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Subject:RE: Related to the thread - Expectations too high From:"Goldstein, Dan" <DGoldstein -at- DeusTech -dot- com> To:"TECHWR-L" <techwr-l -at- lists -dot- techwr-l -dot- com> Date:Mon, 27 Sep 2004 08:57:12 -0400
Hi Manisha,
1. I consider myself to be lucky to be in a similar situation, i.e. I am
often handed new writing and organizational tasks. From what I've read on
TECHWR-L and other lists, this is common in small companies and generally
considered to be good news for the writer.
2. If they give you clear requirements and the resources that you need to
fulfill them, then it's not too much. If you don't get what you need, it's
up to you to say so.
3. As has been discussed interminably on TECHWR-L, job titles don't always
mean that much. However, some companies link raises and bonuses to changes
in job titles. Perhaps they should call you the Director of Communications,
Publications Manager, Information Specialist, etc.
Congratulations and Good Luck,
Dan Goldstein
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Manisha
> Sent: Monday, September 27, 2004 6:27 AM
> To: TECHWR-L
> Subject: Related to the thread - Expectations too high
>
> ... I am a person who likes exploring new things and frankly
> speaking I enjoy this variety of work.
> But I want to know
> 1. What exactly other TW around the world are writing
> and expected to?
> 2. Is it too much my company is expecting from me?
> 3. What designation should be given to me to reflect the
> actual work I am doing?
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