On Tue, 07 Oct 2008 19:21:40 +0100, Orchid XP v8 wrote:

> Computers don't stress me out. Management politics stress me out.
> :-/ And being considered to be some kind of nobody idiot who
> doesn't know what they're talking about and can't be trusted with
> anything stresses me out. The actual computer-related parts don't
> really stress me.

Sure, but the "pointy haired boss" type stuff is part of it.

My brother will soon finish his masters and then pursue a doctorate in 
Electrical Engineering. He will make a very comfortable living. However, 
he could make an even more comfortable living practicing EE law. He's got 
the mental horsepower, but EE law doesn't fit his personality.

A new "skill set" can be acquired, but personality is nearly impossible 
to change. 

> Yeah. But not when computing is your only commercially important
> skill.

How important is it? Aptitude isn't so important. You learn a job in two 
weeks, the guy next to you learns it in two months, and a year later no 
one remembers the difference. That's what aptitude will do for you. 
Motivation, on the other hand, is very important. If you're happy and 
motivated, you are very likely to experience commercial success (along 
with not suffering at work).

 -Shay

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