Comments on: Sorry, gut

By: Gavin

Gavin — Mon, 12 May 2008 09:14:15 +0000

That sucks!……but I have been there and unlike you…I dont seem to have learned my lesson…I get a little over eager….and then BAM!!….im in over my head…and Iv been taken for a ride….but its a lil comforting knowing that im not the only one this has ever happend to=)

By: Leslie Tane Design

Leslie Tane Design — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 18:03:05 +0000

Thanks, Tina.

By: Tina Cornell

Tina Cornell — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 18:45:59 +0000

Great story….it’s hard-earned lesson #2 for the year, but a good one! (Along with backing up hard drive:)

It makes me think about everything we do that goes against our ‘better judgment’. Such is our nature to screw with our best adviser, ourselves.

Sorry you had to waste your time!

By: Leslie Tane Design

Leslie Tane Design — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 16:19:47 +0000

Chris and Meredith, thanks for weighing in, and for the consolation. I appreciate it.

And Elizasmom, that IS a dilemma. In your case, I’d probably go with “Sorry, you should have known.” If the company didn’t train its employees about how, and whether, to talk to the media, and if the employee didn’t put any stipulations on your conversation, I’d say it’s fair. But I’m sure it’s a bummer being the one who decides what to include.

By: elizasmom

elizasmom — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 00:25:18 +0000

Not quite analogous but sort of on the topic: I was thinking about this story and my time as a newspaper reporter — big companies were always pretty strict about having only their PR people speak to the press. Most people would toe the line, but occasionally, I’d reach some newby employee who would say, sure, I can talk, and give me great quotes. It was always a dilemma for me: Do I use what they said, knowing they’d were probably unaware of how their company ran things, and knowing they might get called on the carpet for doing so, especially if it was a story that reflected negatively on the company. I guess the question is, to what extent do you protect someone you suspect might not really understand the game they’re playing, and to what extent do you say, sorry, buddy, you should’ve known?

By: Meredith

Meredith — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 23:51:36 +0000

That really sucks! Yes, trust your gut next time for sure! I bet she didn’t know how things should work, I know I wouldn’t. I am glad she at least tried to pay out of her own pocket.

By: Chris Chase

Chris Chase — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 16:57:48 +0000

Well I think everyone in business, that runs a successful business at least, has been burned at least once or twice before. Try working in mine right now. :)

The point I am trying to make, is that in order to be successful, one HAS to take risks.

The greatest piece of advice my father gave me ( several years ago) is this… “Son, if the rewards outweigh the risks.. then just do it…” (so long as it is ethical and legal.. had to throw that in there)

So in conclusion… sh*t happens… that’s why we have bad debt writeoff in our accounting ledgers. :)

By: Leslie Tane Design

Leslie Tane Design — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 12:23:50 +0000

She does. She never knew what she was asking me to do goes against most designer’s common practice. That’s what makes this whole debacle entirely my fault!

By: elizasmom

elizasmom — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 01:07:45 +0000

Oh no! What a bummer! I’m glad she turned out to have some integrity, at least.