[hvert]

I don't think I have anything more constructive to say besides ugh, networking.

I spent 2.5 hours at a social/charity event this morning because I think it may be a good source of work in the future, but it's just so much work to be appropriately social.

[gayleggg]

I agree that it's hard. I never liked networking.

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[nonightowl]

Originally Posted by gayleggg

I agree that it's hard. I never liked networking.

....and it never works the way it's supposed to----not for EVERYONE. It's a THEORY, and that's what the site LinkedIn is based on. But it's hard to do and doesn't work for everyone.

Plus, people can treat those out of work like roadkill, or like it's something they can catch if they associate with you. As long as THEY have a job, why think of others? People have to WANT to help you, to CARE to help. And that's something one can't force---networking or whatnot.

[hvert]

I try to avoid traditional networking events and instead join clubs/organizations that have some other purpose... so the 'networking' just happens because I am meeting new people and working on projects with them... but sometimes I am only going to these things because I feel like I have to keep my hand in community events/stay social. It can be very draining

[LaDauphine]

Networking isn't an event you go to once and awhile - it's a complete lifestyle. A lifestyle I can't live. I hate how the world is becoming so reliant on networking. Even the new hire where I work was a result of networking when they could have easily filled her role WEEKS ago.

I second the "Ug, networking."

[hvert]

Originally Posted by LaDauphine

Networking isn't an event you go to once and awhile - it's a complete lifestyle. A lifestyle I can't live. I hate how the world is becoming so reliant on networking. Even the new hire where I work was a result of networking when they could have easily filled her role WEEKS ago.

I second the "Ug, networking."

Yeah, you hit the nail on the head - it's a lifestyle and not one I like. I'd rather sit at home by myself than see just about anyone, even people I like a lot. I neglected to do it for a few years and it's taken me two years of slowly building back up to a point where I can tolerate it.

Unfortunately, it's how I get most of my work. I have to keep doing it

[FireIsland123]

I could vacuum the house, do the laundry, mow the lawn and make the beds and be less tired than standing around for two hours making silly conversation about nothing with people who are hanging on by the same thread as me. That said, I better get to bed. Early breakfast meeting tomorrow! Good luck everybody.

[Little Lulu]

Oh, I feel your pain hvert. I was invited to the annual fundraising 'gala' at the new place where I am volunteering two days/week. I begged off with the excuse that I am new and don't really know anyone yet. I received some nods of understanding. I've already got an excuse for next year if I am still there ... I don't see well to drive late at night any longer, which is true.

[lavendersage]

I have always hated that term. I'm not good at that sort of thing at all. It may not actually BE the way I picture it but all I see in my head is a bunch of people with smiles plastered on their faces and looks of professional level earnestness, glad-handing, shaking hands with and mingling with each other.

Eventually, in my way of thinking about it, it turns in to the last scene in The Masque of the Red Death by Poe.

Thank God for binge-watching videos of bears in pools and backyard on YouTube.
Time so much better spent.