Comments for Mexican Worker Tips http://www.mexicanworkertips.com Mon, 20 Feb 2012 18:12:46 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.1 Comment on Mexican Cuss Words by Emeric McCleary http://www.mexicanworkertips.com/mexican-cuss-words/comment-page-1/#comment-346 Emeric McCleary Mon, 20 Feb 2012 18:12:46 +0000 http://www.mexicanworkertips.com/?p=35#comment-346 Hi Lisa, Thanks for writing. God bless you for what you are trying to do. Especially since your note shows your care and passion and frustration. Unfortunately, my specialty is helping employers succeed with their Hispanic (primarily Mexican immigrants) employees. I will, however, give you my opinion. First, whatever happens to these young teens is not your fault. I expect with your experience you already know that. And also understand if you don't see any effect you might have on the students, that doesn't mean down the road something you said, or taught, or acted out, won't influence them positively. Sounds like you've been able to find what they like. At least you see their dreams? The tough part, as I see it, is the baggage and outside influences these kids bring to the table. So dreams might be some overwhelming impossibility. And yes, a white teacher doesn't help you, unless they know you've been through the same experiences. Otherwise, in their mind, how could you relate to them? Do you live in their neighborhood? Do you eat what they eat? Have you seen the movie Stand Up and Deliver? The story of a Los Angeles Mexican-American math teacher in a mostly Mexican-American school district? Maybe you've seen it a hundred times. If not, there's some optimism to gain. Pay attention and use the Spanish words he uses. Do you speak Spanish? What are you doing to relate to what these kids have in their culture? Also, depending on what generation these kids are from, the challenges will be different. For example, I'm first generation U.S. born. Bilingual. The farther down the line, 2nd, 3rd generation and so on, cultural idiosyncrasies get watered down. (That also means what I teach becomes less effective.) Where does faith come in? Are they Catholic? What about your faith? Do you pray for these children? Do you pray for wisdom and discernment so you can affect the children's lives. I know this is heavy stuff, and perhaps your school places strict limits on what you can do. Now, the best thing I see is you only have 4 students. Do you know what their parents do? Have you met with their parents? But I can't tell if your classroom is just a temporary stop or an entire school year program. Because if merely temporary, then they are back to the same ol' same ol' stuff. Are they looking for a life-of-crime? Or just a general rejection of authority? Sorry to sound like such a buzz-kill. I'd like to hear more. And I'd like to know how you can do this day-in, day-out. By the way, if you prefer not to write back, that's O.K. too. These are tough challenges. I have a 17 year old high school senior and a 5th grader. And our challenges are zero compare to what these kids might be facing. Warmest Regards, Emeric Hi Lisa,
Thanks for writing. God bless you for what you are trying to do. Especially since your note shows your care and passion and frustration. Unfortunately, my specialty is helping employers succeed with their Hispanic (primarily Mexican immigrants) employees. I will, however, give you my opinion. First, whatever happens to these young teens is not your fault. I expect with your experience you already know that. And also understand if you don’t see any effect you might have on the students, that doesn’t mean down the road something you said, or taught, or acted out, won’t influence them positively. Sounds like you’ve been able to find what they like. At least you see their dreams? The tough part, as I see it, is the baggage and outside influences these kids bring to the table. So dreams might be some overwhelming impossibility. And yes, a white teacher doesn’t help you, unless they know you’ve been through the same experiences. Otherwise, in their mind, how could you relate to them? Do you live in their neighborhood? Do you eat what they eat? Have you seen the movie Stand Up and Deliver? The story of a Los Angeles Mexican-American math teacher in a mostly Mexican-American school district? Maybe you’ve seen it a hundred times. If not, there’s some optimism to gain. Pay attention and use the Spanish words he uses.
Do you speak Spanish? What are you doing to relate to what these kids have in their culture? Also, depending on what generation these kids are from, the challenges will be different. For example, I’m first generation U.S. born. Bilingual. The farther down the line, 2nd, 3rd generation and so on, cultural idiosyncrasies get watered down. (That also means what I teach becomes less effective.) Where does faith come in? Are they Catholic? What about your faith? Do you pray for these children? Do you pray for wisdom and discernment so you can affect the children’s lives. I know this is heavy stuff, and perhaps your school places strict limits on what you can do. Now, the best thing I see is you only have 4 students. Do you know what their parents do? Have you met with their parents? But I can’t tell if your classroom is just a temporary stop or an entire school year program. Because if merely temporary, then they are back to the same ol’ same ol’ stuff. Are they looking for a life-of-crime? Or just a general rejection of authority? Sorry to sound like such a buzz-kill. I’d like to hear more. And I’d like to know how you can do this day-in, day-out. By the way, if you prefer not to write back, that’s O.K. too. These are tough challenges. I have a 17 year old high school senior and a 5th grader. And our challenges are zero compare to what these kids might be facing. Warmest Regards, Emeric

]]> Comment on Mexicans,VooDoo and Web Pages Part 2 by Emeric McCleary http://www.mexicanworkertips.com/mexicansvoodoo-and-web-pages-part-2/comment-page-1/#comment-339 Emeric McCleary Fri, 07 Oct 2011 21:02:26 +0000 http://www.mexicanworkertips.com/?p=54#comment-339 AJ, You are welcome. And thanks for your comment. God Bless You, Emeric AJ, You are welcome. And thanks for your comment. God Bless You, Emeric

]]> Comment on Mexicans,VooDoo and Web Pages Part 2 by AJ http://www.mexicanworkertips.com/mexicansvoodoo-and-web-pages-part-2/comment-page-1/#comment-338 AJ Thu, 06 Oct 2011 04:21:07 +0000 http://www.mexicanworkertips.com/?p=54#comment-338 wow.... its like seeing the light over and over again. this stuff is so counter intuitive but if you're currently dealing with it, it actually all make sense. I always blamed the individual and I have made 4 very good workers turn sour AND quit within the last 5 months. Im sure thats just the beginning of my flaws (: Thanks again. wow…. its like seeing the light over and over again. this stuff is so counter intuitive but if you’re currently dealing with it, it actually all make sense. I always blamed the individual and I have made 4 very good workers turn sour AND quit within the last 5 months. Im sure thats just the beginning of my flaws (: Thanks again.

]]> Comment on Mexicans, VooDoo and Shame Blame Game by Emeric McCleary http://www.mexicanworkertips.com/mexicans-voodoo-and-shame-blame-game/comment-page-1/#comment-188 Emeric McCleary Thu, 02 Dec 2010 00:33:57 +0000 http://www.mexicanworkertips.com/?p=58#comment-188 Find out the exact part of Mexico he is from. Then search for regional recipes if you wish to impress. Find out the exact part of Mexico he is from. Then search for regional recipes if you wish to impress.

]]> Comment on Cinco de Mayo: Short and Sweet by Emeric McCleary http://www.mexicanworkertips.com/cinco-de-mayo-short-and-sweet/comment-page-1/#comment-175 Emeric McCleary Thu, 06 May 2010 13:23:05 +0000 http://www.mexicanworkertips.com/?p=108#comment-175 Hi Don, Yes, send me the url. Can't wait to see them. ~ Emeric Hi Don, Yes, send me the url. Can’t wait to see them.
~ Emeric

]]> Comment on Will Your Mexican Workers Always Leave for More Money? by Emeric McCleary http://www.mexicanworkertips.com/will-your-mexican-workers-always-leave-for-more-money/comment-page-1/#comment-171 Emeric McCleary Tue, 04 May 2010 15:16:02 +0000 http://www.mexicanworkertips.com/?p=45#comment-171 Good Day! Send me a sample of your work. I'd love to review it. Sorry I took so long to get back Good Day! Send me a sample of your work. I’d love to review it. Sorry I took so long to get back

]]> Comment on Elephant in the Room: E-Verify Bombshell by Emeric McCleary http://www.mexicanworkertips.com/elephant-in-the-room-e-verify-bombshell/comment-page-1/#comment-150 Emeric McCleary Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:35:49 +0000 http://www.mexicanworkertips.com/?p=227#comment-150 Ken, Thanks for the comment. Seems like E-Verify is a shot to both feet. Regards, Emeric Ken, Thanks for the comment. Seems like E-Verify is a shot to both feet.
Regards, Emeric

]]> Comment on Elephant in the Room: E-Verify Bombshell by Ken O'Haver http://www.mexicanworkertips.com/elephant-in-the-room-e-verify-bombshell/comment-page-1/#comment-149 Ken O'Haver Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:08:16 +0000 http://www.mexicanworkertips.com/?p=227#comment-149 Personally, I feel that E-verify is WRONG 100% of the time Personally, I feel that E-verify is WRONG 100% of the time

]]> Comment on Susan Boyle: Sings for Your Mexican Workers by Donna http://www.mexicanworkertips.com/susan-boyle-sings-for-your-mexican-workers/comment-page-1/#comment-144 Donna Wed, 20 Jan 2010 14:47:10 +0000 http://www.mexicanworkertips.com/susan-boyle-sings-for-your-mexican-workers/#comment-144 This is fantastic. I think everyone should sing for Mexican Workers. I love singing. La! This is fantastic. I think everyone should sing for Mexican Workers. I love singing. La!

]]> Comment on Hispanic Workers: Money, To Lend or Not To Lend by Emeric McCleary http://www.mexicanworkertips.com/lending-hispanic-workers-money/comment-page-1/#comment-115 Emeric McCleary Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:59:20 +0000 http://www.mexicanworkertips.com/?p=170#comment-115 Hi Libby, Yes, I agree with your prediction. You bring up a potential BOMBSHELL . The money is like a Las Vegas casino promotion where the casino says "Stay here on us, and get $500 gambling credit". Not every guest stays when the credit runs out. My B.S. meter tells me this is much more insidious than the public will ever know. Perhaps a way for our current administration to "kick-back" support to the labor unions and Congressional Hispanic Caucus. And another way to say "see what we've done for the immigrants' plight". But piling another tax onto the sore shoulders of American business. What kind of stimulus is that? Thanks for commenting! Emeric Hi Libby,
Yes, I agree with your prediction.

You bring up a potential BOMBSHELL .

The money is like a Las Vegas casino promotion where
the casino says “Stay here on us, and get $500 gambling credit”.

Not every guest stays when the credit runs out.

My B.S. meter tells me this is much more insidious
than the public will ever know.

Perhaps a way for our current administration
to “kick-back” support to the labor unions
and Congressional Hispanic Caucus.

And another way to say “see what we’ve done for the immigrants’ plight”.
But piling another tax onto the sore shoulders of American business.

What kind of stimulus is that?

Thanks for commenting!

Emeric

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