On December 29, 2011 at 10:42, ctgoodman said...
I wasnt saying everyone needs to know the ins and outs about how all the behind the scenes stuff takes place. I work with plenty of people who know their applications inside and out, which I have no clue how to run them. There are a few that think since they have this narrow focus of knowledge it equates to some a technical knowledge they don't really posess. I've interviewed plenty people that think they can shift from an data entry/clerical type job function into a role of a PC technician or something because they use a compouter in their job and at home. Unless they have extensive personal experience they can't ever make it past the technical portion of the interview. I'm not saying they couldn't learn it I just can't give them a year to get up to speed with my other guys and then they have to keep up with an ever changing environment on top of that.
Fortunately I well aware of my limitations. Your comments, though, brings to mind a story told to me (as a young whipper-snapper) by one of the old hand electricians where I work.
Years before, when working elsewhere, his then foreman came to him with a new employee,
the go with Fred, he'll show you the ropes type of thing. Mr. X duly went along with Fred, though suspicions were immediately aroused by the contents of his "tool kit" - a screwdriver, a pair of pliers and a pair of scissors.
"Right", said Fred, "let's see what you can do. Wire up that starter."
"Can't. Don't know how."
"Well, what about that motor?"
"Can't. Don't know how."
"Well, what about..." And so it went on for several more questions until, exasperated, Fred declared, "I thought you said you were and electrician?"
"Well, I wired up the light in my bedroom!"
