Shane Connors's Blog (4)

OK so I got this on an HR email newsgroup I subscribe to and it just really disturbs the heck outta me. Working in the occupation we do, we know exactly to what extremes human behavior can manifest itself in at the workplace.....I just have to say about this...BAD IDEA! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Florida residents could pack guns along with their briefcases as part of their workday routine, under a controversial measure endorsed by the Florida… Continue

Upon analysis, there may seem to be a common theme to much of what I post, more so if one had ever perused my poetry...I believe resolutely in the refusal to yeild, the refusal to submit, the refusal to compromise ideals, beliefs or ethics..in short I beleive in stoicism, honor and steadfastness in the face of adversity or the temptation to conform to convenience of status quo, one must follow ones own conscience as best they can and make decisions of the world and their place in it for themselv… Continue

Tuesday, December 18, 2007 Today So what can I say about today. I saved someone today and that restored my faith in what I do. Sometimes it's so hard to do what I do, to not let the cynicism overtake me, to not succumb to the temptation not to truly care anymore and just "do the job". I've been doing this for over 23 years now and I've seen, investigated and taken action on the worst of the worst....from the everyday "they said something mean to me" to the most abhorent acts possible, workplac… Continue

The true test of character is simple: Doing what is right simply because it's right - not because it "makes you feel good"...even if it causes you pain, even if it costs you dearly, even if other's think you're crazy for doing it...but simply because it's the right thing. Honoring commitments - even if there is no earthly reason you should and even if other's release you from that commitment...it doesn't matter that other's wouldn't blame you in the least for not living up to them...you made t… Continue