On Mar 26, 9:33 am, Howard Brazee <how...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> On Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:12:15 +0000 (UTC), docdw...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
() wrote:
> >There was a time, as I recall, when some companies came to the
conclusion
> >that it just might be possible that a Highly Skilled Technician might
be
> >worth more to the organisation - and, thus, have a larger paycheck -
than
> >a Manager. Thus was born the Technical Career Path... which has, I
> >believe, since died.
>
> It is human nature to value in others those traits which one values in
> one's self. Managers make the rules - and if you're good enough,
> they will make the ultimate offer - a chance to become one of them.
I was once dumb enough to accept such an offer. After a couple of
years of dealing with tedious political battles and reconciling
conflicting priorities, I packed it in to become a consultant.
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