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Subject:Re: Entry level pay From:"Robert E. Garland" <robert -at- JTAN -dot- COM> Date:Tue, 26 Jan 1999 20:02:49 -0500
>
> I think this really depends on how tough the market is in the area. The
> smaller the tech writer supply, the fewer years required to be
> considered senior.
>
> <<The job postings I see tend to indicate that a
> senior tech writer has had at least 5 years of experience. Thoughts?
> DB.>>
Actually, I think the definition lies with the employer. In my first
technical writing job, because I opted to take more salary and no moving
expenses, I became a "Senior Technical Writer". Had I opted for the
lower salary and moving expenses, I might have had a lesser title.
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Robert Garland Amateur Radio Station NX3S
Hilltown Township Bucks County Grid FN20ii
Pennsylvania USA robert -at- jtan -dot- com
