Steve Jones - Editor (1/16/2009)

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:D, LOL, maybe that's why...

Rob Ericsson (1/16/2009)

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It's a pretty well known psychological principle that well being is judged vis a vis other people. Most people would be happier making $50K when everyone else makes...

I believe having all salaries openly known to all would just lead to jealousy unless the pay rates were rigorously maintained at equilibrium for similar work performed. This would...

The worst part about travel overseas, for me, is returning. Every time I have been to the UK/Europe my flight has returned through New York, then I needed to...

Mike Byrd (1/15/2009)

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While I agree that the actual travel is a pain, I think just going to a new location and immersing yourself in a different environment is what life...

majorbloodnock (1/15/2009)

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I must admit I manage to keep my travel down to a level where I don't mind it too much. I can't say I enjoy it, given the family...

Does anyone else remember that years ago the travel industry used to advertise: "Getting there is half the fun"?

I remember my first few trips fondly, but the most recent ones...

Steve Jones - Editor (1/10/2009)

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Not sure I...

GSquared (1/12/2009)

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gcopeland (1/9/2009)

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I agree that your synopsis puts the subject in clear view for everyone. And if everyone agrees with you that technical design is the most important, then...

gcopeland (1/9/2009)

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GSquared (1/9/2009)

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Couple of fallacies:

The way that Gates and Ballmer dress is considered socially appropriate for executives. It says nothing whatsoever about technical skill. You're concatenating two thoughts...

gcopeland (1/9/2009)

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2. Absent any other guidance, all technical professionals should shoot for a wardrobe appearance as close to this as they can possibly get: http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/tech/images/080625gates_retiring.jpg. Once again, this...

Alex Pinder (1/9/2009)

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I have been unfortunate enough to be beaten with the dress code stick

Our company has no dress code and staff usually dress casual in all our offices, with...

mhaskins (1/9/2009)

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Yes, yes. I have been waiting for those ol' boys to retire. Not just to change the dress...

Grant Fritchey (1/9/2009)

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blandry (1/9/2009)

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To me, nothing is any worse than a guy wearing a suit and tie who looks like he has been forced to wear a suit and tie...

jsanborn (1/9/2009)

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In general, as a woman in IT, I've always noticed that when not doing presentations on a client site, people tend to assume you're the admin assistant if...