[Klug-general] Methods of Gaining Linux Skills to Work in Industry

[J D Freeman]

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On Tue, Jan 23, 2007 at 08:17:22PM +0000, Keith Edmunds wrote:
> I'm not sure why you're beating Ben up. I sent him a reply (offlist)
> because I respected his honesty and his desire to succeed. As he has
> set his heart on a particular job (whether it's working in a Linux role
> or some other job), I don't think the questions you pose are very
> helpful or supportive, unless you follow them up with some points for
> him to consider. As for "Are you really good", how is he supposed to
> answer that? Say 'yes' and he appears arrogant; say 'no' and the
> obvious response is 'so why should anyone employ you?'.

I will follow up, don't worry. Calm down.

> In a world where too many school leavers are semi-literate people who
> think the world owes them a living, I think Ben's ambition, honesty and
> well-worded question deserves more respect.

Agreed.

J
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