Any person in particular?
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Mostly, they become managers.
Ideological Purity is no substitute for being able to stick your thumb down a pipe to stop the water
OriginalGriff wrote:
Mostly, they become managers.
:thumbsup: What can I say? ehhm, I should probably keep my mouth shut ;)
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Do you guys know someone or anyone who changed career because other people says and thinks he/she does not have what it takes? What happened to them now?
I was once told that I was too extrovert to work with computers. This was at a large bank many, many centuries ago when I was very young and I did not pursue IT as a career for quite some time because of it. However, I did pursue other interests and feel I have a more developed view of the world and business having had more than 1 career.
"If you think it's expensive to hire a professional to do the job, wait until you hire an amateur." Red Adair. nils illegitimus carborundum me, me, me
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Do you guys know someone or anyone who changed career because other people says and thinks he/she does not have what it takes? What happened to them now?
I know a man who was fired from working in an accountants because of his incompetence. He started working in a friends electronics shop, sorted out some supply jobs and helped in design requirements. He ended up as the Chief Project Director for McDonald Humphrey, till he retired a millionaire. He still works for them on the design side, but on a consultancy basis. He is still in his early 50's and doesn't give a toss about his first failure!
--------------------------------- I will never again mention that I was the poster of the One Millionth Lounge Post, nor that it was complete drivel. Dalek Dave CCC Link[^] English League Tables - Live
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I was once told that I was too extrovert to work with computers. This was at a large bank many, many centuries ago when I was very young and I did not pursue IT as a career for quite some time because of it. However, I did pursue other interests and feel I have a more developed view of the world and business having had more than 1 career.
"If you think it's expensive to hire a professional to do the job, wait until you hire an amateur." Red Adair. nils illegitimus carborundum me, me, me
Same here. Me: Accounting -> Marketing -> IT support -> Software development
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Do you guys know someone or anyone who changed career because other people says and thinks he/she does not have what it takes? What happened to them now?
In the late 80s I got fired as a salesman (of computers), the sales manager told me I was bloody useless as a salesman and should get a job playing with the software, I have never looked back since!
Never underestimate the power of human stupidity RAH
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I know a man who was fired from working in an accountants because of his incompetence. He started working in a friends electronics shop, sorted out some supply jobs and helped in design requirements. He ended up as the Chief Project Director for McDonald Humphrey, till he retired a millionaire. He still works for them on the design side, but on a consultancy basis. He is still in his early 50's and doesn't give a toss about his first failure!
--------------------------------- I will never again mention that I was the poster of the One Millionth Lounge Post, nor that it was complete drivel. Dalek Dave CCC Link[^] English League Tables - Live
Dalek Dave wrote:
Chief Project Director for McDonald Humphrey
So he designs burgers? ... and don't call me Humphrey!
MVVM# - See how I did MVVM my way ___________________________________________ Man, you're a god. - walterhevedeich 26/05/2011 .\\axxx (That's an 'M')
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Same here. Me: Accounting -> Marketing -> IT support -> Software development
crane operator for 20 years -> all things IT, including software development.
Common sense is not a gift it's a curse. Those of us who have it have to deal with those that don't.... Be careful which toes you step on today, they might be connected to the foot that kicks your butt tomorrow. You can't scare me, I have children.
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Do you guys know someone or anyone who changed career because other people says and thinks he/she does not have what it takes? What happened to them now?
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I know a man who was fired from working in an accountants because of his incompetence. He started working in a friends electronics shop, sorted out some supply jobs and helped in design requirements. He ended up as the Chief Project Director for McDonald Humphrey, till he retired a millionaire. He still works for them on the design side, but on a consultancy basis. He is still in his early 50's and doesn't give a toss about his first failure!
--------------------------------- I will never again mention that I was the poster of the One Millionth Lounge Post, nor that it was complete drivel. Dalek Dave CCC Link[^] English League Tables - Live
So you're either successful or an accountant? Sounds about right.
I wanna be a eunuchs developer! Pass me a bread knife!
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Dalek Dave wrote:
Chief Project Director for McDonald Humphrey
So he designs burgers? ... and don't call me Humphrey!
MVVM# - See how I did MVVM my way ___________________________________________ Man, you're a god. - walterhevedeich 26/05/2011 .\\axxx (That's an 'M')
_Maxxx_ wrote:
So he designs burgers?
No. Home fries! ;)
