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David Brent was right.
In an episode of The Office [the UK one, not the b-grade US version of the show] he said Dolly Parton was a philosopher, not just a big pair of tits [hence the title of this post] and it appears, if you look at her quote, he was right.
It would be easy to dismiss what she says as pure twaddle, but she’s right.
Of course work is important, but if we put all our effort into our job rather than the life that surrounds it, then we’re not just missing out on what life has to offer, we’re missing out on what our family can give us as well.
To be honest, I have been guilty of this in the past and have needed a swift kick in the throat to get my perspective back, but really all I need to do is go back to the value I look for when hiring a new colleague: have they lived a life, or a lifestyle?
Thanks Dolly, you’re right.
Now if only I could adopt your stance about work days being only 9 to 5.
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This from the man so busy making a life he’s forgotten he has to work to justify that massive salary. I don’t know what you have on Dan but it must be NSA quality.
Comment by DH August 12, 2014 @ 6:20 amgood fucking point. fuck all those official secret bollocks, the stuff that can do the most fucking harm to the world is the shit that resides in campbells head that has let him enjoy the life he fucking doesnt deserve to fucking dream about, let alone live.
Comment by andy@cynic August 12, 2014 @ 6:32 amAdopt her stance about work days being only 9 to 5? Are you serious? You might just about work 8 hours a year but that’s about it. And I saw what you did with the 9 to 5 thing and it was rubbish.
Comment by DH August 12, 2014 @ 6:22 amShould I try and find your old time sheets for comparison Dave? Trust me, you don’t want me to do that.
Comment by Rob August 12, 2014 @ 8:06 amWhat was it about Billy’s life that made you hire him?
Comment by john August 12, 2014 @ 6:28 amit was cheap to fucking rent.
Comment by andy@cynic August 12, 2014 @ 6:30 amNot cheap. Excellent value.
Comment by Billy Whizz August 12, 2014 @ 7:05 amThis is not meant as an insult (even though it’s an insult) but that makes you sound like a planner.
Comment by DH August 12, 2014 @ 7:12 amFuck you.
Comment by Billy Whizz August 12, 2014 @ 7:45 amis it april fucking one?
Comment by andy@cynic August 12, 2014 @ 6:29 amOnly if he works 8 hours today. Which we all know he won’t.
Comment by DH August 12, 2014 @ 6:39 amI’m guessing I was proved right today.
Comment by DH August 12, 2014 @ 11:46 pmi fucking hate agreeing with you campbell but that was a good call about the us version of the office. i hated it almost as much as i hate the modern version of ricky fucking gervais.
Comment by andy@cynic August 12, 2014 @ 6:33 amDouble gold.
Comment by DH August 12, 2014 @ 6:38 amIt wasn’t that bad. But it wasn’t a patch on the British series, mainly because they remembered the first rule of entertainment, “leave them wanting more.”
Comment by George August 12, 2014 @ 7:01 amYou’ve changed George.
Comment by Rob August 12, 2014 @ 8:06 amI’ve just started Arrested Development, now that’s comedy
Comment by Northern August 12, 2014 @ 5:35 pmSo is ‘Silicon Valley’. I love that … mainly because it could also double as a documentary.
Comment by Rob August 12, 2014 @ 5:48 pmI love Dolly.
Comment by Jemma King August 12, 2014 @ 6:46 amI agree. Dollywood was better than Disneyland.
Comment by Wayne Green August 12, 2014 @ 6:50 amI hate disneyland. $10,000 bucks entry fee to stand in a queue, listen to complaining kids and have the right to pay another $100 for a fucking Disney themed coke.
Comment by Billy Whizz August 12, 2014 @ 7:04 amI like Dolly as well. She once said “it costs a lot of money to look this cheap”. With that level of self awareness, self depreciation and humour, she should be British.
Comment by George August 12, 2014 @ 6:59 amShe laso said “I’m not offended by all the dumb blonde jokes because I know I’m not dumb… and I also know that I’m not blonde.”
Comment by john August 12, 2014 @ 7:15 amShe’s a legend.
Comment by Rob August 12, 2014 @ 8:07 amIt doesn’t matter if people want to follow her advice, it’s the companies they work for who need to encourage it.
Comment by Pete August 12, 2014 @ 8:40 amThat’s a very good point, especially when some companies forget that holidays are a right … not a reward. http://tinyurl.com/yhug6wn
Comment by Rob August 12, 2014 @ 2:38 pmMany years ago, I had the distinct pleasure of meeting Ms Parton and she was an absolute delight.
Comment by Lee Hill August 12, 2014 @ 9:25 amPlayer.
Comment by Rob August 12, 2014 @ 2:35 pmyoure more connected than auntie george. smooth bastard.
Comment by andy@cynic August 12, 2014 @ 10:34 pmI love that ‘live a life not a lifestyle’ quote. It still bothers me how much agency folk have to fit in, down to wearing the right clothes.
Comment by Northern August 12, 2014 @ 5:37 pmSo me wearing Birkenstocks and liking Queen is actually a good thing. That’s what you’re saying isn’t it???
Comment by Rob August 12, 2014 @ 5:49 pmOr watching US comedy series when their clients’ customers are rather than years later.
Comment by john August 12, 2014 @ 6:38 pmNo watches live telly anymore, according to the digital gurus anyway
Comment by Northern August 12, 2014 @ 8:10 pmExcellent re-framing of my argument, tolerating Queen is a good thing on the part of your colleagues.
Comment by Northern August 12, 2014 @ 6:16 pmI wear Birkenstocks anyway, so naturally I agree.
In fact come to think of it, I might be forced to wear a Queen t-shirt soon.
I’m working on that. It would be the ultimate achievement plus it would mean I’m going to have a great time – so no wonder I’m putting so much effort into it.
Comment by Rob August 12, 2014 @ 6:48 pmInternational Dad Club
Comment by Northern August 12, 2014 @ 8:11 pm