tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post7020255272599982075..comments2024-03-29T02:46:58.624-04:00Comments on Lehigh Valley Ramblings: Brown and Benol: What Happens in Vegas Should Stay in VegasBernie O'Harehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-12722884062603489892017-04-25T10:55:51.906-04:002017-04-25T10:55:51.906-04:00And aren't you anonymous?And aren't you anonymous?Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-35390985415731160252017-04-25T06:44:49.875-04:002017-04-25T06:44:49.875-04:00There is no way you are a Human Resources professi...There is no way you are a Human Resources professional...nice try for a cover, though...people love to bash under the shroud of anonymity...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-56208758394291238302017-04-24T14:19:27.626-04:002017-04-24T14:19:27.626-04:00The Ten Commandment were the justification for the...The Ten Commandment were the justification for the crucifixion of the messiah. <br /><br />Those in charge got it wrong! Even when there were only ten laws. <br /><br />So displaying them behind you is an appropriate reminder to the judges and to those in control of there own inequities, mans laws are numerous and complicated to the point of being a unique language.<br /><br />The displaying of the ten commandments should be an indication to everyone how doomed justice is and how phony and incompetent those are that rule.<br /><br /> <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-46233771145114128892017-04-24T08:55:08.883-04:002017-04-24T08:55:08.883-04:00As a Human Resources professional working in the p...As a Human Resources professional working in the public sector, I can tell you that any training provided at out of state at locations like Las Vegas, Orlando or New Orleans is a waste of money. The information disseminated at these conferences is very broad in nature and often is not applicable to HR operations in certain states like Pennsylvania. In other words, these conferences are merely junkets held at resorts for the enjoyment of the registered participants. The only truly beneficial and informational training for public sector employees is offered in state and not at vacation locales.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /> Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-78570085245221292702017-04-23T10:20:57.933-04:002017-04-23T10:20:57.933-04:009:30, tge money spent last year was well beyond wh...9:30, tge money spent last year was well beyond what had been budgetedBernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-5632582337872975542017-04-23T09:33:31.654-04:002017-04-23T09:33:31.654-04:00@7:49 was she on work time? Or was it outside of w...@7:49 was she on work time? Or was it outside of working hours? Only if she was working or in a county vehicle, would a blood test even be relevant. And if she was intoxicated or suspected of being intoxicated in either case, don't you think the authorities would've done something about that at the time of the accident or shortly thereafter? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-71172533491924479872017-04-23T09:30:22.191-04:002017-04-23T09:30:22.191-04:00Wasn't there a training budget line from which...Wasn't there a training budget line from which these funds were taken? The training line doesn't specify particular trainings, it's just a general chunk of money for training. And whether anyone likes it or not, a training in Vegas or Orlando or New Orleans is still training, therefore it WAS in the budget! You can't always preplan for specific training events because they may not be planned or released the year before. Hence the general training line item.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-39322032616998938462017-04-23T07:49:04.284-04:002017-04-23T07:49:04.284-04:00The 21st 6:39am, did she have any blood work done ...The 21st 6:39am, did she have any blood work done after accidents to see if she had any alcohol or illegal substances in her system after both of these tragedys, because if she may have been impaired like a well known public sector employee this criminal act could be quashed on a local level too! This being all the suposid high standirt of work accomplished that involves creating a higher quality of life fictisiously faked living within the valley and fantasized about put to print by advertisments in the locals!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-86835862644226397982017-04-23T07:16:47.634-04:002017-04-23T07:16:47.634-04:00If you want to spend it, get it in the budget. If...If you want to spend it, get it in the budget. If you want to add to the budget get council approval. No hiding spending. No holding off on payments. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-71679435704940601782017-04-22T13:16:32.564-04:002017-04-22T13:16:32.564-04:00Benol lost my vote!!!!Benol lost my vote!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-62591304348467813882017-04-22T07:35:13.122-04:002017-04-22T07:35:13.122-04:00how about monthly updates on the budget and spendi...how about monthly updates on the budget and spending. should help control spendingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-63192808563041688262017-04-21T23:11:16.146-04:002017-04-21T23:11:16.146-04:00*buy*buyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-44413506855895785712017-04-21T23:10:22.500-04:002017-04-21T23:10:22.500-04:00"You don't just grab some things and mak..."You don't just grab some things and make it inflammatory and throw it out there..."<br /><br />By "some things" he means FACTS and by "throw it out there" he means inform the taxpaying citizens. Benol's response is out of touch and a blatant attempt to take the spotlight off of this obvious abuse and put it on the controller. Even if Barron had "talk(ed) to both sides", nothing hr could have said would convince me that these expenses were justified. I mean, I have to but boxes of tissues for clients to use in my office because the county won't provide them and hr is providing popcorn machines?!<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-87518151134908232242017-04-21T21:39:22.982-04:002017-04-21T21:39:22.982-04:00BOTTOMLINE, its trying to stay relevent with count...BOTTOMLINE, its trying to stay relevent with county funds before like allentowns criminally corrupt these fine thiefs will go away too! There will be a forensic accounting firm going in to do some account digging for these transiant transplants!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-19315419264510053212017-04-21T19:34:28.777-04:002017-04-21T19:34:28.777-04:00Well said @ 5:16!! I couldn't have said it be...Well said @ 5:16!! I couldn't have said it better. This Entitled Spoiled Brat Government Employee had to wait until I came home from work to comment but you beat me too it. I work in one of those unstaffed, underpaid, overworked offices that needs to work until 4:30 PM while the OVERPAID HR DIRECTOR either doesn't come in or leaves early. As for the comment about her being in a MVA, what about the other ESBGE that come to work in pain or hurt. What about that poor employee who was hit in the pedestrian crosswalk by the courthouse and they painted over! What about the other employees that were hurt in MVAs or other incidents. If they take off, they have to be scared they will be fired by her! WALK A MILE IN OUR SHOES BEFORE YOU COMMENT!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-30739874765654222542017-04-21T17:16:34.779-04:002017-04-21T17:16:34.779-04:00@7:38- when will she be held accountable for her a...@7:38- when will she be held accountable for her actions? From the "entitled spoiled brat employees" comment to the popcorn machine to the unnecessary remodeling costs ( speaking of which- why does she deserve new/used furniture as a new employee when 30 year employees are stuck into closets?) to the gift cards to the hover board to the unnecessary travel expenses for unnecessary training - the list grows every day and yet no apologies, no discipline, no facing the music. Even an entitled brat employee would be out on their ass by now. What sort of example is being set here? From what I can see, many departments in the county are understaffed, overworked, underpaid just trying to get by. This woman makes a mockery of those employees she is paid generously to represent. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-59138293568148988452017-04-21T10:42:53.931-04:002017-04-21T10:42:53.931-04:00Been-Hole good riddance to this grandstanding foo...Been-Hole good riddance to this grandstanding fool, now to vote the other 4 out of office is the goal.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-58710031702263449832017-04-21T10:42:04.756-04:002017-04-21T10:42:04.756-04:00" this shows what kind of people read the blo...<em>" this shows what kind of people read the blog. Someone making a joke that the HR Director who was in an MVA that destroyed her car got hurt riding a hover board."</em><br /><br />You are one of the persons who reads this blog. What kind are you?Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-68678837004474792902017-04-21T10:17:50.434-04:002017-04-21T10:17:50.434-04:00"Does she drive a county vehicle? Were the ac...<em>"Does she drive a county vehicle? Were the accidents her fault? This lady just can't win."</em> - Hey, most people would never wish for anything bad to happen to Amy Trapp. When I heard she was in an accident, my first concern was whether she is OK. There will always be some jerk who thinks that anonymity is a license for personal attacks. But most of the county employees that she or her husband derided are far nicer than I am and would hope she gets well. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-49475062361145828972017-04-21T08:55:33.645-04:002017-04-21T08:55:33.645-04:00Unfortunately, Phillips sits on boards of organiza...Unfortunately, Phillips sits on boards of organizations funded by Northampton County annually out of the budget he helps approve that do the same sorts of things the HR department is doing with the trips and spending. <br /><br />This issue is everywhere. It's not just an Amy Trapp problem. You have a lot of managers and directors enjoying junkets under the premise of "training". <br /><br />While the trips look really bad, the gift card purchased with taxpayer money looks especially shady. <br /><br /> Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-43971470241971052492017-04-21T08:08:29.382-04:002017-04-21T08:08:29.382-04:00I'm not a republican or democrat, but a tax pa...I'm not a republican or democrat, but a tax paying citizen of NC. It is about time someone looks into the wasteful spending in the county. This is something council should be doing, instead, idiots like Benol think nobody has the right to question it. Thank God he is not running for reelection because the partisan voters in the county would keep him in office. Even more, "Leroy" John Brown, an alleged fiscal conservative, tries to justify these pleasure junkets as needed. He is second to "Fed Ed" in the world of reality. This delusional con artist must be fired! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-70836239566740389062017-04-21T07:38:17.626-04:002017-04-21T07:38:17.626-04:00You mean employees bein held accountable? Oh my go...You mean employees bein held accountable? Oh my gosh what a novel concept?!?!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-27829991641935838052017-04-21T07:34:40.023-04:002017-04-21T07:34:40.023-04:00@6:39 am You obviously are not an NC employee. Y...@6:39 am You obviously are not an NC employee. You obviously don't have to deal with her "Do as I say and not as I do" actions. <br /><br />Obviously, I don't wish her nor any human or animal harm. There has been too much of that at NC, some created from her. Employees are tired of her mentality and actions against employees.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-46616947755627011332017-04-21T07:24:50.993-04:002017-04-21T07:24:50.993-04:00She should be taking sick time not regular pay! B...She should be taking sick time not regular pay! Bernie, check into it, please. She will breaking another policy.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-82406843024788945422017-04-21T06:54:29.551-04:002017-04-21T06:54:29.551-04:00Does she drive a county vehicle? Were the accident...Does she drive a county vehicle? Were the accidents her fault? This lady just can't win. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com