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RE: Contracting (an off-shoot from "Closed Group of Writers)
Subject:RE: Contracting (an off-shoot from "Closed Group of Writers) From:John Posada <jposada01 -at- yahoo -dot- com> To:"TECHWR-L" <techwr-l -at- lists -dot- techwr-l -dot- com> Date:Thu, 3 Feb 2005 12:04:49 -0800 (PST)
The nicest person in the world with an office full of pastry and
gumdrops might not know the difference between an ethernet cable and
a cable-knit sweater. Does that mean their projects are more worthy
than someone with a geek personality who has a 100% track record of
meeting committments, innovative projects and sound fiscal
management?
> Of course it is. Why would anyone listen to you if they don't like
> you?
> Further, how do you get them to spend cash on new projects or to
> develop
> tools to help you manage large projects unless the employees with
> the budget think well of you and your recommendations?
> >
> > No so much when you are an employee. I found that some companies
> > place "making nice" up there with accomplishing your assignment,
> > and [ossibly more important. Go figgr.
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John Posada
Senior Technical Writer
?Never be afraid to try something new. Remember that a lone
amateur built the Ark. A large group of professionals built
the Titanic.? - Dave Barry
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