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However everyone on BF apparently knows everything that is in everyone else’s head at the club.Unless you are Ben you couldn't possibly know this.
And you aren't Ben.
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However everyone on BF apparently knows everything that is in everyone else’s head at the club.Unless you are Ben you couldn't possibly know this.
And you aren't Ben.
Better pay, more responsibility, career progression, better working conditions, an attractive challenge... do I need to continue? There is a long list of reasons why people move jobs that have nothing to do with hating their current employers and/or stakeholders.That's possible too, but then why would he leave?
A promotion with less impact on his work-life balance, maybe.
I'm not sure why some people feel they can speak for him
Change for change sake ain't much good. If you are going to change, make it change for the better.The more change the better. Despite his apparent positive influence.
You just wrote a monologue assuming his views align with yours as regards toxic members.
I mean, good god man.
AFTER a number of people assumed that he was leaving because of a toxic environment. And all I said was reading a whole lot of bullshit emails every day from irrate members and having to respond to each one of them is going to have an effect on mental health. Which it would - I don't care who you are, even if you agree with negative sentiments, constant negativity isn't good for you.
I don't assume anyone's views align with mine. I'm presenting the other side of the story - it's not my opinion on why he's left because frankly it's none of my business why he's gone. I don't have an opinion on him leaving other than he'll be a loss to the club.
Maturity is being able to see the viewpoint of others and accept the reasons as to why they've come to that conclusion while at the same time not agreeing with them. I can accept why people want Hinkley gone, for example, even if I don't agree with their reasoning. That's how the consistent negativity of this forum now washes over me...acceptance, acknowledgement and then dismissal.
AFTER a number of people assumed that he was leaving because of a toxic environment. And all I said was reading a whole lot of bullshit emails every day from irrate members and having to respond to each one of them is going to have an effect on mental health. Which it would - I don't care who you are, even if you agree with negative sentiments, constant negativity isn't good for you.
I don't assume anyone's views align with mine. I'm presenting the other side of the story - it's not my opinion on why he's left because frankly it's none of my business why he's gone. I don't have an opinion on him leaving other than he'll be a loss to the club.
Maturity is being able to see the viewpoint of others and accept the reasons as to why they've come to that conclusion while at the same time not agreeing with them. I can accept why people want Hinkley gone, for example, even if I don't agree with their reasoning. That's how the consistent negativity of this forum now washes over me...acceptance, acknowledgement and then dismissal.
I had the opportunity to spend time with Benny one day before a game in Melbourne. That was fun, we clicked. What stood out to me though was the way that he treated the young lad that ran out with the team that day. It was outstanding, really, really decent.Sad day for the PAFC that Benny D is leaving, but I'm sure he is going to bigger and better things.
From the first time I meet him, he had a big welcoming smile that made you feel good to be part of the Port Adelaide family. And nothing has changed thru all the ups and down over the next 7 years or so.
A very, very positive and passionate Port Adelaide man that will be missed. Who is going to lead the March from the Mall like Benny??
One little story to show how good Ben was at providing service to members, I popped in to AO for training just before the first game in 2014. We started talking and he then asked - is JB part of the Club 1870 group with you and Eddie Dingle?? I said yes he is. He said I have his pass on my desk, is he coming to the opening game. I said he is. He had never met JB before as he is based in Darwin, yet recognized his name and connection to me. I rang ED, gave the phone to Ben, they spoke and they sorted out how to get his pass to him so he could watch the first game at AO without any hassles. That is service above and beyond expectations.
If Ben is going to the 36ers as someone wrote above, I will have no doubt he will improve their membership department by plenty. If he is going to a non sporting organisation, then their customer service department will improve out of sight.
Lol ok.
Benny D is leaving because the supporters kept handballing to his feet
Benny D is leaving because the supporters kept handballing to his feet
If you can't see that Hinkley and Koch are driven by self-interest and ego instead of what's good for the club, you are extremely naïve.I've said it before - no one at the club is purposely acting against its interests. They just aren't.
I've said it before - no one at the club is purposely acting against its interests. They just aren't.
Not all the members/supporters. Just the ones who choose to vent their frustration in a constant stream of emails to the club thinking that agitating for change is the way to speed it up. I've said it before - no one at the club is purposely acting against its interests. They just aren't.
It's the same thing with Keith Thomas - he's only considering leaving because of supporter unrest. When he chose to appoint Hinkley and then chose to extend him, he did so believing he was acting in the best interests of the club.
If and when Hinkley gets the sack or isn't extended at the end of the year...or even if he is extended...it will be a decision that is made in what people who care about the club believe is the best interests of the club to attain ultimate success.
That's possible too, but then why would he leave? In his role he could actually make a difference inside the club by letting people know what the members were saying. It would be very, very strange.
So what? They don't have to be 'purposely acting against the club's interests' to be acting against the club's interest.
Ken probably genuinely believes that the best thing for the club is for Ken to get another contract. That doesn't make him right.