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A post got me thinking about programmers vs. techwriters in the
prestige area. A few years ago it seemed like techwriters were
really fighting for ANY prestige. Now, maybe I am biased because
of my own situation, but it certainly seems like techwriters are
at least on par with programmers. In fact, good tech writers
are harder to come by around here. Many make more than programmers
(which are easier to find). Hard-core engineers seem to still be
held in higher esteem by the powers-that-be, but tech writers are
starting to be lumped in with the "valued" members of a team.
(I could say something snotty here about corporate attitudes, but
will jovially refrain from debasing myself.)
Is my perception skewed or are we climbing the corporate ladder
in perceived worth? Do many of you still feel like you fight to
be recognized as a professional?
I was just wondering.
Melonie Holliman
The Tech Writer
ABM Data Systems, Inc.
Austin, TX
(mrh -at- abmdata -dot- com)
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