What is the most disturbing use of the multitasking term you have seen?
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Knowing my limitations, I always look for certain key words that tell me right off the bat, that a potential job is not a good fit. One of those key words is multitasking. Today, I just seen the most disturbing use of the term Multitasking. It was listed in a job posting for an Electrical Apprentice. Don't believe me? Here's the monster.com listing. jobview.monster.com/Electrical-Apprentice-Job-Pontiac-MI-118960101.aspx It's bad enough when someone speaks before thinking, we've all done that and have experienced the embarrassment of doing so. But to write, and then post, without thinking about what your words are saying, especially in a professional capacity, is just: unprofessional. The consequences of multitasking while working on electrical wiring should be obvious. But there are those who will refute the obviousness and criticize me for my angst regarding the improper use of the term; "multitasking" here is a link to an article discussing the health issues that can occur whilst people are multitasking. http://www.health.com/health/article/0,,20505051,00.html
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Knowing my limitations, I always look for certain key words that tell me right off the bat, that a potential job is not a good fit. One of those key words is multitasking. Today, I just seen the most disturbing use of the term Multitasking. It was listed in a job posting for an Electrical Apprentice. Don't believe me? Here's the monster.com listing. jobview.monster.com/Electrical-Apprentice-Job-Pontiac-MI-118960101.aspx It's bad enough when someone speaks before thinking, we've all done that and have experienced the embarrassment of doing so. But to write, and then post, without thinking about what your words are saying, especially in a professional capacity, is just: unprofessional. The consequences of multitasking while working on electrical wiring should be obvious. But there are those who will refute the obviousness and criticize me for my angst regarding the improper use of the term; "multitasking" here is a link to an article discussing the health issues that can occur whilst people are multitasking. http://www.health.com/health/article/0,,20505051,00.html
Look at the post above yours. There was someone multitasking while wiring.
cheers Marco Bertschi
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Look at the post above yours. There was someone multitasking while wiring.
cheers Marco Bertschi
Software Developer & Founder SMGT Web-Portal CP Profile | My Articles | Twitter | Facebook | SMGT Web-Portal Freedom, son, is a dirty shirt - The Boss
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Knowing my limitations, I always look for certain key words that tell me right off the bat, that a potential job is not a good fit. One of those key words is multitasking. Today, I just seen the most disturbing use of the term Multitasking. It was listed in a job posting for an Electrical Apprentice. Don't believe me? Here's the monster.com listing. jobview.monster.com/Electrical-Apprentice-Job-Pontiac-MI-118960101.aspx It's bad enough when someone speaks before thinking, we've all done that and have experienced the embarrassment of doing so. But to write, and then post, without thinking about what your words are saying, especially in a professional capacity, is just: unprofessional. The consequences of multitasking while working on electrical wiring should be obvious. But there are those who will refute the obviousness and criticize me for my angst regarding the improper use of the term; "multitasking" here is a link to an article discussing the health issues that can occur whilst people are multitasking. http://www.health.com/health/article/0,,20505051,00.html
I write code, and am at my productive peak when single-tasking. ..it's after ten O'clock, when the last IM-app has been shut down (Steam), when this part of the world sleeps. It's called flow; time and the universe cease to exist, and all that is, is you and the task. The witching-hour is when I choose it to be; there's no multitasking, the phone might ring without me ever noticing. Or, as has happened, me answering, promising, and not remembering. It's as close to "meditating" as I can get. Multitasking as a requirement for a human suggests and implies a lot of interruptions. Imagine yourself taking a dump. Now imagine yourself taking a dump and being interrupted by a
Timerevery 250 ms. I'd be a lousy apprentice. Now what the elephant is a "Go-Getter"? Sounds like "playing fetch" :)Bastard Programmer from Hell :suss: If you can't read my code, try converting it here[^]
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I write code, and am at my productive peak when single-tasking. ..it's after ten O'clock, when the last IM-app has been shut down (Steam), when this part of the world sleeps. It's called flow; time and the universe cease to exist, and all that is, is you and the task. The witching-hour is when I choose it to be; there's no multitasking, the phone might ring without me ever noticing. Or, as has happened, me answering, promising, and not remembering. It's as close to "meditating" as I can get. Multitasking as a requirement for a human suggests and implies a lot of interruptions. Imagine yourself taking a dump. Now imagine yourself taking a dump and being interrupted by a
Timerevery 250 ms. I'd be a lousy apprentice. Now what the elephant is a "Go-Getter"? Sounds like "playing fetch" :)Bastard Programmer from Hell :suss: If you can't read my code, try converting it here[^]
Eddy Vluggen for president !
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Knowing my limitations, I always look for certain key words that tell me right off the bat, that a potential job is not a good fit. One of those key words is multitasking. Today, I just seen the most disturbing use of the term Multitasking. It was listed in a job posting for an Electrical Apprentice. Don't believe me? Here's the monster.com listing. jobview.monster.com/Electrical-Apprentice-Job-Pontiac-MI-118960101.aspx It's bad enough when someone speaks before thinking, we've all done that and have experienced the embarrassment of doing so. But to write, and then post, without thinking about what your words are saying, especially in a professional capacity, is just: unprofessional. The consequences of multitasking while working on electrical wiring should be obvious. But there are those who will refute the obviousness and criticize me for my angst regarding the improper use of the term; "multitasking" here is a link to an article discussing the health issues that can occur whilst people are multitasking. http://www.health.com/health/article/0,,20505051,00.html
satovey wrote:
Today, I just seen the most disturbing use of the term Multitasking
In actual use (not just written) I have been in a cab where the driver was not only driving in city traffic but was also actively acting as a dispatcher for other cabs at the same time.
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satovey wrote:
Today, I just seen the most disturbing use of the term Multitasking
In actual use (not just written) I have been in a cab where the driver was not only driving in city traffic but was also actively acting as a dispatcher for other cabs at the same time.
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I write code, and am at my productive peak when single-tasking. ..it's after ten O'clock, when the last IM-app has been shut down (Steam), when this part of the world sleeps. It's called flow; time and the universe cease to exist, and all that is, is you and the task. The witching-hour is when I choose it to be; there's no multitasking, the phone might ring without me ever noticing. Or, as has happened, me answering, promising, and not remembering. It's as close to "meditating" as I can get. Multitasking as a requirement for a human suggests and implies a lot of interruptions. Imagine yourself taking a dump. Now imagine yourself taking a dump and being interrupted by a
Timerevery 250 ms. I'd be a lousy apprentice. Now what the elephant is a "Go-Getter"? Sounds like "playing fetch" :)Bastard Programmer from Hell :suss: If you can't read my code, try converting it here[^]
>>> Now what the elephant is a "Go-Getter"? Sounds like "playing fetch" >>> A go getter is someone who is in a constant rush to get things done. Regardless the intent, I've come to the opinion that every one of these key words and key phrases is nothing more than an arrogant employer demanding to be the god of the employee. This may seem to be a very radical view, but just think about the overall attitude of employers in general. Employers require a two week notice if you are leaving but give only a minutes notice when terminating an employee. Employers expect to be able to abuse employees with their bad attitudes then demand that the employee have a good attitude about it. Employers expect employees to cancel vacations that they have planned months in advance and made non refundable deposits on, yet the employers get their vacations without ever being inconvenienced. I am sure that there are several others that people can list from their experiences.
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Look at the post above yours. There was someone multitasking while wiring.
cheers Marco Bertschi
Software Developer & Founder SMGT Web-Portal CP Profile | My Articles | Twitter | Facebook | SMGT Web-Portal Freedom, son, is a dirty shirt - The Boss
Using a screwdriver with one hand and drinking beer with the other takes a lot of practice.
I wanna be a eunuchs developer! Pass me a bread knife!
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Using a screwdriver with one hand and drinking beer with the other takes a lot of practice.
I wanna be a eunuchs developer! Pass me a bread knife!
Mark_Wallace wrote:
takes a lot of practice.
That is why they have invented this[^]. Drilling, screwing and cabling and no problems with holding the beer.
cheers Marco Bertschi
Software Developer & Founder SMGT Web-Portal CP Profile | My Articles | Twitter | Facebook | SMGT Web-Portal Freedom, son, is a dirty shirt - The Boss
