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Re: Dress code for DBA's

From: Frank van Bortel <fvanbortel_at_netscape.net>
Date: Sun, 01 May 2005 16:21:12 +0200
Message-ID: <d52od7$dl0$1@news5.zwoll1.ov.home.nl>


fitzjarrell_at_cox.net wrote:
> Frank van Bortel wrote:
>

>>fitzjarrell_at_cox.net wrote:
>>
>>
>>>I find the photograph of Don Burleson in his 'hillbilly attire'
>>>particularly disturbing.  Of course, the recommendation that all of

>
> his
>
>>>consultants purchase a Rolex is ludicrous.
>>
>>With the salary he's paying that shouldn't be a problem, should it?

>
> ;)
>
>>--
>>Regards,
>>Frank van Bortel

>
>
> The amount he's BILLING is probably considerably more than what his
> employees receive, although he does only hire the already rich and
> soon-to-be-famous for his company. I find it interesting Don is
> touting the Rolex as a status symbol indicating the consultants'
> success. Wouldn't you rather have a competent, qualified person with a
> solid work record than one who has a Rolex simply because it screams
> "success"?

Don doesn't like to brag. Read his grand mastering the hillbilly way.
>
> I opted for another quality timepiece over the Rolex; I suppose my TAG
> Heuer Link Chronometer/Chronograph screams I'm a cheap bastard avoiding
> success ...
>
>
> David Fitzjarrell
>

I'll exchange your TAG Heuer for anything. But then again, I give darn little about status symbols, I'd go for quality anytime.

-- 
Regards,
Frank van Bortel
Received on Sun May 01 2005 - 09:21:12 CDT

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