I Quit My Job — HR Song of the Week
Remember the Jet Blue flight attendant who “quit” his job several weeks ago. He became a hero to some. Since he took out his wrath on passengers he was supposed to serve, I don’t think so. That’s not to say, however, that most of us don’t get fed up with our jobs. We want to do something we really like. Old Man Luedecke captures both the cynicism and idealism of chucking the job we have and starting over:
“Work when you need to maybe, Don’t let them bleed you baby . . . . Take your heart’s candle and relight it . . . . Don’t kill yourself about makin’ it, Just be takin’ it easy but be takin’ it, There’s enough out there who are fakin’ it, Don’t let them take the joy that you make on your own, I quit my job, I’m free today.”
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Chris Parker's practice focuses on the representation and counseling of companies in matters pertaining to the workplace and the protection of their intellectual property and trade secrets. In addition to serving as an advocate for clients, Mr. Parker is also trained as a mediator and frequently serves as a third-party neutral.
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Jimmy Daniel provides counseling to businesses of all sizes related to the employment relationship. He assists in the drafting of employment agreements, policies, and handbooks, as well as provides guidance related to compliance with federal, state, and local legislation such as the Fair Labor Standards Act and the Family and Medical Leave Act.
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While serving in an Of Counsel relationship with the firm, Mr. Bridgesmith also serves as the Executive Director at the Institute for Conflict Resolution at Lipscomb University and as an officer and principal in Strategic Resolutions Group, LLC. In these roles, Mr. Bridgesmith brings over 30 years of legal experience in dispute resolution and innovative workplace strategies to clients, students and business entities alike.
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