I know I have said goodbye before, but this time I actually mean it. It's not a "Oh its November! time to say I am quitting" fetish going on.
Two months ago, despite taking a lot of care and attention to anonymity, someone who did not like what I write on my blog managed to find out who I was. Not only content was the person content to do this, they also decided to contact my manager and complain directly to them. I believe the words "unprofessional" and "reflect badly on the organisation" were used. My manager then had the momentous task of wading through hundreds of blog entries.
To her credit my manager did not immediately go ballistic and take disciplinary action. Instead we had a informal chat that included why I had started my blog, whether it was something that I wanted to continue and whether there could be other ways to fulfil that aspiration. She then talked me through various other cases of what has happened in high profile cases in the press where bloggers were uncovered and how their careers had been affected. As she has high hopes for my development in the organisation, she did not want something that I either had said already or would say in the future to impact either on myself or on the charity. Though I felt my blog was always about free speech and making observations (initially about psychology and then about life outside it), I could see her logic. Also I realise that I have not been as kind as I could have been, but then again it would have been a fairly insincere blog if it was about me being happy and sunny the whole time after my billionth rejection letter. Although she liked the blog itself (thanks boss!), my manager suggest I write a final post, and then sign off but leave the blog up as an account of this part of my life.
So with that in mind, plus other things, I am saying farewell. If there was an overriding message I would say that "Life goes on despite your plans not working out exactly" or "Plan B can be pretty sweet." I wish all my regular readers well in wherever they end up, the blogroll writers on the side to get what they set out to do.
Bye
The Cabin In The Woods
3 weeks ago
13 comments:
This is so sad. I can't believe someone could be so malicious. I loved reading your blog and although on occasion you could be a little harsh, I don't think you said anything that would reflect badly on the place you worked. I wish you the best with the rest of your life, your blog will be greatly missed.
To the person who reported RLJ: You are a malicious self righteous arsehole!! What goes around, comes around, I hope you get what you deserve.
I have to say I find it a bit scary that someone was sad and petty enough to do this. Not quite sure why they would?
Anyway, all the best for the future RLJ- it's been nice to hear that there is life after CP and it might actually be better.
That is terrible that your blog had an impact on your current role. I'm quite shocked that someone found out who you were and went to your manager.. That little sneak must have a lot of time on their hands. I do not think that anything you said in your blog reflected badly on your organisation at all. You were just expressing your thoughts and feelings about life past and present. Everyone is entitled to their views and to say that you expressing yours reflects badly on you or your organisation is rubbish. You've entertained and comforted many and I'll miss your blog. farewell RLJ and best of luck with the future.
Can't say I'm surprised. Your blog does seem to piss some people off so it was only a matter of time until someone put the effort into tracking you down.
Seems to remind me of some fat heffalump off Clinpsy doing the same a few years back. What was her name again? Miriam, Miriam Silver. Was it her who grassed you up?
Toodlypip.
Jesus, Dark Ruble cant you let your vendetta with Miriam rest for just once?
You know I wouldnt be suprised if it was actually you that grassed on RLJ. Regardless, you happy now she is gone? Or how you poison almost everything you happen to come across? You know, she was right to call you out when she did.
RLJ was no angel, fine, but I don't see any of her detractors add anything that brings insight or entertainment. How about you contribute something positive and supportive for a change.
I have to say I also thought it might have been dark ruble who tracked RLJ down. I really wouldn't be surprised.
I think this has had an effect on other blogs too as desperately seeking psychology has now deleted her blog. I'm guessing out of fear of what has happened to RLJ.
So whoever did that I'm really annoyed because I enjoyed reading those blogs.
Omg how horrible!! Cant believe how malicious someone could be to do that. Thats such a shame I really enjoyed reading your blog it made me laugh and reasurred me that there is life beyond clinical psychology. Good luck in everything you do!! Your blog will be missed! x
wow, what a shame. That sucks. Thanks for all your posts...good luck in everything you choose to do :)
Wow... That's terrible :| People have way too much time on their hands to track down anonymous bloggers
It's like Belle de Jour all over again. . .
I'll miss you RLJ!! Good luck!! x
You might not wanna say it but I will, whoever reported you obviously didn't like you and didn't expect such a good outcome for you. Sure, your blog has ended (and you know I've enjoyed its run) but I imagine you're feeling pretty valued in your job and excited for future non-RLJ prospects. So whoever reported you should feel very ashamed [and jealous of the good fortune it's brought you].
Best of luck in the future, RLJ. It's been fun.
Sonia :)
I've just spent all evening reading your whole blog! and can say I've never laughed out loud so much or read a blog like a book you just can't put down before!
After doing a random search on psychology conversion courses, I ended up on a forum posing my similar worries such as; I've just got a BA degree but interested in psychology and can't afford another undergrad course, what can I do?! My verbal and written skills are strong but limited on maths front, due to the number of stats involved in psychology is this a problem?! Am I too old? etc. etc the respondent suggested doing a conversion course but notably suggested reading your blog 'to see how tough it is'.
Glad I did! not put me off at all and left me feeling even if I don't make it in the world of 'psychology' the experience will hopefully leave me with as much wit, tenacity and eventually success as you have achieved!
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