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> Nobody understands what we do.
> Nobody cares.
> Hiring practices aren't fair or objective.
> People can get hired or passed over based on dubious
> criteria.
> Reality bites.
>
> You're right on all counts. But rather than dwelling
> on these as things to
> be bummed about, to me it makes more sense to
> acknowledge these as truths,
> and to factor them into how we work and/or look for
> work.
Oh, believe me, I certainly do. I am not personally
bumming as a result of my OWN situation, rather am
just bummed in general when I reflect on the state of
our profession. I have busted my butt to be on top of
my game, and when I see others influenced by and
demonstrating the opposite, well, it just makes me
sick.
> If you want glory, this is the wrong profession.
I'm not looking for glory, and never said I was. I'm
sorry if my post came across that way.
> Hang in there, Goob. Uh, can I call you Goob? <g>
Am more than hanging in. Am constantly moving up
(which helps the paycheck). Again, this is not
personal frustration based on my environment, rather
frustration based on a reflection on our profession,
primarily as it's related on techwr-l.
And yeah, Goob's fine. ;)
=====
Goober Writer
(because life is too short to be inept)
"As soon as you hear the phrase "studies show",
immediately put a hand on your wallet and cover your groin."
-- Geoff Hart
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