Re: Quick Question

Mike wrote:

> Although there may not be a clear cut answer to who's the best one thing is
> for sure. The best software in the world isn't worth squat if you don't
> have anyone to run it. I consider myself a competent designer but get shut
> out of jobs due to my lack of necessary experience on a specific software.
> Given the evolution of the contract employee industry and the ongoing need
> for people to become familiar and competent with the growing technology I
> feel that companies will have to take chances on designers and drafters like
> myself who can demonstrate adequately the ability to adapt to different
> situations as well as software and disciplines.

You just hit on the reason I started the list and the webiste. Over the past decade or so, there has been a lot of emphasis on software, hardware and technology. Nobody really talks about the experienced personnel that are supposed to use this technology, and too much focus is placed on knowing how to make software do the "dog and pony dance".

> Companies somehow have the
> misconception that once you get the training you will take it and run so to
> speak. Little do they know that this kind of attitute will not only do harm
> the companies in the long run but will hurt a lot of competent contractors
> who could be working and making a living for their families and not just
> sitting at home wondering when they'll get the call. If this ir rather
> offensive or pushy to some people well so be it. It's the way I feel about
> it.

This forum is open to everything on-topic, and that statement is definitely on-topic.

Paul Received on Mon Oct 11 00:20:00 1999