Retirement From Financial Management Office
Congratulations to Mrs Glenda Biggs who is scheduled to retire from County Government on the 14th of March. the retirement comes as somewhat a surprise as she appears far too youthful to have reached a retirement age. Hope your future activities are fulfilling and joyous.
posted by Allen Barrett | 7:50 AM
83 Comments:
Congratulations to Mrs. Briggs on her retirement. Nothing like it.
Has her position already been filled?
They probably already have a best fit candidate in mind so don't worry about applying.
9:00
I hope whoever is hired will indeed be the best fit. Imagine having a person with a nasty or introverted personality being hired for that position simply because he or she had the higher degree. Why do you have to try stirring up trouble? Do you guys ever get tired of this?
I would rather have an introverted personality with an education and relevant work history. Maybe they will be efficient and stick to work as opposed to engage in non work related distracting conversation that would be better reserved for after hours. Wouldn't you agree that they should be hired to work as opposed to entertaining their co-workers? And that starts with qualifications and education.
12:07
So you would rather have someone in Mrs. Biggs' position who is introvertd and unable to communicate with people as opposed to someone who has the NECESSARY people skills to run that office?
Who do you think is engaged in non-work related activities and the entertaining of co-workers? Is it Mrs. Biggs?
By the way, qualifications and education are not necessarily the same thing. As I said, an individual may have the higher degree but no people skills. In being considered for a high volume sales position, I would hire the applicant who has the personality for that job, regardless of the degree, and so would you. It's called best fit.
What is wrong with you people? Can't you find anything decent to say about anybody in county government?
Who is the spy?
There's a big difference in being introverted (shy) and being unable to communicate with others. The courthouse and annex is the biggest gossip house in the county. While there are many who are working hard and doing their jobs there are some who spend most of the day "visiting". I work in the courthouse and what people do is their business until I and some others are ending up with our work and their's. Would someone explain how some doing twice the work because of the socializing and being paid the same is anywhere near fair or reasonable?
6:59
You seem so angry and resentful. If you feel that way, why don't you go politely to your supervisor and relate your concerns? How would you know if visiting is going on if you are so busy doing the work of two people?
Would you by any remote chance be one of the courthouse/annex spies? I'm not accusing you...just wondering.
Courthouse spies?
9:42
Yes.
If an education in finance or accounting is not a prerequisite to work in the financial management office what is a pr-requisite?
I have a book of 2000 jokes that I will lend to any one who wants to apply for the job in the finance office.
But it does seem that some one in the finance office has already posted on this thread and from the way they took offense to some of the other posts I bet some one has already been hired. And probably the least educated applicant that came through the door like the last person hired in that office. Seems to be the trend.
Did any one find out if Terry Harwell has a high school education?
Did Glenda use to work at the superintend's office?
I'm just wondering if that is the Glenda I know. Sweet person if so. Probably sweet person if not the one. Just the Glenda I knew.
10:50
As is the case of Mrs. Garner, I would think that being a CPA is a good pre-requisite. In addition, Terry Harwell's years of relevant experience and his personality make him an excellent employee for his position.
As for any new hire, I'm sure they will be looking for the best fit, which would be a combination of education and/or experience and temperament/personality for the job along with previous work history, references, etc.
You people just never give up.
I agree with your first sentence as for the rest,HA HA HA HA HA. We have witnessed Terry's temperament so where does he stand in the education department?
12:14
Why don't you give him a call and ask him?
How did a thread of congratultion to Glenda Briggs on her retirement turn into this circus.
You people really need to see a doctor.
Because I don't want to punch him in the face if he does the same thing he did at the chili cook off.
1:18
Why don't you go try that and then give us a report on what happened? You seem a very bitter and jealous person. Get over it. You candidate lost an election. Isn't that why you are mad at Terry? Seems obvious to me.
Yes let's discuss loosing a race. 1:45 Didn't your hero loose the mayor race because people saw how her husband couldn't control his temper?
4:21 Someone else did loose a race didn't they. We don't hear about that do we?
Yes, Glenda's job has been filled. No it was not advertised. The person was already a county employee and they transferred her into the position. If you would like to apply for the replacements job then look for the opening for janitor. Apparently janitor experience was what they were looking for because the replacement has absolutely no experience for her new job and seems to be unable to do accounting, computers, has no idea what word, excel or any other computer program is. Wonder who she is related to?
6:40 PM You are kidding, right?
It is true. Thought Barrett would break the news but he must not know.
Who is the janitor who is now working in the finance office - is it the blonde woman that worked in the annex?
Yes and her understanding of bookkeeping is matched only by her
understanding of computer programs and both are nonexistant.
There's two possiblities how she got the job she was the best fit or she was hired so terry Harwell wouldn't look so dumb.
5:00
That's a lie. Resentment and jealousy will eat you up inside.
5:00
She probably has more education than Harwell.
6:35
Who told you to resent Terry Harwell? Don't you know? Think about that. Who in Giles County resents him most? That should answer the question for you.
Terry's actions are what he is judged by and the fact in my opinion and many others opinion the taxpayers should not pay for an under qualified person such as him in the financial management office. Put some qualified employees in there and cut one and save the taxpayers money.
But with the last two hires it seems some one is stocking the office with people who they know are not qualified to pose any challenge to their job should they continue to act as they have in the past in following procedure. It is harder to bring in a new person for replacement than to promote.
This brings another question to mind. If an unforeseen circumstance takes Mrs. Garner away from the job for an extended length of time, are there qualified employees in the office to continue the operations as needed? Is there any one else in the office with an accounting, finance, or business degree?
10:28
Look, the employer has a right to hire whomever is felt the best fit, regardless of degree. What is so hard to understand about that?
You are an idiot 10:28. As a tax paying citizen, I would rather them hire ten more janitors before they hire a crybaby like you. Get over it.
9:59
You seem to be the crybaby and not me. I don't want the job. However, if I did, I would have the credentials and personality for it. I would be a good fit. I can't imagine someone like you getting along with other employees there.
Is there an issue you want to discuss? I hate to keep asking that, but it seems all you want to do is whine.
Resement of WAB is going to eat somebody up because of their dislike or disrepect of him.
If anyone ask a question you sure get on the defensive. Why not tell they Terry does have an education, if you know. Tell them the janitor just took that (janitor) job because she need a job and she has an good education, then this came open and she bettered herself. If you know.
These silly remarks makes you look bad.
It is funny how the the question is ignored in favor of name calling so I will play along. 9:59 You obviously are the idiot if you think hiring uneducated individuals to help with the administration of our counties finance is good for any one. Your thinking is exactly why our county is broke and procedures to protect the tax payers money is often spit upon.
This is a question that the tax payers should think about when it comes to the handling of our money.
If an unforeseen circumstance takes Mrs. Garner away from the job for an extended length of time, are there qualified employees in the office to continue the operations as needed? Is there any one else in the office with an accounting, finance, or business degree?
CG, why are you answering as if you wrote 10:28?
12:34
I thought YOU wrote 10:28
It looks very much like the 12:34 post.
Since when does experience not work just as wlel for some formal education? Since when is it inferior? We aren't talking about applying to be a brain surgery here. We botyh know that would take a high degree of both education and experience.
Do you have anything you really want to discuss here?
You are truly beginning to look very foolish and childlike.
actually as some one with a business background and accounting I know that filling out insurance forms, sales contracts and ordering inventory does not make you qualified for a financial management position.
Can he figure out depreciation, amortizations, or operate using generally accepted accounting principles on his own? Probably not because he has no experience or education. Having a surveyors degree does not mean you are qualified to handle tax payers money, not to mention the conflict of interest between his elected position and now his payed position that the majority of the commissioners, not Terry of course, voted against. In other words the position should not even exist had the commissioners wishes not been superseded by Vanzant.
I have not read one valid argument for best fit hiring practices and how it benefits any one in the county except for the workers in the office that think the tax payers pay them to show up to have a good time as opposed to actually working.
1:07
While yopu are griping, why don't you give Mr. Harwell a call and ask him about his qualifications and experience? Wouldn't that be better than speculating and trying to get something stirred up?
3:18 Will you call him and ask him for us? I'm not one of his supporters so it is my opinion he will not talk to me in a civilized manner.
5:26
You're the one who wants to know. Call him. I'm sure he will give you the information you so desperately seem to want.
I'm of the opinion that it is you who would not be civilized. You guys have a track record for that, you know. Isn't it amazing how perspectives can differ so much?
While a private employer has a lot more freedom to hire who they please even they do not have unlimited authority to do so. They must also follow the law such as can't ask about religion, or sexual preferences etc.
A government office, except in Giles County, has an even greater responsiblity to follow the law with such things as advertising the positions, not showing racial, sexual, religious bias. Unlike a private job with a one owner company, county and city government has many owners and in most places they demand that the best qualified person be hired to do the job. Because a person is a great bus mechanic and gets along well with others doesn't mean they are a good bus driver. People who don't pay their taxes shouldn't be working for the government; a person who can't balance their personal checking account or manage their personal finances have no business working in financial management or any other place where financal matters are their primary responsibility; being a super great mechanic doesn't qualify you to be a paramedic unless you think there's no difference in diagnosing and repairing a motor and diagnosing heart failure and treating it. This idea of "the best fit" works great for clothes but not taxpayer funded jobs.
wab
Have you ever heard of internal promotions?
Are you suggesting that there is an employee in financial management who cannot manage his or her personal finances? Who?
6:52 did Barrett really suggest that that one of the bus mechanics can't drive, which one is it? Did Barrett really suggest that Mrs Vanzant didn't pay her taxes? Did he really suggest that that paramedics don't know how to take care of patients if they can fix a car? Next thing you know that crazy guy will be suggesting that nepotism is taking place right here in the land of milk and honey, did I just suggest that this county don't have dirt and water only honey and milk?
7:14
Actually, what YOU are suggesting is more troublemaking and strife. And guess who the chief author of those two things is?
7:44 The Christian Gentleman!!
8:20
Wrong and hilarious! Care to guess again?
Hint: Think about the individual who constantly attacks and criticizes county officials, calls names, and generally causes trouble in Giles County. Now you're getting close to the right answer.
are you not talking about the self proclaimed Christian gentleman?
6:52 PM Internal Promotion means within the same department, it does not mean promoting a janitor to a finance office position. This whole incident has been a slap in the face to Ms Biggs and suggests the job she has done for many years wasnt that important or difficult. It also is thumbing your nose at the tax paying citizens of Giles county saying we will do what we want and will take care of our friends over employing someone with both financial experience and who would be a 'good fit'. But let me say this, if someone with experience is employed no matter where, they get the job and make effort to get along with their boss and fellow employees or they are out, at least thats what happens in the general sector.
Quit crying about it 9:04.
1:37 Was that really necessary?
Of course it was. I am tired of hearing them cry about it. Cry to someone besides a computer. If they have a problem, go to someone that may help. Maybe someone with a PhD.
8:42
Wrong again my quarrelsome nemesis. I am not self-proclaimed. The Bible teaches us that we can make our calling and election sure. You should read it sometime, and you would know.
Do you want to discuss scripture or some other issue now?
4;50 Trying to discuss scripture with you would be like trying to discuss anything else of importance with you. You can't discuss what you don't undersatnd and you refuse to discuss what's so clear in front of you. Based on the other things you write on here you'd be defending Herod for killing the children because he was the king and as head of the local government he could do no wrong.
Amen to that 5:19
5:19 (5:34)
Wrong once again. I'll discuss scripture with you anytime you are ready. To me, that would be far better than quibbling with me about whether I am a Christian or not or if I am male or female. More importantly, it would be far better than constantly trying to keep something stirred up. female.
You should take longer breaks between posts so you will have more time to collect your thoughts.
What does female mean 5:57?
8:37
You asked about the word female, and I assume you are referring to the last word in the first paragraph. I will tell you.
I reworded the paragraph and simply failed to delete the word at the end. I moved it up to the last word of the third sentence of that first paragraph.
I didn't see the error until after I had made the post. Thanks for pointing that out.
8:56, I understand how that can happen when you reword a sentence. Thanks for explaining.
Well, what started out to be an opportunity for people to express thoughts and appreciation for someone retiring was turned into another whine by the supporter of corrupt actions by the current administration. While this topic should be fully discussed it's unfortunate that this thread was used for that purpose. Any topic can be posted by simply sending me an email with the topic or by making the request on a thread.
wab
I have a topic suggestion. What about one that addresses the bearing of false witness against another? Or what about the sinfullness of name-calling and ther stirring of strife?
I believe if you will scroll back through this thread, you will find that the one who got it off the topic is the same one who constantly attacks me.
Poor little thing is someone picking on you? Wonmder why? Surely you don't do anything to caise it.
10:59 You have hijacked almost every thread that has been offered on this blog now you want your own thread dedicated to you and a discussion of your behavior. I'll have to think about that as I try not to make topics dedicated solely to an individuals personal shortcomings.
wab
Sorry, but that's not true. The hi-jacker is the one who makes almost every thread a battle between him and me. I just defend myself.
It is so funny how 6:45 attacks every one on here but is the victim.
Why have people who were more qualified been passed over in favor of less qualified applicants for the Finance Office? Being replaced by someone with no financial experience must make Glenda feel awfully unimportant it sure would me.
ON the subject of the Finance Office does anyone know how many people actually work there and how many work for the County Executive. It seems they have become one and the same office.
8:07 (8:10)
Wrong. You stop attacking me, and I will quit defending myself.
Why are you still whining about the finance office? It's over, and the person deemed the best fit for the job was hired. Oh by the way, Glenda has no problem whatsoever with the new hire. Stop whining.
Do you even realize where the source of your hate and jealousy originates? Think about that; don't let an angry and politically impotent man keep you stirred up.
8:35 I refuse to allow you to stir me up. The source of my anger is in the fact that nepotism and cronyism have choked this county into near bankruptcy and my taxes will go up even more because of the waste and incompetency. I don't like having my pockets picked maybe you do or you are part of the group doing the picking.
The matter in the finance office is not over as long as they continue to violate the law and abuse the people. As for attacking you, you're not worth the effort, besides the lame of mind are to be protected not attacked..
He only defends himself. Wonder why he makes a post he knows someone will respond to and turn the thread about him.
Something must have happen in his life that he needs to feel important.
Wonder how many people it will take to fill Glenda's shoes?
A few years ago Allen Parker retired for the school board office, it took several people to fill his shoes.
Is it people don't want to work hard or whoever is in charge needs jobs for his/her friends?
8:54
Well, I don't like "bullyism". As for nepotism and cronyism, please offer up your proof and sign your name. If a law has been broken call the proper authorities and let them handle it.
9:28
And I will continue to defend myself. As I said, I don't tolerate bullies well at all.
10:40 The answer is ONE.
I know I am not signing my name but why is it that some that are scared to sign there name try to act like they are tough? It is laughable.
5:04
The only ones I know of who do that are those are those who seem to think bullying and intimidation will get them what they want.
Glenda, I hope you are enjoying retirement.
Sorry this thread couldn't stay on your retirement. Seems like someone wants everything about them.
6:09 AM Try to bully and intimidate all you want but you won't be successful. No one gives a rat's butt about you. Sad.
Glenda,
It's just sad that a good man has to constantly defend his honor and name from a resentful and seemingly jealous individual who just cannot allow anything else to move forward. He or she has been asked several times to stop but refuses to do so. It's shameful.
12:51
Now there's an excellent example of the kettle trying to call the pot black. What a laugh.
My opinion is it will be a cold in hell before cg stops with his silly whinning.
6:09 are you referring to Terry Harwell and how he acted at the chili cook off. I will have to agree with you on that one.
7:03
Nope. I'm talking about a small (very small) group of unhappy people who are constantly trying to cause trouble for those they resent. It's constant.
That sounds exactly like the ole Terry. Remember him at the Chili cook off bashing Barrett when he was not even around, not to mention his other behavior. So who are you talking about?
8:24
My, but aren't we busy this morning? Just this morning, you stated on another thread that the writer was Mrs. Vanzant. Hilarious.
Would you and barrett come down off your crosses?
God bless Giles County.
8:31 You are the one needs to come off your cross or high horse.
I didn't write the above post but did say if you thought only one or two was posting on here I had a right to think you was vanzant. Didnot say you were vanzant. Do you understand anything you don't like. As you are always saying, "You knew what I meant."
You are so laughable.
I agree with you God Bless Giles County. It sure needs Gods blessings.
10:05
We ALL need God's blessings...even those who cause trouble and turmoil here.
I thought there wouldn't be any post today. Boy did I get fooled. I thought I would be able to read them all in 5 minutes, seem like a lot longer time.
Seems like a lot people need a job or hobby. I guess this blog is their hobby.
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