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> I am trying to figure out why I feel very uncomfortable whenever people
> talk about the need to "demonstrate our value." I don't mean to
> criticize any particular individual or organization, but this idea is
> talked about a lot. I just don't get it.
Join the club. :-)
> How many people really feel that the profession is undervalued? All of
> the clients that I have had since a third of my former company was laid
> off in 2001 have come to me because they wanted my services. All of you
> who hold full-time jobs are employed because your employers want your
> services.
>
> What exactly are people complaining about? I just don't understand. Why
> should the STC talk about demonstrating our value? We have value. I
> would suggest that if we don't know it inside ourselves and act
> accordingly in our lives and our jobs, kvetching is not going to solve
> the problem.
Right, and maybe my post sounded weird.
I am valued. Highly. I know because I'm not only told so but my level
of involvement in the company proves it.
I didn't walk in the door valued. I had some proving to do, as with
any company. But do it right, and you can be prize. Do it wrong, and,
well, there's a fan waiting to catch you. ;-)
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