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Subject:Second Career (was: "Good enough") From:arroxaneullman -at- aol -dot- com To:techwr-l -at- lists -dot- techwr-l -dot- com Date:Tue, 30 Sep 2008 12:18:43 -0400
Cardimon, Craig <ccardimon -at- M-S-G -dot- com> said, "Seems as though TW might be better when tempered by experience in another career. Is that a fair statement?"
Experience is always helpful in any career. Doctors are better doctors for having been a teacher or scientist beforehand. Teachers are better teachers for having been a nurse or counselor beforehand. Counselors are better counselors for having been reporters or statisticians beforehand.
We all bring unique experiences into our field that help us and our peers expand our views on the field--and the world.
:)
Arroxane, a former Marine, linguist, insurance processor, secretary, tax assistant, teacher, caregiver... et cetera
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