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> Speaking of specific skills, XML springs to mind.
> It appears, at least
> to me, that much of the overseas writing community
> already uses XML.
XML, FrameMaker, RoboHelp... they're all givens.
That's where your overseas competition will be. Sure,
great to know it, now what? You're still competing
with people who can work well with these technologies
and make a good living at 1/3 the rate you can.
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the current scope of technical communication and look
to build your knowledge in business and industry
matters. Then you become a true problem-solver, and
not a word-smithing commodity that can be traded in
for a cheaper model at the drop of a hat.
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(because life is too short to be inept)
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-- Geoff Hart
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