Comments for Kerry Crawford-Trisler

Comment on KCT and Lady Problems are the Same Girl by Mary Thompson

Mary Thompson — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 14:44:23 +0000

She must have been jealous that you do something very different and cool outside of your desk job. A lot of people who want to venture into more exciting hobbies often have that problem. Listen to Willie and shake the haters off.

And I think it takes way too much effort to keep your personal and work lives completely separate. You are wasting time and productivity if you have to spend your time censoring yourself so people don’t find out you have hobbies and a life outside your day job. Everyone won’t like or even understand your hobbies, but that doesn’t mean you should pretend they don’t exist.

Comment on A bit of advice, from me to the next guy. by Smackie Chan

Smackie Chan — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 14:25:27 +0000

you do know where they’ll be working, don’t you?

but seriously. you’re so sweet.

Comment on KCT and Lady Problems are the Same Girl by joespake

joespake — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 12:46:07 +0000

I believe I was supportive of you on that panel. I proudly advertise that I am a Memphis Roller Derby sponsor, never miss a match, and I give away tickets through my FB fan page.
I want my clients, and more importantly, potential clients to know what I am like IRL. It makes for a great screening process. My clients know that “what you see is what you get”, and that makes for a more compatible business and personal relationship.

Comment on KCT and Lady Problems are the Same Girl by Zachary

Zachary — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 18:47:46 +0000

….do you really think you’ll have the opportunity to use than “butt bruises” tag more than once?

Comment on KCT and Lady Problems are the Same Girl by Kerry

Kerry — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 16:58:14 +0000

@Smackie Chan I know. Like, before I started skating, it was totally fine for me to mention going to shows or what books I was reading or what I thought about something.

Comment on KCT and Lady Problems are the Same Girl by Injecting personality into social media « Nashville Is Talking

Injecting personality into social media « Nashville Is Talking — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 15:44:34 +0000

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Comment on KCT and Lady Problems are the Same Girl by Justin

Justin — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 15:18:07 +0000

I’m not sure I could function if work me and personal me weren’t separate.

That’s not to say that personal me is a complete mystery to the people I work with every day, but my personal life is mine. I’ll admit that this is probably a reaction to having worked for a person who felt that because I worked for them they OWNED me.

If you ask, I’ll tell you. If it’s relevant, I may volunteer it. Otherwise, I’m just here to do a job.

This is not my way of saying “you’re doing it wrong” because frankly, I don’t think for a second that you are. I just think it’s a negotiation we all have to make as to what we’re comfortable with in our work environments and how much of the real us the institutions we work for can handle.

Comment on KCT and Lady Problems are the Same Girl by Beth G. Sanders

Beth G. Sanders — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 15:11:51 +0000

I love that you are in roller derby – think it’s cool and it adds another dimension to your persona. Makes me feel a little younger just to know someone in roller derby.

I prefer to do business with people I can connect with on some level other than the business at hand. Those who are “all work and no play” freak me out just a little.

And, since there is NO way I could do it myself, I’m going to have to settle for the tweetup someone suggested to come and watch you raise some hell on skates.

p.s. I hope your butt feels better soon.

Comment on KCT and Lady Problems are the Same Girl by Smackie Chan

Smackie Chan — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 15:06:45 +0000

i enjoy watching the people who apparently had no life whatsoever before they developed said interest, in this case roller derby, and are now identified solely by their roller derby persona everywhere. maybe to protect the innocent?

Comment on KCT and Lady Problems are the Same Girl by Craig (Angela's husband)

Craig (Angela's husband) — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 15:05:09 +0000

I agree with you on many levels that there is now a blending of personal and professional lives. This is a major concern in the legal world right now as firms realize that there worker lawyers actually are real people that have interests outside making them money. It is uncommon (becoming more common) for older generations to see people put so much of their lives on full display to the nebulous of the internet that is filled with far more strangers than friends. I try to strike a balance on this as well, and I am sorry that you were scorned by other panelists – its still a shock to many and seen as unprofessional despite the group consisting of multiple professionals and it running as a business/ self-sustaining organization itself.

I like that people are much more open with the world in general or at least show the world what they want them to see. However in a professional setting, it should be toned down, as you do not want to overshadow the product or service that you or your company/organization. There is an exemption to this rule, if you are the star power and your full personality sells that same product or service.

In short, there should be a mix, but it needs to be tempered to not overshadow the professional side.