For my first post, I wanted to make it a point to say that I am what you read. I won’t change my point of view to go with the masses and I say it as it is. All of my posts will be in this vein, and I know you will enjoy the time you spend reading them. I write to spark conversation and would love to hear feedback.
Why are so many people scared to just be themselves? What ever happened to individual personality? I’ve been in the PR industry for two years and about 90% of the industry people I have met are the same. How will people be able to relate to you if there is not a unique personality? Coworkers, reporters, and people on the street can all grasp your personality from the moment you say “Hello.”
Although, I can understand—It’s very hard to maintain who you are when you have people beating into your head “You need to do it like this,” “Don’t say that,” “Keep your mouth shut and smile,” etc.
If there is a negative stereotype of PR people, then obviously something should change. How is one supposed to learn when they are being beaten into that stereotypical PR role?
I am me. I’m CT Michaels, I’m almost 23, and I have my whole life ahead of me. I have style and wear white pants. I find poop funny and I frequently make fun of people when they fall and for what they are wearing. I can talk to you for hours about reality television and I know my celebrity gossip. I know how to have a good time and I am a morale booster to my coworkers and others around me. In high school I got voted most opinionated, and most talkative. I’ve gotten the “most drunk” label at #MNH and probably #MasquerTweet. I love it. This is me. Why should I be scared to be myself?
Here’s an experiment: Google my Twitter handle (CTMichaels) and see what comes up. You’ll notice the third result is something that most people would find vulgar or disgusting. Me? I think it’s hilarious! I could easily go back and delete that tweet, but why would I? One reason: it shows personality and character.
Now type in your Twitter handle. What comes up? Are you going to delete what pops up? If you do—lame!
Now, who are you to say “you can’t have that there, no one will ever hire you”?
If you think that, I probably wouldn’t ever want to work for you because obviously you can’t take a joke. Who wants to work in an atmosphere of being around someone who doesn’t appreciate the funny things in life (like poop)?
I really don’t understand the rules that people are supposed to abide by in the workforce and in life. Break free people; stop being scared.
You may be sitting there saying, “This kid is young, and doesn’t know about the workforce.” Well, you’d be wrong. Not only have I worked since the day I turned 14, but I have had some pretty amazing jobs throughout my life. From working at a video store, to hiring a team of ski instructors at 17 years old, to representing my college for incoming freshman, to eventually working full-time in college as a supervisor at Kohl’s department store, I have seen a lot. One thing always remained constant though—I kept true to who I am at all times.
For my first post, I wanted to make it a point to say that I am what you read. I won’t change my point of view to go with the masses and I say it as it is. All of my posts will be in this vein, and I know you will enjoy the time you spend reading them. I write to spark conversation and would love to hear feedback.
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