On 04/08/2012 5:28 PM, clipka wrote:
> I had been doing until then, wouldn't let me touch any code myself,


The way to go! Keep the project managers and coordinators off the tools. ;-)

and
> I was seriously worried if I'd be really fit for the task. But I did
> take the challenge, and it turned out that I really did a great job at it.
>

I am sure you did. :-D

> The point I'm trying to make is this: When applying for a new job, don't
> aim for what you've been doing until now. Aim higher. And don't expect
> anyone to train you for that new challenge - instead, rely on what might
> be your strongest soft skill: Your ability to teach /yourself/ whatever
> new stuff you'll be facing. (Hey, you've taught yourself how to program
> in /Haskell/ - what more proof do you need? :-P)
>
> Let people know that you're not afraid of taking on new challenges, and
> that you have what it /really/ takes for that: The will and ability to
> learn.

Andrew, these are words of wisdom, take heed.
We are rooting for you.

-- 
Regards
     Stephen

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