With the Pressures That Come With A High Stress Job like Recruiting - How Do You Keep Your Sanity? - RecruitingBlogs2024-03-28T09:46:31Zhttps://recruitingblogs.com/forum/topics/with-the-pressures-that-come-with-a-high-stress-job-like?commentId=502551%3AComment%3A1507721&feed=yes&xn_auth=noDamn Sandra.. Horses? very ni…tag:recruitingblogs.com,2012-02-04:502551:Comment:15082232012-02-04T02:08:06.871ZMackhttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/Mack
<p>Damn Sandra.. Horses? very nice :)<br></br> <br></br> <cite>Sandra McCartt said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.recruitingblogs.com/forum/topics/with-the-pressures-that-come-with-a-high-stress-job-like?commentId=502551%3AComment%3A1508063&xg_source=msg_com_forum#502551Comment1508063"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>The nicest thing about my horses or should i say the many nice things about my horses are:</p>
<p>They are always where they are supposed to be. Except when the fence…</p>
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<p>Damn Sandra.. Horses? very nice :)<br/> <br/> <cite>Sandra McCartt said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.recruitingblogs.com/forum/topics/with-the-pressures-that-come-with-a-high-stress-job-like?commentId=502551%3AComment%3A1508063&xg_source=msg_com_forum#502551Comment1508063"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>The nicest thing about my horses or should i say the many nice things about my horses are:</p>
<p>They are always where they are supposed to be. Except when the fence breaks but they are back in time for dinner.</p>
<p>They don't drink or chase cheap looking blondes. Except for the palomino mare next door when the fence breaks and she beats the hell out of them and chases them home.</p>
<p>They don't fuss about their jobs or the boss. Except when they don't want to work, they just buck you off and show you who's boss.</p>
<p>They never bitch about dinner. Except when it's late then they just fight with you for their hay.</p>
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<p>Mostly they are dearly loved members of my family and so far i haven't had to send them to college or buy them a car.</p>
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</blockquote> The nicest thing about my hor…tag:recruitingblogs.com,2012-02-04:502551:Comment:15080632012-02-04T01:56:34.092ZSandra McCartthttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/SandraMcCartt
<p>The nicest thing about my horses or should i say the many nice things about my horses are:</p>
<p>They are always where they are supposed to be. Except when the fence breaks but they are back in time for dinner.</p>
<p>They don't drink or chase cheap looking blondes. Except for the palomino mare next door when the fence breaks and she beats the hell out of them and chases them home.</p>
<p>They don't fuss about their jobs or the boss. Except when they don't want to work, they just buck…</p>
<p>The nicest thing about my horses or should i say the many nice things about my horses are:</p>
<p>They are always where they are supposed to be. Except when the fence breaks but they are back in time for dinner.</p>
<p>They don't drink or chase cheap looking blondes. Except for the palomino mare next door when the fence breaks and she beats the hell out of them and chases them home.</p>
<p>They don't fuss about their jobs or the boss. Except when they don't want to work, they just buck you off and show you who's boss.</p>
<p>They never bitch about dinner. Except when it's late then they just fight with you for their hay.</p>
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<p>Mostly they are dearly loved members of my family and so far i haven't had to send them to college or buy them a car.</p>
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<p> </p> Sandra,
I have to agree on bo…tag:recruitingblogs.com,2012-02-03:502551:Comment:15077722012-02-03T20:35:14.373ZValentino Martinezhttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/ValentinoMartinez
<p>Sandra,</p>
<p>I have to agree on both counts. Sanity has long left some recruiters and I often lose it only to find some semblance of it later.</p>
<p>On horse ownership X 7--well that's a whole nother challenge, requiring a special level of sweet insanity.</p>
<p>My mother, father, uncles & aunts made sure, from their upbringing--that their children were raised with exposure, respect and love for horses. </p>
<p>Your past mention and shared pictures of your beautiful horses on the RBC…</p>
<p>Sandra,</p>
<p>I have to agree on both counts. Sanity has long left some recruiters and I often lose it only to find some semblance of it later.</p>
<p>On horse ownership X 7--well that's a whole nother challenge, requiring a special level of sweet insanity.</p>
<p>My mother, father, uncles & aunts made sure, from their upbringing--that their children were raised with exposure, respect and love for horses. </p>
<p>Your past mention and shared pictures of your beautiful horses on the RBC does not go unnoticed. The care and handling of them is something to be admired.</p> I started to comment but that…tag:recruitingblogs.com,2012-02-03:502551:Comment:15080312012-02-03T18:44:00.397ZSandra McCartthttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/SandraMcCartt
I started to comment but that would presuppose that I had retained my sanity. Obviously not true since I have 7 horses. The only thing crazier than a recruiter is a horse person. That is all.
I started to comment but that would presuppose that I had retained my sanity. Obviously not true since I have 7 horses. The only thing crazier than a recruiter is a horse person. That is all. @Tino - thank you for that ve…tag:recruitingblogs.com,2012-02-03:502551:Comment:15077212012-02-03T16:05:25.342ZTim Spagnolahttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/TimSpagnola
<p>@Tino - thank you for that very important reminder. One of those things you know, but need to hear from time to time. They won't always be my 'lil' guys.</p>
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<p>@Raphael - very interesting....always had an interest in Dragonboating. That is so cool you do that. As a drummer I always had an interest in it for some reason. Never knew anyone that actually did it. Nice list of hobbies indeed.</p>
<p>@Tino - thank you for that very important reminder. One of those things you know, but need to hear from time to time. They won't always be my 'lil' guys.</p>
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<p>@Raphael - very interesting....always had an interest in Dragonboating. That is so cool you do that. As a drummer I always had an interest in it for some reason. Never knew anyone that actually did it. Nice list of hobbies indeed.</p> Good to hear it. I find that…tag:recruitingblogs.com,2012-02-03:502551:Comment:15076502012-02-03T08:49:37.206ZValentino Martinezhttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/ValentinoMartinez
<p>Good to hear it. I find that when you do competitive things at work and play (which can amount to hard work); and manage that competitive spirit in a healthy and productive way--your focus is to always be improving. The only downside and watchout in competitive sports is the likelihood of getting injured. The challenge becomes: know your limits. <br></br> <br></br> <cite>Raphael Fang said:…</cite></p>
<p>Good to hear it. I find that when you do competitive things at work and play (which can amount to hard work); and manage that competitive spirit in a healthy and productive way--your focus is to always be improving. The only downside and watchout in competitive sports is the likelihood of getting injured. The challenge becomes: know your limits. <br/> <br/> <cite>Raphael Fang said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.recruitingblogs.com/forum/topics/with-the-pressures-that-come-with-a-high-stress-job-like#502551Comment1507487"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Well, I have no life outside of the my work life. I actually have to schedule time off from playing hard. I try to stay home one day a month. Also, the I take the last week of December off.</p>
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<p>And If I have to choose one thing to do, I will have to take cycling. I have been a cyclist for over 20 years. I have spend many hours training and racing on the road and on the trail.</p>
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</blockquote> Well, I have no life outside…tag:recruitingblogs.com,2012-02-03:502551:Comment:15074872012-02-03T05:37:22.517ZRaphael Fanghttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/RaphaelFang
<p>Well, I have no life outside of the my work life. I actually have to schedule time off from playing hard. I try to stay home one day a month. Also, the I take the last week of December off.</p>
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<p>And If I have to choose one thing to do, I will have to take cycling. I have been a cyclist for over 20 years. I have spend many hours training and racing on the road and on the trail.</p>
<p>Well, I have no life outside of the my work life. I actually have to schedule time off from playing hard. I try to stay home one day a month. Also, the I take the last week of December off.</p>
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<p>And If I have to choose one thing to do, I will have to take cycling. I have been a cyclist for over 20 years. I have spend many hours training and racing on the road and on the trail.</p> Raphael,
You're quite a whirl…tag:recruitingblogs.com,2012-02-03:502551:Comment:15074852012-02-03T01:49:23.779ZValentino Martinezhttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/ValentinoMartinez
<p>Raphael,</p>
<p>You're quite a whirling dervish. Good for you. You have so many interests--and it sounds like you have them fitting well along with family, friends, work and rest. </p>
<p>Of those things you listed--do you have a favorite? One you're addicted to above all the rest? I ask because we all have interests and dedicate time to so many things, but soon one or two of those interests dominate.</p>
<p>Thanks for sharing.</p>
<p><br></br> <br></br> <cite>Raphael Fang…</cite></p>
<p>Raphael,</p>
<p>You're quite a whirling dervish. Good for you. You have so many interests--and it sounds like you have them fitting well along with family, friends, work and rest. </p>
<p>Of those things you listed--do you have a favorite? One you're addicted to above all the rest? I ask because we all have interests and dedicate time to so many things, but soon one or two of those interests dominate.</p>
<p>Thanks for sharing.</p>
<p><br/> <br/> <cite>Raphael Fang said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.recruitingblogs.com/forum/topics/with-the-pressures-that-come-with-a-high-stress-job-like#502551Comment1507483"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>When I am not working, I do too much to forget about my job as a head hunter. Here is my list of things that I do:</p>
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<p>1) Cycling - I train for cyclocross races during the fall.</p>
<p>2) Dragonboating - I train and race from March to October. I train at least twice a week and race at least once a month. On top of my own team, I also race with other teams as well.</p>
<p>3) Dodgeball - I play dodgeball 20 weeks a year.</p>
<p>4) Soccer - Indoor during the winter and outdoor during the summer</p>
<p>5) Guitar - don't claim to be an expert, I play when I have time</p>
<p>6)Video Game - When the weather is crappy and night is long, Call of duty is my friend.</p>
<p>7) Read - I read when I am tired and when I am injured. </p>
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</blockquote> Good to hear from you Tim on…tag:recruitingblogs.com,2012-02-03:502551:Comment:15073972012-02-03T01:38:19.528ZValentino Martinezhttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/ValentinoMartinez
<p>Good to hear from you Tim on this subject.</p>
<p>Word to the wise: Enjoy your ability to chase down and actually catch your two little boys, today--because soon you won't be able to do that.</p>
<p>When they were little--I used to spot my daughter 20yard, and my son (2-years younger than his sister) 30yards on a 50yard dash race. And I'd always win until that fateful day, when I had to lessen the spot...until there was no spotting them an inch...Soon I was coming in 3rd (even when I…</p>
<p>Good to hear from you Tim on this subject.</p>
<p>Word to the wise: Enjoy your ability to chase down and actually catch your two little boys, today--because soon you won't be able to do that.</p>
<p>When they were little--I used to spot my daughter 20yard, and my son (2-years younger than his sister) 30yards on a 50yard dash race. And I'd always win until that fateful day, when I had to lessen the spot...until there was no spotting them an inch...Soon I was coming in 3rd (even when I jumped the gun). Loved those days and they did too.</p>
<p>It goes without saying to enjoy their youth...it goes by so fast.</p>
<p>Thanks for sharing. <br/> <br/> <cite>Tim Spagnola said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.recruitingblogs.com/forum/topics/with-the-pressures-that-come-with-a-high-stress-job-like#502551Comment1507387"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>I'm with Pam in that Pandora often saves me. I would love to say chasing my two little boys, but on some days that is just not the case ; )</p>
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</blockquote> When I am not working, I do t…tag:recruitingblogs.com,2012-02-03:502551:Comment:15074832012-02-03T01:18:56.169ZRaphael Fanghttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/RaphaelFang
<p>When I am not working, I do too much to forget about my job as a head hunter. Here is my list of things that I do:</p>
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<p>1) Cycling - I train for cyclocross races during the fall.</p>
<p>2) Dragonboating - I train and race from March to October. I train at least twice a week and race at least once a month. On top of my own team, I also race with other teams as well.</p>
<p>3) Dodgeball - I play dodgeball 20 weeks a year.</p>
<p>4) Soccer - Indoor during the winter and outdoor…</p>
<p>When I am not working, I do too much to forget about my job as a head hunter. Here is my list of things that I do:</p>
<p></p>
<p>1) Cycling - I train for cyclocross races during the fall.</p>
<p>2) Dragonboating - I train and race from March to October. I train at least twice a week and race at least once a month. On top of my own team, I also race with other teams as well.</p>
<p>3) Dodgeball - I play dodgeball 20 weeks a year.</p>
<p>4) Soccer - Indoor during the winter and outdoor during the summer</p>
<p>5) Guitar - don't claim to be an expert, I play when I have time</p>
<p>6)Video Game - When the weather is crappy and night is long, Call of duty is my friend.</p>
<p>7) Read - I read when I am tired and when I am injured. </p>