likely a detractor. >>> nah >> they are the next CEO's ----- Forwarded by Ron Wells/AGFS/AGFin on 01/28/2008 11:38 AM -----
Dave Kopischke <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent by: IBM Mainframe Discussion List <[email protected]> 01/28/2008 11:33 AM Please respond to IBM Mainframe Discussion List <[email protected]> To [email protected] cc Subject Re: Job ad for z/OS systems programmer trainee On Mon, 28 Jan 2008 14:07:24 +0000, Ted MacNEIL wrote: >This 'faith' is grounded in facts: > >1. You require a minimal intelligence to get through formal education. >2. You need some grounding in the fundamentals of your trade. >3. You have to prove you are trainable. > >If this is prejudice, so be it! > I've met people with some pretty advanced degrees that haven't got the common sense of a bag of rocks. Absolutely logic averse. On the other hand, I've met people with no college degree that are beyond capable in understanding complex logic and performing a highly technical job very effectively. In my experience, it's about 50/50. I value an education as much as anybody, but that doesn't mean as much to me as capability, flexibility and adaptability. The term I hear bandied about is "Life Long Learner". If you spend time keeping up on new developments in your trade and expanding your knowledge just because you want to, then you are likely a contributor. If you got your degree and now feel the world owes you something for the rest of your life, then you are likely a detractor. If this is prejudice, then so be it. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Email Disclaimer This E-mail contains confidential information belonging to the sender, which may be legally privileged information. This information is intended only for the use of the individual or entity addressed above. If you are not the intended recipient, or an employee or agent responsible for delivering it to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or the taking of any action in reliance on the contents of the E-mail or attached files is strictly prohibited. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
