Re: Definition of Tech Writer, was STC is broken

["Gene Kim-Eng" <techwr -at- genek -dot- com>]

Which brings us back to my original point in this discussion.
In the real world, the definition of "technical writer" is set
by those who write the job descriptions and hire the writers,
and the definition of "technical writing" is set by those who
make the work assignments.

You think the technical writers here are being snarky about
defining what kind of work is appropriate for the job?  Don't
try using any of these arguments on your manager.

Gene Kim-Eng


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Melissa Nelson" <melmis36 -at- hotmail -dot- com>
>I have tried to stay out of this argument...however from my experience 
>as a technical whatever you want to call me, it really does not seem to 
>matter what I choose to call myself.  Every job I have had, or applied 
>for, had the title "Technical Writer". 

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