him.
So very well put….I like the way Glenn just lays it all out there.
Roger Whitus
What a load of rubbish! Sarah Palin left because she wanted to make money out of her newfound popularity and fame. Obama went for the highest position in the land because he wanted to make a difference! And so far as I am aware he was NOT dependent on a senators salary, because between himself and his wife they had made in excess of a million dollars between them as lawyers before that. Obama didn’t go into politics to make money guys! And in the interest of disclosure I did vote for Obama although I had previously been a Republican. Now I consider myself an Independent. Neither party appeals to me now.
I think it can change, why would we vote somebody in if they are a quitter? When we hire people we have access to their employment history so just don’t hire them if they are job hopers. I don’t think we can truly have an impact in people’s lives or in a businesses progress by only giving them a small piece of our lives, we must be dedicated to the long term mission.
Well said Alan! Have you ever considered running for president????
I just have to agree with Glenn on this one. Unfortunately, or maybe fortunately, there are exceptions to the rules.
I have to agree too. Palin wanted more money, Obama wanted more power, and Kippin wanted more prestige. All of them put their own self-interests ahead of everybody else’s. The fact that most of us accept that proves that we do have a double standard. Glen was spot on as usual.
When I look to hire, it does look a bit ‘suspicious’ of the person is out of work.
And say what you want, when Obama ran for Senate in IL, he left his state senate position early… Unfortunately, in Politics, that is the way it is most of the time.
Palin also wants to improve things for the country, but in a different way – and by doing so, both show their general ‘political’ leaning – one relying on Government, the other using the private sector.
I ran into such a dilemma when I left a ‘substitute’ Dr business I had been running for 18 years to buy a practice. I let clients know of my decision, and any contracts I had, I found suitable replacements. Any new calls coming in, I returned _every_ one to let them know I would not be able to help them.
But trust is the biggest issue. Who do you trust? The Gov’t or Private sector?
fwiw
Politics is a strange creature. No matter how hard we look, we can’t find logic in politics.
I appreciate Glenn’s point.
We must capture the opportunities that are available, when they are available. If we work to please the critics, we limit ourselves.
I’m mixed about Palin’s loyalty vs opportunity, but her’s is a rare situation. most of us will never have to make that decision.
I’ve made some decisions that confused others and drew critcism. Then I realized most people never make ANY decisions or changes. They just plod along and gripe about all the changes.