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Interesting article. The best part was the prediction of the possible long-term disadvantages in regards to promotion for those employees who choose to stay home due to childcare or other needs. The author's use of the words "shitty" and "shit show" were distracting. That choice of vocabulary seemed immature and unprofessional in an otherwise admirable article.
Interesting article. The best part was the prediction of the possible long-term disadvantages in regards to promotion for those employees who choose to stay home due to childcare or other needs. The author's use of the words "shitty" and "shit show" were distracting. That choice of vocabulary seemed immature and unprofessional in an otherwise admirable article.
I'm right here, you can call me by my name
If the use of shit show was your biggest takeaway, maybe you should reread it to actually get the many valid points that were made in the article. Think outside your box....
Who said that was my biggest takeaway--other than you? Maybe you should reread my comment, it's not I who has missed the point.
who said i was talking directly to you
Ok Anne Helen Petersen, I'll bite. I was always taught (and believe) that profanity is a small mind trying to express itself. I also believe that all writing is clearer and more effective without profanity--though it certainly takes more effort. So please educate us as to what you believe the use of potty-mouth language adds to your piece.
What you were taught has been debunked. I suggest you read this story: https://www.cnn.com/2021/01/26/health/swearing-benefits-wellness/index.html
Thanks for the story, but it misses the point. There may be some emotional (or other) payoffs for people who use swear words (I suspect there are also emotional benefits to people who punch holes in the wall when angry)--but unless Ms. Petersen intended this piece as a form of personal therapy, I continue to believe there are clearer and more effective ways to communicate with others.
Boo hoo. I don't like fake people that wear a smile mask all day, myself. I appreciate candid responses and wording.
I agree. It's been really sad to me to see how much journalism now accepts the use of swear words. This came off sounding more like a young person whining and complaining than an actual intellectual prediction for companies who approach this problem with distrust and controlling attitudes. It lacks professionalism, and it seems to me that there is plenty of "candid" vocabulary out there that could be used to express the same ideas.
I too was startled by the interest in shit by this author. In my 78 years and time sent in 13 countries I thought I had "heard it all".