This is a great show. Definitely captures the essence of being a late 20's early 30's in the new millenia. Part of me is sad that I'm actually 3 years older than the main stars in the show. The comedy is sharp and relavent. Cobie Smulders is ridiculously haawwwt. But my favorite character and probably the favorite character of many is the character of Barney Stinson.
In this newest episode Barney doled out an "Awesome" insight in the world of corporate america as evidenced by the youtube clip above.
The episode centers around the gang talking about resumes in hopes of helping Robin's character from being deported due to visa violation. Barney relates what Corporate America is looking for in an employee.
As we watch Barney's ridiculous video resume about randome non relavent buzzwords with flashy images and no mention of anything he has done. The gang points out that resume has nothing about what you do and Barney looks up and says exactly.
"Corporate America doesn't want people that do. Corporate America wants people that look like they do but don't; in fact doing anything ... that will get you fired." (or something to that effect)
A more true statement has never been uttered. I have had my share of hiring and firings and let me tell you from my experience more people are hired on flash than substance and when substance is provided they are usually punished for it.
I get all kinds of excuses for it:
"Nature of the Beast"
"Welcome to Corporate America"
Excuses aside doesn't change the fact that its not right. If you stretch it a little all our economic woes stem from the tolernance of this line of thinking.
"Sell a good game and don't deliver. Then protect your sale by doing as little as possible as cheap as possible possible."
Sounds like a winning solution set to me.
I founded Generation-Joe and its professional oriented R-Cubed Project Management (the more professional oriented sister site/blog) to take a stand against sentiments like that.
We should stand on principles
- If you can make a difference then make one.
- Speak your mind without fear of reprisal
- If you are going to speak make sure it makes sense and its not bullshit
- Never give up
- Fight for what's right
- Don't be a passive aggressive dick
- Take Risks
- Don't believe your own press
- Optimal Optimus.
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