Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Lizzie Grubman Tell-All


Don't we all remember the infamous Lizzie Grubman who gave all PR people a bad name? She claimed to be a publicist, yet only planned parties. Her staff lacked substance; oh did I mention she ran over innocent people in the Hamptons because she could not enter a club?

Lizzie’s former assistant Robert Rave wrote a book about his grueling experience working for the “PR Pro”. He described her as a smelly-black dress clad- racist- breathing- dragon. Ok not his exact words but its close enough. It seems like Grubman rubbed more than a few people the wrong way. This book should be a cautionary tale to any high profile employer that mistreats their employees. Then again, this brings up another important question: Did Rave make a huge mistake by writing this memoir? Let’s say the book bombs and he has to find another job. Who is going to hire someone that not only bad mouthed their past employer, but wrote a book about it!

I never bad mouthed my past employers even though I have plenty of information to write two books! I think it is unprofessional and could potentially keep him from future employment opportunities. Do you think it’s better to keep your negative thoughts about your previous employer to yourself? Or do you think Rave had every right to write about his experiences?

4 comments:

  1. I never heard of her. When did she run over people?

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  2. I really appreciate people that do not dis-honor past employees. By doing so your only ruining the reputation of the name on YOUR resume...

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  3. Who wouldn't take from their past experience when writing their first novel. It's an excellent book!

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