-----Original Message----- Mike Starr wrote: I've embraced stagnation since I love being a technical writer and really have no desire to do anything else for a living. I'm always learning new things, get to play with stuff, I've had the privilege of working with some absolutely amazing people (many of whom I've stayed friends with years after we left the company we both worked for) and have the luxury of being able to see tangible results of my work. I've found my niche. -----
Hooray for you, Mike! I'm in the same boat. I love what I do, and currently, I have no immediate plans to do anything else. Maybe, someday, I might want to manage. Maybe. It's not a driving urge. I'm more likely to go independent if anything. Too many companies are mired in the "advance or die" mentality (like academia is "publish or die"). Some managers/companies just can't get their head around someone saying, "I like what I do. I see myself still doing this 10 years down the road. I don't want to be the CEO of the company." They completely zone out on the "I want to learn new skills, etc. that will increase my knowledge and help me do this job even better." Fortunately, I'm in a position now where the "I'm happy doing what I'm doing" attitude doesn't seem to be a hindrance. I recently got promoted (they had to create a "senior" version of my job to do it), and my manager encourages me to learn and try new things, and share with the rest of the department what I find to be useful and helpful. This is about as close to a perfect job as I've ever had. If I didn't have a 45-60 minute commute each way, it would be perfect. :-) -Carla - CONFIDENTIAL- This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential, and may also be legally privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, you may not review, use, copy, or distribute this message. If you receive this email in error, please notify the sender immediately by reply email and then delete this email. ______________________________________________ Author Help files and create printed documentation with Doc-To-Help. New release adds Team Authoring Support, enhanced Web-based help technology and PDF output. Learn more at www.doctohelp.com/tcp. Interactive 3D Documentation Parts catalogs, animated instructions, and more. www.i3deverywhere.com _______________________________________________ Technical Communication Professionals Post a message to the list: email [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, unsubscribe, archives, account options, list info: http://techcommpros.com/mailman/listinfo/tcp_techcommpros.com Subscribe (email): send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe (email): send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Need help? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] Get the TCP whole experience! http://www.techcommpros.com
