How We Deal With Change Is Up To Us

[JaneYoung]

Originally Posted by Andrew Schreiber

The phrase this thread brings to mind, in my opinion, is "suck it up and deal with it."

You may have been reminded of that phrase but that was not the intention of starting this thread. If my intention is to express that someone suck it up, I'll say that and I will be clear.

I have no problem with posts that suggest what appears to be 'spin' or a double standard or a blur in communications. I have no problem with crunching numbers to clarify stances or with discussion expressing frustrations and disappointments. I have a problem with the manner in which some of the frustrations and disappointments are sometimes expressed. If students read the posts that mentors make that contain biting sarcasm and disrespect towards a program that everyone is a part of in some form or fashion, what is to stop students from role modeling that behavior? If biting sarcasm and negative remarks become the standard by which we follow, then what has happened to our professionalism?

If I am unhappy with a new procedure in my office, I can guarantee you that if I use biting sarcasm as a method with which to address the topic with my superiors, it will not be to my professional benefit. FRC is an opportunity for students to work side by side with engineers and professionals in problem solving - sometimes, real-world problem solving such as some of the new changes and constraints we are and may be facing in the year 2010. How we deal with those changes and address those changes is up to us.

[Andrew Schreiber]

Originally Posted by JaneYoung

You may have been reminded of that phrase but that was not the intention of starting this thread. If my intention is to express that someone suck it up, I'll say that and I will be clear.

Jane, I wasn't implying that was your goal. I know that you encourage thought and I appreciate that. Sorry you felt that I was saying that.

[rees2001]

Originally Posted by JaneYoung

If biting sarcasm and negative remarks become the standard by which we follow, then what has happened to our professionalism?

FRC is an opportunity for students to work side by side with engineers and professionals in problem solving - sometimes, real-world problem solving such as some of the new changes and constraints we are and may be facing in the year 2010. How we deal with those changes and address those changes is up to us.

Thanks for clarifying the point I was trying to make.