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From: martin@hq.af.mil (Gregory.J.Martin)
Newsgroups: comp.edu,misc.education
Subject: Re: What is a professional?
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Date: 12 Sep 90 21:00:39 GMT
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In article <1991@apctrc.UUCP> zjrs10@gpss14.trc.amoco.com (J. Rusty Sandschaper) writes:
>
>  Companies and organizations have traditionally classified individuals
>as either professionals or non-professionals.  The measure of which has
>usually been based on a 4+ yr. degree. As non-professionals obtain
>experience and training in computer programming and usage the following
>questions arise. 
>
>  Can these individuals at some point become professionals?
>
....etc......

I think you company may be missing the boat.  A completed checklist doesn't
make professional.  But I'd chose not to flame you because I'm a
"professional"!?!  Several people have made a living defining "professionals"
and I think a visit to the library may be appropriate.  Also, don't get cught
up in this big "categorization" drive.  If a person is responsible and gets
their work done on time, I consider them a professional.  Dedication goes a
long way in my book.  Do some reading.

...Greg Martin (The AF won't let me express their opinions!)