Disqus - Friends of silverlunace

Re: Book Blowout Contest! I can’t take it all with me…

Jenny Foss — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 01:41:00 -0000

The Shallows, The Shallows. Pick me me me me me me me me me me me! (pretty please) :)

Re: 25 Simple Ways to Create Romance at Home

Jenny Foss — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 17:46:22 -0000

When we were telling your dad "our story," he said with a giant smile, "This is great. I just love love!" Clearly, knowing the huge priority of romance runs in your family, woman!

(Comment written in full acknowledgement that it may be a TINY bit creepy to reference your father amid a blog post about olive oil massages and black chandeliers, but I hope my point/compliment is quite clear!)

Re: Why Rule Breakers Run the World

Jenny Foss — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 18:03:27 -0000

You know what I love about you (and, duh, your posts)? You present thought-provoking, rubber-meets-the-road ideas that make people want to simultaneously ponder life AND play naked volleyball. This is a superb piece.

Re: Why Rule Breakers Run the World

Jenny Foss — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 18:41:56 -0000

Well, sheesh! Thanks! We've had like reverse career paths (sort of)... I was a writer/journalist, then corporate marketing stiff, then recruiter for an agency. Then I figured out the for-mu-la for cutting out the proverbial "middleman" and started own agency and, yes, JobJenny. Now working to figure out how to lose the office entirely. I'm in Portland, OR... you heading this way in your travels? Keep up the awesomeness. I'm riveted.

Re: Why Rule Breakers Run the World

Jenny Foss — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 18:59:12 -0000

Initially, a lot of my work (ladderrecruiting.com is my "day job") was in automation/engineering. With the downturn of the automotive industry (and subsequent tanking of a lot of robotics business), I turned focus toward executive placement across a few industries. Now, I'm kind of a hybrid. Which suits me. The mishmash recruiter. YES, I'm in town around August 13. Dial me in!!

Re: I think social media has changed my personality

Jenny Foss — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 12:34:01 -0000

I think social media has begun to change my personality in two ways:

1) Definitely, the interactions I have via social media help reinforce my confidence that I'm heading in a positive career direction, that I provide a valuable service, that I'm flat out suh-weeeet, etc. I got an email this morning from Ash Ambirge (www.themiddlefingerproject.org), and I swear, I feel like I could conquer ANYTHING based on that note. Seriously. I'd have never, ever had that conversation nor felt like I do this minute, were it not for social media. So, that's the really, really good thing about it. Conversely,

2) It also distracts me from my daughter/family if I let it. I flat out adore the peeps in my core circle, but sometimes I get all engrossed in the Twitter activity or my blog post, etc... and I later realize what a louse I'm being for ignoring the people I love best (thus, yes, changing the way in which I interact with them.) This is the part about social media I think we all (especially if you have little guys running around clamoring for your attention) need to treat with care.

Re: How E-Mail Signatures Can Boost Your Personal Brand

Jenny Foss — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 15:58:29 -0000

Interesting topic. I'm very impressed by Alexandra. Absolutely love the initiative and social media involvement she's already demonstrating at age 20!

Re: 24 HOUR SALE! 30 Minute Critiques ALL DAY for 70% Off!

Jenny Foss — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 17:10:26 -0000

The amazing Marian Schembari does it again! Hope you are so RIDICULOUSLY busy with projects today that you simply cannot reply to my comment! Great idea, you!

Re: How To Be A Completely Authentic Tweep (Without Sending People Screaming in the Opposite Direction)

Jenny Foss — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 18:18:06 -0000

You guys are a total dynamic duo! Great read!

Re: 8 Top Cover Letter Must-Haves

Jenny Foss — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 16:56:20 -0000

I like these. I'd also suggest to job seekers to gauge the tone/culture of the company and structure the cover letter in a way that speaks directly to the personality of the company. If you can push it a little with humor and/or irreverance? I'd go for it. Certainly the name of the game is setting yourself apart in today's job market. Don't err on the side of goofball, but if it's a fun, energetic company, for heavens sakes, don't throw a droll, boring cover letter their way!

Re: Resumes: Not Walking the Dinosaur Yet.

Jenny Foss — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 13:54:17 -0000

I was actually inspired to write this post after finishing Gary Vaynerchuk's Crushit last week. He seems to be in the "resumes are dead" camp. Gasp! :)

Re: A Radical Thing and a Fork in the Road

Jenny Foss — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 12:08:04 -0000

Bravo to you for refusing to play "middle of the road" politician against the grain of your core beliefs. This is a lovely post. See you soon in PDX!

Re: Podcast: An hour with Matt Cheuvront of Life Without Pants and Proof Branding

Jenny Foss — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 18:03:21 -0000

Cool interview...and not just because y'all referenced me! ;) These podcasts are a great tool for job seekers and career dreamers!

Re: Fear, Exposed – Featuring Matt Koenig

Jenny Foss — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 12:14:47 -0000

Ooh, I love this post. Kudos to you and your family for this decision. I like your point about deciphering constructive criticism from full-on jerklike criticism (OK, I'm paraphrasing)... Almost two years ago, upon announcing that I was moving across the country...with my daughter...and no hard-defined plan... my parents sat me down and whipped out a 18-item LIST of all of the reasons why this move would not work out, and why I was going to fail.

Hello, I was 38 years old.

In spite of that intimidation factor, I knew in my heart that this was a well-considered adventure that I'd have more regret NOT taking than taking in spite of the lack of assurance it would all unfold well.

Flash forward to today -- living in Portland, OR (LOVE LOVE this town), married with a awesomely cool blended family, running my own business, and enjoying the hell out of the life I've crafted.

So go have a bold, scary, amazing adventure. I'll definitely be checking in to see how it unfolds!

Re: The Greatest Form of Suffering of All: Inaction

Jenny Foss — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 16:42:46 -0000

"Don't Be Nonchalant When It Comes to the Quality of Your Life." If I read nothing else that inspires this week, I'll be cool with it. Because this pretty much covers it. LovE!

Re: http://garyvaynerchuk.com/post/1408128486

Jenny Foss — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 15:01:45 -0000

One thing that sets you apart from the other "pretty good," and "decent" social media people?

The sniff sniff sniff into the air on this video. Great message, of course. But I LOVE the moments of genuine "only Gary" personality you put into everything you do!

Re: Who Do You Serve and Where Do You Focus?

Jenny Foss — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 18:40:52 -0000

I'm Jenny Foss, the voice of JobJenny.com and owner of a small recruiting firm. I serve job seekers, entrepreneurs and dreamers who hope to, at least one day, build a career around their passions.

How do I serve them? I teach them how to progress toward a new job or an entrepreneurial endeavor using tools that have a fighting chance of working today. I help them understand what doesn't work very well any more (e.g. surfing Monster.com all day long), then I arm them with tools, ideas and strategies that do. I listen to them. I care about them. And I'm right there to give them the tough love and high-fives that they need and deserve.

I'm also hellaciously fun to work with. An absolutely essential quality when your customers are, more often than not, stressed out, concerned about money, and wondering how they're EVER going to get their careers on track.

I like this post.a lot. It definitely feels that many online professionals are laser-focused on "How can I turn a buck out of these people? How? How? How?" The notion that you focus first on the customer (and, as a result, are exponentially more successful) appears so obvious, but I completely get how entrepreneurs can lose sight of this as they madly scramble to sell, sell, sell stuff.

Cheers,

Jenny

Re: You Don’t Need a Job – You Need Guts

Jenny Foss — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 15:46:26 -0000

Yeah! It's done! (And congrats on a YEAR!)

With all due respect, I'm going to wait and buy it FULL PRICE. Someone of your level of awesomeness deserves to be compensated at full awesomeness levels.

I'm just sayin'... everyone...

Cheers! Jenny

Re: Real Online Business Models: Interview with Copyblogger’s Brian Clark

Jenny Foss — Sun, 07 Nov 2010 12:24:06 -0000

Sunday morning, my 5 and 3-year-old kids are gathered nearby, riveted to "Mommy's work radio." There really are a lot of BS artists, and Brian's the real deal. Truly the guy to watch if you want to thoroughly understand how critical excellent content (and a STRATEGY) is to online marketing.

I never knew the back story on Brian. Glad I stumbled on this, and big thanks in advance for planting this tiny little entrepreneurial seed into the minds of two little girls enjoying "Mommy's work radio!"

Cheers,

Jenny Foss (JobJenny)

Re: Fear, Exposed – Featuring Matt Koenig

Jenny Foss — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 14:58:59 -0000

Well, very unfortunately, my Dad died two months after we moved. Fortunately, we had JUST spent a nice long weekend with my parents, as it was incredibly sudden and unexpected. I just wish he could have met my new family... But my Mom, in spite of how sad she obviously was...? She has been to visit twice, and truly loves my husband and his kids. I think she's really proud that we had the guts to do it, especially when (and she'll never SAY this) the heat was turned so high for us NOT to go.

I think the bit of advice I offer now to people is this - You don't have to have permission to live your life in the way that you feel in your gut is best for you and your immediate family. For me, I needed to make sure it was a good move for myself, and my daughter. And I knew it was. It's hard to make choices when people are lined up telling you that you're an idiot, but I'm a firm believer in trusting your gut, and crafting a sane plan accordingly. ;)

Re: You (Still) Don’t Need a Job.

Jenny Foss — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 15:06:58 -0000

OMG, I totally read it the same way Cara did. I was ready to UNLEASH on how Ash does not need to be Chris Guillebeau because she, friends, is ASH AMBIRGE! And then, I was planning to question why someone who feels humans should just go work in their little cubicle jobs and shut up about it would even be ON this magnificent website.

Phew. I don't have to unleash today. Back to doing what I do.... ;) Cheers, Jenny

Re: Are You a Troll?

Jenny Foss — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 12:51:38 -0000

I absolutely love, and shall be stealing, the term "e-balls!"

I'm often rendered speechless how COURAGEOUS (read, a-holeish) people can be... on both sides of blogging -- commenters AND the bloggers themselves sometimes... because they aren't face-to-face with the person or people they're confronting. Email, too.

I actually enjoy, on occasion, picking up the phone and dialing someone who drops one of those grenade (pull the pin and run like hell!) messages right up. Ring ring ring. Why, hello, e-balls...

Let me tell you, they are NEVER as bold when I'm right there live and ready to debate. Not ever.

Re: Fear, Exposed – Featuring Jenna Tros

Jenny Foss — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 12:55:48 -0000

That photo just SCREAMS happy, healthy woman who dared. LOVE it. Cheers to Jenna and thank you for sharing this ridiculously cool story!

Jenny Foss

Re: Revenge of the Social Media Nerds

Jenny Foss — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 15:48:06 -0000

Holy cow, is this ever true. I recently bought a wedding dress from a very lovely woman who runs this tiny little dress shop. She had ONE bridezilla get upset over an easily-smoothed-over issue related to her gown, and bridezilla immediately blasted the dress shop (and owner) on Yelp. I actually nearly didn't visit BECAUSE of this review. It was a doozy.

And, as it turned out, I was so happy that I recognized we could be dealing with a loose cannon bride, and I went anyway.

Definitely, I love the "let's all rally around and get that pedophilia book off of Amazon" capability of social media. But, man. It's a bummer to see how great companies and brands can take a beating by the knee-jerkers out there.

Re: Fear, Exposed – Featuring Jenny Foss

Jenny Foss — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 13:33:01 -0000

:) Well, thank you all. And thank Ashley for creating such a cool feature on this blog!

I'm delighted, honored, and a tiny bit shy-feeling as I read this (dear heavens, I'm all FAMOUS today!) It's been a magnificent ride, these past two years. Wouldn't trade them for the world. Cheers to all the dreamers... now go do the things you have in your heart! Cheers, Jenny