Re: Advice for someone re-entering the work force

[Peter Neilson <neilson -at- windstream -dot- net>]

Jonathan West wrote:
> I have to say I also agree with Gene's response. The attorney's
> analysis is grossly unrealistic and clearly is being put forward as a
> bargaining chip.
...
> A significant amount of full-time study is going to be needed before
> the idea of a job in tech writing can seriously be entertained.

Recommend her ex pay (all expenses) for her to get a PhD in computer 
science and another in technical communication. "But that'll take about 
ten years. By then she'll be over 60 years old!" "Ah, yes, but how old 
will she be in ten years if she DOESN'T get those PhDs?"

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