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September 16, 2011
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So, when I worked in IT, sometimes it was really good and sometimes it could be really bad. In this article about most hated jobs, the comments about the director of IT are very true about the bad: Nepotism, cronyism, disrespect for workers. Now I know it's not just true about IT, it's also true in Science, not necessarily the first but the last two. I have to conclude that these problems can exist in all fields. Only when we work to break out of these modes can we exhibit professionalism in our respective fields. Why can't we all try to achieve professionalism while maintaining our expertise? My current theories for the Science world for lack of professionalism are boredom or arrogance.
For example, gossip. I try to warn young people that those who talk to you about juicy gossip are the same people who talk about you. Also, it's a matter of self-preservation, do you really want those same rumors being spread about you? Do you really believe there is none on you? Another example is cronyism, do you really believe in this age that you and your two friends who look like you and act like you have all the information you need to be successful now and in the future? Stepping off my soapbox.
Having worked as web developer and a business analyst, I can sympathize with employers' or clients' lack of coherent communication and understanding of technology but that's also what makes the good developers and analysts great.
Posted by azileretsis at September 16, 2011 11:17 AM
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