Comments for The Big Transition http://thebigtransition.com Just another WordPress weblog Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:46:52 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.2 Comment on 5 Ways to adapt to a new environment by Kelsey http://thebigtransition.com/2008/07/24/5-ways-to-adapt-to-a-new-environment/#comment-167 Kelsey Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:47:00 +0000 http://thebigtransition.com/2008/07/24/5-ways-to-adapt-to-a-new-environment/#comment-167 Just found this site! I actually go to school in Madison and it is a great town. When I came here for school, I knew a lot of people, but made an effort to meet new people. My first year I really struggled, but after that I met a lot of people that I really clicked with. There is so much to do in this city, it's ridiculous. If you read the Dane101 blog it gives ideas of what is going on in the area. Plus, if you search online there are some meetup groups for all interests. I hope you learn to love the city as much as me!! Just found this site! I actually go to school in Madison and it is a great town. When I came here for school, I knew a lot of people, but made an effort to meet new people. My first year I really struggled, but after that I met a lot of people that I really clicked with. There is so much to do in this city, it’s ridiculous. If you read the Dane101 blog it gives ideas of what is going on in the area. Plus, if you search online there are some meetup groups for all interests. I hope you learn to love the city as much as me!!

]]> Comment on 3 Mentors that everyone should find by The End of Your Summer Internship Marks the Beginning of a Relationship « Life Before Noon: A Millennial’s Manual http://thebigtransition.com/2008/02/05/3-mentors-that-everyone-should-find/#comment-151 The End of Your Summer Internship Marks the Beginning of a Relationship « Life Before Noon: A Millennial’s Manual Thu, 07 Aug 2008 18:05:36 +0000 http://thebigtransition.com/2008/02/05/3-mentors-that-everyone-should-find/#comment-151 [...] I have had such a positive experience and I am sad to leave a thriving company with enthusiastic mentors, but I know through today’s digital world advice is only an e-mail [...] […] I have had such a positive experience and I am sad to leave a thriving company with enthusiastic mentors, but I know through today’s digital world advice is only an e-mail […]

]]> Comment on Communication - Our Greatest Fear? by Another Matt http://thebigtransition.com/2008/03/30/communication-our-greatest-fear/#comment-150 Another Matt Fri, 01 Aug 2008 17:15:06 +0000 http://thebigtransition.com/2008/03/30/communication-our-greatest-fear/#comment-150 So this is a little late, I found it on google today, but I read and enjoyed this post. There were a couple things stated that really reflected my inability to put myself out there in the real world. I'm comfortable with people that I'm close with, and with other people the words just don't seem to come to me. I smile & nodd, and I suppose its a sort of fear from what they think of me, but it really shouldn't be. I'm the same way with people who've shown a great interest in me both before and after ever I've ever 'talked' with them (or rather, listened to them talk, and attempted to contribute to the conversation)as I am with people that I know nothing about. I'm not comfortable talking on the phone at all, I too consider that to be worse than talking in person. I think its because in person atleast I can give body language to show that, though I'm quiet, I'm interested, as apposed to the phone where I'm just comming off as quiet. In person I'm comfortable with kids, my niece and nephews in paticular (ages 3, 5 and 11), but when my sister has them call me via-phone, I'm uncomfortable talking to them, I think because I'm never sure if I'm on speaker phone or not (never-the-less they continue to call :) ). The one thing I wasn't sure about when reading this and comparing it to my situation, was actualy the part about it relating to technology. I've been this way for as long as I can remember, and I didn't have a computer or cellphone until I was 14 (possibly the worst time to get one, as its an escape from the awkwardness of being a teenager). The computer likely contributed to the problem and made it worse, but I've been curious to know where it came from, as I've never lead a sheltered life... Anyways, just thought another perspective from a person with this problem could be helpful. So this is a little late, I found it on google today, but I read and enjoyed this post. There were a couple things stated that really reflected my inability to put myself out there in the real world.

I’m comfortable with people that I’m close with, and with other people the words just don’t seem to come to me. I smile & nodd, and I suppose its a sort of fear from what they think of me, but it really shouldn’t be. I’m the same way with people who’ve shown a great interest in me both before and after ever I’ve ever ‘talked’ with them (or rather, listened to them talk, and attempted to contribute to the conversation)as I am with people that I know nothing about.

I’m not comfortable talking on the phone at all, I too consider that to be worse than talking in person. I think its because in person atleast I can give body language to show that, though I’m quiet, I’m interested, as apposed to the phone where I’m just comming off as quiet. In person I’m comfortable with kids, my niece and nephews in paticular (ages 3, 5 and 11), but when my sister has them call me via-phone, I’m uncomfortable talking to them, I think because I’m never sure if I’m on speaker phone or not (never-the-less they continue to call :) ).

The one thing I wasn’t sure about when reading this and comparing it to my situation, was actualy the part about it relating to technology. I’ve been this way for as long as I can remember, and I didn’t have a computer or cellphone until I was 14 (possibly the worst time to get one, as its an escape from the awkwardness of being a teenager). The computer likely contributed to the problem and made it worse, but I’ve been curious to know where it came from, as I’ve never lead a sheltered life…

Anyways, just thought another perspective from a person with this problem could be helpful.

]]> Comment on Communication - Our Greatest Fear? by Keep Your Writing Formal: It May Help You Get Hired « The Paperweight http://thebigtransition.com/2008/03/30/communication-our-greatest-fear/#comment-149 Keep Your Writing Formal: It May Help You Get Hired « The Paperweight Wed, 30 Jul 2008 19:07:40 +0000 http://thebigtransition.com/2008/03/30/communication-our-greatest-fear/#comment-149 [...] millenials are so used to communicating quickly from a variety of mediums including mobile devices that make typing quickly difficult that we throw in all kinds of shorthand [...] […] millenials are so used to communicating quickly from a variety of mediums including mobile devices that make typing quickly difficult that we throw in all kinds of shorthand […]

]]> Comment on 5 Ways to adapt to a new environment by Allie Osmar http://thebigtransition.com/2008/07/24/5-ways-to-adapt-to-a-new-environment/#comment-148 Allie Osmar Mon, 28 Jul 2008 04:03:02 +0000 http://thebigtransition.com/2008/07/24/5-ways-to-adapt-to-a-new-environment/#comment-148 I experienced this last year when I moved from Michigan to Chicago to start my career. It really helps to know that there are SO many other people going through the same thing. I was able to find a group of people who had just relocated as well, along with a few who were going through long distance relationships like I was. This helped a lot. It definitely takes time to completely start over in a new city, but these are some great ways to get started. I experienced this last year when I moved from Michigan to Chicago to start my career. It really helps to know that there are SO many other people going through the same thing.

I was able to find a group of people who had just relocated as well, along with a few who were going through long distance relationships like I was. This helped a lot.

It definitely takes time to completely start over in a new city, but these are some great ways to get started.

]]> Comment on 5 Ways to adapt to a new environment by Monica http://thebigtransition.com/2008/07/24/5-ways-to-adapt-to-a-new-environment/#comment-147 Monica Fri, 25 Jul 2008 19:58:37 +0000 http://thebigtransition.com/2008/07/24/5-ways-to-adapt-to-a-new-environment/#comment-147 You will learn to love Madison. It is a great town. I visited there once for work, and have been smitten every since. Be a tourist. Walk around downtown and talk to people. Everyone was so nice and friendly to me when I was there. And they have that awesome, beautiful Arts Center. (And all the beer and brats you want.) I'm on an internship this summer, living in a new city, b/c I wanted to have a trial run before I considered relocating.I have had a horrible time adjusting. I have found it hard to walk around, see and learn about the city because A) its not walkable B) getting around anywhere takes a hour because of traffic C) I am not the city girl I thought I was, lol. It didn't take me long to realize that I would never want to live here and I would never call it home. You will learn to love Madison. It is a great town. I visited there once for work, and have been smitten every since.

Be a tourist. Walk around downtown and talk to people. Everyone was so nice and friendly to me when I was there. And they have that awesome, beautiful Arts Center. (And all the beer and brats you want.)

I’m on an internship this summer, living in a new city, b/c I wanted to have a trial run before I considered relocating.I have had a horrible time adjusting. I have found it hard to walk around, see and learn about the city because A) its not walkable B) getting around anywhere takes a hour because of traffic C) I am not the city girl I thought I was, lol.
It didn’t take me long to realize that I would never want to live here and I would never call it home.

]]> Comment on How I got Free Drinks for Life by Andrew McMillen http://thebigtransition.com/2008/04/08/want-to-close-a-sale-get-creative-yea-i-drink-for-free/#comment-145 Andrew McMillen Sun, 29 Jun 2008 12:30:12 +0000 http://thebigtransition.com/2008/04/08/want-to-close-a-sale-get-creative-yea-i-drink-for-free/#comment-145 Dan, I like this entry's message, but I don't like how you've structured its appeal. You've overshadowed the important bit, which is applicable in many contexts - compromising for mutual gain - by promoting your free drinks. Good for you, but you come off a little smug. Maybe I'm reading into this entry too much. Regardless, thanks for sharing. Dan, I like this entry’s message, but I don’t like how you’ve structured its appeal. You’ve overshadowed the important bit, which is applicable in many contexts - compromising for mutual gain - by promoting your free drinks. Good for you, but you come off a little smug.

Maybe I’m reading into this entry too much. Regardless, thanks for sharing.

]]> Comment on Self Reliance as a Productivity Tool by Solo-lifers: Why Successful Women Remain Single | The Confidence Guy http://thebigtransition.com/2008/03/11/self-reliance-as-a-productivity-tool/#comment-144 Solo-lifers: Why Successful Women Remain Single | The Confidence Guy Tue, 10 Jun 2008 06:21:58 +0000 http://thebigtransition.com/2008/03/11/self-reliance-as-a-productivity-tool/#comment-144 [...] become a tool for your own success, and it’s through your actions and decisions that you keep that tool [...] […] become a tool for your own success, and it’s through your actions and decisions that you keep that tool […]

]]> Comment on It’s not a vacation we need - it’s a change of lifestyle. by Stress Free is the Way To Be « Life Before Noon: A Millennial’s Manual http://thebigtransition.com/2008/03/18/it%e2%80%99s-not-a-vacation-we-need-it%e2%80%99s-a-change-of-lifestyle/#comment-140 Stress Free is the Way To Be « Life Before Noon: A Millennial’s Manual Tue, 15 Apr 2008 20:01:40 +0000 http://thebigtransition.com/2008/03/18/it%e2%80%99s-not-a-vacation-we-need-it%e2%80%99s-a-change-of-lifestyle/#comment-140 [...] 4. Take breaks. You may think that sitting at your computer or at your desk for hours at a time will lead to absolute productivity — it doesn’t. We get distracted, lose our concentration and real motivation. Leave your work area for a few minutes. Walk around. Have your own dance party. Do something to give yourself a mental break. [...] […] 4. Take breaks. You may think that sitting at your computer or at your desk for hours at a time will lead to absolute productivity — it doesn’t. We get distracted, lose our concentration and real motivation. Leave your work area for a few minutes. Walk around. Have your own dance party. Do something to give yourself a mental break. […]

]]> Comment on My Alternative Spring Break by Ben Overmyer http://thebigtransition.com/2008/03/26/my-alternative-spring-break/#comment-134 Ben Overmyer Wed, 09 Apr 2008 14:16:36 +0000 http://thebigtransition.com/2008/03/26/my-alternative-spring-break/#comment-134 Balancing life and fun is key, that's absolutely true. I wrote a blog post about how to tie the two together - see below. Startups are a fantastic experience, and are probably the future of IT. They're definitely powering innovation in the game industry, and it's hard to forget that Google, Paypal, Facebook, and others are all extremely young (and powerful) companies. http://technosyncrocity.blogspot.com/2008/03/workplace-nah-we-need-lifeplace.html Balancing life and fun is key, that’s absolutely true. I wrote a blog post about how to tie the two together - see below.

Startups are a fantastic experience, and are probably the future of IT. They’re definitely powering innovation in the game industry, and it’s hard to forget that Google, Paypal, Facebook, and others are all extremely young (and powerful) companies.

http://technosyncrocity.blogspot.com/2008/03/workplace-nah-we-need-lifeplace.html

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